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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jakup Idrizaj (ranked 3471 p4p, 3742 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 279 p4p, 295 weight class). Baki Hanma is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jakup Idrizaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanma.
Hanma slaps away a takedown attempt from Idrizaj, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hanma moves into the clinch.
Hanma has hold of one of Idrizaj's legs. Idrizaj is fighting the takedown attempt but Hanma gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hanma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma chips away with some ground and pound.
Hanma is looking to work some ground and pound but Idrizaj has wrist control.
Idrizaj trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idrizaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanma trying to control but Idrizaj is working from the bottom.
Idrizaj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanma wanted to stand there but Idrizaj had control of the position.
Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Idrizaj blocks nicely.
Idrizaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma distracts Idrizaj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hanma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanma with a nice head shot there.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Idrizaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hanma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanma landing with the ground and pound.
Hanma working some strikes from top position.
Hanma lands a couple of elbows.
Hanma chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma lands a couple of digs.
Idrizaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Idrizaj is breathing heavily.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Idrizaj keeps moving.
Hanma wants to stand but Idrizaj has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanma scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanma stays in close to Idrizaj's body and controls the position.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hanma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Idrizaj looking for a sweep. Not yet Idrizaj, not yet.
Hanma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanma works over Idrizaj with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanma trying to control but Idrizaj is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma 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.
Hanma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Idrizaj tries to avoid it but Hanma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Idrizaj to the ground. Idrizaj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jakup Idrizaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Idrizaj circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Idrizaj's waist but Idrizaj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanma off to one side.
Idrizaj throws a counter high kick but Hanma was just alert enough to avoid it.
Idrizaj shoots in for a double leg but Hanma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanma tries for a takedown but Idrizaj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Idrizaj wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jakup Idrizaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Hanma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Idrizaj avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idrizaj misses with a takedown
and Hanma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hanma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Idrizaj is trying to keep Hanma in close.
Idrizaj looking for a guillotine here but Hanma defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanma postures up and lands a big shot to Idrizaj's brow.
Hanma postures up and lands a big shot to Idrizaj's brow.
Idrizaj keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baki Hanma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idrizaj has momentary wrist control but Hanma slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idrizaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idrizaj looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is working Idrizaj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Idrizaj trying to control the position.
Hanma with a nice head shot there.
Hanma throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanma trying to control but Idrizaj is working from the bottom.
Idrizaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Idrizaj has momentary wrist control but Hanma slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Idrizaj has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hanma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Idrizaj is fending him off so far but Hanma persists. Nope, Idrizaj circles away and we're back to standing.
Idrizaj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Idrizaj wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Idrizaj was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hanma has closed the distance and engaged Idrizaj in a clinch.
Idrizaj can't break the clinch.
Hanma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Idrizaj is trying to push Hanma away but Hanma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Idrizaj's efforts to push away.
Idrizaj wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma wants a takedown.
Hanma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Idrizaj gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanma wants to take the fight to the mat but Idrizaj manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hanma looks for a takedown but Idrizaj sprawls well.
Hanma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Idrizaj with the inside leg kick.
Hanma shoots in looking for a takedown but Idrizaj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Idrizaj moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Idrizaj is defending well.
Jakup Idrizaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Idrizaj is trying to break free.
Hanma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Idrizaj decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idrizaj wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanma postures up.
Idrizaj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Idrizaj looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hanma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Idrizaj's head.
Idrizaj keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idrizaj is keeping the position for now.
Hanma is working Idrizaj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma distracts Idrizaj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Idrizaj keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma wants to stand but Idrizaj is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hanma landing some decent shots from guard.
Idrizaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma stops Idrizaj from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hanma shoots in but Idrizaj avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanma fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Idrizaj to the ground. Hanma is now in Idrizaj's guard.
Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Idrizaj controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma lands a couple of digs.
Hanma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Idrizaj's head.
Hanma throwing strikes but missing.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma working some strikes from top position.
Jakup Idrizaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baki Hanma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma!
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energy
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