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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hardcore Thirteen (ranked 4838 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holger Bachmann (ranked 5100 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hardcore Thirteen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Holger Bachmann!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thirteen moves into the clinch.
Bachmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bachmann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thirteen misses with a straight right.
Thirteen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bachmann moves into the clinch.
Bachmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bachmann avoiding damage as Thirteen throws knees to the body.
Thirteen fails to pull guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thirteen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bachmann breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bachmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Bachmann scores with a four punch combination!
Thirteen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bachmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Thirteen moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bachmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bachmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thirteen defends well and Bachmann ends up having to push Thirteen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bachmann shoots in and drives through. Thirteen sprawls well.
Hardcore Thirteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holger Bachmann.
Bachmann shoots and misses
and Thirteen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thirteen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bachmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Thirteen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thirteen is working for a kimura but Bachmann is defending it quite comfortably.
Thirteen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thirteen lands strikes from half guard.
Thirteen is taking a breather. Bachmann says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bachmann tries to kick Thirteen off but Thirteen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bachmann wants to improve his position but Thirteen is controlling well.
Thirteen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thirteen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bachmann for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Bachmann is looking to control Thirteen 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bachmann avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thirteen prevents Bachmann from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thirteen clinches up with Bachmann and pushes him back against the cage.
Bachmann tries for a takedown but Thirteen manages to get underhooks.
Thirteen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardcore Thirteen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bachmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thirteen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thirteen tries a head kick but it misses.
Thirteen misses the shot to the body.
And Bachmann tries to counter it with a takedown but Thirteen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thirteen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bachmann is trying to defend but Thirteen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thirteen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bachmann pushes Thirteen off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bachmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thirteen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bachmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thirteen slaps away a takedown attempt from Bachmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thirteen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bachmann sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bachmann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thirteen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hardcore Thirteen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bachmann throws a head kick that misses.
Thirteen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thirteen wants to stand but Bachmann has his arm trapped.
Thirteen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bachmann some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here.
Thirteen wants to stand but Bachmann is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thirteen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bachmann has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thirteen lands a few punches from side control.
Thirteen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thirteen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thirteen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bachmann, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thirteen is trying to get an arm triangle but Bachmann is defending well.
Bachmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Bachmann is trying to control Thirteen 's posture but Thirteen avoids it.
Thirteen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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.
Thirteen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thirteen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bachmann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thirteen grinds an elbow into Bachmann's temple.
Bachmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thirteen . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bachmann is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thirteen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bachmann to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardcore Thirteen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thirteen is looking to clinch but Bachmann is avoiding it.
Thirteen stuffs the takedown.
Thirteen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thirteen wants to stand but Bachmann has his arm trapped.
Bachmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Thirteen tries to stand but Bachmann is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hardcore Thirteen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirteen working the ground and pound.
Thirteen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bachmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Thirteen 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thirteen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bachmann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thirteen tries for a kimura but Bachmann is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thirteen tries for a kimura but Bachmann is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Bachmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thirteen wants to control but Bachmann is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thirteen landing a few strikes.
Thirteen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bachmann some visible discomfort.
Bachmann is not content to let Thirteen control the position.
Thirteen staying calm.
Thirteen working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thirteen advances nicely into full mount.
Thirteen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bachmann can do to turn this around?
Thirteen controlling the position easily from mount.
Bachmann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thirteen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Holger Bachmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardcore Thirteen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thirteen is landing with some decent strikes but Bachmann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardcore Thirteen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thirteen , 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardcore Thirteen !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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