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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuujiro Hanma (ranked 2851 p4p, 2196 weight class) and Whole Nutz (ranked 332 p4p, 270 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 cm 25 220 5 - 9 - 0 |
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Good wrestling Excellent boxer Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler Excellent boxer 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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuujiro Hanma! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whole Nutz! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hanma misses the shot to the body. Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nutz manages to avoid it. Nutz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanma avoids it really well and circles away. Hanma throws a hook but Nutz avoids it easily. Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nutz.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nutz wants to clinch and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut. Hanma takes a swing at Nutz's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Nutz. It looked like Hanma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nutz. Nutz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nutz moves away. Nutz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Yuujiro Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whole Nutz.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hanma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nutz. Nutz circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma misses the jab. A shot to the body from Hanma misses
and Nutz counters by moving into the clinch. Nutz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hanma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nutz drives through and clinches with Hanma against the cage.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Nutz controls the action.
Nutz has hold of one of Hanma's legs. Hanma is fighting the takedown attempt but Nutz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Hanma pulls Nutz in close to his closed guard and prevents Nutz from doing any damage or advancing position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Nutz looking to sit in guard and control but Hanma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position. Hanma connects with a couple of short punches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hanma sitting in guard here, content to control. Nutz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanma. Hanma wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position. Hanma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hanma wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position. Nutz keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Hanma forces his way into half guard. Nutz is not content to let Hanma control the position. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hanma connects with a nice short shot to Nutz's temple. Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nutz is trying to get back to full guard. Hanma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hanma scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hanma missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Nutz wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Hanma is keen to just control but Nutz is a slippery customer. Hanma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hanma is nestled in close to Nutz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Hanma wants to control but Nutz is keeping him busy. Nutz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanma. Nutz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hanma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Nutz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hanma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuujiro Hanma dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hanma stuffs the takedown. A counter left hand to the body from Hanma misses its target. Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nutz can do to turn this around? Nutz shoots in for a double leg but Hanma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nutz fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Yuujiro Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whole Nutz. Hanma throws a body shot but no joy. Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nutz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hanma stuns Nutz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nutz tries to score with a low kick but Hanma moves his leg out of the way. Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nutz manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hanma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nutz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hanma is on him like a limpet, forcing Nutz back against the cage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nutz's elbow. Nutz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nutz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hanma clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Nutz avoiding Hanma 's attempts to control his hands.
Nutz is cranking Hanma's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hanma! He's tightened the choke and Hanma is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Whole Nutz! An out of breath and clearly excited Whole Nutz thanked Hype Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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