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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshimo Hiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Alb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro's entrance music is My Hero. A fine choice. Alb is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sandstorm. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshimo Hiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Alb!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hiro is trying to control Alb's posture but Alb avoids it.
Alb goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alb but great work by Hiro.
Alb is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiro tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Alb tries to bench press Hiro off him but Hiro keeps the position.
Hiro wants to stand but Alb is controlling his arm.
Alb can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alb sneaks back into half guard.
Alb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alb.
Hiro is looking to stand up but Alb won't let him.
Hiro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alb drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Hiro wants to stand up but Alb is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alb drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alb has Hiro in his guard.
Alb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hiro wants to stand and escape but instead Alb has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiro keeping moving, preventing Alb from controlling successfully.
Alb has gone for a leg lock! Hiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alb's guard.
Alb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hiro trying to control but Alb is working from the bottom.
Hiro wanted to stand there but Alb had control of the position.
That's four 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.
Hiro trying to control but Alb is working from the bottom.
Alb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hiro wants to get up but he can't break Alb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hiro stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Alb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiro.
Alb doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiro circles away.
Alb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.
Hiroshimo Hiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiro looks to land a combination but Alb avoids it well.
Hiro tests Alb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiro scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alb shoots for a double leg takedown but Hiro sprawls well. He's pushed Alb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiro throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alb blocks a jab.
Alb blocks a head kick by Hiro.
Hiro throws out a leg kick but Alb moves out of range and Hiro only half commits.
Hiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiro works over Alb's head and body with a nice combination.
Hiro throws a looping overhand right but Alb ducks down to avoid it.
Alb will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hiro counters with a straight right hand.
Hiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alb slips under a jab from Hiro.
Alb has his takedown stuffed
and Hiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiroshimo Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Alb.
Alb jabs at Hiro's body.
Hiro swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hiro counters with a straight right hand.
Alb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alb momentarily.
Alb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alb changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alb is breathing heavily.
Hiro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alb has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hiro gets back to half guard.
Alb works his way into side control.
Hiro wants to control but Alb postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Hiro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alb with a poor takedown
and Hiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hiro throws a right and a left that Alb avoids nicely.
Hiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Hiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alb slips a straight right by Hiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro throws an overhand right that lands on Alb's shoulder, as Alb tries to avoid the shot.
Hiro throws out a loose jab but Alb uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alb checks it well.
Alb misses with a takedown attempt
and Hiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alb counters with a shoot takedown. Hiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alb postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hiro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alb, into his guard.
Alb being controlled here, momentarily.
Alb working for a triangle but Hiro defends it easily.
Alb wants to sweep here but Hiro controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hiro trying to control but Alb is working from the bottom.
Alb is looking for a triangle but Hiro pushes his legs off easily.
Alb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four 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.
Hiro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alb is trying to control the position but Hiro postures up.
Alb wants to sweep here but Hiro controlling him for the moment.
Alb has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hiro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alb.
Alb is trying to control Hiro's posture but Hiro avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Hiro clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Hiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiroshimo Hiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiro misses with a two punch combination.
Alb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hiroshimo Hiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alb.
Alb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hiro rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alb with a poor takedown
and Hiro counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Hiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hiro!
It looks like Ryan Alb has been cut.
Hiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alb counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alb is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Alb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hiro slows the pace down in half guard.
Alb looking for submissions off his back.
Alb is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alb is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiro is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hiro is thwarting Alb's attempts to control the position.
Hiro is looking to take a break and control but Alb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Hiro.
Hiro scores with a body shot.
Hiro misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hiro lands with an overhand left.
Hiro digs a good hook to Alb's body.
Alb scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alb goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alb but great work by Hiro.
Hiro tries to move to mount but Alb blocks the move with his legs.
Alb trying to remain calm as Hiro controls from the top position.
Hiro lands some shots froms side control.
Hiro taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Hiro had his way with Ryan Alb in that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Alb's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Alb shoots and misses
and Alb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.
Alb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Hiro misses with an uppercut. Alb saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hiro counter with a right hand.
Hiroshimo Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Alb.
Alb is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiro works the jab nicely.
Alb moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiro lunges at Alb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alb's hand.
Hiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hiro trying to keep a closed guard but Alb is proving a slippery customer.
Alb trying to control but Hiro is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hiro controlling from the full mount.
Hiro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alb tries to hold on but Hiro postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alb is looking to improve his position but Hiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Hiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alb is looking to escape.
Hiro controlling his opponent.
Alb is trying to escape the mount.
Ryan Alb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alb tries to reverse the position but Hiro maintains control.
Alb wants to hold on but Hiro pushes him away.
Hiro trying to control but Alb is having none of it.
Hiro content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Hiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hiro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Hiro!
Hiroshimo Hiro is the new lightweight champion!
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