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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Hamasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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213 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taylor Hamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture takes the fight into the clinch.
Couture tries to land a knee to the head but Hamasaki blocks with his arms.
Couture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hamasaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hamasaki prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Hamasaki as the two fighters clinch.
Hamasaki breaks the clinch.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt
and Hamasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamasaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Couture counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamasaki struggling a bit here.
Couture wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamasaki, who protects the arm well.
Couture is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hamasaki's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hamasaki striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Hamasaki struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki is not content to let Couture control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamasaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Couture wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hamasaki struggling a bit here.
Hamasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamasaki is not content to let Couture control the position.
Hamasaki tries to improve position but can't.
Hamasaki struggling a bit here.
Hamasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamasaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Couture wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Couture working away.
Couture lands a few punches from side control.
Hamasaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Couture trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki is stalling here. Couture is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hamasaki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Couture has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hamasaki is not content to let Couture control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hamasaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Couture wants to stand but Hamasaki has his arm trapped.
Hamasaki is not content to let Couture control the position.
Hamasaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Couture wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Couture is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamasaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Couture looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hamasaki is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Couture crashes against the mat.
Couture happy to just control the position for now.
Hamasaki wants to control but Couture postures up.
Hamasaki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Couture working away.
Hamasaki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Couture is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture 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.
Hamasaki moves into the clinch.
Couture can't get the takedown.
Hamasaki breaks the clinch.
Couture with a poor takedown
and Hamasaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Couture wants to control but Hamasaki postures up.
Couture trying to remain calm as Hamasaki controls from the top position.
Couture sneaks back into half guard.
Hamasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hamasaki in particular looking to stall.
Couture tries to roll over but Hamasaki keeps him under control.
Hamasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Couture actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki wants to control but Couture is keeping him busy.
Hamasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Hamasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hamasaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Couture preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hamasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hamasaki is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture is trying to control but can't.
Hamasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hamasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture is refusing to be controlled, as Hamasaki sits in half guard.
Couture actively working from the bottom here.
Hamasaki working over Couture with some ground and pound. Couture looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamasaki drops an elbow to the side of Couture's head.
Hamasaki is keen to just control but Couture is a slippery customer.
Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Couture is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Couture wants to control but Hamasaki is keeping busy.
Hamasaki is trying to control. Couture wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Couture is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Couture trying to hold on to Hamasaki's head to control him but Hamasaki postures up.
Couture on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hamasaki is taking a breather. Couture 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.
Nice strikes from Hamasaki there.
Hamasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hamasaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hamasaki is nestled in close to Couture, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamasaki controlling the action here.
Hamasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki wants to take a breather but Couture is having none of it.
Couture wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamasaki connects with a nice short shot to Couture's temple.
Hamasaki controlling the action here.
Hamasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hamasaki prevents Couture from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamasaki prevents Couture from standing back up.
Couture is looking to improve his position.
Couture regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Hamasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hamasaki throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Hamasaki misses with a body punch
and Couture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hamasaki's guard.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamasaki is trying to keep Couture in close.
Hamasaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamasaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hamasaki keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Hamasaki is pulling down on Couture's head. It's preventing any offense from Couture, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Couture closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hamasaki did well to prevent Couture getting side control.
Hamasaki is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard.
Hamasaki trying to get back to full guard but Couture takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hamasaki wants to hold on but Couture pushes him away.
Hamasaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Couture has a good base and remains in mount.
Hamasaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Couture landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Couture takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hamasaki prevents Couture from taking his back.
Hamasaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hamasaki is just holding on here. Couture manages to take his back.
Hamasaki tries to break free.
Couture is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hamasaki is defending well though. Couture let's go of the attempt for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamasaki turns into Couture and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hamasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hamasaki wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Hamasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Couture looking to control.
Hamasaki wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Hamasaki throws and elbow that misses. Couture uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hamasaki's guard. Nice move by Couture!
Couture wants to control from the top but Hamasaki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hamasaki wants to hit a switch here but Couture passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hamasaki there!
Hamasaki tries to lock up and control but Couture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Couture is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Couture blocks Hamasaki's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Couture content just to control the position here.
Hamasaki is squirming around, avoiding Couture's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Couture 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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