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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Hagibis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Kiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Hagibis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Kiernan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagibis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiernan's waist but Kiernan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hagibis off to one side.
Hagibis misses with a double jab.
Hagibis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hagibis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Hagibis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagibis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kiernan.
Hagibis avoids the body shot from Kiernan.
Kiernan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kiernan staying calm.
Kiernan decides to stand back up. Kiernan steps back and let's Hagibis get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagibis connects with a right hand. Kiernan shakes it off.
Hagibis fails with the takedown
and Kiernan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kiernan.
Hagibis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kiernan pushing down on Hagibis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kiernan prevents Hagibis from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagibis is breathing heavily.
Hagibis wants to control but Kiernan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kiernan in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagibis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kiernan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kiernan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
I looks like Kiernan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagibis tries to reverse the position but Kiernan maintains control.
Hagibis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hagibis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kiernan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hagibis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hagibis holding both Kiernan 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hagibis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Kiernan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hagibis tries to clinch but Kiernan moves away
and Kiernan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hagibis's guard.
Kiernan looking to pass the guard.
Hagibis 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.
Hagibis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hagibis goes for an armbar but Kiernan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kiernan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagibis is looking for a triangle but Kiernan pushes his legs off easily.
Kiernan looking to pass the guard.
Kiernan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hagibis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kiernan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kiernan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two 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.
Hagibis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kiernan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hagibis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiernan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kiernan content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiernan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Josh Kiernan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiernan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hagibis misses with a takedown attempt
and Kiernan counters with a takedown into side control.
Kiernan controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Hagibis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagibis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kiernan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kiernan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Kiernan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hagibis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kiernan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kiernan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hagibis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kiernan has managed to get both his arms back between Hagibis's legs - danger averted.
Kiernan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hagibis is trying to control the position but Kiernan postures up.
Hagibis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiernan looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiernan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagibis working for a triangle but Kiernan defends it easily.
Hagibis being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagibis has an active guard here but Kiernan has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Kiernan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hagibis tries to kick Kiernan off but Kiernan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Josh Kiernan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hagibis has his takedown stuffed
and Kiernan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hagibis!
Hagibis has given up his back here.
Kiernan keeps control of the position as Hagibis tries to break free.
Kiernan has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagibis can't escape the position.
Kiernan is riding his opponent, not letting Hagibis buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Hagibis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pedro Hagibis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Kiernan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiernan controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Kiernan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kiernan 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Kiernan!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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