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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 2961 p4p, 2594 weight class) and Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 379 p4p, 341 weight class). Bob comes to the cage accompanied by Los Ninos de Sara - Vagabundo. Hanayama has chosen Plan Three - Tigress as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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7 - 5 - 0 |
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6 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaoru Hanayama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanayama instigates a clinch.
Bob prevents a body shot from Hanayama.
Hanayama tries a body shot but Bob blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Hanayama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hanayama manages to break the clinch.
Hanayama moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanayama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanayama breaks the clinch.
Hanayama thuds a left hand into Bob's body.
Bob displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanayama.
Bob tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanayama manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanayama.
Bob seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bob moves away from the strike by Hanayama.
Bob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob avoids the body shot from Hanayama.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanayama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bob pushes Hanayama off and gets back to his feet.
Hanayama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
Bob is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanayama clinches with his opponent.
Bob blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanayama is trying to drag Bob to the mat but Bob just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hanayama misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hanayama misses with some punches.
Hanayama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanayama wants a takedown.
Hanayama is trying to push Bob away but Bob has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanayama misses with some punches.
Hanayama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hanayama manages to break the clinch.
Bob defending well as Hanayama loads up on a big left hand.
Bob is looking to counter the offense by Hanayama and move into the clinch.
Hanayama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bob trying to stall but Hanayama improves his position.
Hanayama tries to break the clinch but Bob is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Hanayama fails to land.
Bob is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hanayama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanayama has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Hanayama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanayama misses with some punches.
A short left from Hanayama.
Hanayama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Bob is stalling here.
Hanayama misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hanayama.
Hanayama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanayama loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Bob wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hanayama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bob was covering up waiting for the punch and Hanayama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob pulls Hanayama in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanayama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanayama is one step ahead there.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanayama.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Hanayama.
Bob is looking to counter the offense by Hanayama and move into the clinch.
Hanayama instigates a clinch.
Hanayama can't break the clinch.
Bob blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hanayama fails to land.
Hanayama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Hanayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama is trying to pull guard but Bob has him pressed against the cage.
Hanayama tries a body shot but Bob blocks it.
Hanayama is trying to pull guard but Bob turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hanayama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanayama is trying to force a seperation but Bob has the dominant position.
Bob blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanayama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanayama is trying to pull guard but Bob has him pressed against the cage.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanayama.
Hanayama lands a left hand.
Hanayama tries to break free but Bob pushes him back against the cage.
Hanayama wants to take the fight to the mat but Bob manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hanayama misses with a punch to the body.
Bob is pressed up against the cage. Hanayama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bob down to the mat. Bob avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanayama loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Bob seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bob blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Hanayama. Beautiful body shot.
Hanayama doesn't manage to clinch there - Bob circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanayama looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
Bob tries to counter by clinching up but Hanayama breaks away and moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hanayama.
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!
Hanayama tries for a kimura but Bob is defending well.
Bob regains half guard.
Hanayama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanayama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bob sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama is looking to advance position but Bob won't allow it.
Hanayama moves nicely into side control.
Hanayama swings around for an armbar but Bob sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hanayama's guard.
Bob drops back looking for a leg! Hanayama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanayama manages to kick Bob off! Bob jumps back into Hanayama's guard.
Bob trying to control but Hanayama is working from the bottom.
Hanayama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama is trying to keep Bob in close.
Hanayama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanayama is trying to control the position but Bob postures up.
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanayama is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Hanayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hanayama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bob is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanayama.
Hanayama darts in and clinches Bob up against the cage.
Hanayama misses with a body punch.
Hanayama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanayama gets control of Bob's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanayama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hanayama keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob stands and steps away. Hanayama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hanayama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Bob gets caught napping as Hanayama dives in and scores a takedown. Bob manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hanayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanayama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanayama.
A nice left hand lands by Hanayama.
Bob leaning against his opponent.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanayama as Bob tries to tie him up.
Hanayama throws a head punch that misses.
Hanayama has clasped his hands together around Bob's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bob can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanayama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bob is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hanayama tries for a kimura but Bob is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama trying to control the position but Bob is working away.
Hanayama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bob has escaped the position, nice work there.
Billy Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bob trying to control but Hanayama flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hanayama working for the choke.
Will Hanayama go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob tries to roll but Hanayama sticks to his back.
Bob defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hanayama is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bob defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bob just trying to survive but Hanayama is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hanayama looking to break Bob's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bob remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hanayama will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hanayama controls the action.
Bob trying to get back to his feet but Hanayama is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hanayama.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama doesn't have the hooks in and Bob manages to turn into his guard.
Hanayama looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hanayama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bob gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bob with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanayama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Billy Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoru Hanayama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanayama 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama!
Our winner, Kaoru Hanayama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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