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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermainet Twymanj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janu Haperenu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jermainet Twymanj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Janu Haperenu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twymanj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haperenu but Haperenu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Twymanj shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Twymanj misses with a takedown attempt - Haperenu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermainet Twymanj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Twymanj throws a body punch but Haperenu moves out of range.
Twymanj throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Twymanj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Twymanj fails to land the takedown.
Jermainet Twymanj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haperenu blocks a head kick by Twymanj.
Haperenu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Twymanj makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Haperenu really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Twymanj.
A combination from Twymanj does no damage.
Twymanj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Twymanj wants to clinch.
Twymanj tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Twymanj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Twymanj with a poor takedown
and Haperenu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Twymanj is not content to let Haperenu control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu controlling the action here.
Haperenu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Twymanj keeps working.
Haperenu is trying to work for a kimura but Twymanj is defending well.
Haperenu wants to free his trapped foot but Twymanj is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haperenu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Twymanj is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu wants to pass the guard but Twymanj is defending well.
Haperenu is working for a kimura but Twymanj is defending it quite comfortably.
Twymanj is breathing heavily.
Haperenu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Twymanj wants to control but Haperenu is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Twymanj tries to roll over but Haperenu keeps him under control.
Twymanj is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Twymanj tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janu Haperenu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haperenu shoots in and bounces Twymanj off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Haperenu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Twymanj keeping moving, preventing Haperenu from controlling successfully.
Twymanj trying to control the position.
Haperenu stopping the sweep attempt from Twymanj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haperenu trying to control the position from guard on top but Twymanj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Twymanj can't keep his opponent in guard - Haperenu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haperenu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Twymanj is just riding it out for now. Haperenu eventually gives up the hold.
Haperenu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Twymanj keeps working.
Twymanj is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haperenu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haperenu's back!
Haperenu tries to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haperenu breaks Twymanj's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haperenu stopping the sweep attempt from Twymanj.
Haperenu content to stall in guard here.
Twymanj wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haperenu advances position into side control!
Twymanj tries to bench press Haperenu off him but Haperenu keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twymanj is not content to let Haperenu control the position.
Haperenu advances to mount.
Haperenu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Twymanj can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Haperenu wants to control the pace but Twymanj is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Twymanj is looking to improve his position but Haperenu isn't that keen on the idea.
Haperenu wants to take his opponent's back but Twymanj doesn't allow it.
Haperenu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Twymanj can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Haperenu goes for an armbar but Twymanj turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Twymanj.
Haperenu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Twymanj!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haperenu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janu Haperenu 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Twymanj misses with a takedown
and Haperenu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Twymanj gets full guard.
Twymanj manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Haperenu tries to lock up and control but Twymanj gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Twymanj cracks Haperenu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Haperenu can't escape the position.
Twymanj working the ground and pound effectively.
Haperenu tries to reverse the position but Twymanj maintains control.
Haperenu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twymanj trying to control but Haperenu is having none of it.
Twymanj working for a submission but Haperenu is keeping him at bay.
Twymanj trying to control but Haperenu is having none of it.
Haperenu is looking to improve his position but Twymanj isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two 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.
Twymanj controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haperenu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Twymanj landing strikes from the mount and Haperenu is in trouble!
Twymanj controlling from mount.
Twymanj lands a big shot there that rocks Haperenu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Twymanj tries to control but Haperenu wriggling away.
Haperenu is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu is squirming around, avoiding Twymanj's attempts to control the action.
Twymanj prevents Haperenu from getting the reversal.
Twymanj wants to control the pace but Haperenu is squirming around nicely.
Haperenu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four 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.
Twymanj keeping moving, preventing Haperenu from controlling successfully.
Jermainet Twymanj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haperenu wants to pass the guard but Twymanj is keeping the position.
Haperenu wants to control from the top but Twymanj keeps moving.
Haperenu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Twymanj is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haperenu trying to control but Twymanj is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Janu Haperenu.
I've got Haperenu 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janu Haperenu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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