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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Garris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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198 cm
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245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
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250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Garris! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanzo Hasashi! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hasashi shoots in but no luck this time. Garris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hasashi to score an easy takedown into full guard. Hasashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hasashi trying to control but Garris is working from the bottom. Garris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hasashi trying to control but Garris is working from the bottom. Garris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hasashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Garris is trying to keep Hasashi in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hasashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Garris misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hasashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Hasashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garris defending well though. Hasashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hasashi working over Garris with some ground and pound. Garris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Garris is staying active underneath Hasashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hasashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Garris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hasashi. Hasashi content to control rather than advance. Garris actively working from the bottom here. Hasashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hasashi is nestled in close to Garris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Hasashi working Garris over with strikes. Hasashi is trying to control. Garris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Garris actively working from the bottom here. Hasashi wants to pass to mount but Garris is defending the position. Hasashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Garris actively working from the bottom here. Garris is breathing heavily. Hasashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hasashi is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Garris manages to get to full guard. Garris wants to stand up but Hasashi is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hasashi keeps the fight on the outside. Garris misses with a takedown attempt and Hasashi counters with a takedown into side control. Hasashi trying to control the action but Garris is working from the bottom. Hasashi working the head and body with strikes. Hasashi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garris some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Hasashi dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hasashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Hasashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hasashi is trying to control. Garris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hasashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Garris is refusing to be controlled, as Hasashi sits in half guard. Hasashi looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Hasashi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Hasashi wants to take a breather but Garris is having none of it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice strikes from Hasashi there. Hasashi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Hasashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Hasashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Hasashi trying to control from Garris's half guard. Garris has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Hasashi thows a big elbow that misses. Hasashi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hasashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hasashi trying to control but Garris is working from the bottom. Hasashi stands up from guard. Let's bang! Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hasashi gets a takedown into half guard. Hasashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Hasashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hasashi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Garris manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Hasashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Garris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hasashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garris is keeping the position for now. Hasashi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hasashi throws and elbow that misses. Garris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hasashi's guard. Nice move by Garris! Hasashi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hasashi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Hasashi grinds an elbow into Garris's temple. Hasashi working the head and body with strikes. Garris is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hasashi connects with a decent elbow. Hasashi landing a few strikes. Garris taking a bit of punishment here - Hasashi scoring with strikes. Hasashi lands a nice forearm strike. Hasashi controls the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Let's hope that Hasashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Hanzo Hasashi has got the better of the ground game so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Hasashi 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!
Hasashi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hasashi showed some decent athleticism there. Nice strikes from Hasashi there. Hasashi lands with a punch from half guard. Hasashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Garris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hasashi. Hasashi throws a big right hand that misses. Hasashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Garris keeping moving, preventing Hasashi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Garris being controlled here, momentarily. Hasashi scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hasashi distracts Garris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hasashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hasashi looking to pass the guard. Garris scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hasashi feints and as Garris raises his hands in defense, Hasashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Hasashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hasashi trying to control but Garris is working from the bottom. Garris looking for a guillotine here but Hasashi defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hasashi scoring with punches to the head and body. Hasashi distracts Garris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Garris keeping moving, preventing Hasashi from controlling successfully. Hasashi is in close to Garris's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hasashi stands up over Garris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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. Hasashi looking to sit in guard and control but Garris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Garris trying to control but Hasashi is working from the bottom. Hanzo Hasashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hasashi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Garris wants to stand and escape but Hasashi is having none of it. Hasashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hasashi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garris's head. Rex Garris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hasashi controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Hanzo Hasashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hasashi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanzo Hasashi!
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energy
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mgr
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RATING
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