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Event: WVT 155: Ihantala v Biscuit     
Date:   Sep 09, 2023
#R1#
Haudegen misses with a body shot
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haudegen thinking.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Haudegen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haudegen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urameshi is keeping the position for now.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Haudegen manages to pass to side control.
Urameshi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Urameshi has one foot on Haudegen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haudegen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Haudegen throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Haudegen is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Haudegen misses.
Haudegen throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Urameshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haudegen lands with a cross.
Haudegen throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.#T2#
Haudegen moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Haudegen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haudegen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haudegen misses with a low kick as Urameshi jumps back.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haudegen slips a straight right by Urameshi.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haudegen misses with a straight left.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.#T3#
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Haudegen moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haudegen at a distance.
Urameshi misses with a hook #TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Urameshi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Haudegen dives into side control. #REVR#
Urameshi pushes Haudegen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Haudegen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Haudegen wants to control but Urameshi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Haudegen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Urameshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Haudegen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
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!
Urameshi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Haudegen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Haudegen trying to control the action but Urameshi is working from the bottom.
Urameshi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Haudegen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Haudegen is looking to take a break and control but Urameshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Haudegen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Urameshi is trying to escape and Haudegen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Urameshi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Haudegen! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Svalbard Haudegen!
Svalbard Haudegen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Yusuke Urameshi spoke after the fight, saying 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: WVT 147: Ihantala v Kok     
Date:   Aug 25, 2023
#R1#
Badass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Badass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a jab when Badass was well out of range.
Badass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Badass, as that shot connected.
Badass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Badass jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Badass takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Badass misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
Badass throws a right and a left that Urameshi avoids nicely.
Badass throws a series of punches but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
Urameshi tries to move into range but Badass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Badass at a distance.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Badass defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Badass coming out on top.
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!
Badass looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Badass - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Badass.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Valtteri Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Badass throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Urameshi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Badass gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Badass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Badass throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Badass misses with a shot to the body
and Badass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badass ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Badass didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Badass misses.
Badass staying out of range there.#T3#
Badass on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Badass's belly button to the back.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Badass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Badass moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
Badass moves forwards but Urameshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Urameshi throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick.
Badass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badass throws a head kick that misses.
Badass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Badass moved out of range nicely.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Badass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Badass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
Badass misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Badass had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Badass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Badass lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Badass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi throws a jab when Badass was well out of range.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badass throws a head kick that misses.
Urameshi lands a head shot.
Badass throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Badass throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
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.#R2#
Badass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Badass throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi misses with the combination.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Badass saw that one coming.
Badass tries a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Badass throws a series of strikes that have Urameshi backpedaling.
Urameshi lands with a cross.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Badass might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Badass moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Badass doesn't seem phased though.
Urameshi defending well as Badass loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi stuns Badass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass misses with a double jab. #T1#
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Badass has time to react.
Badass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Badass digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Badass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Badass throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Badass misses with an uppercut.
Badass throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Badass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi lands a head shot.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badass.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Badass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.#T2#
Badass misses with a straight left.
Badass misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urameshi's sensitive parts.
Badass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Badass slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Badass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Badass catches Urameshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Badass throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.#T3#
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi cracks Badass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badass.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Badass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urameshi moves forwards but Badass connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badass scores with a body shot.
Badass missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Badass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Badass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Badass misses with a looping left.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Badass with a body shot.
Urameshi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Urameshi stuns Badass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Badass.
Badass staying out of range there.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Badass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Badass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Badass misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badass clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Badass misses with a looping left.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Badass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Badass misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Badass is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
Badass looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi slips a jab from Badass.
Urameshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Badass.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi throws a hook but Badass avoids it easily.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Badass feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Badass misses with a body shot. #T1#
Urameshi jabs at Badass's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Badass feints a jab promting Urameshi to slip. Badass then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Urameshi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Urameshi.
Badass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Badass moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Badass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urameshi 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.
Urameshi throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Badass.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Valtteri Badass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badass.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
Urameshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Badass throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Badass's head but Badass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Badass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Badass throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Badass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Badass avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Badass just misses with a punch to the body.
Badass tries to score with a low kick but Urameshi moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Badass lands an overhand right.
Badass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Badass misses the shot to the body.
Badass throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Badass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badass.
Badass fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi moves out of range as Badass strikes.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Badass misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Badass walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Urameshi scores with a four punch combination!
Badass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badass throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Badass misses with a low kick.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Badass slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Badass doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Badass's body.
Badass is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Badass misses.
Badass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urameshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

After winning the bout, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WVT 141: Takahashi v Siale     
Date:   Aug 11, 2023
#R1#
Urameshi tests Cervenka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cervenka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Cervenka misses with a straight right.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Cervenka saw that one coming.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Urameshi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Cervenka misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cervenka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cervenka takes one to the side of the head.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
A punch combination from Cervenka misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervenka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urameshi but Urameshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cervenka misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cervenka throws an off balance right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Cervenka moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Cervenka misses.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cervenka doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Cervenka.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Cervenka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cervenka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
The fighters circling - Cervenka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Cervenka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cervenka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cervenka throws a leg kick but Urameshi checks it.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cervenka jabs at Urameshi's body.#T3#
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Cervenka scores with a jab. Urameshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cervenka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Cervenka slips the punch.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Cervenka.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cervenka moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Cervenka throws a lazy uppercut
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Cervenka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cervenka ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urameshi with a hook.#T4#
Cervenka throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka lands with a straight right. Urameshi didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Cervenka avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cervenka doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cervenka momentarily.
Cervenka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Cervenka misses its intended target.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
Urameshi throws a jab when Cervenka was well out of range.
Urameshi clobbers Cervenka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Cervenka clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi has had enough of the clinch but Cervenka keeps him there for the moment.
Cervenka blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
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.#R2#
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Urameshi.
Cervenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi. #CL#
Cervenka darts in and clinches Urameshi up against the cage.
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Cervenka prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
A right handed body shot lands from Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body.
Cervenka misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cervenka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Cervenka's shoulder, as Cervenka tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi throws a hook but Cervenka avoids it easily.
Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi cracks Cervenka with a good jab.#T1#
Urameshi with a hook.
Urameshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cervenka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Urameshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Cervenka throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cervenka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cervenka slips under a jab.
Urameshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cervenka.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Cervenka's body.
Cervenka lands a right hook to the body.
Cervenka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cervenka ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.#T2#
Cervenka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cervenka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Cervenka wants to clinch.
Cervenka throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Cervenka moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Cervenka.
Cervenka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range. #T3#
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Cervenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cervenka misses with a looping left.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Cervenka's ribs.
Cervenka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Cervenka walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi walks into a left hand.
Cervenka throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cervenka throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cervenka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cervenka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cervenka closes the distance and clinches up with Urameshi, looking for a takedown. Cervenka pushes Urameshi against the cage but Urameshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Cervenka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Urameshi throws a jab when Cervenka was well out of range.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cervenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cervenka ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Cervenka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cervenka.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urameshi clobbers Cervenka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi looks to land a combination but Cervenka avoids it well.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cervenka scores with a hook to the body. Urameshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Cervenka's belly button to the back.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cervenka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Cervenka.
Cervenka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cervenka throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Cervenka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Cervenka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cervenka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
No joy there for Cervenka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cervenka.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Cervenka. #T1#
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Cervenka.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cervenka.
Cervenka just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cervenka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Cervenka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cervenka defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi jabs at Cervenka's body.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cervenka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Urameshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Cervenka is looking to counter punch.
Cervenka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Cervenka avoids nicely.
Cervenka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urameshi lands a jab to Cervenka's midsection.
Urameshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cervenka misses with a body shot.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Cervenka shakes it off.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cervenka is just out of range.
Cervenka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urameshi punishes Cervenka's body with a nice straight punch.
Cervenka throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cervenka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Cervenka.
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Cervenka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Urameshi pinned against the cage. Urameshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Cervenka closes the distance and clinches.
Urameshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Cervenka avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage. #T4#
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Cervenka scores with a shot to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Urameshi.
Cervenka prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Cervenka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike from Cervenka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urameshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Marek Cervenka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cervenka working aggressively here. #BC2#
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cervenka walks into a jab.
Cervenka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Cervenka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urameshi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cervenka scrambles back to his feet.
Urameshi dips to his left and cracks Cervenka with an uppercut!
Urameshi cracks Cervenka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
Well Urameshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

Our winner, Yusuke Urameshi, 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.

 

Event: WVT 134: Souza v Bloodaxe     
Date:   Jul 22, 2023
#R1#
Dudayev 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.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dudayev with a hook.
Dudayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi takes a swing at Dudayev's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Dudayev's body.
Dudayev throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Dudayev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urameshi.
Dudayev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Dudayev tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi needs to keep his hands up - Dudayev had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Dudayev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
A slow jab from Dudayev misses its intended target.
Dudayev slips under a jab from Urameshi.
A punch lands to the side of Dudayev 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Dudayev misses with a hook.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudayev motions for Urameshi to come forward. Dudayev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Dudayev.
Dudayev lands a right hook to the body.
Dudayev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Dudayev throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Dudayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudayev misses with a wild body shot.
Dudayev misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dudayev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi. #T2#
Dudayev looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
A cross from Dudayev lands.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Urameshi lands an overhand right.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Dudayev defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Dudayev throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Danga de danga de dang - Dudayev scores with a four punch combination!
Dudayev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudayev.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudayev.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dudayev misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudayev misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Urameshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dudayev staying out of range there.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dudayev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Urameshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urameshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dudayev cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.
Dudayev throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Dudayev lands an overhand right.
Dudayev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dudayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Dudayev.#ROC#Urameshi is rocked!
Dudayev swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Dudayev tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Dudayev finish him?
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Dudayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Dudayev.
Urameshi seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Dudayev looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Dudayev's ribs.
Dudayev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Dudayev misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudayev.
Dudayev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dudayev duly obliges.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Dudayev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dudayev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudayev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Urameshi scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi slips a jab from Dudayev.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Dudayev ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmed Dudayev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dudayev lands with an uppercut that bounces Urameshi off the cage and back into range.
Dudayev throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudayev was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Dudayev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudayev moves away.
Dudayev throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Dudayev throws a series of punches but Urameshi moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a right hand that misses
and Dudayev counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Dudayev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Dudayev ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Some wild striking there from Dudayev.
Urameshi throws a hook but Dudayev blocks it.
Dudayev misses with a looping right.#T1#
A lazy left from Dudayev finds it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudayev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Dudayev's ribs.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudayev.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudayev.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dudayev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dudayev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?
Dudayev throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi moves out of range as Dudayev strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Urameshi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dudayev has got the better of the exchanges.
Dudayev throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudayev blocks a jab.
Urameshi throws a jab when Dudayev was well out of range.
Dudayev misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Dudayev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akhmed Dudayev is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev misses with a straight left.
Urameshi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dudayev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudayev fails to land with a series of punches.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Dudayev moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi punishes Dudayev's body with a nice straight punch.
Dudayev throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Dudayev slips a jab from Urameshi.#T3#
Dudayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Dudayev looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Dudayev throwing a counter right hand but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudayev connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Dudayev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudayev.
Dudayev scores with a one two! Urameshi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dudayev feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Dudayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.#T4#
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dudayev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dudayev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dudayevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dudayev swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi misses with a body punch
and Dudayev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudayev.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dudayev connects with an inside leg kick.
Dudayev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudayev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudayev misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmed Dudayev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dudayev throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Dudayev lands with a right hand.
Dudayev throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudayev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Dudayev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a two punch combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dudayev.
Dudayev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudayev falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Dudayev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudayev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Dudayev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urameshi lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Dudayev out cold! Dudayev is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yusuke Urameshi!
A very excited looking Yusuke Urameshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: WVT 126: Thibodeaux v Mahogany     
Date:   Jul 07, 2023
#R1#
Hussein swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hussein scores with a body shot.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hussein throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Hussein drives through and clinches with Urameshi against the cage.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hussein blocks an uppercut.
Hussein struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands.
Hussein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi blocks a body shot from Hussein.
A hook to the body from Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein tries to pull guard but Urameshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hussein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urameshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hussein is trying to pull guard but Urameshi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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!
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hussein tries a body shot but Urameshi blocks it. #TD#
Hussein pulls Urameshi into guard. #SU2#
Urameshi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Hussein throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Hussein is out of range.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Hussein was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hussein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zabit Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Hussein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urameshi's hands.
A low kick from Hussein is predictable there
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Hussein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hussein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Urameshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urameshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hussein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hussein slips a jab from Urameshi.
Hussein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hussein defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Hussein misses with a lunging right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Hussein looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.#T3#
Urameshi digs a good hook to Hussein's body.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Hussein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urameshi's hands.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hussein throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Hussein only half commits. #CL#
Hussein has closed the distance and engaged Urameshi in a clinch.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hussein's elbow.
Urameshi lands with a right to the head.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Urameshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi throws a hook but Hussein avoids it easily.#T4#
Hussein throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Hussein misses.
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!
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hussein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hussein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hussein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hussein wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Urameshi tries to keep at a distance but Hussein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hussein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Hussein manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zabit Hussein will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hussein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Hussein's head.
Zabit Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Hussein clinches with his opponent.
Urameshi can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussein.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hussein jumps guard but Urameshi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussein throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Hussein's head back.
Hussein lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.#T1#
Hussein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Urameshi takes a step back to recover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hussein!
Hussein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Hussein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussein lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Hussein.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hussein under the eye.
Hussein cracks a nice hook into Urameshi's ribs.#T2#
Urameshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hussein scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Hussein's head back.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hussein swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
Hussein scores with the left hand. Urameshi knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Hussein has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hussein throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Hussein tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussein. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussein throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Urameshi misses the jab.
Hussein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hussein tries to clinch but Urameshi moves away
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range. #CL#
Hussein moves into the clinch.
Urameshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hussein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Hussein scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hussein.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Hussein gets control of Urameshi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hussein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Urameshi wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hussein's closed guard. He's half up but Hussein has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hussein pivots and extends the arm, Urameshi falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hussein! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein 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.
The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: WVT 120: Hussein v Haudegen     
Date:   Jun 23, 2023
#R1#
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urameshi.
Ronaldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ronaldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ronaldo off the cage and back into range.
Ronaldo throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ronaldo throws a sloppy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ronaldo misses with the body kick
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Ronaldo's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
Urameshi sizes up Ronaldo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Urameshi cracks Ronaldo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Urameshi swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range. #T1#
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ronaldo sizes up Urameshi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi misses with the combination.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Urameshi throws a hook but Ronaldo avoids it easily.
Ronaldo throws a push kick but Urameshi slaps the foot to one side.
Urameshi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ronaldo throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Ronaldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
A left lands for Urameshi.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ronaldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ronaldo defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi cracks Ronaldo with an open hand slap.
Good leg kick by Ronaldo.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronaldo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Ronaldo ducked under it nicely.
Ronaldo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ronaldo.
A low kick from Ronaldo is predictable there
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Ronaldo throws the kick towards the body but Urameshi avoids it.
Ronaldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronaldo lunges at Urameshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urameshi's hand.
Urameshi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Ronaldo moves away and avoids it.
Ronaldo misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urameshi.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Ronaldo.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ronaldo has time to react.
A jab from Ronaldo does it's job there.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Ronaldo moves away and avoids it.
Ronaldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ronaldo throws out the jab.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Ronaldo instigates a clinch.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike.
Urameshi blocks a body shot from Ronaldo. #T4#
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Urameshi.
A short body shot lands from Ronaldo as the two fighters clinch.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo stalling.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Ronaldo on the inside.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Ronaldo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Ronaldo throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Ronaldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ronaldo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ronaldo throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi throws a hook but Ronaldo blocks it.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Ronaldo misses.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Ronaldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Ronaldo.
Urameshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ronaldo.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urameshi.
Ronaldo throws a lazy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ronaldo 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.
Sloppy strikes from Ronaldo. Those never looked like landing.
Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Ronaldo saw that one coming.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ronaldo.
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
A big left from Ronaldo misses.
Ronaldo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ronaldo works over Urameshi's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Ronaldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Ronaldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Urameshi lunges at Ronaldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ronaldo's hand.
Ronaldo throws a push kick but Urameshi slaps the foot to one side.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand. #T3#
Ronaldo throws a sloppy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ronaldo.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Urameshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Urameshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
A right-left combo lands from Urameshi.
Urameshi defending well as Ronaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Ronaldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ronaldo thinking.
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!
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Ronaldo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Urameshi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ronaldo.#T4#
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a looping left.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ronaldo slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Ronaldo walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Ronaldo avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Ronaldo.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ronaldo tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ronaldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo misses with a jab to the body
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Ronaldo
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ronaldo misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ronaldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Urameshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Ronaldo scores with a body shot.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ronaldo throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Ronaldo only half commits.
Ronaldo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ronaldo throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi throws a series of strikes that have Ronaldo backpedaling.
Ronaldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi throws a jab when Ronaldo was well out of range.
Ronaldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A big right from Ronaldo misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ronaldo.
Urameshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi cracks Ronaldo with an open hand slap.
Ronaldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Urameshi misses its target.
Urameshi cracks Ronaldo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Ronaldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
Watch Out Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ronaldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ronaldo dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Urameshi cracks Ronaldo with an open hand slap.
Ronaldo wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Ronaldo tries a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Ronaldo takes one to the chin there.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ronaldo has time to react.
Ronaldo throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.#T3#
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Ronaldo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ronaldo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ronaldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Ronaldo is out of range.
Urameshi jabs at Ronaldo's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Ronaldo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ronaldo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ronaldo looks to throw a body kick
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urameshi.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ronaldo doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Urameshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ronaldo walks into a left hand. #T4#
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Ronaldo works the jab nicely.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Ronaldo.#CL2#
Ronaldo moves into the clinch.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
Urameshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ronaldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urameshi avoids the elbow strike from Ronaldo, against the cage.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Urameshi takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo misses with an elbow strike.
Urameshi lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Urameshi, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

A relieved looking Yusuke Urameshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: WVT 112: Custer v Heights     
Date:   Jun 03, 2023
#R1#
Websphere scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Websphere
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Websphere throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Websphere lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Websphere throws a head kick that misses.
Websphere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Websphere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Websphere misses.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Websphere manages to avoid it.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Websphere with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Websphere throws a head kick that misses.
Websphere lands a head shot.
Urameshi throws a right hand that Websphere ducks under and follows up with a left that Websphere also avoids with ease.
Websphere was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Websphere throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Websphere.
We've been told by Websphere's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Websphere misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Websphere misses with an uppercut
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Websphere throws a body shot but no joy.
Websphere fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urameshi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Websphere misses the target.
Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick.
Websphere is looking to clinch.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Websphere throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Websphere on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Websphere throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
A jab from Websphere does it's job there.#T2#
Urameshi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Websphere.
Websphere 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.
Websphere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Websphere misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Websphere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Websphere shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Websphere slips a jab from Urameshi.
Websphere misses with a low kick.
Websphere tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Websphere really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Websphere wants to clinch.
Websphere throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Websphere misses its intended target.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi tests Websphere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Websphere jabs Urameshi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Websphere misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Websphere is just out of range.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Websphere loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Websphere lands a jab to the head.
Websphere moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Websphere.
Websphere wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Websphere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Websphere.
Websphere scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Urameshi misses. #T4#
Websphere lands a leg kick that knocks Urameshi off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Websphere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
BM Websphere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Websphere acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Websphere tries to land a leg kick but Urameshi saw it coming and moves away.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Websphere at a distance.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Websphere.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Websphere moved out of range nicely.
Websphere misses with a straight right.
Websphere misses with a body shot.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Websphere quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Websphere slips a jab from Urameshi.
Websphere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that BM Websphere will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Websphere forces Urameshi back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
Good body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Websphere digs a right hand underneath Urameshi's ribcage. Urameshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Websphere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Websphere misses with a hook from the clinch.
Websphere tries to land a knee to the head but Urameshi blocks with his arms.
Websphere unloads a knee to the mid-section. Urameshi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Websphere struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Websphere's elbow.
Websphere working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Websphere lands an elbow just above Urameshi 's eye.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Websphere.
Websphere misses with a body punch. #BC#
Websphere pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Urameshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Websphere loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Websphere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Websphere throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Websphere saw that one coming.
Websphere with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
A bone on bone clash there as Urameshi blocks the leg kick.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Websphere is just out of range.
Websphere misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Urameshi.
Websphere throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere throws a big shot that misses.
Websphere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Websphere wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Websphere throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
BM Websphere is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
Websphere works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Websphere throws out a powerful jab.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Websphere was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urameshi.
Websphere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Websphere ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Websphere looks to land a body kick but Urameshi moved away.
Websphere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urameshi takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Websphere's ribs.
Websphere misses with a hook.#T3#
Websphere lands a nice shot to the body.
Websphere on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Websphere throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Websphere gets a clinch.
Websphere working Urameshi over with knees to the body.
Websphere lands a body shot in the clinch.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Websphere here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#BC#
Websphere breaks the clinch.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Websphere is out of range.
Websphere slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Websphere throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi. #T4#
Urameshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Websphere connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urameshi scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws a hook but Websphere avoids it easily.
Urameshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Websphere thuds his right hand into Urameshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
It looked like Websphere wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Websphere counters with an inside leg kick.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Websphere.
Websphere misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Websphere avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BM Websphere 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#
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Websphere.
Websphere works Urameshi's body with a nice hook.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Websphere.
Websphere slips a jab from Urameshi.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Websphere looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Websphere there.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Websphere shakes it off.
Websphere misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.#T1#
Nice body punch from Urameshi.
Websphere misses with a wild body shot.
Websphere takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Websphere throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Websphere throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Websphere didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Websphere throws a quick counter head kick but Urameshi was just out of range.
Websphere misses with a hook.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Websphere.
Websphere wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Websphere tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Websphere changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Websphere's head back.
Websphere throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Websphere fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Websphere avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BM Websphere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urameshi walks into a left hand.
Websphere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Websphere. Websphere obviously looking to wear him down.
Urameshi throws a jab when Websphere was well out of range.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Websphere.
Websphere cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.#T3#
A combination from Websphere does no damage.
Urameshi staying out of range there.#CL#
Websphere has closed the distance and engaged Urameshi in a clinch.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Websphere's elbow.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Websphere blocking some punches.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urameshi.
BM Websphere has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi lands a nice uppercut.
Websphere blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Websphere scores with a nice short uppercut.
Websphere throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Urameshi blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Websphere breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Websphere.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Websphere misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Websphere throws a head kick that misses.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Websphere moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Websphere misses with a low kick.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Websphere's body.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Urameshi takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Websphere throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
Well Websphere 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BM Websphere!

BM Websphere took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: WVT 103: Machado v Fabinho     
Date:   May 13, 2023
#R1#
Urameshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haudegen misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Haudegen slips a jab from Urameshi.
A big right from Haudegen misses.
Haudegen fails to land with a series of punches.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Haudegen.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Haudegen defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Haudegen misses with the combination.
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Haudegen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Urameshi to the ground. Haudegen is now in Urameshi's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen won't allow Urameshi to get back to his feet.
Urameshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haudegen controls the pace.#SUB#
Haudegen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##ES2#
Urameshi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Haudegen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Haudegen avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
Urameshi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haudegen misses with a body punch.
Haudegen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urameshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haudegen.
We've been informed that Urameshi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Urameshi cracks Haudegen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haudegen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Haudegen throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haudegen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A slow jab from Haudegen misses its intended target.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haudegen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haudegen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Haudegen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Haudegen avoids it with no problem.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Haudegen looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Haudegen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Urameshi clobbers Haudegen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haudegen moves away from the strike by Urameshi. #T3#
Urameshi throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Urameshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haudegen throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Haudegen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urameshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haudegen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Haudegen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Haudegen scores with a jab.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haudegen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haudegen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a hook.
Haudegen throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen. #T4#
Haudegen throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Haudegen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen throws a series of punches but Urameshi moves out of range.
A jab from Haudegen misses.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Haudegen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Haudegen.
Haudegen looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Haudegen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
Haudegen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haudegen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haudegen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haudegen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Haudegen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haudegen.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Haudegen ducked under it nicely.
Haudegen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Haudegen misses.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Haudegen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Haudegen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen tries to counter with a takedown but Urameshi is quick to defend against it.
Haudegen throws a right hand that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Haudegen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Haudegen scores with a jab.
Haudegen lunges at Urameshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urameshi's hand.
Haudegen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.#T1#
Haudegen misses with a hook.
Haudegen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Urameshi defends well and Haudegen ends up having to push Urameshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Haudegen blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Haudegen. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haudegen throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Urameshi. No joy for Haudegen on that attempt.
Haudegen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Haudegen scores with a nice right hand.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haudegen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck for Haudegen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svalbard Haudegen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Haudegen ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Haudegen 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.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Haudegen's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haudegen misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Haudegen cracks Urameshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haudegen shoots in but Urameshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haudegen misses with a takedown attempt - Urameshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haudegen throws a head kick that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haudegen throws a series of strikes that have Urameshi backpedaling. #T3#
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen connects with a jab.
Urameshi swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Urameshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Haudegen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haudegen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Haudegen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi misses with a few strikes there.
Haudegen throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haudegen misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haudegen thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Haudegen. #TD#
Haudegen gets a double leg takedown into Urameshi's guard.

Urameshi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haudegen.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haudegen to score with a decent uppercut.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haudegen was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haudegen throws out the jab.
Haudegen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Haudegen moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haudegen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haudegen, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Haudegen misses its intended target.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Haudegen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Haudegen's belly button to the back.
Urameshi jabs Haudegen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haudegen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.
Haudegen throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haudegen.
Haudegen misses the jab.
Nice cross by Haudegen.#T1#
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haudegen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haudegen moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Haudegen misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haudegen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
Haudegen misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi stuns Haudegen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi stuffs the takedown attempt from Haudegen. Haudegen gets slowly back to his feet.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Haudegen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi lands with a right hand. #T2##TD#
Haudegen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Urameshi!

Urameshi sneaks out the side door and pushes Haudegen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Haudegen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haudegen misses with a few strikes there.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haudegen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haudegen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haudegen under the eye.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Haudegen's head.
Urameshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Haudegen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haudegen. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haudegen shoots and misses
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svalbard Haudegen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Haudegen's ribs.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Haudegen shakes it off.
Haudegen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Urameshi.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Haudegen's head back.
Urameshi connects with a jab.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Haudegen misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi takes one to the chin there.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haudegen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Urameshi defends well and Haudegen ends up having to push Urameshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haudegen lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haudegen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haudegen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haudegen lands with a straight right. Urameshi didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haudegen throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi clobbers Haudegen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Haudegen misses.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urameshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

During a confident post fight interview, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WVT 94: Motts v Thompson     
Date:   Apr 21, 2023
#R1#
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Urameshi lands a jab.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's way through Urameshi's defenses. #T1#
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a body shot.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
We've been hearing reports that Itzpapalotltotec has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a jab to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks a nice hook into Urameshi's ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping left.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Itzpapalotltotec looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's way through Urameshi's defenses.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Urameshi defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Itzpapalotltotec had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Urameshi throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.#T4#
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec swinging wildly here.
Itzpapalotltotec tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an open hand slap.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Itzpapalotltotec.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Itzpapalotltotec, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi lands a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi sizes up Itzpapalotltotec with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Itzpapalotltotec looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec falls off balance throwing a combination
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Itzpapalotltotec has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.#T1#
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a nice looking jab.
Urameshi lands a jab to Itzpapalotltotec's midsection.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body punch
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight right.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Urameshi jabs at Itzpapalotltotec's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild combination.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight right.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a decent looking hook.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi jabs Itzpapalotltotec to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
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!
Itzpapalotltotec tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
Urameshi throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to wear down Urameshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Itzpapalotltotec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Urameshi throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Itzpapalotltotec's belly button to the back.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a slapping body shot.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Urameshi. #T1#
Urameshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big shot that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it with no problem.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
A big right from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urameshi's head backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Itzpapalotltotec tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice hook to Urameshi's body. Urameshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urameshi swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand. #T2#
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping right.
Urameshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Itzpapalotltotec circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a jab, cross combination.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Urameshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Itzpapalotltotec rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Itzpapalotltotec momentarily.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing a counter right hand but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi lands a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec dips to his left and cracks Urameshi with an uppercut!
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Urameshi. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Itzpapalotltotec 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

Yusuke Urameshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 88: Beukeboom v Motts     
Date:   Apr 07, 2023
#R1#
Urameshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilcox circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilcox looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi checks a leg kick nicely.
Urameshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Wilcox.
Wilcox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wilcox wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick by Wilcox misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Wilcox misses with a leg kick.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Wilcox.
A nice leg kick from Wilcox, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilcox misses with a low kick as Urameshi jumps back.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi misses with a hook. Wilcox ducked under it nicely.
Wilcox throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilcox has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wilcox needs to keep his hands up - Urameshi had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Wilcox misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilcox throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Wilcox is out of range.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Wilcox slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilcox throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilcox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilcox doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilcox was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wilcox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilcox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
No joy there for Wilcox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilcox looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Wilcox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi checks the leg kick.
Wilcox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Wilcox throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilcox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilcox moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilcox.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Wilcox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilcox looks for the body kick but Urameshi saw that one coming.
Wilcox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Wilcox moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Wilcox throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Wilcox misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilcox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilcox misses with an uppercut
and Wilcox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilcox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Wilcox.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Wilcox.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilcox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Urameshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilcox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urameshi scrambles back to his feet.
Wilcox throws a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilcox avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Wilcox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Wilcox misses
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilcox throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilcox scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
Donovan Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi works over Wilcox's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilcox fails to land with a series of punches.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Wilcox's head but Wilcox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi connects with a single shot there.
Wilcox throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Wilcox.
A nice combination there by Wilcox.
A head kick misses from Wilcox.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilcox looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Wilcox misses with a right hand
and Wilcox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilcox throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilcox moves away.
Wilcox throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
A low kick from Wilcox misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wilcox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Wilcox misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilcox throws a series of punches but Urameshi moves out of range.
Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Wilcox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilcox. Wilcox obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilcox scores with a hook.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Wilcox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilcox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilcox misses the target.
Wilcox misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilcox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a hook but Wilcox avoids it easily.#T1#
Wilcox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilcox throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Wilcox looking to score a takedown here. Urameshi is defending well but Wilcox drives through and ends up in Urameshi's guard.
Wilcox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilcox slips nicely into half guard.
Wilcox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Wilcox is looking for a kimura here.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Urameshi pushes Wilcox off and gets back to his feet.
Wilcox misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Urameshi misses with a hook. Wilcox ducked under it nicely.
Wilcox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilcox throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilcox wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Urameshi.
Wilcox connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilcox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Wilcox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wilcox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilcox looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
A low kick lands for Wilcox.
Wilcox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wilcox throws a combination that misses
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilcox misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Wilcox's shoulder, as Wilcox tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Wilcox moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Wilcox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Wilcox shakes it off.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Wilcox ducks down to avoid it.
Wilcox is looking to chop away at Urameshi's legs.
Wilcox throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi slips a jab from Wilcox.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilcox can do to turn this around?
Wilcox throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Wilcox throws a leg kick
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilcox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
A jab from Wilcox misses.
Wilcox swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilcox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilcox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilcox. #T4#
Wilcox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilcox misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Urameshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice jab there from Wilcox.
Wilcox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Wilcox throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Wilcox misses with a body punch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilcox tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Urameshi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilcox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urameshi momentarily.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Wilcox slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Wilcox walks into a straight right hand from Urameshi.
Wilcox throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilcox throws a right hand that misses
and Wilcox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Wilcox's shoulder, as Wilcox tries to avoid the shot.
Wilcox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilcox lands a leg kick that knocks Urameshi off balance momentarily.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilcox moves away.
Urameshi throws a hook but Wilcox blocks it.
Wilcox slips under a jab.
Urameshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilcox's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Wilcox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilcox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilcox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi with a jab.#T1#
Wilcox blocks a jab.
Wilcox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Wilcox takes one on the button.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Wilcox's ribs.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilcox misses the target.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilcox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Wilcox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilcox throws a lazy uppercut
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi defending well as Wilcox loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Wilcox misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a left and a right that stings Wilcox.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Wilcox's shoulder, as Wilcox tries to avoid the shot.
Wilcox wants to counter the offense by Urameshi and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Wilcox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Urameshi slips a jab from Wilcox.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Wilcox moves away and avoids it.
Wilcox throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Wilcox only half commits.
Wilcox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range and Wilcox settles back down.
Urameshi slips a jab from Wilcox.
Wilcox moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Wilcox misses the jab.
Wilcox slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Wilcox misses with a leg kick
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Wilcox misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Wilcox didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Wilcox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilcox jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Wilcox misses with a looping right.
Wilcox slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Wilcox throws a lazy head kick
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilcox throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Wilcox misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Urameshi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilcox on the side of the head.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilcox misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Wilcox is predictable there
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Wilcox misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilcox thinking.
Wilcox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilcox misses with a low kick.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilcox throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilcox.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilcox connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Wilcox.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilcox.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilcox misses with a hook.
Wilcox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Urameshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick lands for Wilcox. #TD2#
Wilcox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but Wilcox is dominant here and he's now got Urameshi's back!
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urameshi trying to get back to his feet but Wilcox is in full control for now.
Donovan Wilcox 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Urameshi, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

Our winner, Yusuke Urameshi, 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.

 

Event: WVT 82: Smith v Custer     
Date:   Mar 18, 2023
#R1#
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Badass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badass lands a nice looking body shot.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely.
Badass throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Badass misses the target.
Badass moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Badass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Badass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Badass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Valtteri Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Badass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urameshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Badass.#T1#
Badass misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Badass misses with a low kick.
Urameshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Badass throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Badass doesn't seem bothered though.
Badass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urameshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Badass's head.
Urameshi throws a hook but Badass avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Badass, as that shot connected.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badass.
Badass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Badass blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badass.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Badass throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Badass shakes it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Badass.
Nice shot by Badass.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Badass.
Urameshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Badass. Badass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Badass misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Badass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Badass moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badass.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Badass throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Badass. #T3#
Badass staying out of range there.
Badass throws a body shot but no joy.
Badass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Badass staying out of range there.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Badass.
Badass swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urameshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Badass.
Urameshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Badass.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Badass's ribs.
Badass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Badass slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Badass misses.
Badass slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badass.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Badass moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Badass throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Badass lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Urameshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Badass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Badass fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Badass swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Badass.
Badass misses with a looping left.
Urameshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi slips a jab from Badass.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Urameshi swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Badass misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Badass misses the target. #T1#
Badass is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
Badass moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Valtteri Badass is winning the standup battle so far.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Badass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badass looks for the body kick but Urameshi saw that one coming.
Badass misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range and Badass settles back down.
Badass loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Badass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Badass moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Badass's shoulder, as Badass tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Badass at a distance. #T2#
Badass loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Badass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Badass. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Badass.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Badass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Badass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Badass lands a right hook to the body.
Badass thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Badass counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Badass.
Badass throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Badass is looking for a counter combo.
Badass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Badass as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Badass motions for Urameshi to come forward. Badass throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Badass blocks a jab.
Urameshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Badass wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Urameshi with a jab.
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Badass's body. Badass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Badass slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Badass.
Some wild striking there from Urameshi.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Badass misses.
Badass scores with a jab. Urameshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Badass looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Badass avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Badass moves forwards but Urameshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Badass
and Badass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Badass throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Badass moves out of range.
Badass with a hook.
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 Valtteri Badass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badass.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely.
Badass staying out of range there.
Badass throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badass moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Badass defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badass throws out the jab.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi scores with a nice head shot.
Badass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Badass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Badass lands a nice looking body shot.
Badass throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Badass throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Badass.
Urameshi misses with a two punch combination.
Badass jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Badass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Badass.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badass is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Badass throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badass circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Badass. Those never looked like landing.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Badass throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Urameshi blocks the leg kick.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Badass misses with a lunging right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Badass misses with a hook to the body
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Badass swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Badass slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Badass avoids them all with ease.
Badass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Badass.
Badass scores with the left hand. Urameshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Badass just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Badass lands a body shot.
Badass cracks Urameshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Badass's body.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Badass throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Badass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Badass half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Badass takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi throws a right hand that misses
and Badass counters with a nice body shot.
Badass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Badass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Badass tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Badass.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Badasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Badass with a hook.
Badass throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Badass tried to score with a low kick but Urameshi checks it.
Badass blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
I think Urameshi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

A very excited looking Yusuke Urameshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: WVT 74: Edwards v Smith     
Date:   Feb 24, 2023
#R1#
Urameshi throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corona is looking to clinch.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Urameshi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Corona.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corona looks to land a body kick but Urameshi moved away.
Urameshi takes one to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corona.
Corona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Corona throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Corona only half commits.
Urameshi throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.#CL#
Corona rushes Urameshi and presses him up against the cage.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Corona.
Urameshi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Corona. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corona throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Urameshi.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona lands a nice hook to Urameshi's body. Urameshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corona feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down. #CL#
Corona closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Urameshi.
Corona prevents a body shot from Urameshi. #TD#
Corona ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Corona no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Urameshi wants to stand but Corona has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Corona is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Urameshi rolls with it to try and escape but Corona cranks on the arm and Urameshi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Corona!
Juan Corona decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Yusuke Urameshi spoke after the fight, saying 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: WVT 66: Melondov v Svyatogor     
Date:   Jan 27, 2023
#R1#
Pandens throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandens.
Pandens digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandens misses the target.
Urameshi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pandens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pandens throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Pandens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azriel Pandens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pandens. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Pandens throws a lazy body kick
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Urameshi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pandens doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandens connects with a solid leg kick.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Pandens is out of range.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Pandens moved out of range.#T1#
Pandens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Pandens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Urameshi.
Pandens looks for the body kick but Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Pandens connects with an inside leg kick.
Pandens throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pandens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Pandens.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Pandens misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandens tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Pandens tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pandens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Pandens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pandens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Urameshi does no damage.
A left lands for Pandens.
Urameshi takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi defending well as Pandens loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Pandens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pandens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Pandens closes the distance and clinches.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pandens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Pandens prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
A short right from Urameshi.
Pandens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Urameshi lands a left hand. #BC2#
Urameshi manages to break the clinch.
Pandens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pandens connects with a single shot there.
Pandens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pandens.
Pandens throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Pandens throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
Pandens loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Pandens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pandens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pandens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandens throwing a counter right hand but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Pandens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pandens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urameshi throws a nice looking combination but Pandens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Pandens moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
It looked like Pandens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandens takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Pandens finds it's way through Urameshi's defenses.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urameshi throws a series of strikes that have Pandens backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pandens misses with a hook
and Pandens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandens misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
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.#R2#
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Pandens saw that one coming.
Pandens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pandens just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Urameshi with a jab.
Pandens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urameshi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pandens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Pandens lands.
Urameshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pandens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandens.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Pandens avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi checks the leg kick.
Pandens throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Pandens tries to land a leg kick but Urameshi saw it coming and moves away.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Pandens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandens missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Pandens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandens feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pandens scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Pandens misses with an uppercut.
Pandens blocks a jab.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pandens.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Pandens's head but Pandens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pandens takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Pandens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Pandens's ribs.#T2#
Pandens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Pandens throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Pandens misses.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pandens throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Pandens throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Nice cross by Pandens.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Pandens scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urameshi in his tracks.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandens.
It looked like Pandens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandens motions for Urameshi to come forward. Pandens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick from Pandens. #T3#
Urameshi sizes up Pandens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pandens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pandens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandens throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Pandens misses the jab.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pandens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Urameshi lands.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Pandens moves away and avoids it.
Pandens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pandens missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandens throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pandens.
Pandens throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Pandens walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandens misses the target.
Pandens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Pandens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandens is just out of range.
Pandens misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandens slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Pandens misses the jab.
Urameshi dips to his left and cracks Pandens with an uppercut!
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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 Azriel Pandens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Urameshi throws a good cross that connects.
Pandens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi throws a sloppy body shot
and Pandens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandens lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
Pandens is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
Pandens is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pandens doesn't manage to clinch there - Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pandens's head backwards.
Pandens misses with an uppercut.
Pandens connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pandens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Pandens uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urameshi checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandens. #T1#
Pandens slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Pandens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pandens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Pandens seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Urameshi.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Pandens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pandens wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Urameshi swings for the body but Pandens moves out of range.
And Pandens counters with a quick kick to the body but Urameshi blocks it.
A big left from Pandens misses.
Pandens throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Urameshi takes a swing at Pandens's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi stuns Pandens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Pandens.
Urameshi punishes Pandens's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Pandens.
Pandens connects with a nice looking jab.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urameshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi lands with a right hand.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Pandens.#T3#
Pandens fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pandens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Pandens's head but Pandens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
It looked like Pandens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandens.
Pandens avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Pandens throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pandens.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi cracks Pandens with an open hand slap.
Pandens slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Pandens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Pandens misses with a looping right.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
Pandens moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Pandens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Pandens moved out of range nicely.
Pandens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Pandens avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
As Urameshi backs away, Pandens returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pandens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pandens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandens looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pandens lands a jab to the head.
Pandens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
Well Urameshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: WVT 59: Beukeboom v Red Eagle     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Christoph's head but Christoph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christoph throws a quick counter kick to the body but Urameshi avoids it.
Christoph throws a push kick but Urameshi slaps the foot to one side.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
Christoph throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Christoph - just one landing.
Christoph has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi jabs Christoph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christoph wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been informed that Urameshi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
It appears Christoph was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Christoph gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christoph with the inside leg kick.
Christoph staying out of range there.#T1#
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christoph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christoph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Christoph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Christoph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christoph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Christoph should have avoided that one.
Urameshi takes a swing at Christoph's ribcage but misses.
Christoph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christoph manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Christoph moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Christoph's body.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi lands a jab to the head.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Christoph ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Christoph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Urameshi thinking.
Urameshi slips a jab from Christoph.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Christoph moves away from the strike by Urameshi. #T3#
Christoph connects with a leg kick.
Christoph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.#CL#
Christoph closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christoph misses with a head kick.
Christoph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Christoph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christoph moves out of range of the strikes.
Christoph jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Christoph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Christoph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Christoph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Christoph swinging wildly here.
Urameshi throws a hook but Christoph avoids it easily.
Christoph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Christoph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christoph wants to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urameshi checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christoph doesn't manage to clinch there - Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Christoph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Christoph throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Christoph misses the target.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Christoph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph connects with a body shot.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi slips a jab from Christoph.
Christoph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Christoph is looking to clinch.
Christoph staying out of range there.
Christoph cracks Urameshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Christoph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christoph has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Christoph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Christoph swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christoph. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Christoph counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Christoph has Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Christoph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christoph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Christoph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Urameshi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Christoph fails to land. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christoph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Christoph.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Christoph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoph half committed to a counter leg kick.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christoph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christoph throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Urameshi blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Christoph clinches.
A hook to the body from Christoph.
Christoph scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
Christoph has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Christoph swings wildly with an uppercut but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christoph unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Christoph has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi. #TD#
Christoph pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Urameshi gets to his feet - Christoph follows without any prompting.
Christoph misses with a hook.
Christoph is looking to chop away at Urameshi's legs. #T4#
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christoph.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Christoph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christoph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
An attempted straight right counter from Christoph misses the target.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Christoph's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoph tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Christoph avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Christoph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Cynical Christoph will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christoph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christoph half committed to a counter leg kick.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the body
enabling Christoph to counter with a crisp jab.
Christoph misses with a jab to the body
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Urameshi.
Christoph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christoph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Christoph.
Urameshi punishes Christoph's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Christoph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Christoph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Christoph tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Christoph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christoph throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urameshi throws a hook but Christoph blocks it.
Christoph throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Christoph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi moves out of range as Christoph strikes.
Christoph swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Urameshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christoph scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#Urameshi is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Yusuke Urameshi's cut even more.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christoph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Christoph moved out of range nicely.
Christoph misses with a head kick.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Christoph avoids them all with ease.
Christoph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. #T3#
Christoph throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Christoph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Christoph slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
Christoph throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Christoph lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Christoph clinches up with Urameshi and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Christoph lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Urameshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Cynical Christoph has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Christoph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christoph digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Christoph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christoph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph slips a jab from Urameshi.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
I think Urameshi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cynical Christoph!

Cynical Christoph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 209     
Date:   Nov 30, 2022
#R1#
Furioto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Furioto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Urameshi to the ground. Furioto is now in Urameshi's guard.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Furioto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES#
Urameshi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Furioto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Furioto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Urameshi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi is pushing Furioto's head away, looking to escape. Furioto manages to hold on to the position though.
Urameshi stops Furioto from passing to mount.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Furioto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Urameshi pushes Furioto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Furioto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Furioto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Urameshi pushes Furioto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Furioto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Urameshi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Furioto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Urameshi is trying to buck Furioto off.
Furioto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Urameshi to see if he's OK.
Urameshi is trying to buck Furioto off.
Furioto working the ground and pound.
Urameshi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Furioto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Furioto scoring with punches and elbows.
Furioto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Urameshi is pushing Furioto's head away, looking to escape. Furioto manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Furioto is trying to get an arm triangle but Urameshi is defending well.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Furioto is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Urameshi looks calm but he's in trouble here. Furioto gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Urameshi is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Furioto lets go of the hold and Urameshi can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 201     
Date:   Nov 06, 2022
#R1#
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Crenshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crenshaw blocks a jab.
Don Crenshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crenshaw throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Crenshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crenshaw throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Urameshi lands.
Crenshaw has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crenshaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crenshaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Urameshi gets tackled into the cage by Crenshaw. Crenshaw maintains the clinch.
Urameshi misses with the head strike. #BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crenshaw misses with a leg kick.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Crenshaw misses.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Crenshaw throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Crenshaw clinches up against the cage.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land.
Crenshaw misses with an elbow over the top.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Urameshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Crenshaw as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Crenshaw.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body.
Crenshaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crenshaw is looking to control Urameshi's arms but Urameshi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crenshaw has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a right hand.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi working hard to break the clinch.
Crenshaw is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#BC#
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Crenshaw moves into the clinch.
Crenshaw blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crenshaw.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi tries to work over Crenshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urameshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crenshaw backwards.
Crenshaw cracks Urameshi with a nice body shot.
Crenshaw misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Crenshaw takes a shot to the head.
Crenshaw throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land.
Crenshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Crenshaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi tries to work over Crenshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crenshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Crenshaw misses with the head strike.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Crenshaw controls the action.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Urameshi is trying to break free.
A short left from Crenshaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Crenshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crenshaw's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Crenshaw taking a breather.
Crenshaw works on Urameshi's body with a couple of short punches.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Urameshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crenshaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Crenshaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Crenshaw won't allow it.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crenshaw is working Urameshi over against the cage.
Urameshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Urameshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Crenshaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crenshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Crenshaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crenshaw slips a jab from Urameshi.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Crenshaw throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Crenshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Urameshi misses its target.
Crenshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Urameshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crenshaw's head.
Crenshaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi misses with a left hand
and Crenshaw counters with a left and a right that stings Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Crenshaw is just out of range.
Crenshaw connects with a jab.
A big left from Urameshi misses. #T1#
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Crenshaw avoids nicely. #CL2#
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crenshaw throws an elbow but misses.
Crenshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crenshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with the head strike.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crenshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Crenshaw. #CUT2#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Urameshi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi is trying to break the clinch but Crenshaw is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Crenshaw backwards.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Urameshi lands with a right to the head.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Crenshaw.
Urameshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Crenshaw controls his hands.
Crenshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Crenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crenshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crenshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crenshaw misses with the head strike.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Urameshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crenshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Crenshaw lands an elbow that stopped Urameshi in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Crenshaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crenshaw 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.
Urameshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crenshaws head.
A short right from Crenshaw.
A short body shot lands from Urameshi as the two fighters clinch.
Crenshaw blocking some punches.
Crenshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crenshaw lands a right hand.
Crenshaw cracks Urameshi with a nice body shot.
Crenshaw blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Crenshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Crenshaw controls the action.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crenshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Crenshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crenshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
A short right from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Don Crenshaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crenshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Crenshaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Crenshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Crenshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! Urameshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Crenshaw misses with the combination.
No joy there for Urameshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crenshaw lands the left hand.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Crenshaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Urameshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Crenshaw clinches up with Urameshi and pushes him back against the cage.
Urameshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crenshaw lands a shoulder strike.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Urameshi is rocked!#BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oh Urameshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crenshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urameshi seems to have got his legs back now.
Crenshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crenshaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crenshaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urameshi's sensitive parts. #T1#
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Crenshaw.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi throws a jab when Crenshaw was well out of range.
A slow jab from Crenshaw misses its intended target. #CL2#
Crenshaw pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Crenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crenshaw working aggressively here.
Crenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crenshaws head.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Crenshaw avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi is trying to break the clinch but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urameshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Urameshi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Crenshaw avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage. #T2#
Urameshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Crenshaw controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Crenshaw.
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land.
Crenshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Urameshi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Urameshi scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crenshaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Crenshaw manages to avoid it.
Crenshaw scores with a nice head shot.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crenshaw under the eye.
Crenshaw defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Crenshaw avoids nicely.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crenshaw moves away.
Crenshaw misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crenshaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crenshaw connects with a body shot.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crenshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urameshi's head backwards.
Crenshaw cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Crenshaw does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crenshaw misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Urameshi misses its target.
Crenshaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Crenshaw misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Urameshi blocks the low kick.
Crenshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
It seemed like Crenshaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crenshaw cracks Urameshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crenshaw doesn't seem phased though.
Crenshaw lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi walks into a jab.
Crenshaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urameshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crenshaw throws a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Crenshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crenshaw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Crenshaw!

Our winner, Don Crenshaw, 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.
In defeat, Yusuke Urameshi stepped up to the mic, saying 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 191     
Date:   Oct 08, 2022
#R1#
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a takedown attempt - Urameshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Urameshi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in looking for a takedown but Urameshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Itzpapalotltotec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Urameshi misses its target.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urameshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Urameshi rather than just go for the knockout.
Urameshi throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Itzpapalotltotec takes one to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs at Urameshi's body.
Urameshi lands a jab to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.#T2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Urameshi enables Itzpapalotltotec to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Urameshi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Urameshi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Urameshi wants to stand up but Itzpapalotltotec is controlling him. #ES#
Urameshi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Itzpapalotltotec breaks from the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urameshi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Itzpapalotltotec scrambles back to his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Nice straight punches there by Itzpapalotltotec. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Itzpapalotltotec is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice body shot.
Urameshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing. #T4#
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a double jab
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Urameshi moves out of range as Itzpapalotltotec strikes.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild combination.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi walks into a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi dips to his left and cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi misses with a hook
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a combination that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Urameshi gets caught flat footed, as Itzpapalotltotec shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Urameshi is looking to stand up but Itzpapalotltotec isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Itzpapalotltotec controls from within his opponent's guard.
Urameshi is looking to stand up but Itzpapalotltotec isn't so interested in that idea.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Itzpapalotltotec manages to pass to side control.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to free his trapped foot but Urameshi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES#
Urameshi pushes Itzpapalotltotec off and gets back to his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild combination.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Itzpapalotltotec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Itzpapalotltotec manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi works Itzpapalotltotec's body with a nice hook.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight right.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a two punch combo.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Itzpapalotltotec's head back.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi slips a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice head shot.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Urameshi thinking.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Itzpapalotltotec moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a nice looking jab.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a predictable looking body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a few strikes there.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Itzpapalotltotec in his tracks.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a cross.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot that sends Urameshi's belly button to the back.
Itzpapalotltotec swings widly with a right hand
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses
and Itzpapalotltotec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi lands with a right hand.
Urameshi lands a really nice looking cross but Itzpapalotltotec seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good hook to Urameshi's body. #T2#
Urameshi stuns Itzpapalotltotec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Itzpapalotltotec looks for a takedown but Urameshi sprawls well.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Urameshi pinned against the cage. Urameshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Itzpapalotltotec scores with a four punch combination!
Urameshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
A nice side step and Itzpapalotltotec releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No joy there for Itzpapalotltotec, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi walks into a straight right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi lands a head shot.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the body punch
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urameshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Itzpapalotltotec thinking. #T4#
Itzpapalotltotec takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Itzpapalotltotec.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Urameshi takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Itzpapalotltotec let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yusuke Urameshi.
I think Urameshi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

A relieved looking Yusuke Urameshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 179     
Date:   Sep 05, 2022
#R1#
Cobain misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobain.
Cobain misses with a hook
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobain thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Cobain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Cobain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
A combination from Cobain does no damage.
Good leg kick by Cobain.
Cobain looks to land a combination. Urameshi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cobain throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi connects with a jab.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobain throws a front kick aimed at Urameshi's knee but Urameshi avoids it well.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Cobain avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Cobain should have avoided that one.
Urameshi walks into a straight right hand from Cobain.#T1#
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobain misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobain thinking.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Cobain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi defending well as Cobain loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi with a hook.
A jab from Cobain misses.
Cobain loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobain throws a combination. Urameshi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cobain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Cobain. Beautiful body shot.
Cobain throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Cobain drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cobain misses with a body shot
and Cobain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobain misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobain thinking. #T2#
Cobain throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobain.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Cobain.
Cobain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urameshi's hands.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
A little jabbing left from Cobain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Urameshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobain lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobain. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobain misses the target.
Urameshi lunges at Cobain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobain's hand.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Cobain.
Kurt Cobain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobain misses with a left hand
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Cobain moved out of range nicely.
Cobain just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Cobain. #T3#
Urameshi scores with a nice head shot.
Cobain scores with a shot to the body.
Cobain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Cobain moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cobain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice leg kick from Cobain, right into the meat of the thigh.
Urameshi throws a hook but Cobain avoids it easily.
Cobain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range and Cobain settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobain misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Cobain throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Cobain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A quick step to the side and Urameshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobain.
Urameshi cracks Cobain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobain was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Cobain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.#T4#
Cobain is looking to score with low kicks.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Cobain avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Cobain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Cobain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cobain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urameshi takes one on the button.
Cobain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Cobain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Cobain lands with a cross.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Cobain moves out of range.
Cobain scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobain was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand
and Cobain counters with a left to the body.
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobain can pounce on him.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobain is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kurt Cobain will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Cobain throws out a powerful jab.
Cobain misses with a low kick.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Cobain slips the punch.
Cobain digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Cobain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Cobain does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Cobain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobain jabs at Urameshi's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Cobain's shoulder, as Cobain tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cobain scores with a hook to the body. Urameshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urameshi cracks Cobain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cobain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobain throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cobain lands a nice hook to Urameshi's body. Urameshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Cobain looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Cobain misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cobain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobain throws a right and a left that Urameshi avoids nicely.
Cobain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urameshi's sensitive parts.
Cobain throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Cobain misses.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobain throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Cobain moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cobain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Cobain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobain.
Cobain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Urameshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Cobain.
A quick step to the side and Urameshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Cobain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urameshi throws a jab when Cobain was well out of range.
Cobain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobain.
Cobain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the body
and Cobain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cobain 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.
Cobain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Cobain there.#T3#
Cobain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
It seemed like Cobain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Cobain.
Cobain throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Urameshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cobain misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Cobain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cobain throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Cobain ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Cobain misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Cobain moved out of range nicely.
Cobain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobain avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Cobain ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Cobain tries a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Cobain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Cobain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurt Cobain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Cobain.
Jab by Cobain.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobain throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi walks into a jab.
Cobain walks into a left hand.
Urameshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cobain just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobain misses with a wild body shot.
Cobain misses with a looping right.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobain misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobain misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Cobain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobain.
Cobain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Cobain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cobain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urameshi throws a hook but Cobain avoids it easily.
Urameshi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cobain.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cobain avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Cobain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Cobain throws a low kick but Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Cobain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobain avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Cobain moved out of range.
Cobain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Cobain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Cobain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Cobain.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobain misses with a hook
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobain walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Cobain.
Cobain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi moves out of range as Cobain strikes.
Cobain connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urameshi under the eye.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobain throws a low kick, looking for Urameshi's leg but Urameshi calmly moves out of range.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobain misses with a left hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Cobain's shoulder, as Cobain tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Cobain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobain.
Cobain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Urameshi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cobain misses with a low kick.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Cobain misses.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Cobain moved out of range.
Kurt Cobain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A big right from Cobain misses.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cobain throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Cobain's head but Cobain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urameshi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobain with a nice calf kick.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobain throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urameshi is able to avoid easily.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobain.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobain manages to avoid it.
Cobain looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Cobain cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Cobain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urameshi under the eye.
Urameshi lands a jab to Cobain's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobain is just out of range.
Cobain throws a leg kick but Urameshi checks it.
Cobain misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Cobain finds it's target.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Cobain looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Cobain looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi lands an overhand right.
Cobain misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Cobain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cobain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Cobain!

During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Cobain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 167     
Date:   Aug 03, 2022
#R1#
Alderidge tried to score with a low kick but Urameshi checks it.
Nice defenses there by Alderidge.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Alderidge ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the body
and Alderidge counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Alderidge clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderidge.
Urameshi tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards. #BC#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Urameshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Alderidge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alderidge wants to clinch.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Urameshi misses with a hook
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Alderidge's body. Alderidge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alderidge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alderidge blocks a jab.
Urameshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
Alderidge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alderidge swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Alderidge defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Alderidge motions for Urameshi to come forward. Alderidge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alderidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Urameshi misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Alderidge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Alderidge blocking some punches.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Alderidge digs a right hand underneath Urameshi's ribcage. Urameshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Urameshi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alderidge misses with a jab to the body
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alderidge lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi tries to move into range but Alderidge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alderidge throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Alderidge just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Urameshi blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Urameshi misses with an uppercut
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi punishes Alderidge's body with a nice straight punch.
Alderidge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alderidge moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Alderidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi takes a swing at Alderidge's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Alderidge moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ranger Alderidge will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alderidge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alderidge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Alderidge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Alderidge misses
and Alderidge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Alderidge counters with a stiff right hand.
Alderidge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi lands a really nice looking cross but Alderidge seems unphased.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Alderidge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alderidge wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Urameshi throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Alderidge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Alderidge has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Urameshi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alderidge can turn it around.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Urameshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
Alderidge lands with a short shot to the head.
Alderidge blocking some punches.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Alderidge.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Urameshi.
Urameshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Alderidge has double underhooks.
Alderidge misses with the head strike. #BC#
Urameshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alderidge.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Alderidge moves away and avoids it.
Alderidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Alderidge.#T2#
Urameshi misses with an uppercut
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alderidge moves away.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Alderidge throws a body kick that misses.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Alderidge.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alderidge swings widly with a right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Alderidge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
Alderidge moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Alderidge wants to counter with a clinch but Urameshi pushes him away.
Alderidge cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.
Alderidge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi. #T3#
Alderidge jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urameshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alderidge finds it's way round the side to connect with Urameshi's head.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Alderidge throws out a counter right but Urameshi avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alderidge.
A low kick from Alderidge misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Alderidge is out of range.
Urameshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Alderidge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alderidge avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Alderidge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alderidge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Alderidge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Alderidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi throws a right hand that misses
and Alderidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi swings for the body but Alderidge moves out of range.
Alderidge thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alderidge throws out the jab.
Urameshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urameshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Urameshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Alderidge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Urameshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Alderidge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alderidge.
Urameshi moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Alderidge walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Alderidge works the jab nicely.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Alderidge moves into the clinch.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alderidge digs a right hand into Urameshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Urameshi's gas tank.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Alderidge has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderidge.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands.
Urameshi tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alderidge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Urameshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alderidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Urameshi.
A body shot lands from Alderidge.
Urameshi lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Urameshi breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Urameshi punishes Alderidge's body with a nice straight punch.
Alderidge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Alderidge throws a chopping leg kick but Urameshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi works Alderidge's body with a nice hook.
Urameshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Alderidge avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Alderidge throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alderidge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alderidge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alderidge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alderidge moves away.
Alderidge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws a right hand that Alderidge ducks under and follows up with a left that Alderidge also avoids with ease.
Alderidge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi misses with a left hand
letting Alderidge counter with a right hand.
Urameshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi jabs at Alderidge's body.
Alderidge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urameshi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Urameshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urameshi throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Alderidge counters by clinching up.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yusuke Urameshi.
I think Urameshi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ranger Alderidge!

An out of breath Ranger Alderidge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Yusuke Urameshi stepped up to the mic, saying 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: CFC 497: Mataitai v Chestner     
Date:   Jul 03, 2022
#R1#
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rain throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Rain 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.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Rain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rain misses with a looping right.
Urameshi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Rain is looking to land body kicks.
Rain loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain throws a leg kick but Urameshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi blocks a leg kick.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Rain.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Rain moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Rain tries to score with a low kick but Urameshi moves his leg out of the way.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Rain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Rain connects with a leg kick.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Rain throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rain moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.#T2#
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Rain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Rain lands with a nice body kick.
Rain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rain throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Urameshi moves forwards but Rain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Rain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urameshi.
Rain misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rain.
Urameshi throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Rain tries to land a leg kick but Urameshi saw it coming and moves away.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Rain scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain misses with a combination
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rain throws a nice head kick!
Rain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rain throws a leg kick which misses Urameshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Urameshi tries to avoid it.
Rain throws a front kick aimed at Urameshi's knee but Urameshi avoids it well.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Rain misses.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Rain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rain throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Urameshi staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
Rain's corner calls for a 1-2. Rain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rain with the inside leg kick.
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rain blocks a jab.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Rain.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
Rain is looking to chop away at Urameshi's legs.
Urameshi jabs Rain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rain misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Rain.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Rain gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Rain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rain throws a low kick but Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Rain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rain misses with a head kick.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain walks into a jab.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Rain moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rain. Urameshi shrugs it off though.
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White Rain is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Rain misses with a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rain connects with a solid leg kick.
Rain misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain connects with a leg kick.
Rain tried to score with a low kick but Urameshi checks it.#T1#
Rain throws a low kick but Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Rain misses with a looping right.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Rain throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Rain.
Rain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Rain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
Rain is looking to score with low kicks.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Rain shakes it off.
Rain misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain motions for Urameshi to come forward. Rain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rain. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Rain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Urameshi blocks a leg kick.
Rain throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Rain tried to score with a low kick but Urameshi checks it.
Rain has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rain misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi walks into a left hand.
Rain throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Rain avoids them all with ease.
Rain misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Rain throws a combination that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Urameshi.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Urameshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rain's hands.
Rain misses the jab.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Rain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rain misses with a head kick.
Rain tries to clinch up
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rain on the side of the head.
Rain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Rain moved out of range.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Rain misses.
Rain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urameshi under the eye.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Rain scores with a hook.
Rain tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Rain slips a jab from Urameshi.
Rain lands a nice looking kick to the body. Urameshi takes a step back to recover.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Urameshi. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Rain avoids it with no problem.
Rain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urameshi.
Rain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Rain.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Rain throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Urameshi throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Rain.
Rain throws a low kick but Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Urameshi punishes Rain's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Rain.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rain wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Rain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Rain tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rain.#T1#
Rain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urameshi throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Rain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi.
Rain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Rain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
Rain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Rain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Rain.
Rain motions for Urameshi to come forward. Rain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rain lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Rain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urameshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rain scores with a leg kick.
Rain throws a front kick aimed at Urameshi's knee but Urameshi avoids it well.
Rain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urameshi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rain scrambles back to his feet.
Rain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urameshi is able to avoid easily.
Urameshi 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.
Rain slips under a jab.
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Rain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Rain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Urameshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Urameshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Rain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rain misses with a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rain at a distance.
Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
Urameshi blocks the body kick.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Rain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Rain slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Rain scores with a leg kick.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rain doesn't seem bothered though.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Rain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rain scores with a punch to the head.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Rain moves out of range.
Rain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urameshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

Yusuke Urameshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CFC 491: Kuwabara v Gregor     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022
#R1#
Funaki wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Funaki misses.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funaki moves away.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Funaki's head but Funaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Funaki misses
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Funaki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Funaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urameshi. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Funaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some bone on bone action there as Urameshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Urameshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Funaki blocks a jab.#T1#
Funaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funaki feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funaki manages to avoid it.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.#CL#
Funaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Urameshi avoids the elbow strike from Funaki, against the cage.
I was talking to Funaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Urameshi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Funaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi dodges an elbow strike from Funaki.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urameshi as Funaki tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funaki throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Funaki throws a leg kick but Urameshi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Funaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Urameshi scores with a body shot. #CL#
Urameshi gets tackled into the cage by Funaki. Funaki maintains the clinch.
Funaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi lands with a left to the head.
Funaki stalling.
Funaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Urameshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Funaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Funaki walks into a left hand.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Funaki's head but Funaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Funaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Urameshi misses with a hook.#T3#
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Funaki clinches.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Funaki.
Urameshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Urameshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Funaki scores with a shot to the side of Urameshi's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funaki.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Funaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Urameshi avoids the damage to the body.
Funaki lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Urameshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Funaki moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Funaki tries a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Funaki tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Funaki. Urameshi shrugs it off though.
Funaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Funaki lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Funaki. #CL#
Funaki clinches up against the cage.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Funaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Funaki thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Urameshi blocks the leg kick.
Funaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urameshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Funaki's head.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Funaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Funaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Funaki moves to clinch but Urameshi breaks away
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Funaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Funaki avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Funaki slips the punch.
As Urameshi tries to get set, Funaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Urameshi manages to avoid the attempt.
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
Funaki scores with a head kick. Urameshi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Funaki.
Urameshi cracks Funaki with an open hand slap.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Funaki throws a body kick that misses.
Funaki throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
Funaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Funaki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Funaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funaki swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Funaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Funaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Funaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Urameshi working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funaki.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funaki looking to slow down the pace here.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Urameshi's efforts to push away.
Urameshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Funaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.#T3#
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funaki momentarily.
Funaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
As Urameshi tries to get set, Funaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Urameshi manages to avoid the attempt.
Funaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick lands for Funaki.
Funaki scores with a head kick. Urameshi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Funaki moves into range and clinches up with Urameshi.#T4#
Funaki takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Funaki.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Urameshi blocks an uppercut.
Masa Funaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funaki.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funaki is working Urameshi over against the cage.
Urameshi tries a body shot but Funaki blocks it.
Nice body punch from Urameshi - that landed with a thud.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Urameshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Urameshi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urameshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Funaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Funaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urameshi takes a swing at Funaki's ribcage but misses.
As Urameshi tries to get set, Funaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Urameshi manages to avoid the attempt.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Funaki slips the punch.
Funaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Funaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Urameshi circles away. #T1#
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Funaki is just out of range.
Funaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funaki with the inside leg kick.
Funaki wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Funaki throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Funaki tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Funaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Funaki.
Funaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Funaki looks to land a body kick but Urameshi moved away.
Masa Funaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi looks to land a combination but Funaki avoids it well.
Funaki is looking to wear down Urameshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Funaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Urameshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Urameshi looks to land a combination but Funaki avoids it well.
Funaki throws a low kick but Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Funaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Urameshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Funaki has closed the distance and engaged Urameshi in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Urameshi on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funaki tries to work over Urameshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funaki throws a head punch that misses.
Funaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Urameshi. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Funaki cracks Urameshi with a nice body shot.
Urameshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Urameshi.
A hook to the body from Urameshi.
Urameshi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Funaki throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urameshi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urameshi.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funaki obliges.#BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Funaki misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Funaki with a nice calf kick.
Urameshi throws a nice looking combination but Funaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Funaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funaki is looking to counter the offense by Urameshi and move into the clinch.#T4#
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Urameshi.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Funaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Funaki tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Funaki avoids it with no problem.
Funaki slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Funaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Funaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funaki scores with a head kick. Urameshi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Funaki moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urameshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

A very excited looking Yusuke Urameshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CFC 483: Wallace v Outlaw     
Date:   May 15, 2022
#R1#
Horiguchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Urameshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Nice straight punches there by Horiguchi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horiguchi.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akaro Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi slips under a jab.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Urameshi.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
A left lands for Urameshi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horiguchi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horiguchi connects with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Horiguchi. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Horiguchi throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horiguchi.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick.
Horiguchi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horiguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Horiguchi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Horiguchi working aggressively here.
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Horiguchi jumps guard. #SU#
Urameshi stands and steps away. Horiguchi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Urameshi slips a jab from Horiguchi.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Urameshi misses with a hook #CL2#
and Horiguchi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horiguchi. Horiguchi obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.#T2#
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horiguchi takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Horiguchi.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Urameshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horiguchi.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horiguchi lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target.
Horiguchi throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Horiguchi throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Urameshi checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Urameshi misses its target.
Horiguchi takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi flicks out a counter leg kick but Urameshi steps away.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Horiguchi ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well.
Urameshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a thumping low kick.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Horiguchi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Urameshi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Urameshi misses the body punch
and Horiguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi cracks Horiguchi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Urameshi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Urameshi blocks the low kick.#T4#
Urameshi connects with a jab.
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
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!
Horiguchi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horiguchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urameshi's sensitive parts.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Horiguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urameshi. That did some damage!
Urameshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Urameshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horiguchi throws a low kick, looking for Urameshi's leg but Urameshi calmly moves out of range.
Horiguchi cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Horiguchi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
The fighters circling - Horiguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Horiguchi misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akaro Horiguchi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horiguchi staying out of range there.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Urameshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Horiguchi.
Urameshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Horiguchi is predictable there
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horiguchi takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Horiguchi forces Urameshi back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horiguchi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Urameshi to keep the fight standing.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horiguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi jumps guard but Urameshi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi.
Urameshi takes an elbow to the temple.
Horiguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Horiguchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Urameshis head.
Horiguchi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Horiguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Horiguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horiguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horiguchi is working Urameshi over against the cage.
Urameshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horiguchi blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
Horiguchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horiguchi.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Horiguchi to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Horiguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horiguchi scores with a punch to the head.
Horiguchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Horiguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi lands a jab to the head.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Horiguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Horiguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Horiguchi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A good leg kick by Horiguchi.
Sloppy strikes from Urameshi. Those never looked like landing.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Horiguchi.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Horiguchi misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi misses the body punch
and Horiguchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Horiguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horiguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horiguchi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urameshi under the eye.
A clash of legs there as Urameshi blocks the low kick.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick
and Horiguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horiguchi throws a lazy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Horiguchi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urameshi is able to avoid easily.
Urameshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Horiguchi to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horiguchi with a hook.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi tests Horiguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Urameshi checks the leg kick.
Urameshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Horiguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horiguchi moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horiguchi! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Horiguchi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horiguchi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horiguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Urameshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Horiguchi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Akaro Horiguchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
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.#R3#
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Horiguchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Horiguchi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi.
Horiguchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horiguchi is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
Horiguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horiguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Akaro Horiguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi swings widly with a right hand
and Horiguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Horiguchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Horiguchi off the cage and back into range.
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Horiguchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Horiguchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Urameshi avoids the elbow strike from Horiguchi, against the cage. #BC2#
Horiguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Horiguchi's body. Horiguchi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Horiguchi moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Horiguchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi cracks Horiguchi with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Horiguchi jabs Urameshi right on the nose. Urameshi blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Horiguchi lunges at Urameshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urameshi's hand.
Horiguchi scores with a hook.
Horiguchi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Horiguchi moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Horiguchi looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi tries to move into range but Horiguchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Horiguchi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Horiguchi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Horiguchi. #T3#
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Horiguchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Horiguchi.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Horiguchi.
Urameshi blocks a leg kick.
Urameshi cracks Horiguchi with a good jab.
Horiguchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Urameshi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Horiguchi. #T4#
Urameshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Horiguchi moved out of range nicely.
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!
Urameshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horiguchi.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
Horiguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Yusuke Urameshi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Horiguchi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.
Horiguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horiguchi. Horiguchi obviously looking to wear him down.
Urameshi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Horiguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Horiguchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Urameshi blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horiguchi.
Urameshi throws a jab when Horiguchi was well out of range.
Horiguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horiguchi misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horiguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Horiguchi loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi throws out a counter right but Urameshi avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Horiguchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Horiguchi needs to keep his hands up - Urameshi had a free shot at his head there.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Urameshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Horiguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horiguchi throws a low kick, looking for Urameshi's leg but Urameshi calmly moves out of range.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horiguchi finds it's way round the side to connect with Urameshi's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target. #T3#
Horiguchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Urameshi gets tackled into the cage by Horiguchi. Horiguchi maintains the clinch.
Urameshi pushes Horiguchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Horiguchi jumps guard but Urameshi stands there with Horiguchi around his waist. Horiguchi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Urameshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horiguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Urameshi on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urameshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Urameshi to keep the fight standing.
Urameshi works on Horiguchi's body with a couple of short punches.
Horiguchi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horiguchi blocking some punches.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi misses with some punches.
Horiguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi. #BC2#
Horiguchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horiguchi misses with a body kick.
Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Horiguchi tried to score with a low kick but Urameshi checks it.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Horiguchi saw that one coming.
Horiguchi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Horiguchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range and Horiguchi settles back down.
Horiguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
Horiguchi slips a jab from Urameshi.
Horiguchi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horiguchi lands a head shot.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Horiguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horiguchi swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Akaro Horiguchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Horiguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick.
Horiguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Urameshi.
Horiguchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horiguchi looks to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Urameshi.
Horiguchi misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horiguchi with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi dips to his left and cracks Urameshi with an uppercut!#T1#
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a leg kick.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horiguchi.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Urameshi swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horiguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
Horiguchi with a hook.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Horiguchi's shoulder, as Horiguchi tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Horiguchi misses its intended target.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
Horiguchi lands a jab.
Urameshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akaro Horiguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Urameshi.
An inside leg kick lands from Horiguchi.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Urameshi misses its target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Horiguchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Urameshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urameshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Horiguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horiguchi misses with a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
Urameshi slips a jab from Horiguchi.
Urameshi throws a hook but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Horiguchi throws a push kick but Urameshi slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Horiguchi lands with a kick to the temple. Urameshi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi tried to score with a low kick but Urameshi checks it.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Horiguchi throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that Urameshi avoids nicely.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horiguchi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urameshi is able to avoid easily.
Horiguchi tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Urameshi. Those never looked like landing.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horiguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.#CL2#
Horiguchi has closed the distance and engaged Urameshi in a clinch. #T4#
Horiguchi lands with a right to the head.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Horiguchi controls his hands.
Horiguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horiguchi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi lands a right hand.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Horiguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
Horiguchi feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down.
Horiguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horiguchi slips under a jab.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horiguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Urameshi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Urameshi misses with a left hand
and Horiguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akaro Horiguchi.
Well Horiguchi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:49
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akaro Horiguchi!

Akaro Horiguchi is the new lightweight champion!
Akaro Horiguchi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Yusuke Urameshi spoke after the fight, saying 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: CFC 477: Beach v Mataitai     
Date:   Apr 23, 2022
#R1#
Urameshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whitaker punishes Urameshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the body
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
A big right from Whitaker misses.
Urameshi throws a jab when Whitaker was well out of range.
Whitaker scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi throws a sloppy body shot
and Whitaker counters with a good low kick that Urameshi was not able to check.
Whitaker scores with a body shot.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker throws a low kick, looking for Urameshi's leg but Urameshi calmly moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Whitaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitaker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Urameshi takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Whitaker .
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Whitaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whitaker thinking.
Whitaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urameshi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitaker .
Whitaker slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Whitaker avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Whitaker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker . Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitaker .
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitaker .
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitaker .
A little jabbing left from Whitaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi takes a swing at Whitaker 's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Urameshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi is looking to wear down Whitaker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Whitaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Whitaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Whitaker is looking to land body kicks.
Urameshi is looking for a counter combo.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi takes a swing at Whitaker 's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Whitaker misses with a body kick.
Urameshi throws a sloppy body shot
and Whitaker counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Whitaker misses with a head kick.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker misses with a head kick.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Whitaker ducks down to avoid it.
Whitaker lands a nice shot that snaps Urameshi's head back.
Urameshi swings for the body but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Whitaker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Whitaker saw that one coming.
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Urameshi works Whitaker 's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roy Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Whitaker gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Whitaker .
Whitaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Urameshi tries to work over Whitaker 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whitaker lands a nice uppercut.
Whitaker prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Whitaker throws a leg kick which misses Urameshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Urameshi tries to avoid it.
Whitaker takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker misses the body punch
and Urameshi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Urameshi cracks Whitaker with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi throws a jab when Whitaker was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Whitaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Urameshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whitaker throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Whitaker with a hook.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Whitaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whitaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whitaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whitaker with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Urameshi blocks the leg kick.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Whitaker .
Whitaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whitaker misses with a head kick.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the body
and Whitaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Whitaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urameshi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Whitaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Whitaker is out of range.
Whitaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Whitaker tries to clinch but Urameshi moves away
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Whitaker takes one on the button.
Whitaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Whitaker darts in trying to clinch
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whitaker misses with a straight right.
Roy Whitaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Whitaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Whitaker coming out on top.
Whitaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urameshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whitaker throws a shot to the body.
Whitaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi.
Whitaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urameshi is able to avoid easily.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Whitaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whitaker .
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a really nice looking cross but Whitaker seems unphased.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi misses with a body punch
and Whitaker counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Whitaker wants to clinch.
Whitaker ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Whitaker throws a leg kick
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker moves away.
Urameshi throws a jab when Whitaker was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whitaker ! But no joy.
Whitaker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whitaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Urameshi swings for the body but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker wants to clinch but Urameshi slips to the side
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Whitaker slips under a jab from Urameshi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Whitaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Urameshi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Whitaker .
Whitaker slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi cracks Whitaker with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roy Whitaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Whitaker defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Whitaker scores with a body shot.
Whitaker throws a lazy uppercut
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Whitaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker .
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker .
Urameshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whitaker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Urameshi misses the body punch
and Whitaker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whitaker .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi scores with a hook.
No joy there for Whitaker , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Urameshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Whitaker .
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
Whitaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whitaker 's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Urameshi.
Whitaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whitaker under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Whitaker is rocked!#T2#
Whitaker feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Whitaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Urameshi finish him?
Whitaker lands a leg kick that knocks Urameshi off balance momentarily.
Whitaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Whitaker thows a leg kick but Urameshi checks it
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Whitaker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Whitaker throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Whitaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whitaker scores with a shot to the body.
Whitaker throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whitaker thinking.
Whitaker throws a leg kick that misses.
Urameshi slips a jab from Whitaker .
Whitaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whitaker throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitaker counters with an outside leg kick.
Whitaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Whitaker misses with a leg kick.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker .
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Whitaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whitaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Whitaker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Whitaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whitaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Urameshi on the side of the head.
Whitaker avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Whitaker swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi checks the leg kick.
Whitaker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitaker lands the left hand.
Urameshi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whitaker throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi throws a jab when Whitaker was well out of range.
Whitaker feints a counter leg kick.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitaker misses with a left hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Whitaker .
Urameshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitaker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Whitaker throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whitaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whitaker with a hook.
Whitaker lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker .
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Whitaker misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi lands a jab to the head.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whitaker gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Whitaker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Whitaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Whitaker moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Whitaker .
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker . Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whitaker swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whitaker throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Whitaker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whitaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Whitaker catches Urameshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker throws a body kick that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Whitaker .
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker .
Urameshi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whitaker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Whitaker 's head but Whitaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi walks into a left hand.
Whitaker avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi cracks Whitaker with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Whitaker takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi throws a hook but Whitaker avoids it easily.
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi misses with a double jab.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitaker 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.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Whitaker 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.
Whitaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whitaker throws a sloppy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitaker misses with a straight right.
Urameshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Whitaker counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Urameshi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Whitaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Whitaker misses with a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker misses with a hook.
Urameshi cracks Whitaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Whitaker motions for Urameshi to come forward. Whitaker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Whitaker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whitaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whitaker blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi pushes Whitaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi had his way with Roy Whitaker in that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Whitaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Whitaker is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Whitaker is predictable there
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Whitaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Whitaker .
Urameshi misses with the combination.
Whitaker throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Whitaker throws a sloppy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker moves away.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitaker misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Urameshi throws a sloppy body shot
and Whitaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whitaker looks to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi with a hook.
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Urameshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whitaker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Whitaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Whitaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urameshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Urameshi lands a body shot. #CL2#
Urameshi tries to keep at a distance but Whitaker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Urameshi lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Whitaker 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whitaker wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Whitaker ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Urameshi does no damage.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Whitaker tries a quick counter leg kick but Urameshi is wise to it.
Whitaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Whitaker slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi slips a jab from Whitaker .
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Whitaker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Whitaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whitaker misses with a leg kick.
Whitaker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whitaker is looking to chop away at Urameshi's legs. #T4#
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whitaker .
Whitaker is looking to clinch.
Urameshi lands a really nice looking cross but Whitaker seems unphased.
Whitaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Whitaker throws a low kick but Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well.
Whitaker throws a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whitaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Urameshi off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yusuke Urameshi.
Well Urameshi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

Yusuke Urameshi retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Yusuke Urameshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Lightweight SF     
Date:   Apr 07, 2022
#R1#
Duvernay lets loose with a powerful body kick. Urameshi will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a body shot.
Duvernay connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, jab by Duvernay - just one landing.
Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Urameshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duvernay misses with a straight right.
Duvernay misses with a kick to the body.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duvernay at a distance.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duvernay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi defending well as Duvernay loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duvernay scores with a jab to the head.
Urameshi drops his hands momentarily and Duvernay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urameshi misses with the combination. #T1#
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Duvernay tries a quick counter leg kick but Urameshi is wise to it.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Duvernay is predictable there
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Duvernay counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Duvernay.
Duvernay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crunch! Duvernay slams his shin into Urameshi's torso.
An inside leg kick from Duvernay misses.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Duvernay scores with a jab. Urameshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duvernay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Duvernay.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duvernay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duvernay throws a body shot but no joy.
Duvernay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Duvernay swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Duvernay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duvernay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Duvernay misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duvernay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
Urameshi takes a swing at Duvernay's ribcage but misses.
Duvernay wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urameshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Duvernay.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duvernay! But no joy.
Duvernay misses with a low kick.#T3#
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duvernay misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Urameshi misses its target.
A slow jab from Duvernay misses its intended target.
Duvernay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Duvernay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Duvernay moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Duvernay is just out of range.
Urameshi takes one to the chin there.
Duvernay wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Duvernay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Duvernay avoids the punch easily.
Duvernay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Urameshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Duvernay connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Duvernay misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duvernay. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Duvernay is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Urameshi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Duvernay looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Duvernay misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Duvernay throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duvernay.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Duvernay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Duvernay throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duvernay throws a lazy body kick
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duvernay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urameshi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duvernay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duvernay avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Urameshi lunges at Duvernay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duvernay's hand.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Duvernay tenderised Urameshi's leg. Urameshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evan Duvernay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duvernay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Duvernay only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duvernay scores with a nice strike.
Duvernay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Urameshi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duvernay.#T1#
Urameshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Duvernay.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Duvernay throws an off balance right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
A big left from Duvernay misses.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duvernay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duvernay.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duvernay lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Urameshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urameshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duvernay slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Duvernay motions for Urameshi to come forward. Duvernay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Duvernay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Duvernay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duvernay connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duvernay. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi tries to bum rush Duvernay with a series of wild strikes but Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duvernay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duvernay throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duvernay. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duvernay throws a body kick that misses.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Duvernay throws a leg kick
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Duvernay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duvernay.
Urameshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab from Duvernay.
Duvernay moves away from the strike by Urameshi. #T3#
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duvernay manages to avoid it.
Duvernay appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Duvernay.
A left lands for Urameshi.
Duvernay throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Duvernay only half commits.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Duvernay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Duvernay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duvernay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duvernay throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Duvernay manages to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Urameshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evan Duvernay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Duvernay ducks down to avoid it.
Duvernay only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Duvernay cracks Urameshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duvernay takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Urameshi misses. #T4#
Duvernay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duvernay was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Duvernay.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Duvernay.
Duvernay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Duvernay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duvernay.
Urameshi stuns Duvernay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duvernay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urameshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Duvernay appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Duvernay misses with a body shot
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duvernay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urameshi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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 Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Urameshi throws a hook but Duvernay avoids it easily.
Urameshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duvernay in his tracks.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Duvernay has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Duvernay misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duvernay with a nice calf kick.
Urameshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duvernay.
Nice straight punches there by Duvernay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duvernay.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duvernay.
Duvernay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duvernay thuds a left hand into Urameshi's body.
Duvernay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duvernay thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
Duvernay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urameshi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
A cross from Urameshi lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Duvernay! #T1#
Duvernay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duvernay.
Duvernay motions for Urameshi to come forward. Duvernay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duvernay lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Duvernay is just out of range.
Duvernay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Duvernay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duvernay missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duvernay throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Duvernay moves away and avoids it.
Duvernay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Duvernay walks into a jab.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
Duvernay swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duvernay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duvernay misses with a kick to the body
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Duvernay didn't see that one coming.#T2#
A low kick lands for Duvernay.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duvernay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duvernay throws a shot to the body.
Duvernay cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duvernay can pounce on him.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
A lazy body kick from Duvernay
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Duvernay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duvernay was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Duvernay. #T3#
Duvernay throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Duvernay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Duvernay throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duvernay flicks out a counter leg kick but Urameshi steps away.
Duvernay throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duvernay jabs at Urameshi's body.
Duvernay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Duvernay connects with a solid leg kick.
Duvernay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duvernay misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws a hook but Duvernay blocks it.
Duvernay takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Duvernay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi. #T4#
Urameshi misses with an uppercut
and Duvernay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duvernay does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi walks into a jab.
A big right from Duvernay misses.
Urameshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duvernay's hands.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvernay.
Duvernay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Duvernay.
Duvernay tries a quick counter leg kick but Urameshi is wise to it.
Duvernay scores with a jab.
Duvernay slips under a jab.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut
and Duvernay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Duvernay cracks Urameshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Urameshi avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evan Duvernay.
Well Duvernay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Yusuke Urameshi!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Evan Duvernay!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Evan Duvernay!

Evan Duvernay wins by split decision!

During a confident post fight interview, Evan Duvernay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Lightweight QF     
Date:   Apr 06, 2022
#R1#
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi takes a swing at Pawlik's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pawlik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urameshi takes a swing at Pawlik's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pawlik blocks a jab.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Pawlik avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Pawlik slips the punch.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Pawlik moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi clobbers Pawlik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pawlik avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Pawlik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Urameshi takes a swing at Pawlik's ribcage but misses.
Pawlik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Urameshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Pawlik moves away and avoids it.
Pawlik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pawlik throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Pawlik ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
A swing and a miss from Pawlik.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Pawlik slips the punch.
Pawlik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Pawlik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi cracks Pawlik with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pawlik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pawlik moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it well and moves away.
Urameshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Pawlik catches Urameshi right on the button with a cross.
Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Pawlik.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Urameshi does no damage. #T3#
A jab from Urameshi misses. #TD#
Pawlik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Urameshi pushes Pawlik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pawlik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Pawlik is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Urameshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pawlik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pawlik is looking to take a break and control but Urameshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Urameshi pushes Pawlik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pawlik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Pawlik works to advance to full mount. Urameshi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pawlik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlik wants to control the pace but Urameshi is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Pawlik looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pawlik wants to control the pace but Urameshi is squirming around nicely.
Urameshi is trying to stand up.
Pawlik lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pawlik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Pawlik has control of Urameshi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Urameshi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Urameshi really wants to buck Pawlik off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pawlik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pawlik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pawlik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Pawlik ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Pawlik.
Urameshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urameshi throws a jab when Pawlik was well out of range.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Pawlik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pawlik.
Urameshi takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Urameshi needs to keep his hands up - Pawlik had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Pawlik.
A jab from Urameshi finds it's way through Pawlik's defenses.
Pawlik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Pawlik fails with a takedown attempt.
Pawlik avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Pawlik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Pawlik's ribs.
Pawlik staying out of range there.#T2#
Pawlik misses with a hook.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Pawlik's shoulder, as Pawlik tries to avoid the shot.
Pawlik fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Urameshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pawlik lands with a nice body punch.
Pawlik avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Pawlik misses with a body shot.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Pawlik.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it well and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Pawlik.
Pawlik throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Pawlik is out of range.
Pawlik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Pawlik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pawlik.
Urameshi misses with the combination.
Urameshi throws a jab when Pawlik was well out of range.
Nice shot by Urameshi.
Pawlik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urameshi is fending him off so far but Pawlik persists. Nope, Urameshi circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pawlik.
Pawlik with a poor takedown
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pawlik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Pawlik's shoulder, as Pawlik tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Pawlik.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pawlik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Urameshi sprawls and moves away.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a left hand #TD#
and Pawlik counters with a single leg into guard. Urameshi didn't expect that.
Dick Pawlik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Urameshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Urameshi is quick to defend against it.
Urameshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pawlik 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.
Nice jab there from Pawlik.
Urameshi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pawlik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Pawlik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urameshi tries to avoid it but Pawlik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urameshi to the ground. Urameshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pawlik. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi throws a counter combo.
Urameshi lands with a right hand. #T1#
Urameshi throws a good cross that connects.
Pawlik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pawlik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pawlik at a distance.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pawlik throws out the jab.
Pawlik moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Pawlik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Pawlik is out of range.
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pawlik just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Pawlik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Urameshi has hold of Pawlik's hands but Pawlik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Urameshi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pawlik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pawlik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Pawlik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Urameshi swivels and escapes.#TD#
Pawlik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Urameshi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Pawlik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pawlik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pawlik momentarily.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Pawlik ducked under it nicely.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Urameshi is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Pawlik.#T3#
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pawlik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Pawlik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Pawlik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Pawlik.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pawlik manages to avoid it.
Pawlik slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pawlik. #T4#
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Dick Pawlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Pawlik.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Pawlik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Urameshi's guard.#ES2#
Urameshi kicks Pawlik off and gets to his feet.
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!
Pawlik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Urameshi duly obliges.
Urameshi slips a jab from Pawlik.
Pawlik moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it well and moves away.
Pawlik moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Pawlik misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urameshi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Yusuke Urameshi!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Yusuke Urameshi!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Yusuke Urameshi!

Yusuke Urameshi wins by unanimous decision!

A very excited looking Yusuke Urameshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CFC 469: Jimenez vs Urameshi     
Date:   Mar 19, 2022
#R1#
Jimenez throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi scores with a nice head shot.
Jimenez misses with the combination.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez 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.
Jimenez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Urameshi on the side of the head.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jimenez misses with a hook
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Jimenez avoids them all with ease.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimenez.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Jimenez lands a nice shot that snaps Urameshi's head back.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Good shot there by Jimenez.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez lands a nice hook to Urameshi's body. Urameshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi tries to bum rush Jimenez with a series of wild strikes but Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jimenez appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Urameshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jimenez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urameshi tries to avoid it but Jimenez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urameshi to the ground. Urameshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Urameshi takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
Jimenez tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
Jimenez lands the left hand.
Jimenez tries to clinch up
and Urameshi counters with a left and a right that stings Jimenez.
Urameshi throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Jimenez lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Urameshi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Urameshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimenez cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jimenez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jimenez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Jimenez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jimenez.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urameshi throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Jimenez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range and Jimenez settles back down.
Jimenez throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi cracks Jimenez with an open hand slap.#T3#
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Urameshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Jimenez ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jimenez takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jimenez.
Urameshi moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jimenez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jimenez.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Urameshi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Jimenez thuds his right hand into Urameshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jimenez has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
A jab from Urameshi finds it's way through Jimenez's defenses.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Jimenez looks for the body kick but Urameshi saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Jimenez throws a front kick aimed at Urameshi's knee but Urameshi avoids it well.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Jimenez ducked under it nicely.
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
Urameshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urameshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez is looking to land body kicks.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jimenez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jimenez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good shot there by Jimenez.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jimenez moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Jimenez swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Jimenez thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez misses with a jab to the body
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Jimenez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jimenez moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Jimenez misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Jimenez.
Jimenez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab. #T3#
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Urameshi misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Jimenez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urameshi doesn't seem phased though.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
A big right from Urameshi misses. #T4#
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Jimenez lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.
Jimenez lands a lovely overhand right.
Urameshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jimenez in his tracks.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Jimenez.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
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 Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
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.#R3#
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jimenez.
Urameshi throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez jabs Urameshi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jimenez swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
It looked like Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Jimenez blocks a jab.
Jimenez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Jimenez slips under a jab from Urameshi.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Jimenez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jimenez connects with a single shot there.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Jimenez coming out on top.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Jimenez.
Urameshi throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi blocks a jab.#T2#
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urameshi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jimenez.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Urameshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jimenez on the side of the head.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.#T3#
Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimenez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Urameshi cracks Jimenez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Jimenez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Urameshi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jimenez has got the better of the exchanges.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Jimenez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urameshi takes one to the chin there.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jimenez with a body shot.
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Jimenez cracks Urameshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez scores with a hook to the body. Urameshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urameshi swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Jimenez.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Jimenez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez lands a two punch combo.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez scores with a hook to the body. Urameshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urameshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jimenez finds it's way round the side to connect with Urameshi's head.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.#T1#
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez scores with a hook.
Jimenez works Urameshi's body with a nice hook.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez cracks Urameshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jimenez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Urameshi swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urameshi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jimenez scrambles back to his feet.
Jimenez moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jimenez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez feints a jab promting Urameshi to slip. Jimenez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Urameshi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?
Jimenez digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Jimenez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Jimenez scores with a decent looking hook.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi slips a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a front kick that sends Urameshi stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Jimenez lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
Jimenez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi lands a really nice looking cross but Jimenez seems unphased.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jimenez. Jimenez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimenez throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi scores with the left hand. Jimenez knows he should have avoided that one.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Jimenez.
Jimenez blocks a jab.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Jimenez's body.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez had his way with Yusuke Urameshi in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Jimenez clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jimenez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urameshi's head backwards.
Jimenez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Jimenez cracks Urameshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jimenez under the eye.
Urameshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Urameshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Jimenez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jimenez finds it's way round the side to connect with Urameshi's head.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jimenez.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jimenez with a body shot.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Jimenez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Jimenez throwing a counter right hand but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez swinging wildly here. #T3#
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Urameshi lunges at Jimenez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jimenez's hand.
Urameshi throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
It looked like Jimenez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urameshi.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Jimenez's ribs.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jimenez.
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!
A shot to the liver by Jimenez. Beautiful body shot.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Urameshi slips a jab from Jimenez.
Despite the aggression on Urameshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jimenez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jimenez scores with a sloppy right hand. Urameshi should have avoided that one.
Diogo Jimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jimenez tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jimenez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Jimenez!

Diogo Jimenez retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Diogo Jimenez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Yusuke Urameshi spoke after the fight, saying 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: CFC 460: Rivers v Urameshi     
Date:   Feb 16, 2022
#R1#
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivers throws a lazy body kick
and Rivers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivers tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivers. Rivers obviously looking to wear him down.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Rivers misses the jab.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Rivers's ribs.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Rivers is looking to clinch.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Rivers's head but Rivers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Urameshi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rivers throws a series of strikes that have Urameshi backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Urameshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rivers with a body shot.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Rivers is looking to score with low kicks.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tom Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers throws the kick towards the body but Urameshi avoids it.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target. #T2#
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivers slips a jab from Urameshi.
Rivers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rivers pushes Urameshi away with a front kick.
Rivers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Rivers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick from Rivers.
Urameshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Urameshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rivers blocks a jab.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi lands with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Rivers there.#CUT#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivers. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Urameshi takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rivers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rivers wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Rivers swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers takes one to the side of the head.
Urameshi lands a body shot. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Rivers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rivers lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivers under the eye.
Rivers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi cracks Rivers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivers misses with a body kick.
Rivers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rivers slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Jab, jab by Rivers - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivers throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Urameshi sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Urameshi cracks Rivers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Rivers throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Urameshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut
and Rivers counters with a three punch combo that has Urameshi backing up. Urameshi nods at Rivers to acknowledge the strikes.
Rivers wants to land a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Rivers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi misses with a hook
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL#
Urameshi tries to keep at a distance but Rivers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Urameshi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Rivers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivers tries a body shot but Urameshi blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Urameshi.
Urameshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rivers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Urameshi is defending well for now.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Urameshi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Rivers slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Rivers half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Urameshi with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Urameshi sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Rivers moves into the clinch successfully.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rivers keeps control of Urameshi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers is working Urameshi over against the cage.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Urameshi tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Rivers tries to land knees in the clinch but Urameshi avoids the damage to the body.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside.
Urameshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi moves forwards but Rivers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers tries to land a leg kick but Urameshi saw it coming and moves away.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rivers staying out of range there.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rivers with a body shot.
Rivers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Rivers throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.#T4#
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Rivers darts in and clinches Urameshi up against the cage.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Tom Rivers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Urameshi on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Urameshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers lands a body punch.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urameshi lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Rivers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Rivers instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Urameshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urameshi takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
Rivers throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivers.
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.#T1#
Rivers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Urameshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Rivers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urameshi. That did some damage!
Rivers throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Rivers moved out of range nicely.
Rivers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi lands a jab to Rivers's midsection.#CL#
Rivers moves into range and clinches up with Urameshi.
Rivers pushes Urameshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Rivers's body. Rivers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Rivers didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers throws a big counter combination but Urameshi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rivers tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rivers, as that shot connected.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Rivers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Rivers throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Rivers only half commits.
Rivers swinging wildly here.
Rivers takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rivers misses with a low kick as Urameshi jumps back.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Rivers's body.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Rivers cracks Urameshi with a good jab.#CL#
Rivers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Rivers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivers trying to stall but Urameshi improves his position.
Urameshi lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Rivers lands a jab.
Rivers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rivers with a jab.
Rivers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rivers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivers throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yusuke Urameshi just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Rivers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Rivers is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rivers.
Rivers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rivers misses with a double jab
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivers doesn't seem phased though.
Rivers scores with a leg kick.
Rivers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rivers swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Rivers misses with a low kick.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Rivers tries to score with a low kick but Urameshi moves his leg out of the way.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivers.
Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Rivers's head back.
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Rivers misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Rivers avoids it with no problem.
Rivers walks into a straight right hand from Urameshi.#T2#
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi jabs at Rivers's body.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rivers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi.
Rivers staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Urameshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rivers lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased. #T3#
Urameshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi slips a jab from Rivers.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rivers moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Rivers coming out on top.
Rivers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Rivers.
Rivers tries to bum rush Urameshi with a series of wild strikes but Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Crunch! Rivers slams his shin into Urameshi's torso.#T4#
Rivers scores with a punch to the head.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Urameshi tests Rivers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
As Urameshi backs away, Rivers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivers can pounce on him.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Urameshi does no damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rivers.
Urameshi slips a jab from Rivers.
Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivers.
Rivers walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Rivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urameshi under the eye.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Urameshi duly obliges.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Rivers's body.
Rivers scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Urameshi cracks Rivers with an open hand slap.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rivers scores with a body shot.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donk. Urameshi catches Rivers right on the button with a cross.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rivers.
Tom Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
A quick step to the side and Rivers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick from Rivers.
Urameshi misses with a body shot
and Urameshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Rivers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
Rivers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Rivers finds it's way through Urameshi's defenses.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivers. Rivers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot by Urameshi.#CL#
Rivers pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers. #T4#
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rivers working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urameshi.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urameshi is working Rivers over against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Urameshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urameshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riverss head.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body.
Rivers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Urameshi.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urameshi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 49:48
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

Yusuke Urameshi is the new lightweight champion!
Yusuke Urameshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Tom Rivers had this to say: 'good fight'.

 

Event: SYN 869 Kilo vs. Knox II     
Date:   Jan 16, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Zonta pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zonta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Zonta has his takedown stuffed
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Zonta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Urameshi misses
and Zonta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zonta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Zonta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Zonta misses with a body shot.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Zonta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zonta staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urameshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a nice head shot.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urameshi scores with the left hand. Zonta knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Zonta has managed to clinch.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Urameshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zontas head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urameshi blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urameshi.
A right handed body shot lands from Urameshi.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta lands with a left to the head.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Zonta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Urameshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Urameshi prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta scores with a shoulder strike.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta gets through Urameshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Urameshi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zonta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Urameshi to the mat. Urameshi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urameshi wants to stand but Zonta is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zonta's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##ES#
Urameshi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zonta off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Zonta looking to score a takedown here. Urameshi is defending well but Zonta drives through and ends up in Urameshi's guard.
Urameshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zonta is controlling him.
Zonta stands up over Urameshi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES#
Urameshi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zonta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Zonta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Zonta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Zonta misses the body punch
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Urameshi 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.
Zonta jabs at Urameshi's body.
Zonta swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Zonta cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand
and Zonta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Zonta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Zonta throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Zonta doesn't manage to clinch there - Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Urameshi rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Zonta.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zonta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Zonta misses its intended target.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zonta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zonta throws a good cross that connects.
Zonta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zonta lands a head shot.
Zonta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zonta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urameshi in his tracks.
Zonta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Nice body punch from Urameshi.
Zonta misses with a hook
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta is looking for the big counter here.
Zonta slips a jab from Urameshi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a swing at Zonta's ribcage but misses.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zonta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urameshi is able to avoid easily.
Zonta misses with a looping right.
Zonta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Zonta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zonta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Zonta staying out of range there.
Zonta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
A punch combination from Zonta misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta slips under a jab.
Zonta just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zonta.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Zonta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Urameshi moves forwards but Zonta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Urameshi as he jumps to the side.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown but Urameshi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zonta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range. #CL2#
Zonta rushes Urameshi and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi takes an elbow to the temple.
I was talking to Urameshi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zonta.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Zonta.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Urameshi.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Zonta lands with a right to the head.
Zonta tries a body shot but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zonta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Urameshi after a bit of a struggle.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Zonta is breathing heavily.
Urameshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peter Zonta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zonta lands a left hand.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Urameshi. #T4#
Urameshi is leaning against Zonta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Urameshi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a left hand.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urameshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Urameshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zonta blocks an uppercut.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the head but Urameshi blocks with his arms.
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a body punch. #BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Zonta misses its intended target.
Zonta defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Urameshi.
Zonta misses with a body punch
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zonta tries to bum rush Urameshi with a series of wild strikes but Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zonta misses with the combination.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Urameshi lands.
Zonta throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Zonta. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Zonta misses with a hook
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Zonta.
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Zonta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Zonta's head back.
Zonta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Zonta.
Zonta throws the kick towards the body but Urameshi avoids it.
As Zonta looks to move away, Urameshi throws a big counter combo but Zonta just gets out of the way.#T2#
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Zonta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zonta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urameshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi lands a jab.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi slips a jab from Zonta.
A low kick from Zonta misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Zonta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zonta misses with a wild combination.
Urameshi catches Zonta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Zonta looks to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zonta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Zonta's shoulder, as Zonta tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zonta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zonta.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zonta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zonta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Zonta is out of range.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Zonta throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Zonta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zonta! But no joy.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Zonta shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Urameshi stuns Zonta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Zonta.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zonta is defended easily by Urameshi.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urameshi 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

Yusuke Urameshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 861 Babinski vs. Knox     
Date:   Dec 19, 2021
#R1#
Roy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Nice jab there from Roy. #CUT2#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi connects with a single shot there.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Roy is just out of range.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Roy didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Roy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Urameshi sprawling to the canvas! Urameshi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Roy finish him?!
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Urameshi out cold! What a finish! Roy is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Roy!
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: SYN 852 Girard vs. Murhaa     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Simon slips the punch.
Simon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simon with a nice cross.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simon.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simon on the side of the head.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Urameshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simon punishes Urameshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Simon lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
Simon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Simon.
Simon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi jabs Simon right on the nose. Simon blinks but takes it well.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Simon scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simon throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range. #T1#
Urameshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simon back to the cage. Urameshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Simon looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Simon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urameshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simon somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon shoots in and drives through. Urameshi sprawls well.
Urameshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Urameshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Urameshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simon was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Urameshi sprawls and moves away.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
Simon connects with a body shot that sends Urameshi's belly button to the back.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simon.
Simon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Simon is looking to wear down Urameshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Simon throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Urameshi on the side of the head.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.#T2#
Urameshi takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Simon.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Simon tries for a takedown but Urameshi circles away easily
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Simon cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Simon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Simon has closed the distance and engaged Urameshi in a clinch.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Simon on the inside.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Simon can't get the takedown.
Simon digs a right hand into Urameshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Urameshi's gas tank. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simon.
Simon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Urameshi.
A hook to the body from Simon.
Urameshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Simon has double underhooks.
Simon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Urameshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Urameshi tries to break the clinch but Simon is controlling the position.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi takes a shot to the head.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Urameshi as the two fighters clinch.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Urameshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simon tries a body shot but Urameshi blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simon goes for a takedown attempt but Urameshi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simon punishes Urameshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Simon looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Simon takes one on the button.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.#TD#
Simon scores with a takedown into Urameshi's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Urameshi pushes Simon off and gets back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Simon misses
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon misses with a hook to the body
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Simon misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Simon - just one landing.
Simon has a takedown stuffed.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Decent striking displayed by Simon there.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
A jab lands there for Simon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon thuds his right hand into Urameshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon attempts a counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it well and moves away.
Simon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Simon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urameshi but Urameshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Simon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simon misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Simon's ribs.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simon.
Simon tries to counter with a takedown but Urameshi is quick to defend against it.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urameshi tests Simon's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Simon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Urameshi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Urameshi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Simon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Simon working for a submission but Urameshi is keeping him at bay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T2##SUB#
Simon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Urameshi is surviving well by controlling Simon's body position as best he can.
Urameshi is trying to stand up.
Simon wants to control the pace but Urameshi is squirming around nicely.
Urameshi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Urameshi has given up his back here. Will Simon look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Simon is looking for the choke from the back position but Urameshi is controlling his hands well.
Urameshi is trying to get back to his feet but Simon has full control of the position and if anything, Urameshi has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Urameshi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Simon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Urameshi is defending well though. Simon let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Urameshi is trying to stand back up.
Urameshi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
What can Urameshi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #ES2#
Urameshi is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Simon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Simon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Simon lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.#TD#
Simon gets a double leg takedown into Urameshi's guard.

Urameshi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Simon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Urameshi is working Simon over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Simon blocking some punches.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi lands with a right to the head.
Urameshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simons head.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Urameshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Simon blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simon slips a jab from Urameshi.
Simon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simon moves out of range of the strikes.
Simon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Simon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Urameshi pushes Simon off looking to stand but Simon dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Urameshi is defending well.
Simon trying to control the action but Urameshi is working from the bottom.
Simon stops Urameshi from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Simon is trying to control. Urameshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Urameshi defends it. #ES2#
Urameshi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Simon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Simon lands an uppercut.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Urameshi cracks Simon with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi tries to circle away but Simon has him pinned against the cage.
Simon tries to work over Urameshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urameshi can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Urameshi.
Simon lands with a short shot to the head.
Urameshi is trying to break the clinch but Simon has him pressed against the cage.
Simon is working Urameshi over against the cage.
Urameshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Simon. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simon cracks Urameshi with a nice body shot.
Urameshi blocks a body shot from Simon.
Urameshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Urameshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simon is struggling to control the position.
Simon lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Simon working aggressively here.
Urameshi can't break the clinch.
Urameshi lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi gets underhooks to prevent Simon's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Urameshi manages to break the clinch.
Urameshi punishes Simon's body with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Simon should have avoided that one. #T3#
No luck for Simon with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Simon misses its intended target.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simon was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Simon shoots for a double leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls well. He's pushed Simon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simon has time to react.
Simon misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon has his takedown stuffed
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Urameshi.
Simon blocks a jab.
Simon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Simon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Urameshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simon.
Simon swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Simon missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Simon lands a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Urameshi as Simon shoots in.
No luck for Simon with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi really dominated that round.
That's time! Simon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Simon throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Simon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urameshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simon.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Simon.
Simon works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Simon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simon.
Donk. Simon catches Urameshi right on the button with a cross.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Simon missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Urameshi moves out of range as Simon strikes.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Simon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Urameshi swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simon scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Simon.
Simon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab. #T2#
Simon throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Simon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simon lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Simon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Urameshi was covering up waiting for the punch and Simon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simon won't allow Urameshi to get back to his feet.
Simon wants to control from the top but Urameshi keeps moving.
Simon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES2#
Urameshi kicks Simon off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Simon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urameshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Simon's head.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Simon drives through with a takedown into Urameshi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Simon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but Simon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simon wants to control from the top but Urameshi keeps moving.
Simon prevents Urameshi from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Urameshi pushes Simon off and gets back to his feet.
Simon misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Simon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon lands a jab.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simon.
Urameshi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Simon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Simon trying to control the position but Urameshi is working away. #SUB#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Urameshi is trying to get back to his feet.
Simon trying to control the position but Urameshi is working away.
Urameshi is trying to buck Simon off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
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!#R5#
Urameshi stuffs the takedown.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Urameshi throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
Simon stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simon looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Simon digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Simon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simon's head backwards.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Simon is looking to clinch.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simon slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Simon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urameshi tries to avoid it but Simon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urameshi to the ground. Urameshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
Simon misses with a jab to the body
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.
Simon avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Simon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simon.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Simon misses with a hook.
Simon misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
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!
Urameshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Simon scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Simon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Simon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon slips a jab from Urameshi.
Simon lands an overhand right.
Urameshi needs to keep his hands up - Simon had a free shot at his head there.#T3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Urameshi enables Simon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Urameshi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Urameshi wants to stand but Simon is controlling the position.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urameshi is keeping the position for now.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Simon manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Simon is trying to work for a kimura but Urameshi is defending well.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Simon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Simon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Urameshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simon.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simon trying to control the pace.
Simon stops Urameshi from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Simon.
I think Urameshi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

After winning the bout, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 845 Fall Brawl     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simon slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Simon jabs Urameshi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simon.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the head.
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Simon.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Simon loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simon throws out the jab.
Simon shoots in looking for a takedown. Urameshi tries to sprawl out of it but Simon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Urameshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been hearing reports that Simon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Simon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Simon.
Simon throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simon or perhaps it was just good defense by Urameshi, which made it look bad.
A left lands for Simon.
Simon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Simon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simon swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Simon misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi takes one on the button.
Simon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi scores with a hook.#T2#
Simon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
A jab from Simon misses.
Simon throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simon at a distance.
Simon shoots in but Urameshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Simon ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
Simon takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Simon walks into a straight right hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Urameshi sprawls and moves away.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Urameshi pushes Simon off and gets back to his feet.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi walks into a left hand. #T4##TD#
Simon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Urameshi sprawls well initially but Simon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Urameshi pushes Simon off looking to stand but Simon dives back in and keeps control.
Simon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Simon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Urameshi for as long as he can get away with.
Urameshi really wants to buck Simon off and get back to his feet.
Simon moves to the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simon is looking for the choke from the back position but Urameshi is controlling his hands well.
Urameshi trying to get back to his feet but Simon is in full control for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Simon finds it's way through Urameshi's defenses. #TD#
Simon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Urameshi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simon pushes down on Urameshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Simon is working for a submission of some sort.
Urameshi tries to kick Simon off but Simon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon mounts Urameshi! Really nice guard pass there!
Urameshi is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Simon has taken his back!#SUB#
Simon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Urameshi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T1#
Urameshi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Simon looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Simon working for a choke but Urameshi is defending well. #SUB#
Urameshi fending off the submission attempt from Simon.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Simon is riding his opponent, not letting Urameshi buck him off.
Urameshi trying to get back to his feet but Simon is in full control for now. #ES2#
Urameshi manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #TD#
Simon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Simon stops Urameshi from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Simon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Simon is working for a submission of some sort.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?#T3#
Urameshi is trying to stand up here but Simon is controlling him well. #SUB#
Urameshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Simon.
Simon stops Urameshi from getting back to his feet.
Urameshi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Urameshi defends it. #SUB#
Simon is looking for a kimura here.
Urameshi won't allow Simon to pass to mount.
Urameshi is staying active underneath Simon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Urameshi is trying to stand.
Simon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Urameshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Urameshi tries to kick Simon off but Simon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Simon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.
A big left from Urameshi misses. #TD#
Simon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Urameshi was covering up waiting for the punch and Simon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simon won't allow Urameshi to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Urameshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simon is controlling him.
Simon wants to control from the top but Urameshi keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
Urameshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urameshi's hands.
Simon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.#CL#
Simon closes the distance and clinches.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Simon. #TD#
Simon has Urameshi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Urameshi tumbling to the mat - Simon dives into Urameshi's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Urameshi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon gets through Urameshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Urameshi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Urameshi on the inside.
Urameshi blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi is trying to force a seperation but Simon has the dominant position.
Simon is looking for a takedown.
Simon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Urameshi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Urameshi as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Simon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simon tries to score a body lock takedown but Urameshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urameshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the side of Simon's head.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Simon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Simon.
Simon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Simon lands a right hand.
Simon has Urameshi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Urameshi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Urameshi gets through Simon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi tries to work over Simon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow. #TD#
Simon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Urameshi is trying to keep an underhook but Simon manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Urameshi kicks off Simon and gets to his feet.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Simon tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Simon misses with a hook to the body
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simon doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Simon counters with a stiff right hand.
Simon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Simon with a body shot.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simon.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simon tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Simon avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Urameshi as Simon shoots in.
Simon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Urameshi avoids it really well and circles away.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a hook but Simon avoids it easily.
Simon lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simon.
Simon misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
Simon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Simon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Simon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Simon's shoulder, as Simon tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Simon gets a takedown into half guard.
Simon wants to control but Urameshi is keeping him busy.
Simon stops Urameshi from getting back to his feet.
Simon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Urameshi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Urameshi is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Urameshi really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T2##SUB#
Simon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Urameshi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Simon wants to take Urameshi's back but he can't do it this time.
Simon moves to the back position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi trying to get back to his feet but Simon is in full control for now. #T3##SUB#
Simon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Urameshi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Urameshi is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Urameshi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Simon gets his way! #T4#
Urameshi is trying to get back to his feet but Simon has full control of the position and if anything, Urameshi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Urameshi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Simon gets his way!
Simon is riding his opponent, not letting Urameshi buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon had his way with Yusuke Urameshi in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simon manages to avoid it.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Simon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simon tries to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simon fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Simon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Urameshi pushes Simon off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Simon throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Simon with a poor takedown
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Simon.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urameshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simon somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simon.
Simon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
A big left from Simon misses.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon moves out of range of the strikes.
Simon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Simon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simon.
Simon cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Simon swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simon is defended easily by Urameshi.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon darts in looking for a takedown but Urameshi gets double underhooks and turns Simon into the cage.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simon takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Simon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simon lands with an overhand left.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon scores with a hook to the body. Urameshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws the left hand but Simon avoids the punch easily.
Simon fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Urameshi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: SYN 839 Sitsongrit vs. Sosa     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Reinikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Reinikainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
Reinikainen thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Reinikainen shoots for a takedown but Urameshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reinikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urameshi in his tracks.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Urameshi should have avoided that one.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. #T1#
Urameshi takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Urameshi checks it.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi misses with a two punch combination.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urameshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reinikainen somewhat.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Reinikainen's ribs.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Urameshi checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Reinikainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Urameshi quickly recovers to half guard.
Reinikainen working Urameshi over with strikes.
Reinikainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Urameshi is looking to escape.
Urameshi has hold of Reinikainen's hands but Reinikainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reinikainen 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.
Reinikainen slips a nice elbow through Urameshi's hands, connecting with Urameshi's forehead.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reinikainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Urameshi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##ES2#
Urameshi has one foot on Reinikainen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Reinikainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Urameshi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urameshi swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reinikainen rather than just go for the knockout.
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Urameshi's leg. Urameshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reinikainen connects with a body shot that sends Urameshi's belly button to the back.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reinikainen. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Reinikainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Reinikainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Urameshi.
A shot to the liver by Reinikainen. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a shot to the body.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Some bone on bone action there as Urameshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reinikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Reinikainen wants to land a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Urameshi.#TD#
Reinikainen drives through with a takedown into Urameshi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reinikainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Urameshi is looking to stand up but Reinikainen isn't so interested in that idea.
Reinikainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reinikainen landing with the ground and pound.
Urameshi wants to stand up but Reinikainen is controlling him.
Reinikainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES2#
Urameshi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Reinikainen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?
Urameshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
Urameshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reinikainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Urameshi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Urameshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reinikainen.
Urameshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Urameshi.
Reinikainen blocks a body shot from Urameshi. #BC#
Reinikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Urameshi.
A left lands for Reinikainen.
Urameshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reinikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urameshi's head.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick as Urameshi jumps back.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Urameshi.#T2#
Urameshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reinikainen stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Urameshi just manages to avoid it.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi stuns Reinikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reinikainen cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reinikainen with a body shot.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick. #T4#
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.#TD#
Reinikainen shoots in and bounces Urameshi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Urameshi keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reinikainen is controlling him.
Reinikainen is working Urameshi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Urameshi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reinikainen, as that shot connected.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Reinikainen tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reinikainen looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well.
Urameshi lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Reinikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinikainen looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi jabs at Reinikainen's body.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.#T1#
Reinikainen has his takedown stuffed
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Reinikainen lands a body shot.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reinikainen takes one to the chin there.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the head.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reinikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urameshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Reinikainen is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Urameshi as he jumps to the side.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Reinikainen thuds his right hand into Urameshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Reinikainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Urameshi's half guard.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES2#
Urameshi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Reinikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Urameshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reinikainen stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Good standup being displayed there by Reinikainen as he connects with a hook.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Reinikainen - just one landing.
Reinikainen cracks Urameshi with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Reinikainen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
As Urameshi backs away, Reinikainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reinikainen. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Urameshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reinikainen with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Artturi Reinikainen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Reinikainen scores with a four punch combination!
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Reinikainen cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urameshi but Urameshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reinikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urameshi scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Urameshi leaves Reinikainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Reinikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Urameshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reinikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reinikainen duly obliges.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.#T3#
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reinikainen misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reinikainen with a body shot.
Reinikainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Urameshi moves out of range.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Reinikainen lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reinikainen thuds a left hand into Urameshi's body.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Reinikainen.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Urameshi misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Reinikainen.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Reinikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
A combination from Reinikainen does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Urameshi should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urameshi's sensitive parts.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Urameshi looks to land a combination but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinikainen.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right. #T1#
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Reinikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Reinikainen tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Reinikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Reinikainen.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Reinikainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi dips to his left and cracks Reinikainen with an uppercut!
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Reinikainen lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Reinikainen does it's job there.
Urameshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Reinikainen's body. Reinikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reinikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reinikainen defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Reinikainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Urameshi.
Reinikainen scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Jab from Reinikainen.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Reinikainen misses the target.
Reinikainen scores with a nice right hand.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Urameshi gets caught napping as Reinikainen dives in and scores a takedown. Urameshi manages to retain guard.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen is working Urameshi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Urameshi's brow.
Reinikainen won't allow Urameshi to get back to his feet.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but Reinikainen passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reinikainen trying to pass the guard but Urameshi defending well.
Urameshi is refusing to be controlled, as Reinikainen sits in half guard.
Urameshi pushes Reinikainen off looking to stand but Reinikainen dives back in and keeps control.
Reinikainen lands strikes from half guard.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Urameshi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Urameshi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Reinikainen lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artturi Reinikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reinikainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Yusuke Urameshi stepped up to the mic, saying 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: SYN 834 Number vs Dionisy II     
Date:   Sep 19, 2021
#R1#
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Alela.
Urameshi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alela. That one must have hurt.
Alela misses with a low kick.
Alela darts in looking for a takedown but Urameshi gets double underhooks and turns Alela into the cage.
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alela.
We've been told by Urameshi's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Alela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Alela.
Alela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Alela needs to keep his hands up - Urameshi had a free shot at his head there.
Alela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Alela misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alela throws out the jab. #TD2#
Alela shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Urameshi has his feet on Alela's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alela ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alela throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Alela throws a leg kick which misses Urameshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Urameshi tries to avoid it.
Alela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi scores with the left hand. Alela knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Alela.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Alela closes the distance and clinches.
Urameshi gets through Alela's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Urameshi.
Urameshi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alela tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Alela tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi is trying to break the clinch but Alela has him pressed against the cage.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Alela controls the action. #T2#
Alela's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alela is working for takedown but Urameshi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Urameshi blocks a body shot from Alela.
Alela blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Urameshi as the two fighters clinch.
Alela pushes Urameshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alela is trying to pull guard but Urameshi has him pressed against the cage.
Urameshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Urameshi lands with a left to the head.
Urameshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alelas head.
Alela tries to pull guard but Urameshi won't allow it. #TD2#
Alela gets control of Urameshi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alela will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Urameshi wants to stand and escape but instead Alela has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Urameshi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Alela presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Alela blocks a body shot from Urameshi. #BC#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Alela moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Alela misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alela thinking.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alela.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Alela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Alela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alela.
Alela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urameshi. That did some damage!
Alela fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alela ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Alela is out of range. #T4#
Alela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urameshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Alela shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Urameshi is trying to defend but Alela finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Urameshi pushes Alela off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alela lunges at Urameshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urameshi's hand.
Alela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alela throws a big shot that misses.
Alela misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Alela releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alela misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alela thinking.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Alela keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
That's time! Urameshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alela. Alela obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Urameshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alela blocks a jab.
A jab from Alela misses.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Alela slams his shin into Urameshi's torso.
Alela throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alela throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Urameshi throws a jab when Alela was well out of range.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alela lands a head shot.
A low kick from Alela is predictable there
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alela works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Alela shakes it off.
Alela misses with a looping right.
Alela tries to clinch up.#T1#
Urameshi misses with a hook.#CL2#
Alela closes the distance and pushes Urameshi back into the cage.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Alela.
Urameshi lands a shot to the body.
Urameshi takes a shot to the head.
Alela tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alela throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Alela has Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Alela tries to pull guard but Urameshi holds him up against the cage and eventually Alela drops back down to his feet.
Alela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alela throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Alela digs a right hand into Urameshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Urameshi's gas tank.
Alela is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Urameshi to keep the fight standing.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.#TD2#
Alela successfully pulls guard.
Urameshi tries to stand but Alela is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alela can do to turn this around?#SU#
Urameshi gets to his feet. Alela looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alela shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Urameshi sprawls well. Urameshi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alela gets slowly back to his feet.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Alela saw that one coming.
Alela takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Alela clinches up against the cage.
Alela takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Alela gets control of Urameshi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alela will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Urameshi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Urameshi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Alela fails with a takedown attempt.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Alela.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Alela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Alela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Urameshi defends well and Alela ends up having to push Urameshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alela scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Urameshi lunges at Alela with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alela's hand.
Alela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alela lands a nice looking body kick.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alelas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Alela saw that one coming.
Alela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alela thows a leg kick but Urameshi checks it
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Alela moves out of range.
Alela slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Alela now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alela.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
Urameshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alela misses with a few strikes there.
Alela throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Alela only half commits.
Alela connects with a body shot that sends Urameshi's belly button to the back.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alela. Alela obviously looking to wear him down.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Alela.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alela was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
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 Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
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#
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Alela.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alela with a hook.
Alela throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Alela feints a counter leg kick.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Alela misses with a hook.
Alela misses with a body kick.
Alela throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Alela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alela is just out of range.
And Alela tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alela misses with a leg kick
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alela cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.
Alela motions for Urameshi to come forward. Alela throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi cracks Alela with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Alela takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Alela tries to pull guard but Urameshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Urameshi.
A short body shot lands from Urameshi as the two fighters clinch.
Alela changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Urameshi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Urameshi looks to land a combination but Alela avoids it well.
Alela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Alela saw that one coming.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Alela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Alela finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Urameshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alela goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alela with the inside leg kick.
Sao Alela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Alela stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alela throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alela scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urameshi in his tracks.
Alela slips under a jab.
As Urameshi backs off Alela throws a huge counter combo but Urameshi manages to avoid it all.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Alela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alela follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alela feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down.
Alela shoots and misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Alela misses with a hook
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urameshi dips to his left and cracks Alela with an uppercut!
Urameshi checks a low kick from Alela.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
And Alela responds with a good body kick, but Urameshi manages to step out the way in time.
Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Alela moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alela.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alela moves away.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alela.
Alela finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alela throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Alela lunges at Urameshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urameshi's hand.
Alela throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Alela only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Urameshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Urameshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi checks the leg kick.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Alela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Alela throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alela doesn't manage to clinch there - Urameshi circles away.
Alela swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Urameshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alela moves away.
Alela walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands with a cross.
Alela has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alela throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urameshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alela goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alela misses with a takedown attempt
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Alela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alela throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Alela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urameshi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

After winning the bout, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 823 Garuda vs. Po     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory.
Bathory 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.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bathory lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bathory throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Urameshi moves his leg out of the way.
Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range.
Bathory fakes the leg kick and cracks Urameshi in the body.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Bathory misses.
Bathory lands a front kick.
Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Bathory walks into a jab.
Bathory cracks a nice hook into Urameshi's ribs.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.
Urameshi misses with a wild combination.
Bathory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urameshi under the eye.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Bathory is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Urameshi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bathory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Bathory.
Bathory swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.#T2#
Urameshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Bathory on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bathory scores with a push kick.
Urameshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bathory swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Urameshi.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Urameshi 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.
Bathory sizes up Urameshi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi checks a leg kick nicely.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Bathory throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory lands with a nice body kick.
Bathory swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Bathory misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Urameshi swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donk. Urameshi catches Bathory right on the button with a cross.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Bathory.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top.
Urameshi moves out of range as Bathory strikes.
Bathory connects with a single shot there.
Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bathory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urameshi doesn't seem bothered though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Urameshi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Donk. Bathory catches Urameshi right on the button with a cross.
Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Bathory.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Bathory throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bathory throws a sloppy body shot
and Bathory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Urameshi lands a head shot.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Urameshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Bathory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bathory doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Bathory misses.
Bathory lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Bathory misses.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Nice body kick there by Bathory.
Bathory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bathory.
Urameshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Urameshi tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Urameshi takes one to the side of the head.
Urameshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bathory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urameshi momentarily.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bathory has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Bathory catches Urameshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Urameshi moves his leg out of the way.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Bathory misses with a wild combination.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Bathory slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Bathory jabs Urameshi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Urameshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urameshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory misses the jab.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bathory doesn't seem phased though.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Bathory misses with a hook
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
A punch combination from Urameshi misses.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Bathory flicks out a counter leg kick but Urameshi steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bathory moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Bathory misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Urameshi.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Urameshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Urameshi tries to avoid it.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bathory motions for Urameshi to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bathory scores with a hook.
Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.
Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Bathory.
Bathory lands a jab to the head.
Bathory misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.
Bathory has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bathory works Urameshi's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bathory.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the head.
Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urameshi's head.
Bathory cracks Urameshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urameshi doesn't seem phased though.
Bathory throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Bathory throws a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Bathory throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Bathory throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Urameshi.
Bathory throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urameshi takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Bathory thows a leg kick but Urameshi checks it
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urameshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Bathory is predictable there
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
A quick step to the side and Urameshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bathory with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Bathory throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urameshi's head.
No joy there for Urameshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Bathory.
Bathory clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Urameshi!
Bathory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bathory throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bathory tries a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Arzlan Bathory just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Urameshi throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bathory thinking.
Bathory swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range and Bathory settles back down.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Urameshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urameshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Urameshi's leg. Urameshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bathory scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Urameshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory.
Bathory fails to land with a series of punches.
Urameshi jabs Bathory to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bathory throws a right hand that misses
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Urameshi.
Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Urameshi slips a jab from Bathory.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range and Bathory settles back down.
Bathory slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. #T2#
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Bathory misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bathory misses with a hook to the body
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bathory blocks a jab.#T3#
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Urameshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Urameshi moves his leg out of the way.
Bathory keeps Urameshi at a distance using the push kick.
Bathory misses with a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bathory throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Bathory throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Urameshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Bathory misses with a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Urameshi avoids it.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bathory lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Bathory misses.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Bathory feints a counter leg kick.
Bathory throws a body kick that misses.
Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Urameshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urameshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bathory throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Bathory feints a counter leg kick.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Urameshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Urameshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Urameshi tries to avoid it.
Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Bathory lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bathory throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi takes one to the side of the head.
Bathory misses with a body punch
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Urameshi. #T1#
A jab from Bathory misses.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bathory tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bathory misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Urameshi walks into a straight right hand from Bathory.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bathory slips under a jab.
Bathory thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
Bathory with a nice calf kick.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Bathory.
Bathory throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Bathory throws a sloppy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
No joy there for Bathory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory misses with a leg kick.
Bathory lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bathory.
Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Urameshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Urameshi's head back.
Urameshi misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Urameshi swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Bathory blocks a jab.
Bathory misses the jab.
Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Bathory lands with a straight right. Urameshi didn't see that one coming.
Nice cross by Bathory.
The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bathory doesn't seem phased though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Urameshi's leg but Urameshi calmly moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well.
A low kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urameshi.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Bathory throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bathory has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!

A relieved looking Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: SYN 813 Toivonen vs. Camara     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
A telegraphed right hand from Neckbreaker misses the target.
Neckbreaker 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.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neckbreaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Neckbreaker rushes Urameshi and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Urameshi on the inside.
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!
Urameshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Urameshi blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi digs a right hand underneath Neckbreaker's ribcage. Neckbreaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Urameshi blocks a body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker has Urameshi pressed against the cage, preventing Urameshi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Urameshi wants to break free but Neckbreaker has control.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Neckbreaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Urameshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Neckbreaker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Neckbreaker connects with a looping right hand.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neckbreaker lands a nice shot that snaps Urameshi's head back.
Neckbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker with a hook.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Urameshi staying out of range there.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Neckbreaker scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Neckbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Neckbreaker swings widly with a right hand
and Neckbreaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Neckbreaker wants to clinch.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Neckbreaker's shoulder, as Neckbreaker tries to avoid the shot.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Neckbreaker drives through with a takedown into Urameshi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Neckbreaker controlling from the top position.
Neckbreaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Urameshi is looking to stand up but Neckbreaker isn't so interested in that idea.
Urameshi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Urameshi keeping full guard, as Neckbreaker tries to pass.
Urameshi being controlled here, momentarily. #ES2#
Urameshi has his feet on Neckbreaker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Neckbreaker. That snapped Urameshi's head back.
Neckbreaker avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it well and moves away.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Neckbreaker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neckbreaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Neckbreaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neckbreaker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urameshi's hands.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Slammy Neckbreaker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neckbreaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Neckbreaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Neckbreaker clinches with his opponent.
Neckbreaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Neckbreaker can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
Urameshi pushes Neckbreaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Urameshi is defending well for now.
Neckbreaker working aggressively here.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neckbreaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the head.
Neckbreaker lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Neckbreaker pushes Urameshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Urameshi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi working aggressively here. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Neckbreaker with a body shot.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neckbreaker wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Slammy Neckbreaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Neckbreaker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Urameshi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
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!
Neckbreaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Neckbreaker moves into the clinch.
Neckbreaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neckbreaker tries to score a body lock takedown but Urameshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Urameshi tries to work over Neckbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Urameshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slammy Neckbreaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Urameshi sprawls and moves away.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neckbreaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neckbreaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Neckbreaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Neckbreaker has his takedown stuffed
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neckbreaker slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker cracks a nice hook into Urameshi's ribs.
Urameshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Neckbreaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Urameshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker lands with a cross. #T4#
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Neckbreaker moves into the clinch successfully.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Urameshi on the inside.
Neckbreaker blocking some punches.
A short left from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Urameshi is defending well.
Neckbreaker tries to throw a body punch but Urameshi avoids it by throwing Neckbreaker back against the cage.
Urameshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi cracks Neckbreaker with a nice body shot.
A short right from Urameshi on the inside.
A body shot lands from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi lands a right hand.
Neckbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker digs a right hand underneath Urameshi's ribcage. Urameshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Urameshi working aggressively here. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neckbreaker fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Neckbreaker slips the punch.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Good shot there by Neckbreaker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi lands with a right hand.
Neckbreaker throws a right hand that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi scores with a hook.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range. #T1#
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Neckbreaker shoots in for a double leg but Urameshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Neckbreaker lands with a straight right. Urameshi didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Urameshi gets tackled into the cage by Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker maintains the clinch.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neckbreaker.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Neckbreaker controls his hands.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neckbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neckbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Neckbreaker lands a nice uppercut.
Neckbreaker misses with a punch to the body.
Slammy Neckbreaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Urameshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Neckbreaker controls his hands.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Neckbreaker. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Neckbreaker ducked under it nicely.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Urameshi sprawls and moves away.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi throws a hook but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Neckbreaker takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Urameshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Neckbreaker misses the target. #T3#
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Neckbreaker didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Neckbreaker digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urameshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Neckbreaker avoids the punch easily.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Urameshi sprawls and moves away.
Nice body punch from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.#T4#
Neckbreaker jabs at Urameshi's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi tests Neckbreaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Neckbreaker's body.
Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
Neckbreaker throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Neckbreaker is just out of range.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Urameshi is quick to defend against it.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Neckbreaker's ribs.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urameshi is fending him off so far but Neckbreaker persists. Nope, Urameshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Neckbreaker works the jab nicely.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Neckbreaker lands a nice hook to Urameshi's body. Urameshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urameshi in his tracks.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Neckbreaker off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Neckbreaker. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Neckbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Urameshi on the side of the head.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Urameshi is quick to defend against it.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target. #T2#
Urameshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neckbreaker.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Neckbreaker throws a combination that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Neckbreaker thinking.
Urameshi throws a hook but Neckbreaker avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws a good cross that connects.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.#CL#
Neckbreaker rushes Urameshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Urameshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Urameshi lands an uppercut.#T3##BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neckbreaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urameshi punishes Neckbreaker's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Urameshi does no damage.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Urameshi catches Neckbreaker right on the button with a cross.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neckbreaker with a nice cross.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Neckbreaker moves away and avoids it.
Neckbreaker digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Neckbreaker misses with a body punch
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Neckbreaker. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Neckbreaker. Beautiful body shot.
Neckbreaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi lands a jab.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Neckbreaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Neckbreaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Urameshi on the side of the head.
Neckbreaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neckbreaker, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Urameshi misses with a few strikes there.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Neckbreaker gets a clinch.
A short left from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker tries to throw a body punch but Urameshi avoids it by throwing Neckbreaker back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Neckbreaker misses with a body punch.
Neckbreaker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Urameshi defending well as Neckbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Neckbreaker avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.#T1#
Urameshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Neckbreaker clinches up with Urameshi and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urameshi.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Neckbreaker. #TD#
Neckbreaker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Urameshi regains guard.
Urameshi wants to stand up but Neckbreaker is controlling him.
Neckbreaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neckbreaker cracks Urameshi with a solid left hand.
Urameshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neckbreaker is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neckbreaker controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Urameshi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Neckbreaker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Slammy Neckbreaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neckbreaker blocking some punches.
Neckbreaker misses with an elbow strike.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Neckbreaker.
A short left from Urameshi.
A nice left hand lands by Neckbreaker.
Urameshi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Neckbreaker lands with a left to the head.
Urameshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Neckbreaker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Neckbreaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Neckbreaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Urameshi avoids the elbow strike from Neckbreaker, against the cage.
Neckbreaker prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi pushes Neckbreaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neckbreaker lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neckbreaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker lands a right hand.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Neckbreaker. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neckbreaker misses with a right hand
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Neckbreaker looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
Neckbreaker throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Neckbreaker with a body shot.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Neckbreaker misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Neckbreaker misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neckbreaker digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Neckbreaker avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Slammy Neckbreaker.
I think Urameshi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

A victorious Yusuke Urameshi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 806 Trump vs. Nti     
Date:   Jun 19, 2021
#R1#
Jab by Uesugi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi misses with a wild combination.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Uesugi lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uesugi moves forwards but Urameshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Uesugi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Uesugi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi scores with a nice head shot.
Uesugi throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Uesugi.#T1#
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uesugi clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Uesugi lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uesugi lands with an overhand left.
Urameshi drops his hands momentarily and Uesugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Uesugi tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Uesugi clinches up with Urameshi and pushes him back against the cage.
Urameshi misses with some punches. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Good body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uesugi tries to work over Urameshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
A right handed body shot lands from Urameshi.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
Urameshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uesugi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi blocking some punches. #BC2#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Uesugi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Uesugi avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Urameshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab. #CL#
Uesugi forces Urameshi back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards. #T4#
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage. #BC#
Uesugi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uesugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the head.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Uesugi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Uesugi moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Uesugi.
Urameshi tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urameshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
Uesugi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Urameshi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Urameshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action. #TD#
Uesugi pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Urameshi stands up and waves to Uesugi to follow him.
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!
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Uesugi with a body shot.#T1#
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi wants to clinch.
Urameshi throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
Urameshi throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
Uesugi throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.#T2#
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Uesugi avoids it with no problem.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Urameshi punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi throwing a counter right hand but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uesugi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Uesugi blocks a jab.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uesugi doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.#T4#
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi misses with a jab to the body
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi needs to keep his hands up - Uesugi had a free shot at his head there.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uesugi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Urameshi takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uesugi.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Urameshi swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Uesugi throws a good cross that connects.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Urameshi lands a jab to Uesugi's midsection.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Urameshi's belly button to the back.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi 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.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uesugi under the eye.
Uesugi cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uesugi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Urameshi throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uesugi takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Uesugi avoids it with no problem.
Uesugi catches Urameshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uesugi is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi scores with a hook.#T4#
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uesugi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
I think Urameshi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

During a confident post fight interview, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kagekatsu Uesugi spoke after the fight, saying 'I retire. Some Grumpy Bastard told me this day would come.... What a wise man.'.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 2     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
Mazziotti scores with a punch to the head.
Urameshi moves forwards but Mazziotti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazziotti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti moves to clinch but Urameshi breaks away
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mazziotti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Urameshi swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Urameshi takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Urameshi moves forwards but Mazziotti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Mazziotti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Mazziotti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Mazziotti finds it's target.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Mazziotti.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Urameshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazziotti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Mazziotti with a jab.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Urameshi 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.
Nice shot lands for Mazziotti.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
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!
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Urameshi staying out of range there.#T4#
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazziotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Mazziotti finds it's target.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazziotti with a body shot.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Urameshi stuns Mazziotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Mazziotti catches Urameshi right on the button with a cross.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Urameshi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mazziotti has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Mazziotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Mazziotti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Mazziotti tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Urameshi throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Mazziotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Mazziotti lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Mazziotti avoids nicely.
Mazziotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazziotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazziotti as he connects with a hook.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazziottis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi cracks Mazziotti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mazziotti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazziotti under the eye.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazziotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Mazziotti takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Urameshi duly obliges.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti lands with a nice body punch.
Mazziotti is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Mazziotti - just one landing. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazziotti throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Mazziotti coming out on top.
Urameshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazziotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urameshi scrambles back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Mazziotti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mazziotti.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi slips under a jab.#CL#
Mazziotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Urameshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards. #BC#
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Mazziotti tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Mazziotti connects with a single shot there.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mazziotti lands a nice shot that snaps Urameshi's head back.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Urameshi throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti lands with a cross.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi stuns Mazziotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti lands with an overhand left.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urameshi cracks Mazziotti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti cracks a nice hook into Urameshi's ribs.
Mazziotti scores with a jab. Urameshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urameshi sizes up Mazziotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the head.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Mazziotti gets a clinch.
Urameshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazziotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi has had enough of the clinch but Mazziotti keeps him there for the moment.
Mazziotti can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
Mazziotti blocking some punches.
Urameshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazziotti.
Urameshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Mazziotti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Mazziotti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
Mazziotti thuds a left hand into Urameshi's body.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mazziotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.#CL#
Mazziotti rushes Urameshi and presses him up against the cage.
Mazziotti lands a hook that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Still in the clinch, Urameshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti pushes Urameshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch.
Mazziotti tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Mazziotti connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Urameshi.#T2#
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Urameshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
A jab from Mazziotti does it's job there.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mazziotti. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mazziotti tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range. #T4#
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazziotti, as that shot connected.
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!
Urameshi needs to keep his hands up - Mazziotti had a free shot at his head there.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.
Urameshi takes one to the chin there.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Mazziotti connects with a body shot that sends Urameshi's belly button to the back.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti had his way with Yusuke Urameshi in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Mazziotti lands with an overhand left.
Mazziotti lands a slapping body shot.
Mazziotti lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Urameshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the head.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range. #T1#
Mazziotti is looking to clinch.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Mazziotti walks into a left hand.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Mazziotti lands with a cross.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Mazziotti gets a clinch.
Urameshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mazziotti. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Mazziotti. That snapped Urameshi's head back.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti lands a jab.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Urameshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
Mazziotti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazziotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Urameshi moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Urameshi unleashes a big counter combination but Mazziotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mazziotti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazziotti with a jab.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mazziotti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazziotti lands the left hand.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti connects with the punch.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Mazziotti moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenico Mazziotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mazziotti 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

Domenico Mazziotti retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Domenico Mazziotti misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Unbreakable     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1##TD#
Lynn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Urameshi's guard.
Lynn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Urameshi is looking to stand up but Lynn isn't so interested in that idea.
Lynn advances position into side control!
Urameshi is trying to buck Lynn off.#SUB#
Lynn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Urameshi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn landing strikes.
Lynn working the body and head with strikes.
Urameshi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Urameshi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lynn connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynn working the body and head with strikes.
Lynn working the body and head with strikes.
Urameshi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lynn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn is putting a hurting on Urameshi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Urameshi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lynn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lynn cracks Urameshi with a big elbow. #T1#
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Lynn working the body and head with strikes.
Lynn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Urameshi down.
Lynn landing a few strikes. #ROC#Urameshi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Lynn 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.#ES2#
Urameshi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Urameshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynn finish him?
Jack Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Lynn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lynn throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi seems to have recovered his senses.
Lynn throws a leg kick but Urameshi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Urameshi moves out of range as Lynn strikes.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Lynn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Lynn throws a push kick but Urameshi slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
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!
Urameshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lynn.#T2#
Donk. Urameshi catches Lynn right on the button with a cross.
Lynn is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Lynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynn.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynn is just out of range.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
Urameshi jabs at Lynn's body.
Lynn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Urameshi.
Lynn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Lynn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lynn connects with a jab.
Lynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi sizes up Lynn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Urameshi catches Lynn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Lynn throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynn shoots in looking for a takedown but Urameshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lynn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lynn doesn't manage to clinch there - Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Lynn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lynn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lynn throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Lynn has managed to clinch.
Lynn blocks an uppercut.
Lynn blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Lynn avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lynn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lynn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Urameshi avoids a kick to the body.
Lynn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range and Lynn settles back down.
Lynn misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Urameshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lynn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Lynn.
Lynn loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Lynn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lynn drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urameshi dips to his left and cracks Lynn with an uppercut!
Lynn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Urameshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lynn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynn lands a nice shot to the body.
Lynn misses with a low kick.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Urameshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi catches Lynn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lynn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lynn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urameshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Lynn avoids them all with ease.
Lynn looks to land a body kick but Urameshi moved away.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lynn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Lynn's head but Lynn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Lynn misses its intended target.
Lynn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urameshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lynn somewhat.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Urameshi cracks Lynn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lynn walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Lynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynn.
Nice body punch from Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a nice head shot.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but Urameshi shows good takedown defense.
Jab by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lynn on the side of the head.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynn is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target. #T2#
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lynn. Lynn obviously looking to wear him down.
Urameshi lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lynn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynn tries to land a front kick but Urameshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lynn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lynn doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Lynn ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Lynn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lynn feinted with a counter takedown.
Lynn tries for a takedown but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Lynn looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lynn.
Lynn is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi connects with a jab.
Lynn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urameshi is able to avoid easily.
Urameshi cracks Lynn with a good jab.
Lynn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lynn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lynn, as that shot connected.
Lynn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urameshi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Lynn lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
Lynn lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynn misses with a low kick.
Lynn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynn connects with a looping right hand.
Lynn tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lynn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Lynn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lynn cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lynn. Lynn obviously looking to wear him down.
Urameshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lynn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Urameshi. Those never looked like landing.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but Urameshi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Urameshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Lynn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lynn moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi jabs Lynn right on the nose. Lynn blinks but takes it well.
Lynn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Lynn misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A cross from Urameshi lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick from Lynn.
Lynn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Lynn feints and as Urameshi raises his hands in defense, Lynn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Urameshi uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Lynn takes one on the button.
A solid body kick from Lynn.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
Lynn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urameshi stuns Lynn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lynn looks to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Lynn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Lynn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lynn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jack Lynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but Urameshi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Urameshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Lynn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Urameshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynn.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the head.
Lynn with a nice cross.
Lynn throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Lynn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lynn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Lynn 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Lynn is rocked!
Lynn wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Oh Lynn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynn seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynn is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Lynn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urameshi lunges at Lynn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lynn's hand.
Lynn tries to bum rush Urameshi with a series of wild strikes but Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Urameshi as he avoids it easily.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynn looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Urameshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lynn throws a low kick, looking for Urameshi's leg but Urameshi calmly moves out of range.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses.
Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Urameshi jabs Lynn right on the nose. Lynn blinks but takes it well.
Lynn walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi cracks Lynn with a hook to the temple - Lynn is on wobbly legs here! Urameshi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lynn falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Urameshi wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: ENIGMA 7     
Date:   Mar 06, 2021
#R1#
Yusuke avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yusuke can pounce on him.
Yusuke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yusuke throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Yusuke misses with a wild combination.
Jab by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut
and Yusuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Yusuke's shoulder, as Yusuke tries to avoid the shot.
Yusuke misses with a straight right.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yusuke misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fujii Yusuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yusuke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yusuke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yusuke staying out of range there.
Urameshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yusuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Yusuke ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Yusuke's shoulder, as Yusuke tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yusuke misses with a body shot
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yusuke was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Yusuke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Urameshi lands a jab to Yusuke's midsection.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Yusuke.
A jab from Urameshi finds it's way through Yusuke's defenses.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Yusuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Yusuke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi misses with a hook
and Yusuke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Yusuke closes the distance and clinches.
Urameshi pushes Yusuke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Urameshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yusuke misses with a punch to the body.
Yusuke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Yusuke.
Urameshi blocks a body shot from Yusuke.
A short right from Urameshi on the inside.
Yusuke pushes Urameshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Urameshi throws a jab when Yusuke was well out of range.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Yusuke should have avoided that one.
Yusuke tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Urameshi misses its target.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Yusuke to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yusuke can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Yusuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yusuke throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urameshi.
Yusuke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yusuke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke looks to throw a body kick
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Yusuke lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yusuke throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yusuke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Yusuke manages to avoid it.#T1#
Urameshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yusuke looks to throw a body kick
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi misses with a body shot
and Yusuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yusuke moves away.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Yusuke's body.
Nice jab there from Urameshi.
Yusuke moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yusuke. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yusuke slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Yusuke slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Yusuke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Yusuke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Yusuke is looking for a kimura but Urameshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yusuke to get the leverage.
Urameshi pushes Yusuke off looking to stand but Yusuke dives back in and keeps control. #ES#
Urameshi has one foot on Yusuke's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Yusuke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Yusuke moved out of range nicely.
Yusuke misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yusuke throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Yusuke only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Urameshi misses
and Yusuke counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#Yusuke Urameshi's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yusuke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urameshi.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Yusuke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yusuke.
Yusuke cracks Urameshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Urameshi is rocked!
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 Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Yusuke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Nice jab there from Urameshi.
Yusuke misses with a straight left.
Yusuke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Yusuke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Yusuke is out of range.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
Yusuke moves out of range of the strikes.
As Urameshi backs off Yusuke throws a huge counter combo but Urameshi manages to avoid it all.
Urameshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy body kick from Yusuke
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Yusuke ducks down to avoid it.
Yusuke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yusuke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Yusuke sends Urameshi down but not out. Yusuke dives into side control looking to finish.
Oh Urameshi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1##SUB2#
Yusuke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yusuke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Urameshi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Yusuke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Urameshi trying to remain calm as Yusuke controls from the top position.
Urameshi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Yusuke in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Yusuke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urameshi keeps working. #SUB2#
Yusuke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Yusuke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Urameshi seems to have got his legs back now.
Urameshi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yusuke has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Urameshi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Urameshi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T2##SUB2#
Yusuke working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Urameshi tries to buck Yusuke off but Yusuke takes his back!
Well, with Yusuke on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Urameshi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Urameshi trying to get back to his feet but Yusuke is in full control for now.
Yusuke lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Urameshi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Urameshi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Yusuke's arms.
Fujii Yusuke has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fujii Yusuke really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Yusuke misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yusuke.
Yusuke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yusuke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Yusuke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yusuke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi throws a jab when Yusuke was well out of range.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick from Yusuke.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yusuke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yusuke just misses with a punch to the body.
Yusuke misses with a jab to the body
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yusuke.#T1#
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusuke manages to avoid it.
Yusuke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yusuke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yusuke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yusuke wants to land a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi takes a swing at Yusuke's ribcage but misses.
Yusuke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Yusuke misses its intended target.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi lands the left hand.
Yusuke misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yusuke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Yusuke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yusuke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yusuke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yusuke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yusuke misses with a body kick.
Yusuke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yusuke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Yusuke is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi had his way with Fujii Yusuke in that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Yusuke tries to land a front kick but Urameshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yusuke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yusuke tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi throws a big counter combination but Yusuke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Yusuke misses.
A jab lands there for Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yusuke momentarily.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Yusuke is just out of range.
Yusuke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi throws a combination that misses
and Yusuke counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yusuke.
Yusuke takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusuke manages to avoid it.
Yusuke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yusuke! But no joy.
Urameshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yusuke.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Yusuke's ribs.
Yusuke takes one to the chin there.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Yusuke.#T2#
Yusuke throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yusuke slips a jab from Urameshi.
Yusuke misses with a hook.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi catches Yusuke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yusuke throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fujii Yusuke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yusuke misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Yusuke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yusuke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yusuke misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yusuke thinking.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yusuke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Urameshi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

A victorious Yusuke Urameshi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ENIGMA 4     
Date:   Feb 06, 2021
#R1#
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dadasov under the eye.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Urameshi defends it well.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi lands an overhand right.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dadasov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Urameshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Dadasov avoids nicely.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Urameshi misses the jab.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov slips a straight right by Urameshi.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dadasov moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dadasov slips under a jab from Urameshi.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dadasov can do to turn this around?
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dadasov at a distance.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Dadasov takes one on the button.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi throws a jab when Dadasov was well out of range.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Urameshi defends it well.
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dadasov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Urameshi has got the better of the exchanges.
Dadasov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Dadasov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Dadasov's head but Dadasov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Dadasov blocks a jab.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Dadasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dadasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Dadasov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dadasov has time to react.#T1#
Dadasov blocks a jab.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Dadasov moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Dadasov slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Dadasov moved out of range.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi lunges at Dadasov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dadasov's hand.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Dadasov slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands the left hand.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dadasov momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Dadasov's head.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dadasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dadasov staying out of range there.
Urameshi works Dadasov's body with a nice hook.
Dadasov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Urameshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dadasov. Dadasov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Urameshi scores with a jab.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Dadasov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Urameshi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi had his way with Renat Dadasov in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Renat Dadasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dadasov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Dadasov's body.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dadasov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Dadasov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dadasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Dadasov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Urameshi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dadasov.#T2#
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi 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.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi misses with the combination.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urameshi scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urameshi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:40
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:40
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

An out of breath Yusuke Urameshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ENIGMA 2     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Chaplin misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaplin is just out of range.
Urameshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chaplin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Chaplin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaplin throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chaplin connects with a crisp jab.
Chaplin throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chaplin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Chaplin misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaplin.
Chaplin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaplin.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaplin misses with a straight right.
Chaplin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi 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.
Urameshi lands a head shot.
Chaplin loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Chaplin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Urameshi slips under a jab from Chaplin.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chaplin misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Chaplin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chaplin lands a jab to the nose.
Chaplin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chaplin throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Chaplin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chaplin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chaplin looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Chaplin's head back.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaplin.
Chaplin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Chaplin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chaplin.
Chaplin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chaplin slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a swing at Chaplin's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chaplin connects with a body shot.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Chaplin.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Urameshi throws a good cross that connects.
Urameshi defending well as Chaplin loads up on a big left hand.
Chaplin scores with a nice head shot.
Urameshi tests Chaplin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chaplin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chaplin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target. #CL#
Chaplin takes the fight into the clinch.
Chaplin blocks an uppercut.
Chaplin prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Chaplin as the two fighters clinch.
Chaplin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaplin can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaplin throws a punch but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Chaplin scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaplin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Chaplin 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.#R2#
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Chaplin looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.#CL#
Chaplin rushes Urameshi and presses him up against the cage.
Urameshi blocks an uppercut.
Chaplin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Chaplin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaplin lands an uppercut.
Chaplin tries to throw a body punch but Urameshi avoids it by throwing Chaplin back against the cage.
Urameshi lands with a right to the head.
Urameshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chaplin has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaplin.
Chaplin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chaplin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chaplin.
Chaplin lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaplin's elbow.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Urameshi tries to work over Chaplin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Urameshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Charlie Chaplin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chaplin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Urameshis head. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaplin.
Chaplin lands with a right to the head.
Chaplin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Urameshi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Chaplin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chaplin struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands. #BC2#
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chaplin loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Chaplin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Chaplin.
Chaplin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Chaplin missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charlie Chaplin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaplin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Chaplin's body.
Chaplin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chaplin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chaplin staying out of range there.#T2#
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Chaplin moves away and avoids it.
Chaplin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Urameshi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Chaplin slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaplin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chaplin digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Chaplin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chaplin. Chaplin obviously looking to wear him down.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Chaplin.
Chaplin closes the distance but Urameshi moves to the side
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaplin misses with a hook
and Chaplin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the head.
Chaplin stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chaplin tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urameshi lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaplin tries to clinch up.
Chaplin misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaplin.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chaplin with a body shot.
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 Charlie Chaplin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Chaplin looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Chaplin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaplin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaplin is just out of range.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Urameshi works Chaplin's body with a nice hook.
Chaplin swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Chaplin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Charlie Chaplin is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaplin is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaplin.
Chaplin throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Chaplin catches Urameshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi throws a hook but Chaplin avoids it easily.
Chaplin misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Chaplin lands with a straight right. Urameshi didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Chaplin moves away and avoids it.
Chaplin lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaplin.
Chaplin lands with a right hand.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urameshi throws a hook but Chaplin blocks it.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaplin.
Good standup being displayed there by Chaplin as he connects with a hook.
Chaplin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Chaplin's head back.
Chaplin missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaplin works Urameshi's body with a nice hook.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.#T2#
Chaplin misses with a looping left.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Chaplin.
Chaplin throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a series of strikes that have Chaplin backpedaling.
Chaplin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Chaplin.
Chaplin throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Chaplin digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi throws a hook but Chaplin blocks it.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Chaplin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaplin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Urameshi throws a hook but Chaplin avoids it easily.#CL#
Chaplin darts in and clinches Urameshi up against the cage.
Urameshi lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Chaplin clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Chaplin throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chaplin scores with a leg kick.
Chaplin throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi swings for the body but Chaplin moves out of range.
Chaplin with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Urameshi tries to keep at a distance but Chaplin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Urameshi takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaplin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Chaplin moves out of range.
Chaplin misses with a straight right.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Chaplin's head but Chaplin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaplin misses the jab.
Chaplin stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Chaplin works the jab nicely.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaplin.
Chaplin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Chaplin misses with a straight left.
Chaplin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Chaplin drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaplin misses the target.
Chaplin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chaplin works Urameshi's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Urameshi misses.
Chaplin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaplin cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaplin misses the target. #T2#
Chaplin looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Chaplin throws a poor cross that misses
and Chaplin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chaplin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Chaplin feinted with a counter takedown.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaplin manages to avoid it.
Chaplin throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi punishes Chaplin's body with a nice straight punch.
Chaplin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Chaplin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chaplin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaplin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Chaplin.
Urameshi blocks a leg kick.
Chaplin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaplin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Charlie Chaplin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Chaplin throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chaplin misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaplin.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaplin.
Chaplin missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Chaplin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Chaplin.
Chaplin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chaplin moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaplin lands a nice looking body shot.
Chaplin throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi takes one to the chin there.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chaplin.
Chaplin takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chaplin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaplin misses with a body shot
and Chaplin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Chaplin slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Chaplin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Urameshi kicks off Chaplin and gets to his feet.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chaplin throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Chaplin slips under a jab from Urameshi.#TD#
Chaplin gets a double leg takedown into Urameshi's guard.

Urameshi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chaplin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaplin misses with the head strike.
Chaplin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Urameshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chaplin blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Chaplin lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi. #T2#
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Urameshi tries to work over Chaplin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urameshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chaplin backwards.
Chaplin blocking some punches.
Urameshi can't break the clinch.
Chaplin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Chaplin.
A short left from Chaplin.
Urameshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Chaplin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi tries a body shot but Chaplin blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaplin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Urameshi.
Chaplin lands with a right to the head.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
I think Chaplin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Chaplin!

Charlie Chaplin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: PANDA 53     
Date:   Dec 04, 2020
#R1#
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Urameshi sprawls well. Urameshi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urameshi is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Urameshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee goes for a double leg but Urameshi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Urameshi continues to drive forward.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee. #T1#
Lee lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Urameshi tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws out a counter right but Urameshi avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kevin Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee throws out a counter right but Urameshi avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Lee gets the takedown into side control.
Urameshi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Urameshi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Urameshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Urameshi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lee scoring with punches from side control.
Lee lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Urameshi down. #T3##ES#
Urameshi throws Lee to one side and escapes!
Urameshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Lee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lee prevents Urameshi from escaping the position.
Lee is staying tight to Urameshi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lee works to advance to full mount. Urameshi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Lee wants to finish this one by submission but Urameshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lee. #ES#
Urameshi somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Urameshi lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Urameshi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Urameshi rather than just go for the knockout.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee feints a jab promting Urameshi to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Urameshi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lee throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Lee stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Urameshi did well to prevent Lee getting side control.

Urameshi kicks Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee staying out of range there.
Urameshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Lee misses. #TD2#
Urameshi tries to sprawl but Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Urameshi kicks Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Urameshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Lee.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.#T1#
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Lee.
Lee slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee connects with a right hand. Urameshi shakes it off.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee shoots and misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee throws a series of punches but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi throws a combination that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Urameshi tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Lee misses.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Urameshi misses with an uppercut
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Urameshi misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urameshi tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urameshi to the ground. Urameshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Urameshi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee tries for a takedown but Urameshi circles away easily
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Urameshi defends well and Lee ends up having to push Urameshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urameshi but Urameshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Lee.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi cracks Lee with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Urameshi.#T1#
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Urameshi scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urameshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Urameshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Urameshi shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Lee. #T3#
Lee swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lee cracks Urameshi with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee in side control lands a decent elbow.
Urameshi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lee is controlling him well.#ES#
Urameshi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kevin Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urameshi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

A very excited looking Yusuke Urameshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PANDA 48     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Jab from Cole.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi. #T1#
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Urameshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urameshi tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Urameshi takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Urameshi is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
Cole lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cole has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
A short left from Cole.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Urameshi's head.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Cole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Urameshi walks away with a smile on his face. Cole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a good cross that connects.
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urameshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head.
Cole tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Urameshi cracks Cole with a good jab.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Cole.#T3#
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Cole.
Urameshi works Cole's body with a nice hook.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Urameshi stuns Cole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cole looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.#T4#
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Cole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Cole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cole misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cole throws a big counter combination but Urameshi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole slips under a jab.#CL#
Cole drives through and clinches with Urameshi against the cage.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
James Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards. #TD#
Cole has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Urameshi uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Urameshi stands up and waves to Cole to follow him.
Cole throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Cole cracks Urameshi with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Cole moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Urameshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Urameshi moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Cole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.#T2#
Urameshi throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Cole misses with a double jab
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Cole wants to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole walks into a left hand.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected. #T3#
Cole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Urameshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urameshi swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole is looking for a counter combo.
Cole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Urameshi on the side of the head.
Urameshi falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Cole counters with a crisp one two that drops Urameshi! Cole thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Urameshi to his feet! Urameshi is in big trouble!#ROC#Urameshi is rocked!
A jab lands there for Urameshi.
Urameshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi seems to have recovered his senses.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
Cole connects with a looping right hand.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Cole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Cole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi jabs at Cole's body.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Cole misses.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi slips a jab from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cole takes one on the button.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Cole was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Urameshi throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Cole takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Nice shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a hook.
James Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cole tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Urameshi throws a nice looking combination but Cole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Cole misses the jab.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cole looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Cole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cole misses with a jab to the body
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Cole misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Cole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left lands for Cole.
Urameshi scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Cole's head.
Urameshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Cole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urameshi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

During a confident post fight interview, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PANDA 34     
Date:   Oct 23, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Underground Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.
Knox lands with a straight right. Urameshi didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi works Knox's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands with a cross.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox misses with a hook
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Knox throws a one two combo.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox throws a combination. Urameshi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Knox misses. #T2#
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Knox misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Knox digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi takes one to the side of the head.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.#T3#
Urameshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Knox.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Jab from Urameshi.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Knox's head back.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Knox lands with a cross.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox cracks Urameshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox misses the jab.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox slips a jab from Urameshi.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Urameshi takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Urameshi's ribs.
Urameshi jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Urameshi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knox has got the better of the exchanges.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi takes one to the side of the head.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Knox scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urameshi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Knox swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Urameshi takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Urameshi misses.
Knox takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Knox wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Knox tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox with a nice cross.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox lands a head shot.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.#T3#
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Knox.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Urameshi avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a shot to the head.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with some punches. #TD#
Knox manages to pull guard.
Urameshi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox has Urameshi pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
Urameshi stands up from Knox's guard - Urameshi perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
Urameshi blocks an uppercut.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Urameshi's head.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Knox lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Urameshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi scores with a three punch combo!
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
As Urameshi tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Urameshi manages to avoid the attempt.
Knox looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice combination there by Knox. #T2#
Urameshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox connects with a jab.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Knox cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Knox lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
Knox slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi lands with a right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Knox tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Urameshi connects with a jab.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aramis Knox did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well.
Knox throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi connects with a single shot there.
Knox slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Urameshi counters with a left and a right that stings Knox.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.#T1#
Knox throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox thuds a left hand into Urameshi's body.
Urameshi stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knox.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox slips under a jab.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Urameshi breaks away and moves out of range.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Knox misses.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
As Urameshi tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Urameshi manages to avoid the attempt.
Knox slips under a jab.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Urameshi should have avoided that one.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urameshi cracks Knox with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Urameshi and move into the clinch.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a three punch combo that has Knox backing up. Knox nods at Urameshi to acknowledge the strikes.
Knox moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Urameshi breaks away and moves out of range.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.#T1#
Urameshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Knox throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Knox swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Knox tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Knox catches Urameshi right on the button with a cross.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body. #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!
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi jabs at Knox's body.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Urameshi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Knox jabs at Urameshi's body.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.#T4#
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Urameshi and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Knox has Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Urameshi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aramis Knox!

Aramis Knox retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Aramis Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: PANDA 22     
Date:   Sep 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Gai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urameshi under the eye.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gai moves away.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for Gai. That snapped Urameshi's head back.
Gai lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urameshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Gai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Urameshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Gai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Urameshi with a jab.
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Gai's body. Gai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Gai moves out of range.
Gai works the jab nicely.
Urameshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gai moves away.
Nice jab there from Urameshi.
Urameshi swings for the body but Gai moves out of range.
Gai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urameshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Gai is out of range.
Gai throws a head kick that misses.
Urameshi swings for the body but Gai moves out of range.
Gai flicks out a counter leg kick but Urameshi steps away.
That kick from Gai tenderised Urameshi's leg. Urameshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gai tries to land a body kick
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gai misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Urameshi throws the left hand but Gai avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gai.
Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Gai slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Gai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gai throws a lazy body kick
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gai scores with a kick to the body.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gai slips under a jab.
Gai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
A slow jab from Gai misses its intended target.
Urameshi is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters circling a little - Gai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Gai.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gai.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Gai counters with a stiff right hand.
Gai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Urameshi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Gai.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Gai ducks down to avoid it.
Gai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gai swinging wildly here.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gai.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gai. Gai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
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!
Gai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gai misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Gai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gai. Gai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Gai misses
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urameshi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gai looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
As Gai looks to move away, Urameshi throws a big counter combo but Gai just gets out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Gai misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gai walks into a left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Gai misses with a body shot.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gai.
Gai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urameshi misses with a left hand
and Gai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nomor Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gai throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi tests Gai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Urameshi has got the better of the exchanges.
Gai misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Gai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gai.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Urameshi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gai - the referee stops the clock and Urameshi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gai. Urameshi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Gai tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Gai's body.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi lands a jab to Gai's midsection.
Gai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Gai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gai looks to land a body kick but Urameshi moved away.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi with a hook.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Gai moves out of range.
Gai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gai - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gai is just out of range.#T2#
A jab from Urameshi misses.
A slow jab from Gai misses its intended target.
Gai throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Gai only half commits.
Gai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gai misses with a low kick.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Gai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gai.
Urameshi moves out of range as Gai throws a body kick.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Gai's head.
Gai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Gai throws a leg kick but Urameshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gai misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gai throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gai.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gai has time to react.
Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Gai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Gai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Urameshi with a body shot.
Gai slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Urameshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gai misses with a kick to the body
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi. #T4#
Urameshi throws a body punch but Gai moves out of range.
Gai blocks a jab.
Gai shapes to counter with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gai misses with a combination
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gai.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gai can do to turn this around?
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Gai throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gai.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Gai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Gai slips the punch.
Gai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi scores with the left hand. Gai knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gai throws a leg kick
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gai missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Gai.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Gai manages to avoid it.
Urameshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gai tried to score with a low kick but Urameshi checks it.
Urameshi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gai throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gai drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Gai misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gai throws a leg kick
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Gai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urameshi.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Gai is out of range.
Gai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gai throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Gai does it's job there.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gai slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gai pushes Urameshi away with a front kick.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Gai.
Urameshi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nomor Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Urameshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Gai off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Gai.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Gai.
Gai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Gai is rocked!
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gai.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Gai's shoulder, as Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi misses with a jab to the body
and Gai counters with a good low kick that Urameshi was not able to check.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Gai moves away and avoids it.
Gai throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Gai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urameshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gai misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Gai looks to land a body kick but Urameshi moved away.
Gai scores with a shot to the body.
Gai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Gai misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab lands there for Urameshi.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gai wants to land a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gai tries to score with a low kick but Urameshi moves his leg out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Urameshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Gai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Gai throws a poor cross that misses
and Gai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi stuns Gai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gai scoring well with a low kick there.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Gai ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi 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.
Urameshi connects with a jab.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gai clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Gai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Gai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urameshi 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

After winning the bout, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nomor Gai spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Fans About The Lost, Ill Get The Belt Back'.

 

Event: PANDA 15     
Date:   Aug 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urameshi in his tracks.
Knox stalks Urameshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Urameshi's face. Urameshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knox stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Knox throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Knox takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Jab from Knox.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urameshi under the eye.
Knox digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Knox cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox wants to counter the offense by Urameshi and move into the clinch position.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Urameshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi misses with a left hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox misses with an uppercut
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urameshi catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox works Urameshi's body with a nice hook.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.#T3#
Knox looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Urameshi in a clinch.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Urameshi avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Knox. #BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox slips a jab from Urameshi.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Knox jabs at Urameshi's body.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Knox.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Urameshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knox looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox scores with a jab.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox misses with a double jab
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox with a nice cross.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.#T2#
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox lands with a straight right. Urameshi didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi takes one on the button.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Urameshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Urameshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Knox lunges at Urameshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urameshi's hand.
Knox sizes up Urameshi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Aramis Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox scores with a one two! Urameshi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox catches Urameshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox misses with a straight right.
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!
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Urameshi slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urameshi in his tracks.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Urameshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Knox.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi misses with a double jab.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Knox lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the body
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox connects with a jab.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knox 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.
Knox misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Knox.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Urameshi shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Urameshi scores with a one two! Knox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Knox.#T3#
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox slips under a jab.
Urameshi misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Urameshi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Knox slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Knox throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Urameshi drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
As Knox looks to move away, Urameshi throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws a counter combo.
Urameshi slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yusuke Urameshi.
Well Knox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!

During a confident post fight interview, Aramis Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Santaban     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Osinen.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osinen.
Osinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Osinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Osinen is just out of range.
Osinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi misses with a left hand
and Osinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Osinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Osinen shoots for a takedown but Urameshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Osinen moves away and avoids it.
Osinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Osinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Osinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Osinen throws a shot to the body.
Osinen lands a head kick. Urameshi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urameshi clobbers Osinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Osinen.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Osinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Urameshi cracks Osinen with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi blocks the body kick.
Osinen ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osinen moves away.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Osinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Osinen lands a jab.#T2#
Urameshi misses with a hook. Osinen ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi lunges at Osinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Osinen's hand.
Osinen misses with a body kick.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Osinen.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Osinen lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi tests Osinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Osinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi sets himself, and Osinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Urameshi avoids it this time.
Urameshi misses with a hook
and Osinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the head.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Osinen is just out of range.
Osinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi slips a jab from Osinen.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Osinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Osinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Osinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Osinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Urameshi throws a good cross that connects.
Osinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Osinen counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osinen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Osinen misses with a head kick.
Urameshi misses with a hook
and Osinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Osinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Osinen scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi misses with a hook
and Osinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osinen moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Osinen is looking for the big counter here.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Osinen.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand
and Osinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Urameshi's knee momentarily.
Osinen scores with a push kick.
Urameshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Osinen to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artur Osinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Osinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Osinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
Urameshi stuns Osinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Osinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Osinen slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Osinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Osinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Osinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Osinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Osinen is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Osinen. Beautiful body shot.
Osinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Osinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Osinen clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Osinen is looking to chop away at Urameshi's legs.
Osinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Osinen lands a two punch combo.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osinen slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Osinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Osinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Osinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osinen.
Osinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Urameshi misses
and Osinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Osinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi cracks Osinen with a good jab.
Osinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Osinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Osinen's body.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Osinen.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Osinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Osinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. #T3#
Osinen throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Artur Osinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi misses with a left hand
and Osinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Osinen avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
A punch combination from Osinen misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Osinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi misses with a hook
and Osinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Osinen throws a lazy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Osinen blocks a jab.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Osinen's shoulder, as Osinen tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi moves out of range as Osinen throws a body kick.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Osinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Osinen.
Osinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Osinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Osinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urameshi's head.#T4#
Osinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Osinen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Urameshi blocks it well.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osinen manages to avoid it.
Osinen misses with a two punch combination.
Osinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a hook but Osinen blocks it.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Osinen has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osinen.
Osinen throws a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osinen moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Osinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Osinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Urameshi.
Osinen tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi moves out of range as Osinen strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi catches Osinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Urameshi tests Osinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Osinen is rocked!
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Osinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Urameshi finish him?
Osinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Osinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Osinen seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osinen tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Osinen lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Osinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Urameshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urameshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the body
and Osinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Urameshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Osinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Osinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Osinen.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the body
and Osinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osinen's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Osinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi swings for the body but Osinen moves out of range.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Osinen. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Osinen's head but Osinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Osinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Osinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Osinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Osinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osinen ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Osinen momentarily.
Urameshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the body
and Osinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi swings for the body but Osinen moves out of range.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Osinen stalks Urameshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Urameshi's face. Urameshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Urameshi lands a really nice looking cross but Osinen seems unphased.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urameshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osinen misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Osinen slips under a jab.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Osinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Osinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Urameshi finds it's way through Osinen's defenses.
Osinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Osinen responds with a good body kick, but Urameshi manages to step out the way in time.
A jab from Osinen misses. #T4#
Osinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osinen.
Osinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Osinen defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Osinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Osinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osinen.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Osinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Osinen misses.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Urameshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urameshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Osinen counters by clinching up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yusuke Urameshi.
I think Urameshi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs White     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Urameshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazziotti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Urameshi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Mazziotti scores with a jab.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mazziotti cracks Urameshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi misses with a wild combination.
Mazziotti lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Mazziotti thuds a left hand into Urameshi's body.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Urameshi.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mazziotti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a combination
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Mazziotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urameshi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mazziotti's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Urameshi lands a jab to the head.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti with a hook.
Mazziotti lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazziotti lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Urameshi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti. #T4#
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!
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head but Mazziotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Mazziotti lands.
Mazziotti scores with a nice head shot.
Mazziotti lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti throws an off balance right hand
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Urameshi with a body shot.
Mazziotti throws an off balance right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi dips to his left and cracks Mazziotti with an uppercut!
Mazziotti takes one to the chin there.
Urameshi lunges at Mazziotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazziotti's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Urameshi tries to bum rush Mazziotti with a series of wild strikes but Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mazziotti throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urameshi defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
Mazziotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mazziotti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazziotti. That snapped Urameshi's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti needs to keep his hands up - Urameshi had a free shot at his head there.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Urameshi sets himself, and Mazziotti steps forward looking for the clinch! Urameshi avoids it this time.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
Urameshi throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.
Mazziotti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mazziotti lands with a right hand.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Urameshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Urameshi.#T2#
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Urameshi defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab lands there for Mazziotti.
Urameshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mazziotti misses the body punch
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mazziotti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Nice body punch from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mazziotti needs to keep his hands up - Urameshi had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, jab by Mazziotti - just one landing.
Mazziotti lands a head shot.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Mazziotti didn't see that one coming.
Mazziotti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazziotti scores with a punch to the head.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazziotti thinking.
Mazziotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Mazziotti ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Urameshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Urameshi walks into a left hand.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazziotti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urameshi throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Mazziotti works over Urameshi's head and body with a nice combination.
Mazziotti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Mazziotti.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Mazziotti cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Urameshi shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Mazziotti misses with a body punch
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Mazziotti's shoulder, as Mazziotti tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi needs to keep his hands up - Mazziotti had a free shot at his head there.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi takes one to the chin there.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Mazziotti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Urameshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Mazziotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi walks into a jab.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Mazziotti.#T3#
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazziotti has time to react.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Mazziotti cracks Urameshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi walks into a jab.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
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!
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.#T4#
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazziotti at a distance.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazziotti under the eye.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Mazziotti throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Urameshi avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Urameshi jabs Mazziotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazziotti thinking.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Mazziotti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mazziotti swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi walks into a left hand.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Mazziotti misses
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head but Mazziotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Mazziotti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Mazziotti throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urameshi momentarily.
Mazziotti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mazziotti scores with a hook.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Mazziotti misses with a left hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Urameshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Mazziotti works Urameshi's body with a nice hook.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Mazziotti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Mazziotti catches Urameshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazziotti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Mazziotti's shoulder, as Mazziotti tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Urameshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mazziotti clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti scores with a jab.
Urameshi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazziotti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a left and a right that stings Mazziotti.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Urameshi on the side of the head.#T1#
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazziotti lunges at Urameshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urameshi's hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urameshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mazziotti dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Mazziotti. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Mazziotti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urameshi doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazziotti digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Urameshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Urameshi with a body shot.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazziotti's hands.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Mazziotti jabs Urameshi right on the nose. Urameshi blinks but takes it well.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazziotti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Urameshi jabs Mazziotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti with a hook.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mazziotti's head backwards.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti connects with the punch.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Urameshi shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenico Mazziotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazziotti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

Domenico Mazziotti is the new lightweight champion!
Domenico Mazziotti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: SMASH: White vs Koli     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Fresh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Urameshi wants to stand but Fresh is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fresh looking to pass the guard.
Fresh trying to control but Urameshi is working from the bottom. #ES#
Urameshi pushes Fresh off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fresh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Fresh shoots and misses
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Fresh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Fresh ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Fresh moves into the clinch.
Fresh with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Urameshi.
Fresh prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Fresh looking for a takedown.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Fresh jumps guard but Urameshi stands there with Fresh around his waist. Fresh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Fresh.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Fresh has double underhooks.
Fresh tries to land a knee to the head but Urameshi blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Fresh breaks from the clinch.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Fresh saw that one coming.#CL2#
Urameshi tries to keep at a distance but Fresh has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Fresh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fresh shoots in for a takedown but Urameshi shows good takedown defense.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi 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.
Urameshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Fresh's body.
Fresh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Fresh didn't see that one coming.
Fresh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Fresh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Fresh's head.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fresh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fresh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Fresh moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Fresh clinches with his opponent.
Urameshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fresh.
Fresh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Urameshi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fresh thows a leg kick but Urameshi checks it
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fresh was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a combination. Fresh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
Fresh shoots and misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Fresh is rocked!
Fresh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urameshi tries to avoid it but Fresh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urameshi to the ground. Urameshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Fresh throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fresh.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Fresh.
Fresh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fresh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Fresh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Urameshi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fresh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Urameshi lands a right hand.
Urameshi lands with a right to the head.
Fresh is still on wobbly legs! Can Urameshi finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fresh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Fresh blocking some punches.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi tries to work over Fresh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fresh seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Fresh breaks from the clinch.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Fresh shoots in but Urameshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Urameshi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fresh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fresh is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Fresh is out of range.
Fresh misses with a hook
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fresh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Urameshi circles away.
Fresh shoots for a double leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls well. He's pushed Fresh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Fresh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Fresh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fresh with a poor takedown
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fresh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Urameshi circles away.
Fresh slips under a jab.
Urameshi leaves Fresh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Urameshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Fresh.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fresh moves away.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Fresh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Thor Fresh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fresh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fresh moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Thor Fresh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Fresh throws a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fresh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Fresh shoots in looking for a takedown but Urameshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fresh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fresh looks to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fresh with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fresh is breathing heavily.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fresh walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Fresh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fresh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fresh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fresh misses with a takedown
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fresh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi takes a swing at Fresh's ribcage but misses.
Fresh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi cracks Fresh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fresh staying out of range there.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Fresh counters with a three punch combo that has Urameshi backing up. Urameshi nods at Fresh to acknowledge the strikes.
Fresh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fresh is defended easily by Urameshi.
Fresh fails with the takedown.#T3#
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Fresh moves into the clinch.
Fresh is trying to pull guard but Urameshi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Urameshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Urameshi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fresh's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Fresh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fresh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urameshi cracks Fresh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fresh looks to clinch
and Urameshi scores with a counter punch that sends Fresh to the canvas! Urameshi smells blood - he's punishing Fresh with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fresh has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi retains his lightweight title!
Yusuke Urameshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Gomes     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Rbn has closed the distance and engaged Urameshi in a clinch.
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rbn throws an elbow but it misses.
Urameshi avoids the elbow strike from Rbn, against the cage.
Rbn throws an elbow that misses.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike.
Rbn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rbn misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Urameshi as the two fighters clinch.
Rbn misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rbn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Urameshi's brow.
Rbn prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rbn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rbn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Urameshi lands a nice uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rbn backwards.
Rbn blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Rbn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urameshi. #BC#
Urameshi manages to break the clinch.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Rbn didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Rbn moves into the clinch.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the side of Rbn's head.
Urameshi lands a right hand.
Urameshi dodges an elbow strike from Rbn.
Rbn misses with an elbow over the top.
Urameshi blocks the elbow strike.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rbn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Urameshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Urameshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rbn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Urameshi's brow. #BC#
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Urameshi lands.
Rbn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range and Rbn settles back down.
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rbn tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Rbn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike.
Urameshi presses Rbn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Urameshi lands a nice uppercut.
Urameshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rbn throws an elbow but it misses.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Rbn avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It looks like Urameshi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rbn wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Rbn misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Rbn moves into the clinch.
Rbn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rbn misses with an elbow strike.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi lands a right hand.
Rbn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Rbn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rbn blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Rbn.
Rbn lands an elbow that stopped Urameshi in his tracks for a moment.
Urameshi digs a right hand into Rbn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rbn's gas tank.
Rbn misses with an elbow strike.
Rbn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rbn.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike from Rbn.
Urameshi tries to work over Rbn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rbn misses with an elbow over the top.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rbn's elbow.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rbn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Urameshi avoids the elbow strike from Rbn, against the cage.
Rbn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Urameshi presses Rbn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rbn moves into the clinch.
Urameshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rbn throws an elbow but it misses.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Rbn.
Rbn blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike from Rbn.
Rbn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rbn throws an elbow that misses.
Rbn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rbn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Urameshi lands a left hand.
Rbn misses with an elbow over the top.
Urameshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rbn backwards.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rbn backwards.
Still in the clinch, Urameshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rbn throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urameshi.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Rbn controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Rbn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rbn pushes off an throws an elbow but Urameshi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Urameshi lands a body shot.
John Rbn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rbn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rbn tries to clinch but Urameshi moves away
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Rbn tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urameshi throws a big counter combination but Rbn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rbn can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Rbn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rbn throws an elbow that misses.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi jabs at Rbn's body.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Rbn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urameshi cracks Rbn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Urameshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rbn moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Rbn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rbn wants to clinch but Urameshi slips to the side
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Rbn drives through and clinches with Urameshi against the cage. #T1#
Urameshi blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rbn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rbn tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Urameshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rbn wants to clinch.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Rbn moves into the clinch.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urameshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rbn.
Yusuke Urameshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rbn throws an elbow that misses.
Rbn prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the side of Rbn's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rbn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Urameshi's defenses.
Urameshi lands a left hand. #BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Rbn closes the distance and pushes Urameshi back into the cage.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Urameshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rbn throws an elbow that misses.
Rbn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urameshi.
Urameshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Urameshi avoids the elbow strike from Rbn, against the cage.
Rbn throws an elbow but it misses.
Rbn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rbn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
A short right from Urameshi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rbn throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rbn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Urameshi's brow.
Urameshi lands with a right to the head.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi avoids the elbow strike from Rbn, against the cage.
Rbn throws an elbow that misses.
Rbn throws an elbow that misses.
Rbn throws an elbow but it misses.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rbn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urameshi digs a right hand into Rbn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rbn's gas tank.
Rbn throws an elbow that misses.
Rbn blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Rbn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Urameshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rbn.
A body shot lands from Urameshi.
Rbn is breathing heavily.
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!
Urameshi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Urameshi dodges an elbow strike from Rbn.
Urameshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rbn or not.
Rbn blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rbn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Urameshi's brow.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
Rbn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rbn throws an elbow but it misses.
Urameshi is leaning against Rbn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
Rbn walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Rbn tries to clinch but Urameshi moves away
and Rbn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi scores with the left hand. Rbn knows he should have avoided that one.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Rbn shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi throws a good cross that connects.
Rbn takes one on the button.
Urameshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rbn wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rbn swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rbn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rbn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rbn.
Rbn wants to clinch.
Rbn tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range. #CL2#
Rbn pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Rbn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rbn throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rbn wants to clinch but Urameshi slips to the side
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rbn instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rbn throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Urameshi breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Rbn darts in and clinches Urameshi up against the cage.
Urameshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike from Rbn. #T1#
Rbn blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
A right hook to the body lands for Urameshi.
Rbn pushes off an throws an elbow but Urameshi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Urameshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rbns head.
Rbn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rbn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Rbn controls the action.
Rbn blocking some punches.
Urameshi blocks the elbow strike.
Urameshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rbn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Urameshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi. #BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rbn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rbn wants to clinch but Urameshi slips to the side
and Urameshi counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Rbn moves to clinch but Urameshi breaks away
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Rbn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rbn throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rbn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rbn tries to clinch but Urameshi moves away
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Rbn gets a clinch.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urameshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi lands a nice uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Urameshi. #BC#
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rbn looks to clinch
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Urameshi.
Rbn wants to clinch but Urameshi slips to the side
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Urameshi on the inside. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Urameshi as the two fighters clinch.
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rbn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urameshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike from Rbn.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Rbn.
Nice body punch from Urameshi.
A nice left hand lands by Urameshi. #BC#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Urameshi lands a two punch combo. #ROC#
Rbn is rocked!
Rbn wants to clinch but Urameshi slips to the side
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rbn is still on wobbly legs! Can Urameshi finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Urameshi tries to keep at a distance but Rbn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
A short right from Urameshi.
Rbn throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Urameshi.
Urameshi dodges an elbow strike from Rbn. #T4#
Rbn misses with an elbow over the top.
Rbn pushes off an throws an elbow but Urameshi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
Urameshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rbn.#BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Rbn throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rbn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rbn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rbn wants to clinch but Urameshi slips to the side
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rbn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Rbn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Rbn closes the distance but Urameshi moves to the side
and Urameshi counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Rbn badly! He tries to strike back but Urameshi puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Rbn out cold! Oh man, Rbn will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Yusuke Urameshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Kuwabara vs Cash (NC)     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis throws a push kick but Urameshi slaps the foot to one side.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Curtis connects with a right hand. Urameshi shakes it off.

It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Curtis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curtis.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Urameshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curtis. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Curtis throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick from Curtis.
Urameshi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curtis throws a chopping leg kick but Urameshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis thows a leg kick but Urameshi checks it
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That has opened up Yusuke Urameshi's cut even more.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi cracks Curtis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curtis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Curtis at a distance.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down.
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis lands with a right hand.
Urameshi jabs Curtis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
A bone on bone clash there as Urameshi blocks the leg kick.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curtis.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Urameshi 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.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Curtis.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Curtis throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Curtis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Curtis throws a big counter combination but Urameshi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Urameshi tries to move into range but Curtis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Curtis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Curtis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Urameshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curtis.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.
Curtis slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a right hand that Curtis ducks under and follows up with a left that Curtis also avoids with ease.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis thuds a left hand into Urameshi's body.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Curtis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Curtis throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
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!
A jab from Urameshi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Curtis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Urameshi moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Curtis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curtis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis tries to land a leg kick but Urameshi saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Curtis throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Curtis throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Curtis connects with a body shot.
Curtis stalks Urameshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Urameshi's face. Urameshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curtis momentarily.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Curtis lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Curtis slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Curtis.
Urameshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Curtis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urameshi is able to avoid easily.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Curtis's ribs.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi cracks Curtis with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Curtis. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Curtis throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Curtis takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Urameshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curtis.
Nice shot lands for Urameshi.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yusuke Urameshi just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Curtis throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis tries to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Urameshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Curtis.

Curtis darts in and clinches Urameshi up against the cage.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.

Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi slips a jab from Curtis.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Curtis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Curtis's head.
A clash of legs there as Urameshi blocks the low kick.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Curtis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Curtis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curtis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Curtis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Curtis throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtis moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Curtis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curtis wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.

Curtis moves into the clinch successfully.
Urameshi tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urameshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis working aggressively here.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis pushes Urameshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis looking to stall.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urameshi as Curtis tries to tie him up.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Curtis misses with the combination.
Curtis lands a nice looking body kick.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curtis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
That kick from Curtis tenderised Urameshi's leg. Urameshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
Curtis throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Urameshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis slips under a jab from Urameshi.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Curtis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Curtis.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Curtis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Curtis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curtis scores with a one two! Urameshi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Curtis's head back.
Curtis tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curtis.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Urameshi throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a right and a left that Urameshi avoids nicely.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi tries to bum rush Curtis with a series of wild strikes but Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darry Curtis.
Well Urameshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

Yusuke Urameshi is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PL MMA 34Dagestanskiy vs White     
Date:   Apr 29, 2020
#R1#
Urameshi scores with a jab.
Popov avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Urameshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Popov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Popov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov has a takedown stuffed.
A punch lands to the side of Popov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urameshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Popov.#T1#
Popov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi 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.
Popov shoots in for a double leg but Urameshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeny Popov.
Popov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Popov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Popov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Popov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Popov is rocked!
Popov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Popov looks winded!
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Popov doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Urameshi drops Popov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Popov looks back up at him and smiles so Urameshi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Popov is still on wobbly legs! Can Urameshi finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Evgeny Popov has been cut.
Urameshi cracks Popov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yusuke Urameshi!
Our winner, Yusuke Urameshi, 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.

 

Event: PL MMA 27 Inarritu vs Erikson     
Date:   Apr 03, 2020
#R1#
Urameshi cracks Kubilay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Urameshi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Urameshi throws a hook but Kubilay blocks it.
Kubilay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Urameshi tests Kubilay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Kubilay.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kubilay doesn't seem bothered though.
Kubilay is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Urameshi cracks Kubilay with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kubilay tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Urameshi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kubilay is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PL MMA 21 Nova vs Horn     
Date:   Mar 13, 2020
#R1#
Harada throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Harada only half commits.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Harada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Harada.
Harada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Harada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Harada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Harada as he connects with a hook.
Harada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Harada throwing a counter right hand but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Harada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harada throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harada throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Harada is out of range.
Harada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi slips a jab from Harada.
Harada throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harada.
Urameshi takes one to the chin there.
Harada looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Harada misses with a kick to the body.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Harada.
Harada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
A big left from Harada misses.
Harada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Harada jabs at Urameshi's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harada avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harada rather than just go for the knockout.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Harada's head.
Harada throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harada tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Akira Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Urameshi.
Harada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Harada misses the target.
Harada throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Urameshi sizes up Harada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Urameshi works Harada's body with a nice hook.
Harada slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Harada throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Harada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haradas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Harada throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Harada throws out a powerful jab.
Harada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Harada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urameshi's head.#CUT#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Harada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harada throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Harada swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Urameshi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harada on the side of the head. #T4#
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Harada avoids nicely.
Harada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Harada is rocked!
Urameshi lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Harada falls backwards - clearly groggy! Urameshi dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PL MMA 16 Sight vs Baccalieri     
Date:   Feb 26, 2020
#R1#
Aurelio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aurelio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aurelio feints a counter leg kick.
Urameshi takes a swing at Aurelio's ribcage but misses.
Aurelio tries a quick counter leg kick but Urameshi is wise to it.
Urameshi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Aurelio counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Aurelio's body.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Aurelio's head but Aurelio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Aurelio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aurelio.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Aurelio moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Aurelio uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Aurelio.
Aurelio throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Aurelio.
Aurelio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurelio misses with a body shot.
Urameshi lands a jab to the head.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aurelio misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Aurelio.
Aurelio throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aurelio doesn't seem bothered though.
Aurelio misses with a looping left.
Urameshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aurelio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Aurelio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Urameshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aurelio counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi works over Aurelio's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Urameshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aurelio walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Aurelio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aurelio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Aurelio misses its intended target.
Urameshi misses with a jab to the body
and Aurelio counters with a straight right hand.
Aurelio takes one to the side of the head.
Urameshi throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aurelio counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Aurelio misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Aurelio off the cage and back into range.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Aurelio's body.
Urameshi misses with the combination.
Urameshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aurelio's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
That's time! Urameshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aurelio ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
A bone on bone clash there as Urameshi blocks the leg kick.
Urameshi jabs Aurelio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aurelio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi misses with a jab to the body
and Aurelio counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelio.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Aurelio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Aurelio misses the target.
Urameshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aurelio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelio can do to turn this around?#T1#
Urameshi cracks Aurelio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urameshi misses the body punch
and Urameshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Aurelio misses.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Aurelio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Aurelio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Urameshi tries to bum rush Aurelio with a series of wild strikes but Aurelio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Urameshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Urameshi misses with a left hand
and Aurelio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aurelio throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aurelio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
Aurelio walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a hook but Aurelio avoids it easily.
Urameshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aurelio momentarily.
Urameshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urameshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi throws a combination that misses
enabling Aurelio to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aurelio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aurelio ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Aurelio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aurelio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urameshi counters with a series of strikes. Aurelio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Aurelio.
Aurelio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aurelio has time to react.
Aurelio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aurelio just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Urameshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Aurelio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Aurelio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aurelio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Aurelio slips under a jab.
Aurelio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Aurelio's head back.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Urameshi.
Aurelio throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Urameshi swings for the body but Aurelio moves out of range.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aurelio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Aurelio moved out of range nicely.
Aurelio misses with a straight right.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aurelio was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Aurelio misses the target.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Aurelio.#T1#
Aurelio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urameshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aurelio on the side of the head.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
It seemed like Aurelio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Aurelio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi connects with a jab.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Aurelio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelio is just out of range.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Marcelo Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aurelio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aurelio ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Aurelio staying out of range there.
Urameshi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aurelio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aurelio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Aurelio's ribs.
Aurelio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aurelio takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Aurelio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aurelio slips under a jab.
Aurelio throws a big counter head kick but Urameshi avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Urameshi.
Aurelio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Aurelio's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Aurelio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aurelio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Aurelio tries a head kick but it misses.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Aurelio.#T4#
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelio manages to avoid it.
Aurelio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Aurelio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Urameshi has got the better of the exchanges.
Aurelio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelio throws a combination that misses
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aurelio looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Aurelio blocks a jab.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aurelio has time to react.
Aurelio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urameshi lunges at Aurelio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aurelio's hand.
A cross from Urameshi lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urameshi 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

A very excited looking Yusuke Urameshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: WPFA: Dominance III     
Date:   Jan 21, 2020
#R1#
A big right from Larkin misses.
Larkin moves forwards but Urameshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Urameshi.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Larkin tries to counter with a takedown but Urameshi is quick to defend against it.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Larkin staying out of range there.
Larkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Larkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Larkin misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Jab, jab by Larkin - just one landing.
Larkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Larkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Larkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Larkin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Can Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larkin.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Larkin works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Larkin throws a low kick but Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Larkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Larkin scores with a nice right hand.
Larkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Larkin moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Larkin ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larkin is defended easily by Urameshi.#T2#
Larkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Larkin's ribs.
Larkin scores with a jab to the head.
Larkin fails to land the takedown.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Larkin.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Nice defenses there by Larkin.
A big left from Larkin misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Larkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Patty Larkin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Larkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Urameshi's guard.
Larkin is standing up over Urameshi. Urameshi looks to escape but Larkin dives into side control.
Larkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?#REVB#
Urameshi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Urameshi is wriggling around trying to escape but Larkin has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Urameshi taps out and Larkin picks up the big win! Great work there by Larkin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patty Larkin!
A victorious Patty Larkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: WPFA X: New Years Bash     
Date:   Dec 31, 2019
#R1#
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diaz dives in and grabs Urameshi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Urameshi pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Urameshi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi 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.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neal Diaz.
Urameshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Urameshi's guard.#T1#
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Urameshi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Urameshi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Diaz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz is trying to drag Urameshi to the mat but Urameshi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz lands a right hand. #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Urameshi, which made it look bad.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Urameshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz. #T2#
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Urameshi misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Diaz stalling. #ES#
Urameshi kicks Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Urameshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neal Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Urameshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz looking to throw knees to the head but Urameshi is blocking nicely.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz. #BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Diaz dives in and grabs Urameshi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Urameshi pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neal Diaz.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Urameshi, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Urameshi against the cage but Urameshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Urameshi stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Urameshi circles away easily
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Urameshi as Diaz shoots in.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Urameshi is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Urameshi has one foot on Diaz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Urameshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Diaz jumps guard but Urameshi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz has Urameshi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Urameshi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Urameshi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Urameshi pushes Diaz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Neal Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urameshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.#CL2#
Diaz forces Urameshi back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.#T1#
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.#CL2#
Diaz rushes Urameshi and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Urameshi. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Urameshi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
A punch combination from Diaz misses. #CL2#
Diaz pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urameshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz is leaning against Urameshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Urameshi pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diaz with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Diaz looking to throw knees to the head but Urameshi is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Urameshi, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

A very excited looking Yusuke Urameshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: WPFA VII: Samsonov vs Philips     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Active throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Active throws out the jab.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Active throws a body shot but no joy.
Active jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Active displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
It looked like Active wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Active lands a body shot.
Active throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Active has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Active.
Active cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Urameshi slips a jab from Active.
Active keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Active connects with the punch.#T1#
Active just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Active sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Active getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Active keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Active lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Radio Active seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Active slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Active. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Active.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Active.
Active throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Active uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Active bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Active wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Active takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Active changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Active.
Active throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Urameshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Active shoots in and drives through. Urameshi sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Active throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Active misses with a double jab
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Active uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Active looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Active's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urameshi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Active scrambles back to his feet.
Active ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Active. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Active takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi lands the left hand.
Active lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Active dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Active swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Active misses with a body shot.
Active throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Active avoids it with no problem.
Active throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Active.
Active is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Active is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?
Active slips a jab from Urameshi.
A little feinted left hand from Active on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Active misses the target.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Active.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi slips a jab from Active.
Active swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Active takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Active digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Active misses the body punch
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Active loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Active lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi throws a jab when Active was well out of range.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Active was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Active blocks a jab.
Active shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Urameshi sprawls well. Urameshi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Active gets slowly back to his feet.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Radio Active is winning the standup battle so far.
Active shoots in but no luck this time.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Active is just out of range.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Active.
Urameshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Active counters with a straight right hand.
Active goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Active pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Active attempts a counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it well and moves away.
Active throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Active swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Active throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Active swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Active moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
A big left from Active misses.
Active swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Active throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi leaves Active with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radio Active. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Active throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Urameshi lunges at Active with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Active's hand.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Active dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Active shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Urameshi sprawls well. Urameshi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Active gets slowly back to his feet.
Active throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Active.
Active appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Active's body. Active takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Active.
Nice defenses there by Active.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi slips a jab from Active.
Active throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Active lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Active looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Active.#CUT#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.#T1#
Urameshi scores with a hook.
Active closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Active was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Active uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Active.
Active throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Active misses with a straight right.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Active.
Active pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Active has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Active there as he acknowledges the shot.
Active bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Active shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Active connects with a body shot that sends Urameshi's belly button to the back.
Active scores with a hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Active throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Active paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Active misses with a double jab.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Active throws out the jab.
Active throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Active does a little dance to reset his feet.
Active misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Active misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Active takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Active.
Active is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Active scores with a jab. Urameshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Active was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Active misses with a double jab.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Active.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
Well Active 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radio Active!

After the fight, Radio Active was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: HOWLoween Havoc     
Date:   Oct 31, 2019
#R1#
Urameshi digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
King looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well.
Urameshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Urameshi slips a straight right by King.
Urameshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
King slips under a jab.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Urameshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King misses the jab.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
King slips a jab from Urameshi.
King takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi lands the left hand.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi digs a good hook to King's body.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
King goes for a double leg but Urameshi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Urameshi continues to drive forward.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Urameshi with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from King misses.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
King looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
King scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
King 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.
King misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Urameshi slips under a jab from King.
King slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King connects with a right hand. Urameshi shakes it off.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King feinted with a counter takedown.
Urameshi defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Lamont King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Urameshi lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urameshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Urameshi throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urameshi swings for the body but King moves out of range.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by King. #T2#
Urameshi moves away from the strike by King.
King blocks a jab.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from King.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Urameshi cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether King might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
King misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urameshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lamont King will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Urameshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Urameshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Urameshi works King's body with a nice hook.
Urameshi digs a good hook to King's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into King's body.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Urameshi.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
King walks into a left hand.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urameshi finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King misses with a head kick.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lamont King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from King.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
A swing and a miss from King.
King misses with a head kick.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Urameshi slips a jab from King.
King misses with a hook.
King ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.#T2#
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Urameshi lands a two punch combo.
Urameshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
King throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
King throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
King throws an off balance right hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urameshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Yusuke Urameshi!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Yusuke Urameshi!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Yusuke Urameshi!

Yusuke Urameshi wins by unanimous decision!

A relieved looking Yusuke Urameshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lamont King was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to Harlem for some adjustments! Props to my opponent!'.

 

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Oct 18, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 735 p4p, 97 weight class) and Scar Ambe (ranked 629 p4p, 81 weight class). Urameshi comes into the arena with Smile Bomb blaring out of the sound system. Ambe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yung Bleu - Perk Emotions. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.




172 cm
25 yrs
160 lbs



177 cm
29 yrs
160 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yusuke Urameshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Scar Ambe!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ambe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Urameshi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Urameshi (0) vs (2) Ambe
Urameshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace.
Urameshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Urameshi keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
Urameshi is pulling down on Ambe's head to control his posture.
Urameshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Urameshi, not yet.
Ambe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi controlling Ambe's posture.
Ambe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marijuana Gardens. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ambe won't allow Urameshi to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Urameshi.
Ambe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urameshi is keeping the position for now.

Ambe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Urameshi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ambe has managed to get both his arms back between Urameshi's legs - danger averted.
Urameshi wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe trying to move into half guard but instead Urameshi has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Urameshi (2) vs (2) Ambe
Urameshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ambe is keeping the position for now.

Urameshi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urameshi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Ambe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Urameshi defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Urameshi forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe trying to control from the bottom.
Ambe is not content to let Urameshi control the position.
Ambe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Urameshi is looking to take a break and control but Ambe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Urameshi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ambe's thigh. Ambe counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Urameshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ambe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ambe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Urameshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Urameshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Ambe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Urameshi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ambe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Ambe has his foot on Urameshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Urameshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Ambe wants to sweep here but Urameshi controlling him for the moment.
Ambe keeping full guard, as Urameshi tries to pass.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Urameshi from controlling successfully.
Urameshi wants to pass the guard but Ambe is keeping the position.
Urameshi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Urameshi trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom.

Ambe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Urameshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ambe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Urameshi escapes and throws Ambe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Urameshi (5) vs (2) Ambe
Urameshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ambe keeps working.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ambe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Urameshi gets to mount! Ambe was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Urameshi (7) vs (2) Ambe
Urameshi wants to control the pace but Ambe is squirming around nicely.
Ambe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ambe is looking for a sweep. Urameshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi is keen to just control but Ambe is a slippery customer.

Urameshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ambe sees it coming and defends easily.
Urameshi is trying to control the action in half guard but Ambe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ambe won't allow Urameshi to pass to mount.
Ambe is trying to get back to full guard.
Urameshi content to control rather than advance.

Ambe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ambe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Urameshi seems content to control.
Ambe trying to control here.
Urameshi is taking a breather. Ambe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ambe is concentrating on defense, preventing Urameshi from advancing position.
Ambe wants to improve his position but Urameshi is controlling well.
Urameshi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ambe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi wants to pass the guard but Ambe is keeping the position.
Urameshi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Urameshi trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom.

Urameshi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Urameshi trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ambe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Urameshi (7) vs (4) Ambe
Urameshi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Urameshi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ambe has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Urameshi (7) vs (7) Ambe
Ambe looking to control but Urameshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Urameshi regains half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi is pressing down on Ambe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Urameshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ambe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Urameshi (9) vs (7) Ambe
Urameshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ambe working a defensive guard here.

Ambe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Urameshi is aware though and is defending well.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Urameshi from controlling successfully.

Ambe has his foot on Urameshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Urameshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Ambe wants to control but Urameshi passes easily into half guard.
Urameshi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi is keen to just control but Ambe is a slippery customer.
Urameshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ambe tries to get to full guard but Urameshi has control of the leg.
Ambe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Urameshi is working away from the top position though.
Urameshi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Urameshi is thwarting Ambe's attempts to control the position.
Urameshi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ambe controlling the position for now.
Ambe moves into full guard.
Ambe looking to control.
Urameshi preventing the sweep.
Ambe is trying to keep Urameshi in close.
Urameshi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Urameshi from controlling successfully.
Urameshi is stalling in the full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Urameshi trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom.

Ambe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Urameshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ambe is tightening it up a little... Urameshi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Urameshi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Urameshi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ambe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scar Ambe!
Scar Ambe made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'keep the step dad fags comin!!'.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 733 p4p, 95 weight class) and Jimmy Hopkins (ranked 2848 p4p, 305 weight class). Urameshi comes into the arena with Smile Bomb blaring out of the sound system. Hopkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hero kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jimmy Hopkins looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!




172 cm
25 yrs
160 lbs



190 cm
25 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yusuke Urameshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Urameshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hopkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Urameshi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Urameshi darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Urameshi into the cage.
Hopkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls well. He's pushed Hopkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Urameshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Urameshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuke Urameshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urameshi leaves Hopkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Urameshi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hopkins's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Urameshi (2) vs (0) Hopkins
Urameshi is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi passes Hopkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Urameshi seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi moves into full mount! Hopkins won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Urameshi (5) vs (0) Hopkins
Urameshi controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urameshi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Urameshi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hopkins for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Urameshi.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Further stalling from Urameshi.
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Urameshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Hopkins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Urameshi.
Urameshi controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hopkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Urameshi has a good base and remains in mount.
Urameshi controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Urameshi controlling his opponent.
Hopkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hopkins looks winded!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi controlling his opponent.
Urameshi continues to hold on tight.
Urameshi continues to stall.
Hopkins working to try and regain half guard.
Hopkins keeps trying to improve his position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hopkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Urameshi has a good base and remains in mount.
Urameshi controlling the position easily from mount.

Urameshi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Urameshi looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Urameshi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hopkins is working to get back to half guard.
Urameshi controlling from mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Urameshi is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is looking to get to half guard.
Urameshi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hopkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Urameshi controlling the position easily from mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Urameshi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hopkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hopkins looking for a sweep but Urameshi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Urameshi (7) vs (0) Hopkins
Urameshi controlling the position easily from mount.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Urameshi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hopkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Urameshi advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Urameshi (9) vs (0) Hopkins

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi content just to control the position here.
More hug and hope from Urameshi.
Hopkins is trying desperately to improve position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Urameshi working for a guillotine from mount but Hopkins is in no mood to give up.
Urameshi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Urameshi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Urameshi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hopkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Urameshi controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Urameshi takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A very excited looking Yusuke Urameshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jimmy Hopkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Is disgusting'.

 

Event: BCS 3     
Date:   Sep 20, 2019
#R1#
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Hugs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Urameshi did well to prevent Hugs getting side control.
Hugs working over Urameshi with some ground and pound. Urameshi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hugs wants to take a breather but Urameshi is having none of it.
Hugs working Urameshi over with strikes.
Urameshi is trying to stand. #ES2#
Urameshi kicks off Hugs and gets to his feet.
Urameshi cracks Hugs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hugs tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hugs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hugs counter with a right hand. #CL#
Hugs moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hugs lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hugs in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Nice strikes from Hugs there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Hugs.
Hugs lands strikes from half guard.
Urameshi pushes Hugs off looking to stand but Hugs dives back in and keeps control.
We've been hearing that Hugs has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hugs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Urameshi is trying to stand back up but Hugs is controlling him
Urameshi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Urameshi pushes Hugs off looking to stand but Hugs dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Urameshi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hugs keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike.
Hugs missing with knees to the body.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hugs blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a body punch. #T2#
Hugs wants a takedown.
Urameshi tries to work over Hugs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urameshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Hugs. #BC2#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hugs. Hugs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Urameshi swings for the body but Hugs moves out of range.
Hugs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urameshi is fending him off so far but Hugs persists. Nope, Urameshi circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Hugs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Hugs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Hugs struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands.
Hugs tries a body shot but Urameshi blocks it. #T3#
Urameshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hugs controls his hands.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Hugs.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Hugs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi lands a left hand.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hugs. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
Hugs shoots in but Urameshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lodzov Hugs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Lodzov Hugs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hugs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Urameshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hugs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Urameshi avoids it.
Hugs is trying to drag Urameshi to the mat but Urameshi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hugs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Urameshi after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hugs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hugs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Urameshis head.
A short left from Urameshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi gets underhooks to prevent Hugs's takedown attempt.
Hugs has Urameshi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Urameshi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hugs. #BC2#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Hugs.
Hugs slips a jab from Urameshi.
Hugs tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Hugs shoots in and gets a takedown into Urameshi's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES2#
Urameshi has his feet on Hugs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hugs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Hugs shoots in but Urameshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Urameshi cracks Hugs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hugs defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Urameshi tries to keep at a distance but Hugs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hugs goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Urameshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Hugs with that takedown attempt.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hugs has managed to clinch.
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hugs blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi is pressed up against the cage. Hugs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Urameshi down to the mat. Urameshi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lodzov Hugs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi lunges at Hugs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hugs's hand. #CL#
Hugs drives through and clinches with Urameshi against the cage.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Hugs.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Urameshi tries a body shot but Hugs blocks it.
Hugs blocks an uppercut.
Hugs wants a takedown.
Urameshi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Hugs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the head.
Urameshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hugs's head.#T2#
Hugs is looking to clinch.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Hugs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
It looked like Hugs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hugs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Hugs shakes it off.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hugs pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi avoids the elbow strike from Hugs, against the cage.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Hugs avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage. #BC#
Hugs manages to break the clinch.
Hugs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Hugs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hugs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Jab from Urameshi.
Hugs misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hugs with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hugs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Hugs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hugs dives in for a single leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hugs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hugs needs to keep his hands up - Urameshi had a free shot at his head there.
Hugs dives in for a single leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hugs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hugs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urameshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hugs, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Urameshi works Hugs's body with a nice hook.
Hugs doesn't manage to clinch there - Urameshi circles away.
Hugs misses the shot to the body.
Hugs misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hugs under the eye.
Hugs fails with a takedown attempt.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hugs just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hugs moves away.
Hugs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hugs walks into a straight right hand from Urameshi.
Hugs tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hugs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi swings for the body but Hugs moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hugs.
Nice sprawl there from Urameshi as Hugs shoots in.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Hugs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Hugs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hugs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Hugs misses with a body punch
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Hugs's ribs.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hugs moves away.
Hugs moves away from the strike by Urameshi. #T1#
Urameshi tests Hugs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hugs drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hugs.
Hugs wants to clinch but Urameshi slips to the side
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Hugs throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Hugs's head.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Hugs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hugs is looking to clinch.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urameshi cracks Hugs with an open hand slap.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hugs.
Lodzov Hugs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hugs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hugs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hugs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hugs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lodzov Hugs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Hugs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hugs manages to avoid it.
Urameshi works Hugs's body with a nice hook.
Hugs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hugs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hugs shoots in looking for a takedown but Urameshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hugs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Hugs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Hugs.
Hugs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Hugs tries to clinch
and Hugs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Urameshi. No joy for Hugs on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Hugs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hugs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hugs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Urameshi works Hugs's body with a nice hook.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Hugs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hugs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Hugs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hugs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hugs missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
Hugs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hugs tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hugs tries to clinch up
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Hugs misses with a hook to the body
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hugs drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hugs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urameshi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

A very excited looking Yusuke Urameshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Lodzov Hugs stepped up to the mic, saying 'this was bullshit'.

 

Event: BCS 2     
Date:   Sep 06, 2019
#R1#
Urameshi leaves Winston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Urameshi lands with a right hand.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Winston's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston tries for a takedown but Urameshi circles away easily
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Winston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston with a poor takedown
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dallas Winston.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urameshi.
Winston throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Winston tries for a takedown but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
Winston takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
Urameshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Winston misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston with a jab.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urameshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Winston misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Winston lands a nice hook to Urameshi's body. Urameshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Winston misses with a double jab
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
Winston misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston misses with a straight left.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Urameshi works Winston's body with a nice hook.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Winston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Winston takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Winston's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston misses with a hook.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Winston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winston is defended easily by Urameshi.
Winston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Urameshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Winston.
Winston misses with a shot to the body
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi throws a big counter combination but Winston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi lands a jab to Winston's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Urameshi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Winston misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
And Winston tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Urameshi punishes Winston's body with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winston throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Winston might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Urameshi has got the better of the exchanges.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winston misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Winston lunges at Urameshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urameshi's hand.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Winston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston misses with a looping right.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi lands with a right hand.
Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Winston has his takedown stuffed
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Winston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston scores with a nice right hand.
Winston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Winston's body.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Urameshi clobbers Winston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Winston feints the counter takedown.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winston doesn't seem bothered though.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Winston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Urameshi takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winston momentarily.
Winston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winston misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Winston.
Winston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urameshi's head backwards.
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Urameshi defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Winston misses with a hook
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Winston lands a jab to the nose.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Winston throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston misses with a hook to the body
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston cracks Urameshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Urameshi. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Winston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urameshi doesn't seem phased though.
Winston misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Winston. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urameshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winston momentarily.
Winston lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Urameshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Winston is rocked!
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Winston is still on wobbly legs! Can Urameshi finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Winston stumbling backwards into the cage! Winston bounces back off the cage towards Urameshi, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Urameshi lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Urameshi celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yusuke Urameshi!
After winning the bout, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Dallas Winston stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck it'.

 

Event: EFC Matusov vs Kurri     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fresh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to land a combination but Fresh avoids it well.
Urameshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fresh moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fresh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Fresh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fresh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fresh throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Fresh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Urameshi's calf.#T1#
Urameshi defending well as Fresh loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fresh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fresh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fresh was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Urameshi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFresh.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Fresh's head.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Fresh instigates a clinch.
Urameshi tries a body shot but Fresh blocks it.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fresh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi lands a right hand. #T2#
Fresh has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fresh's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Urameshi tries to break the clinch but Fresh is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Fresh.
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!
Urameshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fresh or not.
Fresh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi tries to work over Fresh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Fresh.
A nice left hand lands by Fresh.
Fresh has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi lands a right hand.
I was talking to Fresh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Urameshi tries to work over Fresh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urameshi. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fresh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Fresh controls the action.
Urameshi wants to break free but Fresh has control.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fresh.
Fresh lands with a light punch inside.
Urameshi lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Fresh.
A nice combination there by Fresh. #CUT#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Fresh throws a lazy body kick
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Fresh is out of range. #T4#
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!
A combination from Urameshi does no damage.
Fresh is looking to clinch.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Fresh.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Fresh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Fresh catches Urameshi right on the button with a cross.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the body
and Fresh counters with an inside leg kick.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Fresh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fresh throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Fresh lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Urameshi takes a swing at Fresh's ribcage but misses.
Fresh misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Fresh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi.
Fresh blocks a jab.
Fresh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fresh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Fresh moved out of range nicely.
Fresh throwing a counter right hand but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Fresh cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Fresh avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Fresh throws a low kick but Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Fresh throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Fresh slips the punch.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fresh counters with a right hand to the body.
Fresh swinging wildly here.
Fresh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Fresh.
Fresh scores with a jab. Urameshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Fresh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Fresh throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi lands with a cross.
Fresh ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Fresh lands a jab to the nose.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Fresh avoids the punch easily.
Fresh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
A little feinted left hand from Fresh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fresh misses with a looping right.
Fresh slips under a jab.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Fresh moves out of range.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Fresh slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
A head kick misses from Fresh.
Fresh ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Fresh.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Urameshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Fresh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Fresh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fresh on the side of the head.
Fresh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fresh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urameshi takes a swing at Fresh's ribcage but misses.
Fresh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Fresh swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Fresh moved out of range.
Fresh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Fresh moves forwards but Urameshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fresh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Urameshi lands a jab.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fresh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Fresh.
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fresh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fresh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fresh just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFresh.#T1#
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Fresh.
Fresh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Fresh's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fresh connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Fresh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fresh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fresh moves away.
Fresh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fresh thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Fresh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fresh manages to avoid it.
Urameshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fresh back to the cage. Urameshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Fresh misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fresh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fresh throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fresh scores with a decent looking hook.
Fresh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi catches Fresh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fresh can pounce on him.
Urameshi lands the left hand.
Fresh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fresh lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fresh.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Fresh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Urameshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fresh.
Fresh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi jabs Fresh right on the nose. Fresh blinks but takes it well.
Fresh slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi takes a swing at Fresh's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Fresh's shoulder, as Fresh tries to avoid the shot.
Fresh throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Urameshi blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Fresh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fresh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi throws a hook but Fresh blocks it.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fresh misses with a double jab.
Fresh scores with a one two! Urameshi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thor Fresh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fresh throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Fresh only half commits.
Fresh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fresh takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urameshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

During a confident post fight interview, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EFC Quinteros vs Matusov     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Wall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi throws a hook but Wall avoids it easily.
Wall wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wall connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wall. #CL#
Wall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Wall controls the action.
Wall pushes Urameshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wall throws a head punch that misses.
Wall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Urameshi lands with a left to 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!#BC2#
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Wall is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Wall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wall tries to clinch but Urameshi moves away
and Urameshi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Wall instigates a clinch.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wall lands a left hand.
Urameshi misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Urameshi misses. #CL#
Wall gets a clinch.
Wall swings wildly with an uppercut but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wall tries a body shot but Urameshi blocks it.
Wall working some nice short punches in the clinch.#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!
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Wall has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short right from Wall on the inside.
Wall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Urameshi.
Urameshi tries a body shot but Wall blocks it.
Wall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Urameshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
Nice body punch from Wall - that landed with a thud.
Wall misses with some punches.
Wall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wall throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi working aggressively here. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Wall ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Wall coming out on top.
Wall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Wall uses good head movement to avoid it.
John Wall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Urameshi.
Wall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wall throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Wall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wall misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Wall controls the action.
Wall tries to throw a body punch but Urameshi avoids it by throwing Wall back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urameshi.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Wall.
Wall presses Urameshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wall misses with the head strike.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wall's elbow.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Wall.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Wall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Wall manages to break the clinch.
Wall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Wall's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wall wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Wall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Wall has Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Wall misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Wall prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John Wall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wall blocks an uppercut.
Wall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wall blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Wall can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi lands a left hand.
Wall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Wall.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Wall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Urameshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urameshi is trying to break the clinch but Wall is controlling him.
Urameshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Wall avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
Wall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wall.
Wall blocks an uppercut.
Wall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Urameshi's efforts to push away.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Wall keeps control of Urameshi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wall misses with the head strike.
Wall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Urameshi pushes Wall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wall misses with the head strike.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Wall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Wall scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wall scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Urameshi.
Wall blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wall.
Urameshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Wall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wall misses with a body punch.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Wall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Wall. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
Wall tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wall. Wall obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Wall scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
As Urameshi tries to get set, Wall tries to push him back and clinch up but Urameshi manages to avoid the attempt.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Wall moved out of range nicely.
Wall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Urameshi.
Wall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Urameshi manages to circle out of the way.
Wall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wall wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Wall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Wall clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Wall throws a punch but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urameshi is leaning against Wall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Wall cracks Urameshi with a nice body shot.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Wall.
Urameshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Wall avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wall.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Wall.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Wall controls the action.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wall prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Wall misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Wall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wall slips a jab from Urameshi.
Wall lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Wall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
Wall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Wall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi lands a head shot.#T1#
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Wall moved out of range nicely.
Wall looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wall closes the distance but Urameshi moves to the side
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi jabs at Wall's body.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Wall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wall tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Wall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wall is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Wall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Wall. #T2#
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Wall's ribs.
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!#CL#
Wall pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wall fails to land.
Wall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wall lands an uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi blocks an uppercut.
Wall misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Wall lands a hook that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Wall.
Nice body punch from Urameshi - that landed with a thud.
Wall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wall has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Urameshi tries a body shot but Wall blocks it.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Wall doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Wall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi is trying to force a seperation but Wall has the dominant position.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Wall.
Wall blocking some punches.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi tries to circle away but Wall has him pinned against the cage.
Urameshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Wall has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wall.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Wall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wall digs a right hand underneath Urameshi's ribcage. Urameshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wall is working Urameshi over against the cage.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Wall avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Urameshi is trying to break the clinch but Wall is controlling him.
Wall blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wall blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Wall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Urameshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Wall won't allow it.
Urameshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Wall blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wall!

John Wall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: EFC Orion vs Hawtry     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
Urameshi swings for the body but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev throws a body kick that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Mirzaev avoids them all with ease.
Mirzaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev connects with a looping right hand.
Mirzaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mirzaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Nice body kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urameshi's head.
Mirzaev misses with a double jab. #T1#
Urameshi jabs Mirzaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mirzaev with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Mirzaev with a jab.#ROC2#
Urameshi is rocked!
Mirzaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Urameshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi seems to have got his legs back now.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot.
Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi lands the left hand.
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!
Urameshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mirzaev on the side of the head.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Urameshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the body
and Mirzaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mirzaev misses the shot to the body.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev works Urameshi's body with a nice hook.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Mirzaev moves to clinch but Urameshi breaks away
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the body
and Mirzaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Urameshi thinking.
Mirzaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirzaev digs a good hook to Urameshi's body. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Urameshi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mirzaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot.
Mirzaev scores with a hook to the body. Urameshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mirzaev punishes Urameshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirzaev scores with the left hand. Urameshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Urameshi scores with a nice head shot.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirzaev tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mirzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirzaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mirzaev throws out a counter right but Urameshi avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev throws a combination. Urameshi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rasul Mirzaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mirzaev lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirzaev doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Mirzaev does no damage.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirzaev stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mirzaev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Urameshi rather than just go for the knockout.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mirzaev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.#T1#
Mirzaev sizes up Urameshi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Urameshi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mirzaev moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mirzaev.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Mirzaev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mirzaev.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.#T2#
A jab from Urameshi finds it's way through Mirzaev's defenses.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Mirzaev's body.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Mirzaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mirzaev. #BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
Yusuke Urameshi's cut is getting worse.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Mirzaev didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Mirzaev ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Mirzaev.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Mirzaev moves out of range. #T3#
Good exchange - Mirzaev coming out on top.
Mirzaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urameshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirzaev.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirzaev throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Mirzaev only half commits.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirzaev misses with a double jab
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirzaev throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirzaev. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Mirzaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urameshi's head backwards.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
Mirzaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mirzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Mirzaev is out of range.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Mirzaev slips the punch.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mirzaev! But no joy.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Mirzaev's body.
Mirzaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirzaev.
Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick.
Mirzaev connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rasul Mirzaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mirzaev misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Urameshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirzaev.
Mirzaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirzaev.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Mirzaev 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.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Urameshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mirzaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urameshi scrambles back to his feet.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirzaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Mirzaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mirzaev doesn't seem phased though.#T1##KD2#
Mirzaev drops Urameshi with a right and a left! Mirzaev comes rushing in but Urameshi regains his composure and manages to keep Mirzaev in guard.
Urameshi wants to stand up but Mirzaev is controlling him. #ES#
Urameshi wriggles free and stands up.
Mirzaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that Urameshi avoids nicely.
A shot to the body from Mirzaev misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Mirzaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urameshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Mirzaev. #T2#
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.
Mirzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi swings for the body but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi throws a hook but Mirzaev avoids it easily.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi slips a jab from Mirzaev.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mirzaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi. #T3#
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirzaev lands with a nice body punch.
Mirzaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mirzaev throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirzaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasul Mirzaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi works Mirzaev's body with a nice hook.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Mirzaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
Mirzaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Mirzaev slips the punch.
Mirzaev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yusuke Urameshi.
I think Mirzaev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rasul Mirzaev!

In his post fight interview, Rasul Mirzaev gave a big smile as he said 'Hey, King Justus, 50 Gs baybayyyy, hahahaha'.
The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: EFC Diaz vs Hawtry     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Urameshi takes a swing at Nurmagabeeb's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Nurmagabeeb shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagabeeb walks into a left hand.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagabeeb closes the distance and clinches up with Urameshi, looking for a takedown. Nurmagabeeb pushes Urameshi against the cage but Urameshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Nurmagabeeb backs off Urameshi throws a huge counter combo but Nurmagabeeb manages to avoid it all.
Nurmagabeeb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urameshi.
Nurmagabeeb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nurmagabeeb duly obliges.
Nurmagabeeb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagabeeb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been hearing reports that Nurmagabeeb has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagabeeb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range. #T1#
Nurmagabeeb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urameshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagabeeb's head.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurmagabeeb throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Nurmagabeeb lands a jab-cross combination.
Urameshi moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Nurmagabeeb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Urameshi sprawls well initially but Nurmagabeeb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi is trying to stand up here but Nurmagabeeb is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Urameshi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nurmagabeeb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urameshi keeps working.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a punch from half guard.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagabeeb 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.
Ground and pound from Nurmagabeeb.
Urameshi is trying to stand back up but Nurmagabeeb is controlling him
Urameshi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Nurmagabeeb is nestled in close to Urameshi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagabeeb prevents Urameshi from standing back up.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control from half guard but Urameshi is working away.
Urameshi has hold of Nurmagabeeb's hands but Nurmagabeeb slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagabeeb passes to full mount!
Urameshi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Urameshi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Urameshi can do anything to dispel that myth.
A nice elbow there by Nurmagabeeb.#ES2#
Urameshi bucks up and throws Nurmagabeeb to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Nurmagabeeb lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagabeeb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagabeeb doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Nurmagabeeb saw that one coming.
Nurmagabeeb takes one to the chin there.
Nurmagabeeb looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urameshi is fending him off so far but Nurmagabeeb persists. Nope, Urameshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Urameshi jabs Nurmagabeeb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Nurmagabeeb shakes it off.
Nurmagabeeb throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Nurmagabeeb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Nurmagabeeb fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagabeeb tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Nurmagabeeb takes the fight into the clinch.
Urameshi lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi tries to break free but Nurmagabeeb pushes him back against the cage.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurmagabeeb tries to pull guard but Urameshi won't allow it.
Nurmagabeeb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Urameshi smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagabeeb. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Nurmagabeeb ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Urameshi is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagabeeb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Nurmagabeeb does no damage.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a body shot.
Urameshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nurmagabeeb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nurmagabeeb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb needs to keep his hands up - Urameshi had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Urameshi takes a swing at Nurmagabeeb's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Urameshi slips a jab from Nurmagabeeb.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Nurmagabeeb does no damage.
Nurmagabeeb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nurmagabeeb just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Nurmagabeeb misses.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Urameshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagabeeb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagabeeb ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Nurmagabeeb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Nurmagabeeb. That snapped Urameshi's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagabeeb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Nurmagabeeb has closed the distance and engaged Urameshi in a clinch.
Nurmagabeeb tries to pull guard but Urameshi won't allow it. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Nurmagabeeb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Nurmagabeeb throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagabeeb off the cage and back into range.
Nurmagabeeb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urameshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagabeeb's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagabeeb is just out of range.#T2#
Nurmagabeeb looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagabeeb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a few strikes there.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagabeeb.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Urameshi.
Nurmagabeeb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagabeeb's head back.
Nurmagabeeb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagabeeb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagabeeb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagabeeb lands a nice looking body shot.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagabeeb throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagabeeb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Nurmagabeeb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagabeeb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagabeeb walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Urameshi.#T4#
Nurmagabeeb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagabeeb moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Nurmagabeeb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nurmagabeeb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Nurmagabeeb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a straight left.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Nurmagabeeb moved out of range.
Nurmagabeeb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urameshi punishes Nurmagabeeb's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Nurmagabeeb's body.
Urameshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Nurmagabeeb throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Urameshi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagabeeb is in Urameshi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagabeeb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagabeeb is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagabeeb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagabeeb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Urameshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagabeeb throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Nurmagabeeb moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Nurmagabeeb misses.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Urameshi throws the left hand but Nurmagabeeb avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagabeeb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Urameshi on the side of the head.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Nurmagabeeb moves out of range.
Urameshi cracks Nurmagabeeb with a good jab.
Urameshi lands a body shot. #CL#
Nurmagabeeb rushes Urameshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Urameshi.
Nurmagabeeb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Urameshi smiles and moves away.
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Nurmagabeeb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagabeeb moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagabeeb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi cracks Nurmagabeeb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Nurmagabeeb didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagabeeb missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagabeeb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagabeeb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Nurmagabeeb shoots in looking for a takedown. Urameshi tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagabeeb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Urameshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmagabeeb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagabeeb takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
A punch combination from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagabeeb looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Nurmagabeeb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urameshi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nurmagabeeb fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagabeeb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urameshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagabeeb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Nurmagabeeb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagabeeb with a body shot.
Nurmagabeeb dives in for a single leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagabeeb walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Nurmagabeeb's body.
Nurmagabeeb tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagabeeb. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi leaves Nurmagabeeb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagabeeb with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagabeeb takes one to the side of the head.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urameshi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

An out of breath Yusuke Urameshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb spoke after the fight, saying 'Even though I didn't win, training made me stronger. It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

 

Event: EFC Fujiwara vs Ladd     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MaGee dives in for a single leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
John MaGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MaGee moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
MaGee wants to clinch.
MaGee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi with a jab.
MaGee slips under a jab from Urameshi.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MaGee on the side of the head.
MaGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi takes a swing at MaGee's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.#CL#
MaGee forces Urameshi back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
MaGee working aggressively here.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MaGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by MaGee.
MaGee lands with a right to the head.
MaGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MaGee really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Urameshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MaGee backwards.
MaGee misses with some punches.
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
MaGee misses with a punch to the body.
MaGee misses with a punch to the body.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Urameshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
MaGee wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MaGee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MaGee with a body shot.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
MaGee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Urameshi.
MaGee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into MaGee's ribs.
MaGee tries to clinch up.
MaGee wants to clinch.#T3#
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
MaGee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MaGee with a poor takedown
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MaGee wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but MaGee is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Urameshi.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
MaGee shoots for a takedown but Urameshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John MaGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi punishes MaGee's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Urameshi.
Urameshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MaGee on the side of the head.
MaGee tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MaGee fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Urameshi catches MaGee right on the button with a cross.#CL#
MaGee closes the distance and clinches.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi tries to work over MaGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MaGee blocking some punches.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Urameshi as the two fighters clinch.
Urameshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of MaGee backwards.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
MaGee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urameshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MaGee somewhat.
Urameshi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Urameshi digs a good hook to MaGee's body.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MaGee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
MaGee clinches with his opponent.
John MaGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MaGee blocks an uppercut.
MaGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MaGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from MaGee fails to land.
MaGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
MaGee has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by MaGee. #T1#
MaGee takes a shot to the head.
MaGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Urameshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
MaGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi lands a nice uppercut.
MaGee throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MaGee walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
MaGee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MaGee closes the distance looking to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi scores with the left hand. MaGee knows he should have avoided that one.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.
Urameshi misses with a straight left. #T2#
MaGee wants to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MaGee shoots in but Urameshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from MaGee misses.
Urameshi punishes MaGee's body with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MaGee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MaGee tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
MaGee ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
MaGee tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MaGee tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away. #T3#
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.
Urameshi scores with the left hand. MaGee knows he should have avoided that one.
Urameshi jabs MaGee right on the nose. MaGee blinks but takes it well.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MaGee manages to avoid it.
MaGee tries to counter by clinching up but Urameshi breaks away and moves out of range.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.
MaGee tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MaGee is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MaGee has time to react.
Urameshi has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
MaGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
MaGee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MaGee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Urameshi cracks MaGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by MaGee.
MaGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Urameshi scores with a jab.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. MaGee shakes it off.
MaGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Urameshi.
MaGee takes one to the side of the head.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by MaGee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! MaGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
MaGee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
MaGee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MaGee moves forwards but Urameshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MaGee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MaGee manages to avoid it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for MaGee. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
MaGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MaGee with a body shot.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into MaGee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. MaGee moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MaGee slips under a jab.
MaGee tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MaGee tries to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
MaGee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but MaGee avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
MaGee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
MaGee has Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
MaGee tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
MaGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Urameshi tries to get set, MaGee tries to push him back and clinch up but Urameshi manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into MaGee's ribs.
Urameshi defending well as MaGee loads up on a big left hand.
MaGee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws a series of punches but MaGee avoids them all with ease.
MaGee tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but MaGee is just out of range.
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
MaGee closes the distance and pushes Urameshi back into the cage.
MaGee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Urameshi - that landed with a thud.
MaGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Urameshi lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urameshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Urameshi.
Urameshi struggles to land a body shot inside as MaGee controls his hands.
A short left from Urameshi.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi pushes MaGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urameshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
MaGee blocks a body shot from Urameshi. #BC2#
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MaGee is looking to clinch.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but MaGee avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. MaGee doesn't seem phased though.
MaGee closes the distance but Urameshi moves to the side
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John MaGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi punishes MaGee's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
A jab from MaGee misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MaGee's head backwards.
MaGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MaGee moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
MaGee tries to clinch up.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MaGee doesn't seem bothered though.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by MaGee.
Urameshi punishes MaGee's body with a nice straight punch.
MaGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MaGee wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - MaGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping MaGee under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urameshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

Yusuke Urameshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 13     
Date:   Mar 31, 2019
#R1#
Marcelo ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
A shot to the body from Marcelo misses
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcelo swings widly with a right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Marcelo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marcelo misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Donk. Urameshi catches Marcelo right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Marcelo finds it's way through Urameshi's defenses.
Marcelo throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Urameshi finds it's way through Marcelo's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Marcelo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marcelo trying to control but Urameshi is working from the bottom.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but Marcelo passes into half guard. #T1#
Urameshi is looking to escape.#ES#
Urameshi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Marcelo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi jabs at Marcelo's body.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Marcelo tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi tries to move into range but Marcelo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marcelo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Marcelo misses.
Marcelo loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Marcelo misses with a right hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Marcelo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Marcelo misses with a hook
and Marcelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcelo misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcelo just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urameshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi catches Marcelo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marcelo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Marcelo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Urameshi scores with a four punch combination!
Marcelo throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi connects with a single shot there.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Marcelo's ribs.
Marcelo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcelo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Marcelo slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Marcelo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Urameshi defends it well.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marcelos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Marcelo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi with a hook.
Urameshi cracks Marcelo with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Marcelo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcelo. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Urameshi's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Marcelo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marcelo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Marcelo shoots and misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Marcelo throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
Urameshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcelo's hands.
Urameshi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Urameshi tests Marcelo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Marcelo.
Marcelo drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marcelo takes one on the button.
Urameshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcelo.
Marcelo slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Marcelo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcelo can do to turn this around?
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Marcelo throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Urameshi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marcelo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcelo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Marcelo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marcelo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marcelo throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcelo misses with a right hand
and Marcelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcelo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Marcelo's head back.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Marcelo's body.
Marcelo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcelo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Urameshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marcelo throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcelo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urameshi tests Marcelo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marcelo throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi cracks Marcelo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marcelo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marcelo avoids the body shot from Urameshi. #T3#
Marcelo misses with a double jab
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Marcelo moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcelo.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Marcelo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcelo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marcelo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marcelo in his tracks.
Marcelo takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marcelo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcelo throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
A counter left hand to the body from Urameshi misses its target.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand
and Marcelo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcelo staying out of range there.
Marcelo takes one on the button.
Marcelo throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marcelo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Marcelo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Marcelo's ribs.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcelo with the counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Marcelo darts in looking for a takedown but Urameshi gets double underhooks and turns Marcelo into the cage.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Marcelo's body. Marcelo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Urameshi scores with a nice head shot.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marcelo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcelo clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marcelo throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Marcelo throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Marcelo's head.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Marcelo misses the target.
Urameshi jabs Marcelo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marcelo misses with a looping right.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marcelo.
Marcelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcelo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marcelo.
Marcelo just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcelo walks into a jab.
Marcelo staying out of range there.
Marcelo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Urameshi defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Urameshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marcelo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Marcelo misses with a body shot
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Urameshi both land. Nice combination.
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!
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marcelo throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcelo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Marcelo is rocked!
Marcelo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marcelo shoots in but Urameshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcelo throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcelo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marcelo misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Urameshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marcelo misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Marcelo is still on wobbly legs! Can Urameshi finish him?
Marcelo swings widly with a right hand
and Marcelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.#T4#
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcelo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcelo throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Jorginho Marcelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcelo misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Marcelo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcelo misses with a jab to the body
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marcelo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Urameshi, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

Yusuke Urameshi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 11     
Date:   Mar 17, 2019
#R1#
Weecharangsan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi lunges at Weecharangsan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weecharangsan's hand.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi throws a good cross that connects.
Chakrii Weecharangsan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weecharangsan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weecharangsan misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weecharangsan looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weecharangsan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Weecharangsan.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Weecharangsan's body.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Weecharangsan.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weecharangsan loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Weecharangsan with a body shot.
Weecharangsan throws a nice head kick! #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Weecharangsan.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Weecharangsan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Weecharangsan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weecharangsan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Weecharangsan throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Weecharangsan misses with a hook.
Weecharangsan defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Weecharangsan.
Urameshi throws a hook but Weecharangsan blocks it.
Weecharangsan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Urameshi sprawls and moves away.
Weecharangsan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Weecharangsan misses.
Weecharangsan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
Weecharangsan slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Weecharangsan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
A big left from Weecharangsan misses.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Weecharangsan's head back.
Weecharangsan thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
A combination from Weecharangsan does no damage.
Weecharangsan throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weecharangsan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Weecharangsan.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Weecharangsan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand. #T3#
Weecharangsan throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Weecharangsan moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Weecharangsan avoids nicely.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Weecharangsan slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Weecharangsan attempts a counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it well and moves away.
Urameshi jabs at Weecharangsan's body.
Weecharangsan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weecharangsan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
It looked like Weecharangsan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weecharangsan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Weecharangsan moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weecharangsan moves away from the strike by Urameshi. #T4#
Weecharangsan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weecharangsan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weecharangsan connects with a solid leg kick.
Weecharangsan throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Weecharangsan is looking to counter the offense by Urameshi and move into the clinch.
Weecharangsan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
A slow jab from Weecharangsan misses its intended target.
Weecharangsan cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Weecharangsan with a jab.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Weecharangsan's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weecharangsan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urameshi scrambles back to his feet.
Weecharangsan scores with a one two! Urameshi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Weecharangsan ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Urameshi staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Weecharangsan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weecharangsan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weecharangsan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weecharangsan.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Weecharangsan's ribs.
Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weecharangsan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weecharangsan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weecharangsan was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weecharangsan was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weecharangsan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weecharangsan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Weecharangsan walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Urameshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weecharangsan misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weecharangsan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Urameshi cracks Weecharangsan with a good jab.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Weecharangsan avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Weecharangsan misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Weecharangsan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urameshi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Weecharangsan misses with the combination.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Weecharangsan saw that one coming.
Weecharangsan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi tests Weecharangsan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weecharangsan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws a combination that misses
and Weecharangsan counters with an outside leg kick.
Urameshi throws a nice looking combination but Weecharangsan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weecharangsan walks into a left hand.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weecharangsan.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weecharangsan slips a jab from Urameshi.
A punch lands to the side of Urameshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Weecharangsan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weecharangsan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Weecharangsan lands.
Weecharangsan misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weecharangsan scores with a nice strike.
Weecharangsan takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi takes a swing at Weecharangsan's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Weecharangsan. #T4#
Urameshi misses with a hook. Weecharangsan ducked under it nicely.
Weecharangsan throws the kick towards the body but Urameshi avoids it.
Weecharangsan tries to bum rush Urameshi with a series of wild strikes but Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Weecharangsan misses.
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weecharangsan has time to react.
Weecharangsan scores with a jab. Urameshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Weecharangsan throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Weecharangsan misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Weecharangsan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Weecharangsan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weecharangsan cracks the inside of Urameshi's front leg.
Weecharangsan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Weecharangsan motions for Urameshi to come forward. Weecharangsan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weecharangsan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan lands a nice hook to Urameshi's body. Urameshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Urameshi.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weecharangsan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weecharangsan digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Weecharangsan is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Weecharangsan.#T1#
Weecharangsan misses the jab.
Weecharangsan throws out a powerful jab.
Weecharangsan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weecharangsan.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Weecharangsan is out of range.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Weecharangsan missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weecharangsan lands a jab to the nose.
Weecharangsan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Weecharangsan misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Weecharangsan misses its intended target. #T2#
Weecharangsan cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Weecharangsan misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weecharangsan misses with a double jab
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi checks a low kick from Weecharangsan.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut
and Weecharangsan counters with a one-two to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Weecharangsan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Weecharangsan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urameshi in his tracks.
Weecharangsan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weecharangsan throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weecharangsan.#T3#
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weecharangsan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urameshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Weecharangsan is out of range.
Weecharangsan lands with a right hand.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weecharangsan.
A right-left combo lands from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Weecharangsan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weecharangsan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weecharangsan throws a poor cross that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Weecharangsan looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi throws a right hand that Weecharangsan ducks under and follows up with a left that Weecharangsan also avoids with ease.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weecharangsan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weecharangsan throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Weecharangsan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Urameshi 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.
Chakrii Weecharangsan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weecharangsan misses with a hook
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
Well Urameshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

Yusuke Urameshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TAFC: De Barros v Weechar'san     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1##TD#
Huang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Urameshi!#ES2#
Urameshi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Huang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Urameshi circles away.
Huang walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Huang misses with a takedown
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Huang ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Huang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt - Urameshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urameshi but Urameshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Urameshi pinned against the cage. Urameshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Huang shoots in but no luck this time.
Urameshi punishes Huang's body with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi throws a hook but Huang avoids it easily.#TD#
Urameshi tries to sprawl but Huang drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Huang is trying to work for a kimura but Urameshi is defending well.
Huang lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2#
Urameshi pushes Huang off and gets back to his feet.
Huang moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Urameshi wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Urameshi cracks Huang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huang seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Huang has his takedown stuffed
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Huang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Huang gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Huang scores with a couple of short elbows.
Huang tries to advance to mount but Urameshi denies him.
Urameshi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Urameshi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Huang tries for a kimura but Urameshi is defending well.
Huang prevents Urameshi from escaping the position.#T3##ES2#
Urameshi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Huang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urameshi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Huang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urameshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huang on the side of the head.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Huang moves out of range.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but Urameshi shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Huang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Urameshi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huang is in Urameshi's guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi wants to stand and escape but Huang is having none of it.
Urameshi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huang wants to control from the top but Urameshi keeps moving.
Urameshi wants to stand up but Huang is controlling him.
Huang stands and throws Urameshi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Huang 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.
Urameshi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Huang is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huang advances to full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Huang pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Huang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Urameshi?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Huang fails with the takedown.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huang shoots in and drives through. Urameshi sprawls well.
Huang moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Huang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Huang slips the punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huang or perhaps it was just good defense by Urameshi, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Urameshi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Huang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Huang working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Urameshi wants to stand up but Huang is controlling him. #ES2#
Urameshi wriggles free and stands up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huang.
Huang shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Urameshi finds it's way through Huang's defenses.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown. Urameshi tries to sprawl out of it but Huang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Urameshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Huang has time to react.#T2#
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but Urameshi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Huang has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Urameshi sprawls well. Urameshi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huang gets slowly back to his feet.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Huang slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi stuns Huang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Urameshi sprawls well. Urameshi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huang gets slowly back to his feet.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Huang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urameshi but Urameshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Urameshi lands with a cross.
Huang tries for a takedown but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huang looks for a takedown but Urameshi sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Huang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Huang's head back.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang misses with a takedown
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huang moves out of range of the strikes.
Huang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Huang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Huang slips under a jab.
Huang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi leaves Huang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urameshi with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Huang's head but Huang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Urameshi catches Huang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Huang has a takedown stuffed.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huang is defended easily by Urameshi.
Sloppy strikes from Urameshi. Those never looked like landing.
Huang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Urameshi defends it nicely.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huang at a distance. #T2#
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Urameshi lands a jab to Huang's midsection.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urameshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huang somewhat.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt
and Urameshi counters with a crisp 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!
Huang with a poor takedown
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Huang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.#T3#
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Huang's belly button to the back.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Urameshi. No joy for Huang on that attempt.
Urameshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oliver Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Urameshi defends well and Huang ends up having to push Urameshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
Urameshi lands with a nice combination. Huang backs away looking to recover.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
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!
Huang blocks a jab.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Huang looks for a takedown but Urameshi sprawls well.#T4#
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Huang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Huang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Huang has his takedown stuffed
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Huang's ribs.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Huang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Huang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Huang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Urameshi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urameshi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

Yusuke Urameshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 3     
Date:   Jan 27, 2019
#R1#
Agnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Agnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Agnarsson thinking.
Agnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Agnarsson throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
As Agnarsson backs off Urameshi throws a huge counter combo but Agnarsson manages to avoid it all.
Agnarsson misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Agnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Urameshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Agnarsson defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Agnarsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Urameshi just manages to avoid it.
Urameshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Agnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Agnarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Agnarsson scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
The fighters circling - Agnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Agnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Agnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Agnarsson ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Agnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agnarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi stalks Agnarsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Agnarsson's face. Agnarsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body. #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!
Agnarsson is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Agnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Agnarsson avoids nicely.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Agnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi takes a swing at Agnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Agnarsson throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Agnarsson slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Agnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.#T3#
Agnarsson throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi 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.
Agnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Agnarsson misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Agnarsson misses the target.
Agnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urameshi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Agnarsson takes one to the chin there.
Agnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urameshi punishes Agnarsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Agnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Agnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Agnarsson misses with a body kick.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Agnarsson throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A cross from Agnarsson lands.
Agnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Agnarsson thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Agnarsson saw that one coming.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Agnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Agnarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
Agnarsson slips a jab from Urameshi.
Agnarsson pushes Urameshi away with a front kick.
Agnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Agnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Agnarsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Agnarsson. Urameshi shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Agnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Agnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urameshi swings for the body but Agnarsson moves out of range. #T1#
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Agnarsson's head but Agnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body kick from Agnarsson.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Agnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Urameshi's head.
Urameshi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Agnarsson backs up against the cage.
Agnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
Agnarsson slips a straight right by Urameshi.#T2#
Agnarsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
Agnarsson throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Agnarsson moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Agnarsson moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Agnarsson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Agnarsson.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi throws a jab when Agnarsson was well out of range.
Agnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Agnarsson slips a jab from Urameshi.#T3#
Agnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Agnarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Agnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a looping left.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Agnarsson tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away. #CL#
Urameshi tries to keep at a distance but Agnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Agnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Agnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Urameshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Agnarsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Agnarsson's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Agnarsson misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Agnarsson is out of range.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi takes a swing at Agnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
Agnarsson slips a straight right by Urameshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arnar Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Agnarsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Urameshi takes a step back to recover.
Agnarsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Agnarsson jabs Urameshi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Agnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.
Agnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Agnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Agnarsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Agnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson slips under a jab.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Urameshi throws a jab when Agnarsson was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Agnarsson is out of range.
Agnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Urameshi takes a swing at Agnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Agnarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Agnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Urameshi's head back.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Agnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Urameshi slips a jab from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Agnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Agnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Agnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Agnarsson should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Agnarsson lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the body
and Urameshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agnarsson throws a one two combo.
Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Agnarsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Urameshi avoids it.
Agnarsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Agnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Agnarsson is out of range.
Agnarsson scores with a spinning back kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Agnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Agnarsson wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Agnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Urameshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Urameshi tries to avoid it.
Agnarsson misses with a left hand
and Agnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Agnarsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Urameshi will feel that in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnar Agnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Agnarsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arnar Agnarsson!

An out of breath Arnar Agnarsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: TAFC: Big Bash 1 - NYE     
Date:   Dec 31, 2018
#R1#
Giebelhals misses with a low kick.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
As Giebelhals looks to move away, Urameshi throws a big counter combo but Giebelhals just gets out of the way.
Giebelhals misses with a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Giebelhals slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Giebelhals tries a quick counter leg kick but Urameshi is wise to it.
An inside leg kick from Giebelhals misses.
Giebelhals avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick by Giebelhals misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good leg kick by Giebelhals there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Giebelhals lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urameshi's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Giebelhals is predictable there
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Giebelhals now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giebelhals slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi blocks a leg kick.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Giebelhals should have avoided that one. #T1#
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi works over Giebelhals's head and body with a nice combination.
Urameshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Giebelhals tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Giebelhals.
Urameshi is looking for a counter combo.
Giebelhals moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Giebelhals looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Giebelhals misses the shot to the body.
Giebelhals scores with a kick to the midsection.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Giebelhals lands a slapping body shot.
Giebelhals misses with a looping left.
Urameshi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Giebelhals steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Giebelhals moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Urameshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Giebelhals tenderised Urameshi's leg. Urameshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Giebelhals throws a sloppy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giebelhals misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Giebelhals is predictable there
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giebelhals throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Urameshi's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Giebelhals.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Giebelhals, right into the meat.
We've been told by Urameshi's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Giebelhals throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Giebelhals.
Giebelhals lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Giebelhals rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giebelhals throws a leg kick
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Giebelhals misses with a low kick. #T3#
Giebelhals misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Giebelhals tries a head kick but it misses.
Giebelhals misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Giebelhals pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Giebelhals acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Giebelhals is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Urameshi rather than just go for the knockout.
Urameshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Giebelhals counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Giebelhals throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Giebelhals swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Giebelhals walks into a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Giebelhals, right into the meat.
Giebelhals with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Giebelhals pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Giebelhals didn't see that one coming.
Giebelhals walks into a jab.#T4#
Urameshi avoids a kick to the body.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Urameshi misses with a double jab.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giebelhals throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Giebelhals misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Giebelhals misses the target.
Urameshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Urameshi throws a hook but Giebelhals avoids it easily.
Giebelhals thows a leg kick but Urameshi checks it
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Giebelhals. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giebelhals misses with a kick to the body
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Urameshi checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Giebelhals throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Giebelhals turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giebelhals.
Giebelhals blocks a jab.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Giebelhals throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Giebelhals cracks the inside of Urameshi's front leg.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giebelhals.
Giebelhals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Giebelhalss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Giebelhals uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Giebelhals.
Giebelhals throws a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Giebelhals uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Giebelhals uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giebelhals.#T1#
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Giebelhals.
Urameshi jabs Giebelhals to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Giebelhals misses with a low kick.
Giebelhals has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urameshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Urameshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Giebelhals cracks the inside of Urameshi's front leg.
Urameshi misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Giebelhals.
A nice inside leg kick there by Giebelhals. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Giebelhals misses with a low kick.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick.
A good leg kick by Giebelhals.
Urameshi throws a right hand that Giebelhals ducks under and follows up with a left that Giebelhals also avoids with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Giebelhals, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giebelhals was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Giebelhals.
Giebelhals throws a leg kick but Urameshi checks it.
Urameshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Giebelhals's head.
Giebelhals thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Giebelhals scores with a kick to the body.
Urameshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Giebelhals lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Giebelhals. Giebelhals obviously looking to wear him down.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Giebelhals.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Giebelhals attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Giebelhals.
Giebelhals fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Giebelhals takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses.
Urameshi tests Giebelhals's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi lands a jab to Giebelhals's midsection.#T3#
Giebelhals connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Giebelhals ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Giebelhals, right into the meat.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Giebelhals.
Tom Giebelhals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Urameshi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Giebelhals's shoulder, as Giebelhals tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Giebelhals finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giebelhals scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Giebelhals steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Giebelhals will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Giebelhals's head but Giebelhals sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Giebelhals.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Giebelhals throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Giebelhals lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Giebelhals slips under a jab.
Urameshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Giebelhals circles away quickly and effectively.
Giebelhals steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Giebelhals swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Giebelhals throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Giebelhals throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tom Giebelhals will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Urameshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Giebelhals.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Giebelhals looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urameshi cracks Giebelhals with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Giebelhals lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Giebelhals slips a jab from Urameshi.
Giebelhals is trying to counter with his kicks.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Giebelhals moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Giebelhals swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urameshi lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giebelhals lets loose with a powerful body kick. Urameshi will feel that in the morning.
Giebelhals throws a body kick that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Giebelhals defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
And Giebelhals responds with a good body kick, but Urameshi manages to step out the way in time.
Nice defenses there by Giebelhals.
Giebelhals misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Giebelhals misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Giebelhals.
Giebelhals just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi lands a jab to the head.
Urameshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Giebelhals.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid body kick from Giebelhals.
Giebelhals staying out of range there.
Giebelhals throws a sloppy head kick
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Giebelhals only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Urameshi throws a jab when Giebelhals was well out of range.
Giebelhals thows a leg kick but Urameshi checks it
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giebelhals bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Giebelhals throws a fast counter high kick but Urameshi manages to duck under it in time.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Giebelhals moves out of range.
Giebelhals uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Giebelhals.
Left hook, right uppercut from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Giebelhals avoids the punch easily.
Giebelhals throws a leg kick which misses Urameshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Urameshi tries to avoid it.
Urameshi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Giebelhals chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Urameshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Giebelhals.
Giebelhals looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Urameshi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Giebelhals.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Giebelhals.
Urameshi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick.
Giebelhals pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giebelhals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Giebelhals is just out of range.
Giebelhals slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Giebelhals lands with a kick to the temple. Urameshi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Giebelhals throws a head kick that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Giebelhals takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urameshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Giebelhals.
Giebelhals throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Giebelhals throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Giebelhals throws a body kick that misses
and Giebelhals takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Giebelhals walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urameshi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giebelhals avoids a punch combination nicely.
Giebelhals waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Giebelhals. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Urameshi 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.
Giebelhals looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Giebelhals was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Giebelhals.
Giebelhals misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Giebelhals counters with an outside leg kick.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick from Giebelhals.
Urameshi cracks Giebelhals with a right hand to the side of the head.
Giebelhals throws a lazy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urameshi 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

Our winner, Yusuke Urameshi, 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.

 

Event: SyFi 130     
Date:   Nov 18, 2018
#R1#
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wall. Wall obviously looking to wear him down.
Wall is looking to clinch.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Wall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wall needs to keep his hands up - Urameshi had a free shot at his head there.
Wall misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Wall throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi slips a jab from Wall.
Wall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wall avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Wall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wall. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Wall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Wall avoids the punch easily.
Wall swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wall moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Wall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wall digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
We've been hearing reports that Wall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wall. #T1#
Wall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wall avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Wall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urameshi under the eye.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Wall avoids nicely.
Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick.
Wall works Urameshi's body with a nice hook.
Wall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Wall is looking to wear down Urameshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wall throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi swings for the body but Wall moves out of range.
Wall throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Wall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Wall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Wall takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Urameshi.
John Wall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Wall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Wall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Wall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Urameshi swings for the body but Wall moves out of range.
Wall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Wall there.
Wall misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Wall misses its intended target. #T3#
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wall.
Wall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Wall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Urameshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wall takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Wall just misses with a punch to the body.
Wall throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wall, as that shot connected.
Wall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wall.
Wall blocks a jab.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi looks to land a combination but Wall avoids it well. #T4#
Wall scores with a punch to the head.
Wall looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Wall scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wall loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Wall misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi jabs at Wall's body.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Wall moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Wall throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Wall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wall misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wall. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wall with a body shot.
Wall throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Wall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Urameshi scores with a punch to the head.
Wall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi takes one on the button.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Wall looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi lands with a cross.
Wall swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Wall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Wall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wall throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Wall.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Wall just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wall has time to react.
A slow jab from Wall misses its intended target.
Wall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wall misses with a looping right.
Urameshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urameshi scrambles back to his feet.
Wall digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Urameshi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Wall to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Wall catches Urameshi right on the button with a cross.
Wall lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wall. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A big right from Wall misses.
Wall misses the jab.
Wall drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Wall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urameshi jabs at Wall's body.
Wall throws a body shot but no joy.
Wall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wall.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wall.
Wall misses with a wild body shot.
Wall throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Wall.
John Wall is winning the standup battle so far.
Wall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.#T3#
Nice shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi lunges at Wall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wall's hand.
A jab lands there for Urameshi.
Wall throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Wall connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wall. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wall loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Wall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Urameshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wall.
Urameshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Wall does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urameshi.
Wall throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Urameshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Urameshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Wall.
Wall throws a head kick that Urameshi semi-blocks.
Wall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Wall does it's job there.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wall doesn't seem bothered though.
Wall avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wall missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Wall misses the target.
Wall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Wall will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wall moves away.
Wall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Urameshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Wall - just one landing.
A combination from Urameshi does no damage.
Wall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Wall avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Wall misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall thuds his right hand into Urameshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Urameshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wall moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.#T1#
Nice shot by Wall.
Wall throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Wall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Urameshi.
Urameshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urameshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Wall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Wall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Wall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wall throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wall.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wall moves away.#T2#
Urameshi jabs Wall right on the nose. Wall blinks but takes it well.
Wall staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Wall misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wall's head.
Urameshi throws a right hand that misses
and Wall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wall misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urameshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wall misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Wall's belly button to the back.
A jab from Urameshi finds it's way through Wall's defenses.
Urameshi misses with a double jab
and Wall counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Urameshi stuns Wall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wall.
Wall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wall.
Jab by Wall.
Wall lands a jab to the nose.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Wall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Wall misses.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wall. Wall obviously looking to wear him down.
Wall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urameshi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wall scrambles back to his feet.
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Wall.
Urameshi defending well as Wall loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Urameshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wall circles away quickly and effectively.
Wall with a hook.
Wall lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
Wall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Wall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Wall swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Wall cracks Urameshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wall misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi clobbers Wall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
Well Wall 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wall!

John Wall 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.
In defeat, Yusuke Urameshi stepped up to the mic, saying 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: SyFi 118     
Date:   Oct 20, 2018
#R1#
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John Wall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Wall.
Wall tries to clinch up.
Wall is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Wall ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Wall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wall feints a jab promting Urameshi to slip. Wall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Urameshi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wall wants to clinch.
Wall tries to clinch up
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wall thinking.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Wall moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Wall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi slips a jab from Wall.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wall throws a leg kick but Urameshi checks it.
Urameshi cracks Wall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wall.
Wall staying out of range there.
Wall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Wall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wall moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wall wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Wall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wall.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wall moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Urameshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Urameshi. Those never looked like landing.
Wall wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Urameshi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A punch combination from Urameshi misses.
Wall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Wall drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Wall should have avoided that one.
Wall scores with a nice strike.
Wall scores with a head kick. Urameshi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wall tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away. #CL#
Wall closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wall lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Urameshi with a jab.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wall.
Wall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wall just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
Wall tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Wall scores with a head kick. Urameshi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi throws a right hand that Wall ducks under and follows up with a left that Wall also avoids with ease.
Wall wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wall tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wall throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Wall's head but Wall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Urameshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Urameshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wall's head.
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Wall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well.
Wall ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Wall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wall staying out of range there.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Wall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wall defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Wall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wall slips a jab from Urameshi.
Wall ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Wall lands with a kick to the temple. Urameshi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wall throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Urameshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urameshi throws a good cross that connects.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urameshi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Wall pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Urameshi. #T2#
Urameshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wall has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Wall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Wall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Urameshi cracks Wall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wall throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Wall dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Wall throws a sloppy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wall misses the shot to the body.
Wall drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Wall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Wall tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Wall throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Wall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Wall pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Wall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Urameshi is looking to control Wall's arms but Wall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Urameshi has his back to the cage.
Wall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wall blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi pushes Wall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Wall. #T4#
Wall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wall blocking some punches.
Wall tries to land knees in the clinch but Urameshi avoids the damage to the body.
Urameshi lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
John Wall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Urameshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Wall.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wall prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
Urameshi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Urameshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Wall controls his hands.
Wall misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wall tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urameshi's hands.
Wall throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Wall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
Wall wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Wall.
Wall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Wall throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Wall scores with a head kick. Urameshi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Wall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Wall.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Urameshi lands.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wall wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Urameshi.
John Wall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urameshi connects with a jab.
Wall misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Wall.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Wall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Wall. Those never looked like landing.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Wall should have avoided that one.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wall doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Nice jab there from Urameshi. #ROC2#
Wall is rocked!
Wall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Wall misses its intended target.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Wall's ribs.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Wall should have avoided that one.
Urameshi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Wall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Urameshi takes a swing at Wall's ribcage but misses.
Wall seems to have got his legs back now.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
Wall loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.#CL#
Wall rushes Urameshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Wall.
John Wall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Wall takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Wall throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Wall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Urameshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Urameshi misses with a double jab.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wall doesn't manage to clinch there - Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wall's hands.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wall throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Urameshi clobbers Wall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Wall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urameshi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

A relieved looking Yusuke Urameshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated John Wall had this to say: 'CEC can kiss my ass, Robb Stark can kiss my ass. I'm off to bigger and better things, enjoy your cardboard belt.'.

 

Event: SyFi 110     
Date:   Sep 30, 2018
#R1#
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi scores with a nice head shot.
Urameshi swings for the body but Stephenson moves out of range.
Stephenson tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Stephenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harold Stephenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Urameshi as he jumps to the side.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Stephenson.#TD2#
Stephenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Urameshi on his heels. He'll look to pass Urameshi's guard now, I'm sure.
Urameshi keeping full guard, as Stephenson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephenson slips nicely 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!
Urameshi is looking for a sweep. Stephenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Stephenson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Urameshi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harold Stephenson!
The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: WeInSyd 29     
Date:   Sep 12, 2018
#R1#
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Eyes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Eyes doesn't manage to clinch there - Urameshi circles away.
Eyes moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Eyes tries to clinch up.
Urameshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Eyes off the cage and back into range.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eyes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eyes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Eyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Eyes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eyes tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Eyes tries to clinch up
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a three punch combo!
Eyes doesn't manage to clinch there - Urameshi circles away.
Eyes tries to clinch up.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eyes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eyes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Eyes misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Eyes tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Eyes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eyes. #T2#
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urameshi lands with a right that hurts Eyes. Eyes looks to clinch but Urameshi throws a short knee that drops Eyes. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WeInSyd 25     
Date:   Aug 15, 2018
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Urameshi. No joy for Barakus on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Barakus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Urameshi.
Barakus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Barakus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
A low kick from Barakus is predictable there
and Barakus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi stuns Barakus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urameshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Barakus drives through and clinches with Urameshi against the cage.
Urameshi just leaning against Barakus, taking a breather.
Barakus can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
Barakus tries a body shot but Urameshi blocks it.
Barakus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Urameshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urameshi slips a jab from Barakus.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barakus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi stuns Barakus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi swings for the body but Barakus moves out of range.
Barakus moves to clinch but Urameshi breaks away
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body. #T1#
A slow jab from Barakus misses its intended target.
Barakus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barakus motions for Urameshi to come forward. Barakus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Barakus moves into the clinch.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Barakus on the inside.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Barakus.
Urameshi gets through Barakus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barakus is trying to maintain a safe position but Urameshi gets an underhook and turns Barakus into the cage.#BC#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Barakus as he connects with a hook.
Barakus wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Barakus misses with a body shot
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barakus.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Barakus.#T2#
No joy there for Urameshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
AJ Barakus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Barakus shakes it off.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi lands with a cross.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Urameshi punishes Barakus's body with a nice straight punch.
Barakus throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Barakus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barakus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barakus wants to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Barakus moves out of range.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Barakus's body.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Barakus throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Barakus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Urameshi counters with a crisp one two that drops Barakus! Urameshi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Barakus to his feet! Barakus is in big trouble!#ROC#
Barakus is rocked!#T3#
Urameshi lands an uppercut, right on the button! Barakus tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yusuke Urameshi!
Our winner, Yusuke Urameshi, 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.

 

Event: SyFi 77     
Date:   Jul 15, 2018
#R1#
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alli was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Alli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice combination there by Urameshi. #CUT#
It looks like Josh Alli has been cut.
Josh Alli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alli throws a head kick that misses
and Alli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Alli is rocked!
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Alli's body.
Alli is still on wobbly legs! Can Urameshi finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Alli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Alli seems to have recovered his senses.
Alli tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
It looked like Urameshi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Jab by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alli tries to clinch but Urameshi moves away
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Urameshi scores with the left hand. Alli knows he should have avoided that one.
Alli looks up at the clock. Bad move! Urameshi lands a right hand from hell, dropping Alli. Urameshi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

 
 
 
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