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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Ciccone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayabusa has chosen Asian War Battle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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153 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrico Ciccone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Akira Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciccone shoots in and drives through. Hayabusa sprawls well.
Ciccone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayabusa.
Ciccone shoots in and drives through. Hayabusa sprawls well.
Ciccone shoots in for a takedown but Hayabusa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayabusa with the counter takedown but Ciccone avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrico Ciccone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Hayabusa. No joy for Ciccone on that attempt.
Hayabusa lands with a nice body punch.
Enrico Ciccone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayabusa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ciccone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hayabusa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ciccone!
Hayabusa controlling the position easily from mount.
Hayabusa takes Ciccone's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ciccone is in trouble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciccone tries to escape but Hayabusa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ciccone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hayabusa keeps control of the position as Ciccone tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciccone breaks Hayabusa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hayabusa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hayabusa prevents the takedown attempt.
Hayabusa lands a left hand.
Ciccone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hayabusa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ciccone has been working on his balance at Warrior Dogs, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hayabusa.
Ciccone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hayabusa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hayabusa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ciccone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hayabusa prevents it.
Ciccone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ciccone is breathing heavily.
Hayabusa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hayabusa manages to break the clinch.
Ciccone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hayabusa as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hayabusa is looking to advance position but Ciccone won't allow it.
Ciccone actively working from the bottom here.
Ciccone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hayabusa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ciccone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hayabusa.
Hayabusa is keen to just control but Ciccone is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ciccone is defending against the submission attempts here by Hayabusa.
Ciccone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayabusa pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is controlling the pace.
Hayabusa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ciccone wants to improve his position but Hayabusa is controlling well.
Ciccone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ciccone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayabusa pulls his head out easily.
Ciccone is staying active underneath Hayabusa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hayabusa is pressing down on Ciccone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ciccone is holding on for now.
Hayabusa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ciccone looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ciccone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayabusa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hayabusa lands a nice shot to the head.
Hayabusa looking to control but Ciccone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ciccone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayabusa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ciccone working to try and regain half guard.
Hayabusa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayabusa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hayabusa prevents Ciccone from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Hayabusa dominated that round.
That's time! Ciccone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ciccone shoots and misses
and Hayabusa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ciccone fails with a takedown attempt.
Ciccone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hayabusa avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrico Ciccone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciccone has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hayabusa 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.
Ciccone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hayabusa advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa trying to control the action but Ciccone is working from the bottom.
Ciccone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayabusa wants to control but Ciccone is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciccone is looking to regain half guard here but Hayabusa keeps moving and retains side control.
Hayabusa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hayabusa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hayabusa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hayabusa works to advance to full mount. Ciccone defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hayabusa tries to control but Ciccone wriggling away.
Hayabusa takes Ciccone's back.
Ciccone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hayabusa's arms.
Ciccone is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hayabusa tries to keep control of the position but Ciccone is staying busy.
Ciccone tries to roll but Hayabusa sticks to his back.
Hayabusa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hayabusa keeps control of the position as Ciccone tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hayabusa controlling the positon.
A lull in the action here.
Hayabusa has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ciccone.
Hayabusa working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayabusa keeps control of the position easily here as Ciccone tries to buck him off.
Ciccone is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa trying to control.
Hayabusa looking for the choke but no joy.
Ciccone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ciccone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hayabusa wants to finish this one by submission but Ciccone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa wants to take Ciccone's back here but Ciccone is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hayabusa looking to control but Ciccone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ciccone is working to get back to half guard.
Hayabusa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ciccone gets back to half guard.
Hayabusa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ciccone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayabusa pulls his head out easily.
Hayabusa wants to take a breather but Ciccone is having none of it.
Ciccone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hayabusa is looking to take a break and control but Ciccone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayabusa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ciccone.
Ciccone closes the distance and clinches up with Hayabusa, looking for a takedown. Ciccone pushes Hayabusa against the cage but Hayabusa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Hayabusa 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! This is the final round!
Hayabusa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayabusa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ciccone has Hayabusa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ciccone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hayabusa tumbling to the mat - Ciccone dives into Hayabusa's guard.
Hayabusa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hayabusa passes to full mount!
Hayabusa working the ground and pound effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciccone regains half guard.
Ciccone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hayabusa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hayabusa's back!
Hayabusa trying to control the hands but Ciccone won't let him.
Hayabusa is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciccone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hayabusa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ciccone is hanging on to Hayabusa's back as he tries to escape.
Hayabusa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ciccone's guard. Nice work there by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayabusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciccone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciccone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayabusa is aware though and is defending well.
Ciccone has his foot on Hayabusa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayabusa works his way back into a safe position though.
Hayabusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciccone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayabusa passes Ciccone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hayabusa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Akira Hayabusa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ciccone actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hayabusa wants to control but Ciccone is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hayabusa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ciccone is just riding it out for now. Hayabusa eventually gives up the hold.
Hayabusa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ciccone!
Enrico Ciccone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ciccone is looking to get to half guard.
Hayabusa cracks Ciccone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ciccone throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hayabusa. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone gets back to half guard.
Hayabusa moves into full mount! Ciccone won't be happy about that!
Ciccone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hayabusa wants to take his opponent's back but Ciccone doesn't allow it.
Hayabusa working for a submission but Ciccone is keeping him at bay.
Hayabusa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ciccone is squirming around, avoiding Hayabusa's attempts to control the action.
Ciccone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hayabusa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ciccone is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hayabusa moves to the back.
Hayabusa is looking to control Ciccone but Ciccone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hayabusa has the hooks in. Ciccone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ciccone looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hayabusa.
Hayabusa is hanging on to Ciccone's back as he tries to escape.
Akira Hayabusa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hayabusa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hayabusa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayabusa controlling well, preventing Ciccone from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Hayabusa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hayabusa 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Hayabusa!
Akira Hayabusa took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm the best grappler in the Tycooniverse. This guy thinks he can roll with me? Go fight some other loser on your level. I hear there's a black belt down the road.'.
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energy
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hype
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