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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hand Grenade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoki Mayoniko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Hand Grenade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoki Mayoniko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayoniko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hand Grenade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Hand Grenade misses.
Mayoniko tests Hand Grenade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hand Grenade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hand Grenade throws a combination. Mayoniko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mayoniko or perhaps it was just good defense by Hand Grenade, which made it look bad.
Mayoniko works Hand Grenade's body with a nice hook.
No luck for Mayoniko with that takedown attempt.
Marcus Hand Grenade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoki Mayoniko.
Hand Grenade lands with a hook. Mayoniko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayoniko shoots in and drives through. Hand Grenade sprawls well.
Mayoniko tries for a takedown but Hand Grenade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand Grenade throws a looping overhand right but Mayoniko ducks down to avoid it.
Hand Grenade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hand Grenade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at V Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mayoniko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hand Grenade's waist but Hand Grenade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayoniko off to one side.
Mayoniko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hand Grenade defends well and Mayoniko ends up having to push Hand Grenade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hand Grenade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mayoniko back to the cage. Hand Grenade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hand Grenade stuffs the takedown.
Mayoniko looks winded!
Mayoniko moves forwards but Hand Grenade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mayoniko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hand Grenade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hand Grenade scores with a one two! Mayoniko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayoniko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hand Grenade pinned against the cage. Hand Grenade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hand Grenade lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade lands a head shot.
Hand Grenade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mayoniko circles away quickly and effectively.
Hand Grenade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayoniko shoots in looking for a takedown but Hand Grenade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mayoniko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hand Grenade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mayoniko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mayoniko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hand Grenade swivels and escapes.
Mayoniko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hand Grenade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mayoniko misses with a takedown
and Hand Grenade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hand Grenade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mayoniko dives in and grabs Hand Grenade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hand Grenade pushes down on Mayoniko's head and hops out.
Hand Grenade misses with the combination.
Hand Grenade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayoniko dodges the punch combination from Hand Grenade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayoniko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mayoniko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hand Grenade avoids it really well and circles away.
Hand Grenade is looking for a counter combo.
Mayoniko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hand Grenade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayoniko somewhat.
Mayoniko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hand Grenade.
A big right from Hand Grenade misses.
Mayoniko walks into a jab.
Hand Grenade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hand Grenade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hand Grenade throws a right hand that Mayoniko ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayoniko also avoids with ease.
Hand Grenade stuns Mayoniko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yoki Mayoniko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hand Grenade!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayoniko shoots in for a double leg but Hand Grenade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hand Grenade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hand Grenade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayoniko shoots and misses
and Hand Grenade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hand Grenade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hand Grenade tests Mayoniko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hand Grenade as Mayoniko shoots in.
Hand Grenade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mayoniko. Mayoniko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hand Grenade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hand Grenade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hand Grenade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayoniko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hand Grenade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hand Grenade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice combination there by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade tests Mayoniko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayoniko is rocked!
Hand Grenade throws a right hand that Mayoniko ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayoniko also avoids with ease.
Mayoniko is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand Grenade finish him?
Mayoniko staying out of range there.
Mayoniko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hand Grenade.
Mayoniko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mayoniko seems to have recovered his senses.
Mayoniko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mayoniko moves away from the strike by Hand Grenade.
Mayoniko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayoniko shoots and misses
letting Hand Grenade counter with a right hand.
Hand Grenade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayoniko's head.
Mayoniko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hand Grenade misses with a straight left.
Marcus Hand Grenade is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayoniko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Hand Grenade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hand Grenade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mayoniko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand Grenade leaves Mayoniko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcus Hand Grenade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoki Mayoniko.
Mayoniko avoids the body shot from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade misses with the combination.
Hand Grenade swinging wildly here.
Mayoniko throws out a counter right but Hand Grenade avoids it with no problem.
Mayoniko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hand Grenade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayoniko can do to turn this around?
Hand Grenade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hand Grenade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hand Grenade missing with a left hand there. Mayoniko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayoniko dodges the punch combination from Hand Grenade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayoniko misses with a takedown attempt
and Hand Grenade counters with a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayoniko.
Hand Grenade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Mayoniko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hand Grenade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayoniko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mayoniko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mayoniko moves out of range as Hand Grenade strikes.
Hand Grenade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mayoniko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hand Grenade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mayoniko scrambles back to his feet.
Mayoniko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade cracks Mayoniko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Hand Grenade. Those never looked like landing.
Hand Grenade punishes Mayoniko's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hand Grenade. Mayoniko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayoniko with the counter takedown but Hand Grenade avoids it easily.
Hand Grenade scores with a nice strike.
Mayoniko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hand Grenade scores with a one two! Mayoniko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade throws a series of punches but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Hand Grenade misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Mayoniko misses.
A nice combination there by Hand Grenade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayoniko shoots in for a double leg but Hand Grenade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade cracks Mayoniko with a good jab.
Mayoniko is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hand Grenade is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mayoniko.
Hand Grenade misses with a double jab.
Mayoniko shoots in for a takedown but Hand Grenade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hand Grenade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayoniko.
A little feinted left hand from Hand Grenade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hand Grenade throws a body punch but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Hand Grenade connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Hand Grenade.
Mayoniko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mayoniko is looking to take a break and control but Hand Grenade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hand Grenade dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hand Grenade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mayoniko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mayoniko darts in looking for a takedown but Hand Grenade gets double underhooks and turns Mayoniko into the cage.
Mayoniko fails with a takedown attempt.
As Mayoniko looks to move away, Hand Grenade throws a big counter combo but Mayoniko just gets out of the way.
Mayoniko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hand Grenade's waist but Hand Grenade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayoniko off to one side.
Marcus Hand Grenade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoki Mayoniko.
Hand Grenade scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayoniko ducks right into an uppercut from Hand Grenade.
Mayoniko dodges the punch combination from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade tries to sprawl but Mayoniko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mayoniko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayoniko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayoniko throwing shots but Hand Grenade is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mayoniko connects with a nice short shot to Hand Grenade's temple.
Hand Grenade is trying to stand up here but Mayoniko is controlling him well.
Hand Grenade kicks off Mayoniko and gets to his feet.
Hand Grenade leaves Mayoniko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hand Grenade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hand Grenade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mayoniko goes for a double leg but Hand Grenade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hand Grenade continues to drive forward.
Mayoniko throws a big shot that misses.
Mayoniko drops his hands momentarily and Hand Grenade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mayoniko staying out of range there.
Yoki Mayoniko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade throws a nice looking combination but Mayoniko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Mayoniko shoots in but no luck this time.
Hand Grenade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayoniko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hand Grenade stuffs the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Hand Grenade as he connects with a hook.
Hand Grenade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mayoniko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hand Grenade was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayoniko.
The fighters circling - Hand Grenade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayoniko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mayoniko with a poor takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a series of strikes. Mayoniko will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mayoniko is defended easily by Hand Grenade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hand Grenade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mayoniko at a distance.
Mayoniko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hand Grenade is fending him off so far but Mayoniko persists. Nope, Hand Grenade circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayoniko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hand Grenade but Hand Grenade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Hand Grenade misses.
Mayoniko cracks Hand Grenade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hand Grenade lands a right hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayoniko.
A counter left hand to the body from Hand Grenade misses its target.
Mayoniko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hand Grenade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayoniko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marcus Hand Grenade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hand Grenade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hand Grenade throws out a powerful jab.
Mayoniko shoots in for a double leg but Hand Grenade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hand Grenade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mayoniko fails with a takedown attempt.
Hand Grenade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayoniko's head.
Mayoniko walks into a left hand.
Hand Grenade connects with a nice looking jab.
Hand Grenade scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hand Grenade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Hand Grenade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hand Grenade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hand Grenade!
A victorious Marcus Hand Grenade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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