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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin the best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramo Headhunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin the best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramo Headhunter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the best throws a head kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by the best.
Headhunter is looking to regain half guard here but the best keeps moving and retains side control.
Headhunter wants to control but the best postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Headhunter manages to get back to half guard.
the best is taking a breather. Headhunter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. the best connects with a nice short shot to Headhunter's temple.
Headhunter is looking for a sweep. the best is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
the best wants to lay and pray for a moment but Headhunter keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the best tries to stand but can't do so whilst Headhunter controls his leg.
the best tries to pass to full mount but Headhunter defends it.
the best throwing shots but Headhunter is blocking nicely.
Headhunter won't allow the best to pass to mount.
Headhunter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
the best is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Headhunter is trying to stand.
the best knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Headhunter on the ground.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Headhunter won't allow the best to pass to mount.
Headhunter is positioning himself well to prevent the best advancing to mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
the best stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and the best wants it to stay on the feet.
Headhunter misses with a takedown attempt
and the best counters with a takedown into side control.
Headhunter holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Headhunter looks gassed!
the best tries to move into full mount but can't pass Headhunter's legs.
Headhunter can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headhunter is not content to let the best control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
the best controlling the position from side mount.
the best trying to control the action but Headhunter is working from the bottom.
Martin the best has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Headhunter throws a leg kick
and the best counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Headhunter!
the best looking to control but Headhunter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headhunter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Headhunter punching from the bottom.
Headhunter trying to control here.
Headhunter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control the best kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
the best is working for a kimura but Headhunter is defending it quite comfortably.
the best is looking to take a break and control but Headhunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin the best dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Headhunter misses with a few strikes there.
Headhunter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in the best's guard.
Headhunter stops the best from standing up.
the best has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Headhunter won't allow the best to get back to his feet.
the best working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Headhunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Headhunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Headhunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headhunter trying to control the position from guard on top but the best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ramo Headhunter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
the best tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Headhunter.
the best looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Headhunter is fending him off so far but the best persists. Nope, Headhunter circles away and we're back to standing.
the best misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Headhunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
the best bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Headhunter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Headhunter is looking to control the best's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Headhunter avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headhunter preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
the best is trying to control the action in half guard but Headhunter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
the best blocks the strikes from Headhunter.
Headhunter is looking to escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Martin the best has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Headhunter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the best working a defensive guard but Headhunter manages to pass into side control anyway.
the best on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if the best tries to get out of the position.
Headhunter passes to full mount! That's big trouble for the best!
Headhunter controlling from mount.
the best can't escape the position.
The referee warns the best that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Headhunter stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nice cross by the best.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the best circles away from the clinch attempt.
the best pushes Headhunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Headhunter prevents the best from breaking the clinch.
the best looking to throw knees to the head but Headhunter is blocking nicely.
the best stops a takedown attempt from Headhunter.
Headhunter can't find room to land a body shot as the best controls the action.
the best works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Martin the best overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Headhunter has the best pulled in close to control his posture.
Headhunter keeping moving, preventing the best from controlling successfully.
Headhunter trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramo Headhunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
the best avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as the best blocks the leg kick.
the best throws a shot to the body.
Headhunter moves into the clinch.
the best blocks an elbow strike from Headhunter.
the best is trying to drag Headhunter to the mat but Headhunter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Headhunter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as the best walks away with a smile on his face. Headhunter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Headhunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
the best shoots and misses
and Headhunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Headhunter wants to stand but the best is controlling his posture from full guard.
Headhunter trying to control the position from guard on top but the best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the best is looking to stand up but Headhunter isn't so interested in that idea.
the best is trying to control the position but Headhunter postures up.
Headhunter wants to control from the top but the best keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ramo Headhunter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Headhunter misses with a takedown
and the best counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by the best.
the best pressing his opponent against the cage.
the best misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Headhunter.
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.
the best is pressed up against the cage. Headhunter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag the best down to the mat. the best avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Martin the best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramo Headhunter.
Headhunter fails with the takedown
and the best counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by the best.
Headhunter is trying to drag the best to the mat but the best just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
the best is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
the best gets control of Headhunter's arms and successfully pulls guard. the best will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Headhunter tries to free his leg and advance position but the best is retaining full guard.
the best not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
the best pulls Headhunter in close to his closed guard and prevents Headhunter from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the best trying to keep a closed guard but Headhunter is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin the best wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from the best. No joy for Headhunter on that attempt.
Headhunter leaves the best with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Headhunter shoots for a takedown but the best saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
the best throws a series of strikes that have Headhunter backpedaling.
the best moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
the best changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Headhunter tries to avoid it but the best manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Headhunter to the ground. Headhunter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headhunter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. the best tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Headhunter is in the best's guard.
the best has a closed guard, preventing Headhunter from standing up.
the best is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Headhunter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. the best is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. the best connects with a nice short shot to Headhunter's temple.
the best trying to control from half guard but Headhunter is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martin the best.
Well the best has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Martin the best!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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