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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Hayter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inigo Zubia Inigo Zubia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Hayter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inigo Zubia Inigo Zubia!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayter.
Inigo Zubia clinches.
Inigo Zubia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Inigo Zubia.
Hayter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inigo Zubia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inigo Zubia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hayter's half guard.
Hayter is trying to stand up here but Inigo Zubia is controlling him well.
Inigo Zubia tries to stand and escape but Hayter actually recovers to full guard.
Hayter wants to stand up but Inigo Zubia is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inigo Zubia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hayter, up you get!
Hayter lands a two punch combo.
Inigo Zubia dodges the punch combination from Hayter.
Hayter is breathing heavily.
Inigo Zubia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Inigo Zubia rushes Hayter and presses him up against the cage.
Inigo Zubia wants to break free but Hayter has control.
Inigo Zubia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hayter up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Inigo Zubia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hayter can't break the clinch.
Inigo Zubia has Hayter pressed against the cage, preventing Hayter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inigo Zubia breaks the clinch.
Inigo Zubia tries to clinch but Hayter moves out of range.
Inigo Zubia dodges the punch combination from Hayter.
Inigo Zubia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hayter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
David Hayter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inigo Zubia Inigo Zubia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Hayter misses.
Hayter stuffs the takedown.
Hayter lands with a cross.
Inigo Zubia fails with a takedown attempt.
Hayter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
David Hayter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayter lands a two punch combo.
Inigo Zubia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hayter is trying to defend but Inigo Zubia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hayter tries to kick Inigo Zubia off but Inigo Zubia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayter trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Inigo Zubia wants to take a breather but Hayter is having none of it.
Inigo Zubia is pressing down on Hayter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hayter is holding on for now.
Hayter is not content to let Inigo Zubia control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Inigo Zubia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hayter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hayter blocks a jab.
Hayter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayter throws a right hand that Inigo Zubia ducks under and follows up with a left that Inigo Zubia also avoids with ease.
Hayter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Inigo Zubia.
Inigo Zubia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayter throws a lazy head kick
and Inigo Zubia counters by moving into the clinch.
Inigo Zubia pulls Hayter into guard.
Inigo Zubia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayter wants to stand but Inigo Zubia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inigo Zubia is adopting a defensive guard.
Hayter postures up.
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.
Inigo Zubia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Inigo Zubia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Inigo Zubia controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayter is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Inigo Zubia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hayter is looking to escape.
Inigo Zubia looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Inigo Zubia controlling the pace for now.
Inigo Zubia throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Inigo Zubia lands a heavy elbow.
Inigo Zubia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inigo Zubia working Hayter over with strikes here.
Inigo Zubia controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inigo Zubia Inigo Zubia 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!
Inigo Zubia moves into range and clinches up with Hayter.
Inigo Zubia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hayter walks away with a smile on his face. Inigo Zubia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hayter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Inigo Zubia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
David Hayter is winning the standup battle so far.
Inigo Zubia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hayter lands with a slapping head kick.
Hayter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayter throws a nice looking combination but Inigo Zubia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hayter stuffs the takedown attempt from Inigo Zubia. Inigo Zubia gets slowly back to his feet.
David Hayter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inigo Zubia Inigo Zubia.
Hayter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inigo Zubia scores with a takedown into Hayter's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayter wants to stand up but Inigo Zubia is controlling him.
Hayter has a closed guard, preventing Inigo Zubia from standing up.
Inigo Zubia throws and elbow that misses. Hayter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Inigo Zubia's guard. Nice move by Hayter!
Inigo Zubia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayter is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inigo Zubia is looking to stand back up but Hayter counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Inigo Zubia.
Inigo Zubia is trying to maintain the position but Hayter is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inigo Zubia wants to improve his position but Hayter is controlling well.
Hayter tries to stand and escape but Inigo Zubia is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hayter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Inigo Zubia looks to throw a body kick
and Hayter counters with a good, hard body kick but Inigo Zubia shrugs it off.
Inigo Zubia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Inigo Zubia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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.
Hayter can't break the clinch.
Hayter blocks an uppercut.
Inigo Zubia manages to break the clinch.
Inigo Zubia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hayter throws a head kick that half lands.
Inigo Zubia just misses with a punch to the body.
Inigo Zubia fails with a takedown attempt.
Inigo Zubia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hayter avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Hayter does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Hayter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hayter 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hayter!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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