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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heihachi Hayashida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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164 lbs
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175 cm
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166 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heihachi Hayashida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Paulson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayashida shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paulson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paulson trying to keep a closed guard but Hayashida is proving a slippery customer.
Hayashida controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hayashida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hayashida being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulson controls Hayashida momentarily but Hayashida frees himself.
Paulson keeping moving, preventing Hayashida from controlling successfully.
Hayashida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayashida thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayashida postures up.
Hayashida drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paulson dives on top into guard.
Hayashida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulson is aware though and is defending well.
Paulson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paulson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paulson wants to control from the top but Hayashida keeps moving.
Hayashida working for a triangle but Paulson defends it easily.
Hayashida is trying to hold Paulson in close to prevent damage but Paulson has managed to pass into half guard.
Hayashida misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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.
Hayashida trying to control here.
Hayashida taking some punishment here, with Paulson in his half guard.
Hayashida tries to get to full guard but Paulson has control of the leg.
Hayashida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paulson trying to control the action but Hayashida is working from the bottom.
Paulson lands strikes from half guard.
It looks like Heihachi Hayashida has been cut.
Paulson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hayashida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paulson working Hayashida over with strikes.
Hayashida actively working from the bottom here.
Hayashida is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paulson lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Paulson connects with a nice short shot to Hayashida's temple.
Paulson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hayashida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paulson.
Hayashida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hayashida punching from the bottom.
Paulson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulson drops an elbow to the side of Hayashida's head.
Paulson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hayashida is rocked!
Hayashida tries to roll over but Paulson keeps him under control.
Paulson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Hayashida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paulson trying to control from half guard but Hayashida is working away.
Hayashida seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Paulson there.
Paulson slips a nice elbow through Hayashida's hands, connecting with Hayashida's forehead.
Hayashida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulson pulls his head out easily.
Paulson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hayashida looking for submissions off his back.
Paulson is looking for a kimura but Hayashida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paulson to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paulson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hayashida has hold of Paulson's hands but Paulson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Paulson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heihachi Hayashida's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Paulson misses with a takedown
and Hayashida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paulson's guard.
Paulson working for a triangle but Hayashida defends it easily.
Hayashida won't allow Paulson to sweep him here.
Hayashida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hayashida is working Paulson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hayashida is looking to work some ground and pound but Paulson has wrist control.
Paulson is looking for a triangle but Hayashida pushes his legs off easily.
Hayashida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hayashida wants to control but Paulson is keeping him busy.
Paulson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson is looking to reverse the position.
Hayashida controlling from side mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Hayashida.
Paulson is looking to regain half guard here but Hayashida keeps moving and retains side control.
Hayashida trying to control the action but Paulson is working from the bottom.
Paulson gets back to half guard.
That's two 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.
Hayashida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hayashida trying to control the action but Paulson is working from the bottom.
Hayashida sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paulson defending well though.
Paulson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paulson shoots and misses
and Hayashida counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paulson won't be happy with that.
Hayashida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Paulson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayashida landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Paulson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Paulson parries the strikes from Hayashida easily there. Hayashida is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Paulson to escape.
John Paulson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayashida throws a strike aimed at the side of Paulson's head but Paulson avoids it well.
Hayashida working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Paulson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hayashida slips a nice elbow through Paulson's hands, connecting with Paulson's forehead.
Paulson wants to get back to his feet.
Hayashida tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paulson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paulson misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Paulson.
Hayashida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paulson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paulson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hayashida counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paulson won't be happy with that.
Heihachi Hayashida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Paulson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida tries for a kimura but Paulson is defending well.
Paulson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hayashida prevents Paulson from improving his position.
Hayashida is keen to just control but Paulson is a slippery customer.
Paulson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hayashida is really struggling to control Paulson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Paulson trying to control here.
Paulson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paulson.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulson holds on and takes a little breather.
Paulson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayashida's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heihachi Hayashida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heihachi Hayashida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hayashida throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paulson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hayashida finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hayashida being controlled here momentarily.
Hayashida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hayashida trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayashida defends it easily.
Paulson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayashida wants to control from the top but Paulson keeps moving.
Hayashida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayashida wants to control from the top but Paulson keeps moving.
Paulson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayashida postures up and lands a big shot to Paulson's brow.
Hayashida wants to control from the top but Paulson keeps moving.
Paulson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayashida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hayashida wants to control from the top but Paulson keeps moving.
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.
Hayashida controlling from the top position.
Paulson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulson has his foot on Hayashida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayashida works his way back into a safe position though.
Hayashida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paulson's head.
Hayashida advances to half guard.
Hayashida working the head and body with strikes.
Paulson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paulson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hayashida scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paulson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hayashida.
Hayashida wants to work for an arm triangle but Paulson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paulson looking for a guillotine here but Hayashida defends easily.
Paulson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hayashida has passed into half guard!
Hayashida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hayashida is keen to just control but Paulson is a slippery customer.
Paulson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Hayashida there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida is stalling here. Paulson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hayashida seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Paulson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Paulson looks up at the clock and then as Hayashida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paulson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Paulson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hayashida is avoiding damage well.
Hayashida wants to control but Paulson postures up.
Hayashida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hayashida is trying to control the action in half guard but Paulson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hayashida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hayashida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paulson's head.
Paulson looking for submissions off his back.
Hayashida passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Paulson.
Well Paulson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Paulson!
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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