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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Humpert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey D Straw Hat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markus Humpert has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 cm
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179 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markus Humpert! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monkey D Straw Hat! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Humpert. Humpert tries a head kick but it misses.
Straw Hat lands a slapping body shot.
Humpert throws a head kick that misses. An inside leg kick lands from Straw Hat. Straw Hat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Humpert blocks a head kick by Straw Hat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Humpert. Straw Hat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Humpert throws a head kick but Straw Hat moves out of range.
Straw Hat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Humpert is breathing heavily. Humpert stops Straw Hat from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Straw Hat trying to control but he's not successful this time. Straw Hat lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Humpert can't escape the position.
Straw Hat controlling from the full mount. Straw Hat wants to control the pace but Humpert is squirming around nicely. Humpert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Straw Hat landing shots from mount. Straw Hat is looking to work his way around to Humpert's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Straw Hat controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Straw Hat wants to control the pace but Humpert is squirming around nicely. Straw Hat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Humpert tries to reverse the position but Straw Hat maintains control. Humpert tries to improve his position but instead Straw Hat has taken his back! Straw Hat is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Humpert defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Humpert is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Humpert is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Straw Hat throwing damaging strikes from the back! Humpert could be in trouble here!
Straw Hat biding his time, looking for the opening.
Humpert wants to escape the position.
Straw Hat is looking for the choke from the back position but Humpert is controlling his hands well. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Straw Hat's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Straw Hat controlling the position well here. Humpert rolled but Straw Hat kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Humpert is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Straw Hat wants to control but Humpert is keeping busy.
Despite being in the dominant position, Monkey D Straw Hat just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Straw Hat just misses with a punch to the body.
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. Humpert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Humpert closes the distance looking to clinch and Straw Hat counters with a nice double leg into guard. Humpert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Humpert is on top in guard.
Humpert stands up and waves to Straw Hat to follow him. Straw Hat fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Humpert doesn't succeed with the takedown and Straw Hat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Straw Hat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monkey D Straw Hat dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Straw Hat thuds his shin into the meat of Humpert's side. A punch lands to the side of Humpert 's head but he takes it in his stride. Humpert has his takedown stuffed and Straw Hat counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Humpert! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Straw Hat trying to control but he's not successful this time. Straw Hat controlling the position easily from mount. Monkey D Straw Hat has got the better of the ground game so far. Straw Hat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Straw Hat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Straw Hat goes for an armbar but Humpert turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Humpert.
That's one minute gone in the round. Humpert pushes down on Straw Hat's leg and manages to get into half guard. Humpert wants to free his trapped foot but Straw Hat is holding on for dear life with his legs. Humpert is trying to work for a kimura but Straw Hat is defending well.
Humpert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Straw Hat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Humpert. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Humpert wants to advance to full mount but Straw Hat doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Humpert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Humpert drops back, looking for a kneebar! Straw Hat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Straw Hat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Straw Hat! Straw Hat trying to control the action but Humpert is working from the bottom. Humpert is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Straw Hat stands up. Straw Hat drives through and clinches with Humpert against the cage.
Humpert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Straw Hat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Humpert has his takedown stuffed and Straw Hat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Humpert. That's going to take a lot out of him. Straw Hat tries to clinch up and Humpert counters with a single leg into guard. Straw Hat didn't expect that. Straw Hat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Straw Hat looking for a guillotine here but Humpert defends easily.
Straw Hat is looking to stand up but Humpert isn't so interested in that idea. Humpert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Straw Hat swivels though and keeps the full guard. Humpert wants to control from the top but Straw Hat keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Straw Hat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Humpert is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monkey D Straw Hat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Straw Hat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Humpert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Straw Hat is aware though and is defending well. Straw Hat gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Humpert closes the distance and clinches. Straw Hat breaks the clinch.
Humpert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Straw Hat's half guard. Humpert wants to pass the guard but Straw Hat is defending well. Straw Hat works his way to full guard. Good work. Humpert drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Straw Hat dives on top into guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Straw Hat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Straw Hat trying to control the position from guard on top but Humpert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Humpert looking for subs off his back but Straw Hat has passed one foot through into half guard.
Straw Hat is keen to just control but Humpert is a slippery customer. Humpert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Straw Hat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Straw Hat's back! Humpert wants to control the position but Straw Hat frees himself and scrambles - Humpert manages to regain control in side control.
Straw Hat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Straw Hat moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Humpert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Straw Hat is proving hard to escape from. Straw Hat trying to control the position.
Straw Hat 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. Humpert passes easily into side control. Nice work. Straw Hat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Straw Hat is trying to control but Humpert manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Humpert tries to control but Straw Hat wriggling away. Humpert is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Straw Hat can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Straw Hat is desperately trying to improve his position but Humpert has a good base and remains in mount. Humpert looking to secure an arm triangle but Straw Hat defends it well. Humpert goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Straw Hat turns into him and now he's in Humpert's guard.
Humpert has his foot on Straw Hat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Straw Hat works his way back into a safe position though. Markus Humpert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Straw Hat wants to control from the top but Humpert keeps moving. Straw Hat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Straw Hat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Humpert keeping moving, preventing Straw Hat from controlling successfully. Monkey D Straw Hat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Monkey D Straw Hat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Straw Hat 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monkey D Straw Hat!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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