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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ermirio de Moraes has chosen 'Vai Explodir' by Pregador Luo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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188 cm
27
200 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaoru Hanayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Ermirio de Moraes misses.
Ermirio de Moraes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hanayama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hanayama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanayama wants to control from the top but Ermirio de Moraes keeps moving.
Hanayama stays in close to Ermirio de Moraes's body and controls the position.
Hanayama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ermirio de Moraes pulls Hanayama in to control the position.
Hanayama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanayama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ermirio de Moraes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ermirio de Moraes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanayama is controlling him.
Hanayama throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanayama looking to pass the guard.
Ermirio de Moraes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ermirio de Moraes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanayama with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ermirio de Moraes trying to control the position.
Hanayama landing some decent shots from guard.
Hanayama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ermirio de Moraes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Ermirio de Moraes is retaining full guard.
Hanayama stopping the sweep attempt from Ermirio de Moraes.
Hanayama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ermirio de Moraes looking to control.
Hanayama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ermirio de Moraes's head.
Hanayama stopping the sweep attempt from Ermirio de Moraes.
Hanayama throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanayama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanayama throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanayama lands a couple of elbows.
Hanayama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanayama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Ermirio de Moraes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanayama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanayama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hanayama cracks Ermirio de Moraes with a solid left hand.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Ermirio de Moraes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanayama postures up in Ermirio de Moraes's guard and throws a big left but Ermirio de Moraes blocks it.
Ermirio de Moraes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanayama pushes down on Ermirio de Moraes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanayama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ermirio de Moraes defending well though.
Ermirio de Moraes looks gassed!
Hanayama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ermirio de Moraes's head.
Ermirio de Moraes looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanayama working over Ermirio de Moraes with some ground and pound. Ermirio de Moraes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hanayama is just content to waste time from the top position. Ermirio de Moraes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hanayama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanayama throwing strikes from guard but Ermirio de Moraes blocks nicely.
Hanayama thows a big elbow that misses.
Ermirio de Moraes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanayama is working Ermirio de Moraes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ermirio de Moraes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanayama slips nicely into half guard.
Ermirio de Moraes is not content to let Hanayama control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hanayama takes a swing at Ermirio de Moraes's ribcage but misses.
Hanayama checks a low kick from Ermirio de Moraes.
Hanayama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hanayama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanayama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hanayama thows a huge punch but Ermirio de Moraes dodges it nicely.
Hanayama controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ermirio de Moraes pushes Hanayama off looking to stand but Hanayama dives back in and keeps control.
Hanayama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hanayama prevents Ermirio de Moraes from standing back up.
Ermirio de Moraes is breathing heavily.
Hanayama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ermirio de Moraes defending well though.
Hanayama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanayama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ermirio de Moraes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ermirio de Moraes is staying active underneath Hanayama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanayama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ermirio de Moraes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ermirio de Moraes's head.
Hanayama postures up in Ermirio de Moraes's guard and throws a big left but Ermirio de Moraes blocks it.
Hanayama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ermirio de Moraes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanayama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ermirio de Moraes can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanayama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanayama is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hanayama is working for a kimura but Ermirio de Moraes is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanayama is trying to control. Ermirio de Moraes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama wants to pass to mount but Ermirio de Moraes is defending the position.
Ermirio de Moraes is looking to improve his position.
Hanayama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hanayama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanayama is nestled in close to Ermirio de Moraes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaoru Hanayama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanayama moves nicely into side control.
Hanayama wants to control but Ermirio de Moraes is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ermirio de Moraes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hanayama but great work by Ermirio de Moraes.
Hanayama is looking for a sweep.
Hanayama is not content to let Ermirio de Moraes control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hanayama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanayama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Hanayama dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ermirio de Moraes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanayama throws a sloppy head kick and Ermirio de Moraes moves out of range easily.
Ermirio de Moraes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanayama misses with a low kick.
Hanayama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ermirio de Moraes sprawls well. Ermirio de Moraes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanayama gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanayama with a poor takedown
and Ermirio de Moraes counters with a low kick, right behind Hanayama 's knee.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanayama gets a takedown into half guard.
Ermirio de Moraes is in trouble now - Hanayama has advanced to mount!
Ermirio de Moraes is squirming around, avoiding Hanayama's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ermirio de Moraes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hanayama punching from mount but Ermirio de Moraes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ermirio de Moraes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanayama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ermirio de Moraes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanayama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanayama looks to land a strike but Ermirio de Moraes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hanayama won't allow Ermirio de Moraes to get back to his feet.
Hanayama trying to control but Ermirio de Moraes is working from the bottom.
Ermirio de Moraes has momentary wrist control but Hanayama slips an elbow through the middle.
Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanayama is looking to advance position but Ermirio de Moraes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hanayama sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hanayama actively working from the bottom here.
Hanayama is looking for a sweep. Ermirio de Moraes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanayama trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ermirio de Moraes manages to pass to mount!
Ermirio de Moraes content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama working to try and regain half guard.
Hanayama wants to control but Ermirio de Moraes is having none of it.
Hanayama is looking to get to half guard.
Hanayama is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanayama is squirming around, avoiding Ermirio de Moraes's attempts to control the action.
Hanayama is looking to improve his position but Ermirio de Moraes isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanayama swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hanayama is desperately trying to improve his position but Ermirio de Moraes has a good base and remains in mount.
Ermirio de Moraes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hanayama has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hanayama!
Hanayama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoru Hanayama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanayama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama!
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energy
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hype
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