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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cleo Haney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guido Cannetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cleo Haney has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cleo Haney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guido Cannetti!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Haney looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Haney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cannetti is working an open guard so Haney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cannetti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haney gets to his feet. Cannetti looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cleo Haney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haney closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haney stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Haney rushes Cannetti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Haney pulls Cannetti into guard.
Cannetti wants to get up but he can't break Haney's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cannetti should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Haney working a defensive guard here.
Cannetti won't allow Haney to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannetti wanted to stand there but Haney had control of the position.
Haney is controlling Cannetti's posture.
Cannetti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Haney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cannetti sprawls well initially but Haney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cannetti is defending against the submission attempts here by Haney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haney wants to work for an arm triangle but Cannetti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haney is looking for submissions but instead, Cannetti has regained full guard.
Cannetti is working an open guard so Haney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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.
Haney feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cannetti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haney defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haney stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cannetti looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haney shoots in and bounces Cannetti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleo Haney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haney moves into the clinch.
Cannetti wants a takedown but no success here.
Haney prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haney manages to pull guard.
Cannetti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Haney is proving hard to escape from.
Haney strikes from his own guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haney wants to sweep here but Cannetti controlling him for the moment.
Cannetti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Haney moves into the clinch.
Haney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannetti can do to turn this around?
Haney tries to throw a body punch but Cannetti avoids it by throwing Haney back against the cage.
Haney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haney takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haney jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannetti stands and steps away. Haney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cannetti gets caught napping as Haney dives in and scores a takedown. Cannetti manages to retain guard.
Haney stands up from Cannetti's guard - Haney perhaps looking for a knockout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cannetti enables Haney to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cannetti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cannetti is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haney gets to his feet - Cannetti follows without any prompting.
Cannetti gets caught napping as Haney dives in and scores a takedown. Cannetti manages to retain guard.
Haney gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Haney drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cannetti, up you get!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cannetti has eaten all the pies!
Haney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haney showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haney decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cannetti tries to keep at a distance but Haney has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haney jumps guard and drags Cannetti to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haney is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleo Haney dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haney.
Haney goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cannetti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haney's guard! Nice work there by Cannetti!
Haney striking from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haney is working an open guard so Cannetti takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haney thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haney swings around for an armbar but Cannetti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Haney's guard.
Haney is trying to keep Cannetti in close.
Haney throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Guido Cannetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannetti wanted to stand there but Haney had control of the position.
Haney lands a decent shot there.
Haney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haney uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Haney has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haney is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cannetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haney trying to control the position but instead, Cannetti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haney into the cage.
Cannetti avoiding damage as Haney throws knees to the body.
Haney misses with a body punch.
Cannetti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haney pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Haney decides to pull guard.
Haney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cannetti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Haney closes the distance and pushes Cannetti back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannetti looking for a takedown.
Cleo Haney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Cannetti.
Cannetti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Haney after a bit of a struggle.
A right handed body shot lands from Haney.
Haney has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cannetti uses from the top position.
Cannetti is looking to stand up but Haney won't let him.
Cannetti gets to his feet. Haney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Haney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cleo Haney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haney is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleo Haney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haney has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleo Haney!
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RATING
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