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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hokuto Akira (ranked 2236 p4p, 240 weight class) and Jameson Connemara (ranked 1596 p4p, 183 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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158 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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147 lbs
48 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hokuto Akira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jameson Connemara!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Akira misses its intended target.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Akira avoids it easily.
Akira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Connemara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Akira misses.
Akira scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Jameson Connemara has been cut.
Akira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Connemara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akira.
Connemara walks into a straight right hand from Akira.
Connemara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Connemara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akira drives through and clinches with Connemara against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira struggles to land a body shot inside as Connemara controls his hands.
Connemara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akira prevents it.
Akira tries to work over Connemara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Connemara turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Connemara manages to end up in side control.
Connemara working away.
Akira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Akira controlling the action here.
Akira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Akira scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akira rushes Connemara and presses him up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Akira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akira.
Akira scores with a shoulder strike.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Connemara.
Akira gets underhooks to prevent Connemara's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connemara wants to take the fight to the mat but Akira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hokuto Akira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jameson Connemara.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Akira tries to work over Connemara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akira prevents the takedown attempt.
Connemara can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connemara.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akira.
Akira misses with a punch to the body.
Akira has a couple of punches blocked by Connemara.
Akira misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akira working aggressively here.
Akira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Connemaras head.
Akira working aggressively here.
Akira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Connemara's elbow.
Akira has Connemara pressed against the ropes.
Akira throws a head punch that misses.
Connemara looking for a takedown.
Akira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akira is looking to control Connemara's arms but Connemara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akira has his back to the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hokuto Akira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jameson Connemara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akira throws a hook but Connemara avoids it easily.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Connemara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connemara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akira throws a hook to the side of Connemara's head but Connemara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hokuto Akira is winning the standup battle so far.
Connemara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akira throws out the jab.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Connemara, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira taking a breather.
Akira throws a head punch that misses.
Akira lands a hook that snaps the head of Connemara backwards.
Akira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira is trying to maintain a safe position but Connemara gets an underhook and turns Akira into the ropes.
Akira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akira pushes Connemara back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Akira.
Akira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connemara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Akira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Akira tries a body shot but Connemara blocks it.
Connemara tries for a takedown but Akira manages to get underhooks.
Akira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Connemara backwards.
Connemara blocking some punches.
Akira misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connemara tries to score a body lock takedown but Akira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hokuto Akira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jameson Connemara.
Akira throws a head punch that misses.
Akira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akira.
A left hand lands to the body for Akira.
Akira digs a right hand underneath Connemara's ribcage. Connemara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connemara.
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!
Connemara blocks a body shot from Akira.
Connemara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jameson Connemara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akira.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Akira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira scores with a hook to the body. Connemara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akira punishes Connemara's body with a nice straight punch.
Connemara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Akira avoids it easily.
Akira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Akira throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akira tries to clinch there but Connemara circles away.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Akira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akira thuds his right hand into Connemara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akira swings for the body but Connemara moves out of range.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Akira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akira throws a hook but Connemara blocks it.
Akira lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira misses with an uppercut.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akira is looking to clinch but Connemara is avoiding it.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akira defends it well.
Connemara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akira.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connemara moves out of range as Akira strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Akira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connemara.
Connemara blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Akira.
Akira lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hokuto Akira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jameson Connemara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Akira takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Akira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akira lands a really nice looking cross but Connemara seems unphased.
Akira scores with a nice right hand.
Hokuto Akira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connemara moves away from the strike by Akira.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akira closes the distance and pushes Connemara back into the ropes.
Akira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akira.
Connemara is trying to drag Akira to the mat but Akira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira can't find room to land a body shot as Connemara controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connemara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connemara.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akira.
Connemara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akira has a couple of punches blocked by Connemara.
Connemara is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hokuto Akira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jameson Connemara.
Akira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connemara.
Connemara can't get the takedown.
Akira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Akira misses with some punches.
Akira has a couple of punches blocked by Connemara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Akira.
Akira pushes Connemara back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Connemara is rocked!
Akira lands a left hand.
Connemara is still on wobbly legs! Can Akira finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akira stalls.
Akira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akira unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Connemara! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Akira is unloading with more strikes now! Connemara drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hokuto Akira!
An out of breath Hokuto Akira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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