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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haarmann comes to the cage accompanied by Macabre - Fritz Haarmann The Butcher . Hyatt has chosen Street fighter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Fritz Haarmann has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fritz Haarmann seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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190 cm
26
211 lbs
18 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fritz Haarmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Hyatt!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyatt lands with an uppercut that bounces Haarmann off the cage and back into range.
A clash of legs there as Haarmann blocks the low kick.
Hyatt lands a jab.
Hyatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haarmann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Hyatt catches Haarmann right on the button with a cross.
Hyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haarmann manages to avoid it.
Haarmann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haarmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hyatt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haarmann is working for a kimura but Hyatt is defending it quite comfortably.
Haarmann is trying to control. Hyatt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyatt is trying to stand.
Hyatt is trying to get back to full guard.
Haarmann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hyatt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haarmann.
Hyatt gets back to full guard.
Haarmann looking to pass the guard.
That's two 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.
Haarmann is looking to advance position but Hyatt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hyatt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haarmann is wriggling around trying to escape.
Haarmann regains half guard.
Hyatt trying to control the action but Haarmann is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt wants to free his trapped foot but Haarmann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hyatt seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hyatt moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Haarmann.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hyatt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Haarmann to his feet.
Hyatt looks to land a body kick but Haarmann moved away.
Haarmann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hyatt works Haarmann's body with a nice hook.
Haarmann connects with a right hand. Hyatt shakes it off.
Haarmann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt misses with a wild body shot.
Haarmann avoids the head kick by Hyatt.
Haarmann slips under a jab from Hyatt.
Hyatt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haarmann with a hook.
Haarmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Haarmann.
Hyatt lands a head kick. Haarmann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haarmann slips under a jab.
Haarmann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haarmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyatt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hyatt is working Haarmann over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hyatt dominated that round.
That's time! Haarmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hyatt scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Hyatt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Haarmann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hyatt throws a solid leg kick but Haarmann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hyatt.
Hyatt misses with a lunging right hand
and Haarmann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haarmann.
Hyatt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hyatt trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haarmann has gone for a leg lock! Hyatt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haarmann's guard.
Haarmann has an active guard here but Hyatt has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haarmann trying to control from the bottom.
Hyatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haarmann is looking for a sweep. Hyatt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haarmann trying to get back to full guard but Hyatt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fritz Haarmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haarmann tries to lock up and control but Hyatt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Haarmann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hyatt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hyatt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haarmann is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haarmann is looking to improve his position but Hyatt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hyatt wants to control the pace but Haarmann is squirming around nicely.
Haarmann is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann regains half guard.
Hyatt stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Haarmann to get to his feet.
Hyatt misses with a wild combination.
Haarmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hyatt.
Haarmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyatt is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hyatt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Haarmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyatt.
Haarmann misses with a wild body shot.
Haarmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyatt moves away.
Haarmann is looking to wear down Hyatt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann moves forwards but Hyatt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Haarmann shoots in and drives through. Hyatt sprawls well.
Haarmann misses with a takedown attempt - Hyatt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hyatt throws out a counter right but Haarmann avoids it with no problem.
Jimmy Hyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haarmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hyatt tries to avoid it but Haarmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hyatt to the ground. Hyatt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Haarmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haarmann avoids the head kick by Hyatt.
Hyatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyatt connects with a leg kick. Haarmann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyatt throws an overhand right that lands on Haarmann's shoulder, as Haarmann tries to avoid the shot.
Hyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haarmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyatt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hyatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hyatt swings for the body but Haarmann moves out of range.
Hyatt misses with a straight right.
Haarmann drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hyatt sprawls and moves away.
Hyatt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haarmann misses with a body shot
and Hyatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haarmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hyatt.
Hyatt throws a leg kick which misses Haarmann's front leg but catches the back leg as Haarmann tries to avoid it.
Hyatt fakes the leg kick and cracks Haarmann in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haarmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hyatt at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Hyatt as he connects with a hook.
Hyatt swings for the body but Haarmann moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Haarmann misses its target.
Haarmann misses with a hook
and Hyatt counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haarmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hyatt.
Hyatt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hyatt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hyatt keeps Haarmann at a distance using the push kick.
Hyatt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hyatt scores with a jab to the body.
Hyatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Haarmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haarmann throws a body punch but Hyatt moves out of range.
Hyatt lands a jab to the nose.
Hyatt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haarmann. Haarmann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Hyatt. That's going to slow Haarmann down.
Haarmann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hyatt was covering up waiting for the punch and Haarmann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Haarmann trying to control but Hyatt is working from the bottom.
Haarmann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hyatt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Haarmann, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Hyatt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Haarmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jimmy Hyatt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hyatt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hyatt wants to control from the top but Haarmann keeps moving.
Haarmann has his foot on Hyatt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hyatt works his way back into a safe position though.
Haarmann has an active guard here but Hyatt has managed to pass into half guard.
Haarmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haarmann is working hard here to advance position.
Fritz Haarmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyatt lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hyatt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hyatt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hyatt!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Hyatt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Fritz Haarmann stepped up to the mic, saying 'Zum Teufel!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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