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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hassan (ranked 4185 p4p, 4192 weight class) and AJ Llewellyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, AJ Llewellyn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan moves forwards but Llewellyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Llewellyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Llewellyn looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Llewellyn scores with a sloppy right hand. Hassan should have avoided that one.
Llewellyn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hassan momentarily.
Hassan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Llewellyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan slips a straight right by Llewellyn.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan feinted with a counter takedown.
Hassan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Llewellyn connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Llewellyn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Llewellyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Llewellyn.
Hassan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hassan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Llewellyn throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Llewellyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Llewellyn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Llewellyn digs a good hook to Hassan's body.
Llewellyn misses the shot to the body.
AJ Llewellyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan drops his hands momentarily and Llewellyn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
AJ Llewellyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Llewellyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Llewellyn scores with a hook to the body. Hassan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hassan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Llewellyn misses with a looping right.
Hassan tries to counter with a takedown but Llewellyn is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llewellyn scores with a shot to the body.
Llewellyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Llewellyn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Llewellyn throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Llewellyn throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Llewellyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Llewellyn misses with a wild body shot.
Llewellyn scores with the left hand. Hassan knows he should have avoided that one.
Llewellyn misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Llewellyn lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Llewellyn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hassan rather than just go for the knockout.
Llewellyn connects with a single shot there.
Llewellyn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Llewellyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Llewellyn lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Llewellyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Llewellyn takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Llewellyn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Llewellyn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hassan slips under a jab from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Llewellyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
A lazy left from Llewellyn finds it's target.
Hassan moves forwards but Llewellyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Llewellyn finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewellyn swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Llewellyn misses.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
Llewellyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hassan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Llewellyn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Llewellyn swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
Llewellyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Llewellyn misses the jab.
Llewellyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Llewellyn. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Llewellyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Llewellyn misses with a body shot.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Llewellyn cracks Hassan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Llewellyn throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Hassan feinted with a counter takedown.
Llewellyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan walks into a straight right hand from Llewellyn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Llewellyn cracks Hassan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Llewellyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
AJ Llewellyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Llewellyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Llewellyn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hassan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Llewellyn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Llewellyn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hassan momentarily.
Llewellyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Llewellyn scores with a body shot.
Llewellyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Llewellyn throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan tries to counter with a takedown but Llewellyn is quick to defend against it.
Llewellyn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hassan at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Llewellyn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Llewellyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Llewellyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Hassan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hassan walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Llewellyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan tries to counter with a takedown but Llewellyn is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Llewellyn 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!
Llewellyn thuds his right hand into Hassan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Llewellyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Llewellyn throws a shot to the body.
Llewellyn takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan attempts a counter takedown but Llewellyn avoids it well and moves away.
Hassan takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hassan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Llewellyn misses with a hook
and Hassan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Llewellyn's guard.
Hassan drops back looking for a leg! Llewellyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Llewellyn manages to kick Hassan off! Hassan jumps back into Llewellyn's guard.
Llewellyn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llewellyn is keeping the position for now.
Llewellyn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hassan drops back looking for a leg! Llewellyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Llewellyn manages to kick Hassan off! Hassan jumps back into Llewellyn's guard.
Llewellyn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hassan is aware though and is defending well.
Llewellyn keeping full guard, as Hassan tries to pass.
Hassan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hassan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hassan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Llewellyn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
AJ Llewellyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hassan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hassan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hassan being controlled here momentarily.
Hassan drops back looking for a leg! Llewellyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Llewellyn manages to kick Hassan off! Hassan jumps back into Llewellyn's guard.
Llewellyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Llewellyn, not yet.
Hassan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hassan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Llewellyn holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Llewellyn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hassan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Llewellyn controls Hassan momentarily but Hassan frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Llewellyn. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hassan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Llewellyn connects with a jab.
Llewellyn swings away with a body shot that misses
so Hassan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hassan slips nicely into half guard.
Hassan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Llewellyn sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llewellyn is pressing down on Hassan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Llewellyn trying to keep a closed guard but Hassan is proving a slippery customer.
Llewellyn pulls Hassan in close to prevent any damage.
Hassan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hassan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hassan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hassan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hassan is fighting to break Llewellyn's control of his arms but Llewellyn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sam Hassan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan stands up and waves to Llewellyn to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Hassan.
I think Llewellyn 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for AJ Llewellyn!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for AJ Llewellyn!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for AJ Llewellyn!
AJ Llewellyn wins by unanimous decision!
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