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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumerk Murwain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stakanu's choice of entrance music: Oy, To Ne Vecher. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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198 cm
24
275 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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184 cm
25
280 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rumerk Murwain! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiranuka Stakanu! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Murwain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stakanu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murwain. Murwain throws a body punch but Stakanu moves out of range. Murwain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stakanu moves away. Stakanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stakanu misses with a lunging right hand
and Murwain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murwain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stakanu. Stakanu thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murwain misses with a left hand and Stakanu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Murwain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stakanu throws a hook but Murwain blocks it. Murwain stuffs the takedown attempt from Stakanu. Stakanu gets slowly back to his feet. Stakanu misses with a takedown and Murwain counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stakanu throws a right hand that misses
and Murwain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Murwain throws a big shot that misses. Stakanu swings widly with a right hand
and Stakanu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Murwain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stakanu.
Stakanu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murwain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Rumerk Murwain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiranuka Stakanu. Murwain missing with a left hand there. Stakanu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rumerk Murwain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stakanu moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big left from Murwain misses. Stakanu shoots for a takedown but Murwain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Murwain throws an overhand right that lands on Stakanu's shoulder, as Stakanu tries to avoid the shot. Stakanu looks for a takedown but Murwain sprawls well. Murwain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murwain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stakanu counters with a single leg into guard. Murwain didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stakanu tries to free his leg and advance position but Murwain is retaining full guard. Murwain wants to stand but Stakanu is controlling the position. Stakanu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Murwain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stakanu on the ground. Murwain can't keep his opponent in guard - Stakanu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Stakanu wants to work for an arm triangle but Murwain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rumerk Murwain will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murwain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stakanu misses with an uppercut
and Murwain counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Murwain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stakanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Murwain. Murwain just misses with a punch to the body.
Murwain throws out a loose jab but Stakanu uses good head movement to avoid it. Murwain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stakanu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. Stakanu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murwain. Murwain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stakanu.
A swing and a miss from Stakanu. Stakanu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Murwain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stakanu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Murwain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Stakanu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murwain counters with a right hand to the body. Rumerk Murwain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Murwain jabbing away but nothing is landing. Murwain throws a nice looking combination but Stakanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Stakanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Murwain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stakanu slips under a jab from Murwain. Murwain misses with a straight right. Stakanu feints and as Murwain raises his hands in defense, Stakanu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Murwain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stakanu manages to pass to side control. Murwain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Murwain tries to kick Stakanu off but Stakanu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Murwain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Murwain tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Stakanu manages to move to mount!
Stakanu goes for an armbar but Murwain turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Murwain. Murwain trying to control but Stakanu is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumerk Murwain dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stakanu fails with a takedown attempt. Murwain misses with a body shot
and Stakanu counters with a lovely shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Murwain. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stakanu thows a body shot but no joy. Murwain misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Murwain misses. Stakanu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murwain. Murwain throws a series of punches but Stakanu moves out of range. Murwain misses with a wild body shot. Murwain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Murwain. Stakanu cracks Murwain with a right hand to the side of the head.
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. Stakanu fails with the takedown and Murwain counters with a straight right hand. Murwain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Stakanu throws a leg kick but Murwain sees it coming and moves out of range. Stakanu misses the shot to the body. Murwain jabs Stakanu right on the nose. Stakanu blinks but takes it well. Murwain just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stakanu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murwain pinned against the cage. Murwain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rumerk Murwain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiranuka Stakanu. Stakanu takes a swing at Murwain's ribcage but misses. Stakanu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Stakanu misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Murwain throws a lazy uppercut
and Stakanu counters with a lovely shot to the body. Murwain just misses with a punch to the body.
Stakanu fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hiranuka Stakanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stakanu throws a lazy right hand but Murwain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Murwain misses with an uppercut. Stakanu saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hiranuka Stakanu. I think Murwain 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumerk Murwain!
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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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