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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Negao Do Whatsapp (ranked 4766 p4p, 4094 weight class) and Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 cm 27 256 4 - 4 - 0 |
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190 cm 25 275 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Excellent MT Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Negao Do Whatsapp! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoru Hanayama! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hanayama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do Whatsapp throws out the jab. Hanayama throws out a counter right but Do Whatsapp avoids it with no problem. Hanayama lands a high kick!
Hanayama should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Do Whatsapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a nice uppercut. Do Whatsapp misses with a looping left. Do Whatsapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanayama. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Do Whatsapp misses with a left hand and Hanayama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Do Whatsapp's knee momentarily. Do Whatsapp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanayama slips a straight right by Do Whatsapp. Hanayama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do Whatsapp throws out the jab. Do Whatsapp throws an off balance right hand
and Hanayama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Do Whatsapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a good, hard body kick but Do Whatsapp shrugs it off. Do Whatsapp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hanayama under the eye.
It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut. 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! Do Whatsapp swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand! Do Whatsapp swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a nice body kick. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a leg kick. Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hanayama clobbers Do Whatsapp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nice defenses there by Hanayama. Do Whatsapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanayama. Hanayama pushes Do Whatsapp away with a front kick. Do Whatsapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a slapping leg kick. Do Whatsapp throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters with a low kick, right behind Do Whatsapp 's knee. Hanayama misses with a series of wild punches.
Do Whatsapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hanayama's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanayama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Do Whatsapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Do Whatsapp really felt that one! Do Whatsapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Do Whatsapp throws an off balance right hand
and Hanayama counters with a good low kick that Do Whatsapp was not able to check. Do Whatsapp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanayama. Hanayama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Do Whatsapp. 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! Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a low kick, right behind Do Whatsapp 's knee. Do Whatsapp swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a low kick, right behind Do Whatsapp 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A jab lands there for Hanayama. Do Whatsapp misses with a hook
and Hanayama counters with a nice uppercut. Do Whatsapp thows a left - swing and a miss! Hanayama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp. Hanayama counters with a body kick. Do Whatsapp throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a slapping leg kick. Do Whatsapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand. Do Whatsapp misses with a looping left. Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut
and Hanayama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a good low kick that Do Whatsapp was not able to check. Hanayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hanayama scores with a push kick. Do Whatsapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanayama. Do Whatsapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a nice leg kick. Do Whatsapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a solid body kick. Do Whatsapp is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Do Whatsapp is breathing heavily. Do Whatsapp swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hanayama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do Whatsapp throws out the jab. Hanayama shapes to counter with a head kick. Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut
and Hanayama counters with an outside leg kick.
Hanayama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Do Whatsapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hanayama scores with a jab to the head.
Hanayama lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Negao Do Whatsapp has been cut. Do Whatsapp misses with a left hand and Hanayama counters with a slapping leg kick. Do Whatsapp throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters with a thumping low kick. Do Whatsapp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanayama finds it's way round the side to connect with Do Whatsapp's head. Do Whatsapp misses with a hook
and Hanayama makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Do Whatsapp really felt that one! Negao Do Whatsapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Do Whatsapp throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hanayama lands with a right hand. Do Whatsapp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Do Whatsapp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Do Whatsapp misses with a left hand and Hanayama counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Do Whatsapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with an inside leg kick. Do Whatsapp throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Do Whatsapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab. Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Hanayama avoids it easily. Do Whatsapp sets himself, and Hanayama steps forward looking for the clinch! Do Whatsapp avoids it this time. Do Whatsapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a nice leg kick. Hanayama lands with a hook. Do Whatsapp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Do Whatsapp crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hanayama - the referee stops the clock and Do Whatsapp gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hanayama. Do Whatsapp manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Hanayama with a nice cross. Do Whatsapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Do Whatsapp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanayama can pounce on him.
Do Whatsapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hanayama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Hanayama lands with a hook. Do Whatsapp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Do Whatsapp looks to land a left hand but Hanayama moved out of range nicely. Do Whatsapp throws a looping overhand right but Hanayama ducks down to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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. Do Whatsapp misses with a right hand and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hanayama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hanayama has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hanayama moves out of range as Do Whatsapp strikes. Hanayama moves away from the strike by Do Whatsapp. Do Whatsapp swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Do Whatsapp thinking. Do Whatsapp throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Do Whatsapp throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters with a thumping low kick. Hanayama fakes the leg kick and cracks Do Whatsapp in the body. Hanayama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Do Whatsapp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanayama. Hanayama staying out of range there. Do Whatsapp swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a good, hard body kick but Do Whatsapp shrugs it off. Kaoru Hanayama seems to be getting the better of the standup. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Do Whatsapp misses with a left hand and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hanayama thumps Do Whatsapp with a low kick. Hanayama slips under a jab from Do Whatsapp. Hanayama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Do Whatsapp with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Do Whatsapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand! Do Whatsapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Do Whatsapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Do Whatsapp misses with a left hand and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand. Hanayama throws a nice outside leg kick. Hanayama ducks under a wild hook from Do Whatsapp. Do Whatsapp takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Do Whatsapp misses with a left hand and Hanayama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Do Whatsapp's knee momentarily. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Do Whatsapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hanayama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Hanayama. Do Whatsapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama counters with a left to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hanayama tests Do Whatsapp's chin there with a solid looking shot. Do Whatsapp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hanayama slips a jab from Do Whatsapp. Hanayama with the inside leg kick. Hanayama wants to clinch up but Do Whatsapp keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a nice body shot. Hanayama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Do Whatsapp misses with a hook
and Hanayama counters with a thumping low kick. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand! Do Whatsapp misses with a right hand letting Hanayama counter with a right hand. Do Whatsapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand! Do Whatsapp misses with a right hand and Hanayama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Do Whatsapp's knee momentarily. Do Whatsapp takes one to the chin there. Hanayama throws a nice inside leg kick. Good leg kick by Hanayama. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a good, hard body kick but Do Whatsapp shrugs it off. Do Whatsapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Do Whatsapp's knee momentarily. Hanayama keeps Do Whatsapp at a distance using the push kick. Hanayama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Do Whatsapp. Do Whatsapp circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Do Whatsapp misses with a right hand and Hanayama counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Do Whatsapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hanayama connects with a leg kick. Hanayama thuds his right hand into Do Whatsapp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Do Whatsapp misses with a hook
and Hanayama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Do Whatsapp's knee momentarily. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Do Whatsapp will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. That kick from Hanayama tenderised Do Whatsapp's leg. Do Whatsapp is trying to keep his angry face on. Do Whatsapp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanayama finds it's way round the side to connect with Do Whatsapp's head. Do Whatsapp misses with a left hand and Hanayama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fighters circling - Do Whatsapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hanayama cracks a nice hook into Do Whatsapp's ribs. Both fighters circling a little - Hanayama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Do Whatsapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a good low kick that Do Whatsapp was not able to check. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Do Whatsapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Do Whatsapp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Do Whatsapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a good low kick that Do Whatsapp was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hanayama clobbers Do Whatsapp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Do Whatsapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand! Do Whatsapp misses with a right hand and Hanayama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hanayama lands with an uppercut that bounces Do Whatsapp off the cage and back into range. Do Whatsapp throws an off balance right hand
and Hanayama counters with a stiff right hand. Do Whatsapp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanayama to score with a decent uppercut. Hanayama goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Do Whatsapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a slapping leg kick. Hanayama connects with a leg kick. Do Whatsapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Hanayama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do Whatsapp throws out the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hanayama throws a shot to the body.
Hanayama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Do Whatsapp misses with a hook
and Hanayama counters with a good low kick that Do Whatsapp was not able to check. Nice body kick there by Hanayama. 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. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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 lands the left hand. Hanayama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp. Hanayama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Do Whatsapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanayama sees it coming and avoids it easily. It seemed like Hanayama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Do Whatsapp lands a really nice looking cross but Hanayama seems unphased.
Good shot there by Hanayama. Do Whatsapp swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a left and a right that stings Do Whatsapp. Hanayama feints and then cracks Do Whatsapp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Do Whatsapp down. Do Whatsapp swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a head kick. That will keep Do Whatsapp thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Do Whatsapp misses with a left hand and Hanayama counters with a good low kick that Do Whatsapp was not able to check. Do Whatsapp throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Do Whatsapp's knee momentarily. Hanayama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Do Whatsapp throws a looping overhand right but Hanayama ducks down to avoid it. Do Whatsapp throws a hook but Hanayama avoids it easily. Do Whatsapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama counters with an inside leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Do Whatsapp thows a left - swing and a miss! Hanayama tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a body kick that stops Do Whatsapp in his tracks momentarily. Do Whatsapp throws a hook to the side of Hanayama's head but Hanayama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It seemed like Hanayama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Do Whatsapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hanayama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Do Whatsapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a good low kick that Do Whatsapp was not able to check. Hanayama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Good leg kick by Hanayama. Do Whatsapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama counters with a left to the body. Do Whatsapp misses with a right hand and Hanayama counters with an outside leg kick.
Hanayama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanayama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Do Whatsapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Hanayama's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanayama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. 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! Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Do Whatsapp misses with a left hand and Hanayama counters with a stiff right hand. Kaoru Hanayama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Do Whatsapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hanayama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Do Whatsapp. A cross from Hanayama lands. Do Whatsapp takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Hanayama there. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a thumping low kick. Do Whatsapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with an outside leg kick.
Do Whatsapp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hanayama fakes the leg kick and cracks Do Whatsapp in the body. Do Whatsapp misses with an uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a good low kick that Do Whatsapp was not able to check. Do Whatsapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Do Whatsapp takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Hanayama doesn't manage to clinch there - Do Whatsapp circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanayama.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a thumping low kick. Do Whatsapp throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters with a left to the body. Hanayama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Do Whatsapp misses with a hook
and Hanayama counters with a nice body shot. Hanayama scores with a kick to the body.
Do Whatsapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a three punch combo that has Do Whatsapp backing up. Do Whatsapp nods at Hanayama to acknowledge the strikes. Hanayama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Do Whatsapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama counters with an outside leg kick.
Do Whatsapp throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Do Whatsapp walks into a stiff left hand from Hanayama. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Do Whatsapp walks into a stiff left hand from Hanayama. Hanayama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Do Whatsapp. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a nice leg kick. Hanayama sizes up Do Whatsapp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Do Whatsapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a good low kick that Do Whatsapp was not able to check. Do Whatsapp misses with a right hand and Hanayama counters with a nice body kick.
Do Whatsapp throws an off balance right hand
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Do Whatsapp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hanayama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hanayama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Do Whatsapp. Hanayama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Do Whatsapp misses with a hook
and Hanayama counters with a good low kick that Do Whatsapp was not able to check. Do Whatsapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand. Do Whatsapp misses with a left hand and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Do Whatsapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with an outside leg kick.
Hanayama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Do Whatsapp misses with a hook
and Hanayama counters with a nice uppercut. Do Whatsapp swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab. Do Whatsapp misses with a looping left. Negao Do Whatsapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hanayama lands with an uppercut that bounces Do Whatsapp off the cage and back into range.
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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 25:30 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama! Kaoru Hanayama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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