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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Vergouwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Hayato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vergouwe comes to the cage accompanied by Prison Song. Wesley Vergouwe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shinya Hayato's chin.
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192 cm
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225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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250 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 Tokyo, Wesley Vergouwe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Hayato! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vergouwe wants to clinch. Hayato wants to clinch up but Vergouwe keeps it at a distance. Hayato gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hayato trying to strike off his back.
Vergouwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hayato trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vergouwe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vergouwe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Vergouwe looking to pass the guard. Vergouwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vergouwe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Vergouwe wants to pass the guard but Hayato is keeping the position. Hayato is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Vergouwe tries to score a body lock takedown but Hayato shows good agility there to stay on his feet. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vergouwe. Hayato is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vergouwe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Vergouwe is pulling down on Hayato's head to control his posture. Vergouwe wants to get back to his feet but Hayato is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Vergouwe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Vergouwe landing strikes from the mount and Hayato is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vergouwe trying to control but Hayato is having none of it. Vergouwe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hayato is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A nice elbow there by Vergouwe. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Vergouwe 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.
Vergouwe clinches but Hayato breaks the clinch and Hayato counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vergouwe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vergouwe is looking for a triangle but Hayato pushes his legs off easily.
Vergouwe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vergouwe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hayato has picked Vergouwe up and slammed him! Vergouwe can't keep hold of the triangle and Hayato manages to pass to side control! Vergouwe is trying to improve his position. Vergouwe tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hayato easily slips into full mount! Hayato stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
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. Vergouwe clinches up against the cage. Hayato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vergouwe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Hayato is breathing heavily. Vergouwe stops Hayato from getting back to his feet.
Vergouwe is trying to control the action in half guard but Hayato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Vergouwe is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vergouwe wants to pass to mount but Hayato is defending the position. Vergouwe wants to control but Hayato is keeping him busy.
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. Vergouwe escapes and gets back to his feet. Hayato tries to keep at a distance but Vergouwe has taken the fight into the clinch. Vergouwe pulls Hayato into guard.
Vergouwe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Vergouwe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vergouwe is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shinya Hayato will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Vergouwe with a poor takedown and Hayato counters with a single leg into guard. Vergouwe didn't expect that. Vergouwe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Vergouwe working for a triangle but Hayato defends it easily.
Vergouwe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayato is one step ahead there. Hayato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vergouwe looking to control.
Vergouwe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hayato trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vergouwe's 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. Hayato is fighting to break Vergouwe's control of his arms but Vergouwe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Vergouwe wants to sweep here but Hayato controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Vergouwe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vergouwe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Vergouwe wants to control but Hayato is keeping him busy. Vergouwe works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Vergouwe with good strikes from the mount here! Vergouwe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hayato's face.
Vergouwe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hayato?
Hayato taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Wesley Vergouwe showed his dominance in that final round. I think Vergouwe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Vergouwe!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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