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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hanson (ranked 1812 p4p, 2072 weight class) and Pablo Gaspar (ranked 289 p4p, 331 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gaspar's choice of entrance music: Narco. Pablo Gaspar has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 cm
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Gaspar!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gaspar misses.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Gaspar shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Gaspar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Hanson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gaspar looks to land a body kick but Hanson moved away.
Gaspar misses with a kick to the body
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Gaspar fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanson cracks Gaspar with a solid left hand.
It looks like Pablo Gaspar has been cut.
Hanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gaspar trying to keep a closed guard but Hanson is proving a slippery customer.
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaspar is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaspar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaspar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanson.
Hanson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson throwing shots but Gaspar is blocking nicely.
Hanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson with the ground and pound but Gaspar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gaspar trying to keep a closed guard but Hanson is proving a slippery customer.
Gaspar pulls Hanson in close to prevent any damage.
Gaspar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanson.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Gaspar is keeping the position.
Gaspar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaspar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gaspar working a defensive guard here.
Hanson throwing strikes from guard but Gaspar blocks nicely.
Gaspar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
Hanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanson is working hard here to advance position.
Gaspar wants to sweep here but Hanson controlling him for the moment.
Gaspar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaspar is keeping the position for now.
Hanson has gone for a leg lock! Gaspar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaspar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaspar has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
Gaspar advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaspar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gaspar is controlling Hanson's posture.
Hanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaspar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gaspar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaspar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanson stopping the sweep attempt from Gaspar.
Gaspar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gaspar trying to control the position.
Hanson throws a strike but Gaspar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gaspar looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaspar wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Hanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Gaspar's cut.
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.
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaspar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
Hanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaspar throws a body kick that misses
and Hanson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hanson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gaspar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gaspar has escaped and now he's on top!
Gaspar wants to pass the guard but Hanson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Gaspar defends easily.
Gaspar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaspar passes Hanson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson moves into full guard.
Hanson has his foot on Gaspar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaspar works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaspar is one step ahead there.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gaspar passes into side control.
Hanson is looking to reverse the position.
Hanson is not content to let Gaspar control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaspar can do to turn this around?
Hanson is looking for a sweep. Gaspar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanson is staying active underneath Gaspar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaspar in particular looking to stall.
Hanson tries to roll over but Gaspar keeps him under control.
Hanson is in trouble now - Gaspar has advanced to mount!
Gaspar tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Hanson regains half guard.
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar trying to control the action but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson tries to get to full guard but Gaspar has control of the leg.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Gaspar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanson keeps working.
Hanson wants to get back to full guard.
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Gaspar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Gaspar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gaspar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanson keeps working.
Hanson tries to roll over but Gaspar keeps him under control.
Gaspar wants to free his trapped foot but Hanson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gaspar prevents Hanson from improving his position.
Well, if Gaspar 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaspar is pressing down on Hanson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanson is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Gaspar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pablo Gaspar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gaspar throws a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Gaspar fights it but they end up in guard.
Gaspar trying to control the position.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gaspar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gaspar has escaped and now he's on top!
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaspar is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Gaspar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hanson is proving hard to escape from.
Hanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar stays in close to Hanson's body and controls the position.
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
David Hanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaspar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Gaspar defends easily.
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaspar is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hanson working for a triangle but Gaspar defends it easily.
Gaspar trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson has an active guard here but Gaspar has managed to pass into half guard.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaspar blocks the strikes from Hanson.
Well, if Gaspar 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.
Hanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson working for a triangle but Gaspar defends it easily.
Hanson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gaspar uses it to pass to side control.
Gaspar trying to control the action but Hanson is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Gaspar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gaspar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hanson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hanson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hanson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaspar defends it well.
Hanson is working for a kimura but Gaspar is defending it quite comfortably.
Gaspar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gaspar tries to roll over but Hanson keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanson throwing shots but Gaspar is blocking nicely.
Hanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gaspar defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Hanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hanson!
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energy
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hype
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