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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Vasques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasques kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is carino brutal. Hanson has chosen Darker Side of Me by The Veer Union as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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200 lbs
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181 cm
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206 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Vasques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Hanson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasques manages to pull guard.
Hanson gets to his feet - Vasques follows without any prompting.
Hanson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hanson stands up from half guard.
Hanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanson moves into the clinch.
Hanson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vasques uses from the top position.
Hanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasques.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hanson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vasques won't allow Hanson to sweep him here.
Vasques loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vasques throwing strikes from guard but Hanson blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasques accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vasques has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vasques postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasques loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vasques is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanson has wrist control.
Hanson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasques. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vasques missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasques working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vasques works over Hanson with some ground and pound from guard.
Vasques chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasques throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanson is controlling Vasques's posture.
Hanson looks gassed!
Hanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson trying to keep a closed guard but Vasques is proving a slippery customer.
Hanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vasques in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vasques throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasques chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasques distracts Hanson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vasques throwing strikes but missing.
Vasques with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasques throws and elbow that misses. Hanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasques's guard. Nice move by Hanson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson wants to stand but Vasques is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vasques is looking to stand up but Hanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Vasques keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hanson wants to stand but Vasques has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vasques with a poor takedown
and Hanson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vasques doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vasques!
Vasques wants to get back to his feet.
Hanson controlling from the full mount.
Vasques is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hanson 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.
Hanson rushes Vasques and presses him up against the cage.
Hanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasques is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasques manages to pull guard.
Hanson trying to control but Vasques is working from the bottom.
Hanson wants to stand but Vasques has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vasques wants to stand and escape but Hanson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson wants to get up but he can't break Vasques's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vasques is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanson is controlling him.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasques is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasques fails with the takedown
and Hanson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vasques is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vasques is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Vasques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasques fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanson lands an elbow inside.
Hanson is working Vasques over against the cage.
Hanson breaks from the clinch.
Hanson connects with a right hand. Vasques shakes it off.
Hanson throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasques tries for a takedown but Hanson circles away easily
and Hanson moves into the clinch.
Hanson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vasques on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hanson has picked Vasques up - he's going for a ride! Hanson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vasques pushes Hanson off and gets back to his feet.
Vasques with a poor takedown
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Vasques fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanson looking to sit in guard and control but Vasques gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vasques working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson trying to control the position here.
Vasques prevents Hanson from getting back to his feet.
Hanson controls Vasques momentarily but Vasques frees himself.
Vasques prevents Hanson from getting back to his feet.
Vasques throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vasques misses with a takedown
and Hanson moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vasques wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasques pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vasques tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasques can't get the takedown.
Hanson fails to pull guard.
Vasques tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasques is working for takedown but Hanson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vasques has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hanson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hanson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hanson tries to stall but Vasques uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vasques manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hanson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vasques is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vasques pushes Hanson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hanson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vasques fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Hanson.
Hanson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vasques works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanson has momentary wrist control but Vasques slips an elbow through the middle.
Vasques postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hanson keeping full guard, as Vasques tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanson is pulling down on Vasques's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson wants to sweep but no luck.
Vasques missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasques throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasques.
Hanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hanson closes the distance and clinches.
Vasques wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vasques has Hanson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hanson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Vasques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasques fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hanson clinches up with Vasques and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson gets underhooks to prevent Vasques's takedown attempt.
Vasques tries to pull guard but Hanson won't allow it.
Hanson manages to pull guard.
Hanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasques throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanson, not yet.
Vasques working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vasques throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hanson shoots in and bounces Vasques off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vasques preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasques is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Vasques is keeping the position.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasques is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanson controlling from the top position.
Hanson wants to stand but Vasques has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Manny Vasques has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanson wants to stand and escape but instead Vasques has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hanson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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