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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hokuto Akira (ranked 1595 p4p, 182 weight class) and Jameson Connemara (ranked 2642 p4p, 264 weight class). Jameson Connemara has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hokuto Akira's chin.
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147 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hokuto Akira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jameson Connemara!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connemara gets caught napping as Akira dives in and scores a takedown. Connemara manages to retain guard.
Akira tries to free his leg and advance position but Connemara is retaining full guard.
Akira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Akira wants to pass the guard but Connemara is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira gets to his feet - Connemara follows without any prompting.
Akira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connemara avoids it really well and circles away.
Akira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connemara as he avoids it easily.
Akira shoots in for a takedown but Connemara shows good takedown defense.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hokuto Akira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akira controlling the pace.
Connemara wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Akira is looking to take a break and control but Connemara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akira content to control rather than advance.
Connemara wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira is looking to advance position but Connemara won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Akira in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akira closes the distance and clinches up with Connemara, looking for a takedown. Akira pushes Connemara against the ropes but Connemara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akira has a takedown stuffed.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akira defends it well.
Akira gets the takedown into side control.
Connemara stops Akira from passing to mount.
Connemara being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira trying to control the position but Connemara is working away.
Akira slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hokuto Akira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Connemara. No joy for Akira on that attempt.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Akira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Connemara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akira somewhat.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Akira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akira shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hokuto Akira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connemara is fending him off so far but Akira persists. Nope, Connemara circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira shoots in looking for a takedown but Connemara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Akira avoids it easily.
Connemara slaps away a takedown attempt from Akira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akira defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akira.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akira closes the distance and clinches up with Connemara, looking for a takedown. Akira pushes Connemara against the ropes but Connemara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akira darts in looking for a takedown but Connemara gets double underhooks and turns Akira into the ropes.
Akira has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akira defends it well.
Connemara stuffs the takedown.
Akira shoots for a double leg takedown but Connemara sprawls well. He's pushed Akira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira shoots for a double leg takedown but Connemara sprawls well. He's pushed Akira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Akira or perhaps it was just good defense by Connemara, which made it look bad.
Akira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akira shoots in for a takedown but Connemara shows good takedown defense.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Akira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jameson Connemara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connemara gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Connemara kicks Akira off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Connemara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akira somewhat.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Akira avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira fails to land the takedown.
Akira shoots in but no luck this time.
Akira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connemara as he avoids it easily.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Akira avoids it easily.
Akira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Connemara sprawls well initially but Akira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Connemara kicks off Akira and gets to his feet.
Akira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connemara circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akira.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connemara as he avoids it easily.
Connemara stuffs the takedown attempt from Akira. Akira gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Connemara pinned against the ropes. Connemara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akira defends it well.
Jameson Connemara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connemara but Connemara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Akira avoids it easily.
Akira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connemara's waist but Connemara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akira off to one side.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Akira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara 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!
Akira dives in and grabs Connemara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connemara pushes down on Akira's head and hops out.
Akira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Connemara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Akira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Connemara wants to get back to his feet.
Akira is looking to take a break and control but Connemara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Connemara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira taking a breather here.
Akira trying to control the action but Connemara is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Akira remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hokuto Akira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connemara's waist but Connemara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akira off to one side.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Connemara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Akira fails with a takedown attempt.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akira shoots in and drives through. Connemara sprawls well.
Akira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Connemara tries to avoid it but Akira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Connemara to the ground. Connemara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Akira avoids it easily.
Connemara leaves Akira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akira dives in and grabs Connemara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connemara pushes down on Akira's head and hops out.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Connemara as Akira shoots in.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Akira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akira shoots in for a double leg but Connemara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connemara's waist but Connemara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akira off to one side.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Akira avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira dives in for a single leg takedown but Connemara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akira defends it well.
Akira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Connemara pinned against the ropes. Connemara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akira dives in and grabs Connemara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connemara pushes down on Akira's head and hops out.
Akira dives in for a single leg takedown but Connemara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akira dives in and grabs Connemara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connemara pushes down on Akira's head and hops out.
No luck for Akira with that takedown attempt.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akira defends it well.
Akira goes for a double leg but Connemara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Connemara continues to drive forward.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Akira has a takedown stuffed.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Akira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connemara sprawls well. Connemara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akira gets slowly back to his feet.
Akira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connemara's waist but Connemara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akira off to one side.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Akira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Connemara defends it nicely.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Connemara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akira.
Horrible takedown attempt by Akira or perhaps it was just good defense by Connemara, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jameson Connemara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Connemara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Connemara!
A very excited looking Jameson Connemara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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