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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taka Hana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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265 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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188 cm
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265 lbs
15 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Taka Hana!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hana shoots in for a takedown but Aurelio shows good takedown defense.
Aurelio misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Hana.
A big right from Hana misses.
No joy there for Aurelio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aurelio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aurelio lands with a nice combination. Hana backs away looking to recover.
Aurelio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Aurelio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hana misses with a takedown attempt - Aurelio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aurelio looks to land a combination but Hana avoids it well.
Hana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aurelio kicks Hana off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hana counters with a shoot takedown. Aurelio fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hana with a nice head shot there.
Aurelio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hana is controlling him.
Hana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hana is in close to Aurelio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hana throwing strikes from guard but Aurelio blocks nicely.
Hana landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aurelio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hana off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Aurelio misses with a combination
and Hana counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aurelio's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hana postures up in Aurelio's guard and throws a big left but Aurelio blocks it.
Hana working some strikes from top position.
Aurelio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hana.
Hana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hana throwing strikes from guard but Aurelio blocks nicely.
Hana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hana won't allow Aurelio to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hana stops Aurelio from standing up.
Hana throws a big right hand that misses.
Hana scoring with some ground and pound.
Aurelio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aurelio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hana.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio wants to stand up but Hana is controlling him.
Hana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hana is looking to advance position but Aurelio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hana is squirming around, avoiding Aurelio's attempts to control the action.
Hana regains half guard.
Aurelio decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Aurelio as Hana shoots in.
Marcos Aurelio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taka Hana.
Hana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aurelio is fending him off so far but Hana persists. Nope, Aurelio circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Hana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hana drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aurelio kicks Hana off and gets to his feet.
Hana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Hana with that takedown attempt.
Aurelio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hana.
Marcos Aurelio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taka Hana.
Aurelio throws a right hand that Hana ducks under and follows up with a left that Hana also avoids with ease.
Marcos Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hana.
Aurelio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hana is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio stalks Hana and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hana's face. Hana staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Taka Hana has been cut.
Aurelio wants to clinch.
Aurelio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hana fails with a takedown attempt.
Aurelio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aurelio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aurelio looks to land a combination but Hana avoids it well.
Aurelio moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hana.
Hana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aurelio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aurelio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hana has a takedown stuffed.
Aurelio misses with a series of wild punches.
Aurelio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hana fails with the takedown.
Aurelio throws a nice looking combination but Hana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hana.
Aurelio moves in looking to clinch but Hana pushes him off.
Aurelio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aurelio throws a leg kick but Hana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hana looking to score a takedown here. Aurelio is defending well but Hana drives through and ends up in Aurelio's guard.
Hana is in close to Aurelio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hana working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hana with a nice head shot there.
Hana stands up over Aurelio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hana with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hana throws an elbow that misses. Aurelio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hana's guard. Nice move by Aurelio!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hana is on top in guard.
Hana throws an elbow that misses. Aurelio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hana's guard. Nice move by Aurelio!
Aurelio preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Hana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taka Hana's cut.
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!
Hana walks into a straight right hand from Aurelio.
Hana looks for a takedown but Aurelio sprawls well.
Aurelio misses with a double jab.
Aurelio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hana circles away quickly and effectively.
Hana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hana misses with a hook. Aurelio ducked under it nicely.
Aurelio darts in and clinches Hana up against the cage.
A short left from Aurelio.
Aurelio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hana tries for a takedown but Aurelio manages to get underhooks.
Marcos Aurelio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taka Hana.
Hana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aurelio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hana.
Aurelio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hana throws a jab when Aurelio was well out of range.
Marcos Aurelio is winning the standup battle so far.
Hana with a nice cross.
Hana fails with a takedown attempt.
Aurelio misses with the combination.
Aurelio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aurelio as he avoids it easily.
Aurelio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aurelio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Aurelio is looking to escape.
Hana working over Aurelio with some ground and pound. Aurelio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aurelio defending well though.
Hana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aurelio defending well though.
Aurelio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hana is nestled in close to Aurelio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aurelio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hana.
Hana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aurelio's head.
Hana slips a nice elbow through Aurelio's hands, connecting with Aurelio's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aurelio's head.
Hana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aurelio is trying to stand back up but Hana is controlling him
Aurelio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hana.
Marcos Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aurelio defending well though.
Hana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hana looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aurelio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taka Hana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hana working the head and body with strikes.
Aurelio has hold of Hana's hands but Hana slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Hana.
Hana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aurelio's head.
Aurelio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hana trying to mount his opponent but Aurelio defends it.
Hana is nestled in close to Aurelio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aurelio looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taka Hana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hana 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 for Taka Hana!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Taka Hana!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Taka Hana!
Taka Hana wins by unanimous decision!
Taka Hana very nearly forgot to thank Project Mayhem amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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