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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akaboshi Aida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Haven of Mist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aida comes to the cage accompanied by Iggy Pop - The Passenger. Haven of Mist is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Numero 1. Akaboshi Aida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akaboshi Aida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Haven of Mist!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aida tries for a takedown but Haven of Mist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haven of Mist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aida staying out of range there.
Haven of Mist lands a left and a right that send Aida crashing to the mat, dazed. Haven of Mist thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Aida is rocked!
It looks like Akaboshi Aida has been cut.
Kim Haven of Mist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Haven of Mist does no damage.
Oh Aida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haven of Mist fails to land with a series of punches.
Aida seems to have got his legs back now.
Haven of Mist thuds his right hand into Aida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haven of Mist.
Haven of Mist throws a series of punches but Aida avoids them all with ease.
Haven of Mist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haven of Mist misses with the combination.
Haven of Mist misses with a few strikes there.
Haven of Mist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haven of Mist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haven of Mist throws a right hand that Aida ducks under and follows up with a left that Aida also avoids with ease.
Haven of Mist looks gassed!
Haven of Mist tries to clinch up.
A big right from Haven of Mist misses.
Haven of Mist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aida pushes Haven of Mist up against the cage in a clinch.
Aida wants a takedown but no success here.
Haven of Mist is trying to force a seperation but Aida has the dominant position.
Haven of Mist is pressed up against the cage. Aida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haven of Mist down to the mat. Haven of Mist 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 Akaboshi Aida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haven of Mist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aida circles away quickly and effectively.
Haven of Mist swats away the attempt to clinch by Aida.
A punch combination from Haven of Mist misses.
Haven of Mist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haven of Mist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aida shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aida seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haven of Mist for as long as he can get away with.
Haven of Mist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aida trying to control but Haven of Mist is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haven of Mist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aida content to stall in guard here.
Aida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aida is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haven of Mist trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aida clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aida has Haven of Mist pressed against the cage, preventing Haven of Mist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Haven of Mist manages to break the clinch.
Haven of Mist throws a shot from downtown. Aida moves away and avoids it.
Haven of Mist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Haven of Mist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haven of Mist looks to land a right hand but Aida moved out of range.
Haven of Mist misses with a few strikes there.
Haven of Mist throws a right hand that Aida ducks under and follows up with a left that Aida also avoids with ease.
Aida decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aida tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haven of Mist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haven of Mist keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Haven of Mist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akaboshi Aida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haven of Mist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haven of Mist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aida.
Haven of Mist lands with a nice combination. Aida backs away looking to recover.
Haven of Mist misses with a wild combination.
Haven of Mist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haven of Mist throws a series of punches but Aida moves out of range.
Aida shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haven of Mist is trying to defend but Aida finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Haven of Mist is breathing heavily.
Aida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aida trying to control from half guard but Haven of Mist is working away.
Aida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haven of Mist pushes Aida off and gets back to his feet.
Haven of Mist cracks Aida with an open hand slap.
Haven of Mist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haven of Mist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aida doesn't manage to clinch there - Haven of Mist circles away.
Aida moves into the clinch.
Aida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haven of Mist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Haven of Mist is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aida has Haven of Mist pressed against the cage, preventing Haven of Mist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aida is working for takedown but Haven of Mist is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akaboshi Aida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haven of Mist has had enough of the clinch but Aida keeps him there for the moment.
Haven of Mist prevents the takedown attempt.
Haven of Mist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haven of Mist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aida gets the takedown into side control.
Haven of Mist pushes Aida away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aida gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aida is looking to take a break and control but Haven of Mist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aida taking a breather here.
Aida trying to control the position but Haven of Mist is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aida sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Haven of Mist is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Haven of Mist is pushing Aida's head away, looking to escape. Aida manages to hold on to the position though.
Aida fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aida is looking to take a break and control but Haven of Mist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haven of Mist misses with an uppercut. Aida saw that one coming.
Aida doesn't manage to clinch there - Haven of Mist circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haven of Mist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aida checks it well.
Aida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haven of Mist.
Aida fails with a takedown attempt.
Haven of Mist lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Haven of Mist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haven of Mist looks to land a left hand but Aida moved out of range nicely.
Aida checks a leg kick.
Haven of Mist throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 Akaboshi Aida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akaboshi Aida'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. 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.
Aida staying out of range there.
Haven of Mist lands a two punch combo.
Aida is looking to clinch.
Haven of Mist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haven of Mist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aida drives through and clinches with Haven of Mist against the cage.
Aida gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Aida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Haven of Mist avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aida.
Aida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aida thows a huge punch but Haven of Mist dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aida content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aida throwing shots but Haven of Mist is blocking nicely.
Aida wants to free his trapped foot but Haven of Mist is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haven of Mist avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aida.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haven of Mist swinging wildly here.
Haven of Mist misses with a looping right.
Kim Haven of Mist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haven of Mist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haven of Mist looks to throw the jab but Aida is out of range.
Aida wants to clinch.
Aida blocks a leg kick.
Haven of Mist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haven of Mist throws a series of punches but Aida moves out of range.
Aida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haven of Mist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haven of Mist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haven of Mist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aida.
Haven of Mist misses with the combination.
Aida wants to clinch.
Haven of Mist throws a nice looking combination but Aida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aida doesn't manage to clinch there - Haven of Mist circles away.
Haven of Mist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haven of Mist misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aida tries to clinch but Haven of Mist moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Haven of Mist.
Haven of Mist circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Haven of Mist misses.
Aida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haven of Mist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aida scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akaboshi Aida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aida 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Akaboshi Aida!
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energy
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