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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Haseem Named (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Adrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haseem Named!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Adrian!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Named swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Named misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Adrian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Named misses with a low kick.
Named stuffs the takedown.
Named drives through and clinches with Adrian against the cage.
Adrian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Named wants to clinch.
Adrian sizes up Named with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Named swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Named throws a right and a left that Adrian avoids nicely.
Named throws a combination. Adrian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice straight punches there by Named. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Named.
Adrian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Named.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adrian shoots in and bounces Named off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adrian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Named is wriggling around but Adrian manages to pass to half guard.
Named is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Named is breathing heavily.
Adrian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adrian tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Named tries to kick Adrian off but Adrian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adrian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Named is just riding it out for now. Adrian eventually gives up the hold.
Named pushes Adrian off looking to stand but Adrian dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Named won't allow Adrian to pass to mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Adrian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Named as he jumps to the side.
Adrian fails with the takedown.
Haseem Named has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Adrian.
Adrian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Named.
Adrian fails with a takedown attempt.
Adrian dodges the punch combination from Named.
Named throws a right and a left that Adrian avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adrian throws a nice head kick!
Named throws a right hand that Adrian ducks under and follows up with a left that Adrian also avoids with ease.
Adrian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adrian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Named is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adrian is controlling him.
Named is working an open guard so Adrian takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A combination from Named does no damage.
Adrian tries to clinch
and Named counters with a two punch combo.
Named throws a nice looking combination but Adrian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Named shoots in and drives through. Adrian sprawls well.
Adrian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Named counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adrian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adrian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Named knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Named on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Named tries to get out of the position.
Adrian prevents Named from escaping the position.
Adrian stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Named moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Adrian fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adrian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Named misses with a few strikes there.
Named swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Adrian dominated that round.
That's time! Named's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Adrian or perhaps it was just good defense by Named which made him look bad.
Named throws a series of punches but Adrian moves out of range.
Named throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Named fails to land with a series of punches.
Adrian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Named.
Adrian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adrian stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Named to get to his feet.
Adrian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Named.
Adrian shoots and misses
and Named counters with a one-two to the body.
Named takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Named looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adrian dodges the punch combination from Named.
Adrian is breathing heavily.
Named misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Named misses with a wild combination.
Adrian misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Named counter with a right hand.
Adrian dodges the punch combination from Named.
Named fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Named throws a right and a left that Adrian avoids nicely.
Named's corner calls for a 1-2. Named obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adrian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Named throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adrian gets caught flat footed, as Named shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Adrian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Named stands and steps away. Adrian gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Adrian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Named counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Named misses with a combination
and Adrian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Named's guard.
Adrian drops back looking for a leg! Named is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Named manages to kick Adrian off! Adrian jumps back into Named's guard.
Named knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adrian on the ground.
Adrian wants to control from the top but Named keeps moving.
Named wants to stand but Adrian is controlling the position.
Adrian is looking to work some ground and pound but Named has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adrian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adrian pushes down on Named's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adrian postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Named to stand up.
Named swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adrian counters with a shoot takedown. Named fights it but they end up in guard.
Adrian stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Named misses with a jab, cross combination.
Named lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Named misses with a few strikes there.
Adrian shoots for a double leg takedown but Named sprawls well. He's pushed Adrian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haseem Named has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Adrian.
Adrian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adrian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adrian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Named counters with a series of strikes. Adrian will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Named throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adrian counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Named as the two fighters clinch.
Named escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adrian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adrian wants to clinch
and Named counters with a three punch combo that has Adrian backing up. Adrian nods at Named to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adrian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Adrian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adrian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Named counters with a series of strikes. Adrian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adrian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Named wants to clinch.
Adrian misses the shot to the body.
Adrian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Named misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adrian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Named but Named pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adrian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Named counters with a three punch combo that has Adrian backing up. Adrian nods at Named to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Adrian 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. This is the final round!
Named getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haseem Named is winning the standup battle so far.
Adrian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Named sprawls well initially but Adrian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Adrian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Named does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Named is trying to stand up here but Adrian is controlling him well.
Named avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adrian.
Andrew Adrian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adrian is tying to control. Named wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Named kicks Adrian off and gets back to his feet.
Adrian with a poor takedown
and Named counters with a head kick.
Named lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adrian has Named up against the cage in a clinch.
Named tries to break the clinch but Adrian is controlling the position.
Adrian tries to pull guard but Named holds him up against the cage and eventually Adrian drops back down to his feet.
Adrian jumps guard but Named stands there with Adrian around his waist. Adrian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haseem Named has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Adrian.
Named wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adrian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Named tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adrian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Named counter with a right hand.
Named throws a combination that misses
and Adrian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Named avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adrian.
Adrian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Named wants to get back to his feet.
Adrian is looking to advance position but Named won't allow it.
Adrian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Named is looking to improve his position.
Adrian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adrian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adrian is looking to advance position but Named won't allow it.
Named is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adrian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Named wants to get back to his feet.
Adrian trying to control the action but Named is working from the bottom.
Named pushes Adrian off but Adrian dives into side control.
Adrian wants to control but Named is keeping him busy.
Named is pushing Adrian's head away, looking to escape. Adrian manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Named fails to land with a series of punches.
Adrian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adrian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Named.
Adrian misses with a takedown attempt
and Named counters with a one-two to the body.
Adrian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Named tries to avoid it but Adrian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Named to the ground. Named escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adrian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Named if he has to take too many more of those.
Adrian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adrian shoots in for a takedown but Named shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Named.
Named throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adrian.
Named throws a series of punches but Adrian moves out of range.
A punch combination from Named misses.
Adrian has his takedown stuffed
and Adrian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Named avoids the head kick by Adrian.
Haseem Named is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adrian slips a jab and a cross from Named.
Named misses with a combination
and Adrian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Adrian throws a nice looking combination but Named bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Named changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adrian tries to avoid it but Named manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adrian to the ground. Adrian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adrian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Named fails to land with a series of punches.
Haseem Named has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Named lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Named throws a series of punches but Adrian avoids them all with ease.
Named swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adrian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adrian.
Named lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Named breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adrian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Named counters with a left and a right that stings Adrian.
Adrian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Named is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adrian is controlling him.
Adrian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Adrian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adrian 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Adrian!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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