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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Fenili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Fenili could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mac Hansen's chin.
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163 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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172 cm
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162 lbs
26 - 19 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Fenili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenili shoots in for a double leg but Hansen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fenili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hansen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fenili connects with the punch.
Fenili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fenili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansen manages to avoid it.
Fenili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hansen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fenili is looking to regain half guard here but Hansen keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenili is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hansen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fenili trying to control but Hansen postures up.
Hansen thows a huge punch but Fenili dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili tries to roll over but Hansen keeps him under control.
Hansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hansen is keen to just control but Fenili is a slippery customer.
Fenili manages to get to full guard.
Hansen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fenili manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fenili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hansen is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenili looking to pass the guard.
Hansen trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hansen shoots in looking for a takedown but Fenili manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hansen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Hansen - just one landing.
Hansen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fenili to the ground. Hansen is now in Fenili's guard.
Hansen preventing the sweep.
Hansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hansen stopping the sweep attempt from Fenili.
Fenili is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hansen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fenili has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hansen has managed to get both his arms back between Fenili's legs - danger averted.
Fenili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hansen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fenili working a defensive guard here.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands a couple of digs.
Hansen pushing down on Fenili's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fenili trying to control here.
Hansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hansen is thwarting Fenili's attempts to control the position.
Hansen working the head and body with strikes.
Fenili wants to improve his position but Hansen is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mac Hansen 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.
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fenili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fenili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fenili shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fenili showed some decent athleticism there.
Fenili is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hansen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fenili works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hansen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fenili but great work by Hansen.
Hansen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fenili tries to improve position but can't.
Fenili takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fenili is looking to regain half guard here but Hansen keeps moving and retains side control.
Hansen working away.
Fenili tries to improve position but can't.
Hansen cracks Fenili with a big right hand but Fenili just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hansen scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenili takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenili bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Danga de danga de dang - Hansen scores with a four punch combination!
Fenili avoids a kick to the body.
Fenili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fenili dives in and grabs Hansen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hansen pushes down on Fenili's head and hops out.
Hansen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but Fenili shows good takedown defense.
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fenili shoots in for a double leg but Hansen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fenili is looking to clinch.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fenili but Fenili pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gabriel Fenili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Hansen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen jabs at Fenili's body.
Hansen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hansen.
Fenili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fenili moves forwards but Hansen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hansen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hansen lands the left hand.
Fenili takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fenili stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hansen works the jab nicely.
Fenili seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fenili fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenili is looking to clinch but Hansen is avoiding it.
A right-left combo lands from Fenili.
Hansen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gabriel Fenili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen throws a combination. Fenili tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fenili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansen avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot by Hansen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Hansen 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fenili gets a clinch.
Fenili throws a head punch that misses.
Fenili has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hansen uses from the top position.
Fenili is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hansen defends well.
Fenili keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Fenili has his foot on Hansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hansen works his way back into a safe position though.
Hansen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hansen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fenili's head.
Fenili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fenili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hansen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hansen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hansen landing with the ground and pound.
Hansen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hansen landing some decent shots from guard.
Fenili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hansen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands a couple of elbows.
Hansen chips away with some ground and pound.
Fenili controls Hansen momentarily but Hansen frees himself.
Hansen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hansen trying to control but Fenili is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Fenili keeps moving.
Fenili has his foot on Hansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hansen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hansen won't allow Fenili to sweep him here.
Hansen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fenili's guard.
Hansen is trying to control the action in half guard but Fenili is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hansen trying to control from half guard but Fenili is working away.
Hansen content to control rather than advance.
Fenili moves into full guard.
Mac Hansen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fenili escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hansen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen postures up.
Hansen lands a couple of elbows.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Fenili is keeping the position.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenili is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fenili's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hansen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fenili's head.
Fenili working a defensive guard here.
Gabriel Fenili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hansen wants to control from the top but Fenili keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Hansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hansen 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Hansen!
After winning the bout, Mac Hansen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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