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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mop Maipen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azman Hazardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazardi has chosen D-12 - 40 Oz. as his entrance music. Mop Maipen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Azman Hazardi's chin.
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202 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mop Maipen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azman Hazardi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maipen ducks right into an uppercut from Hazardi.
Hazardi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hazardi jabs Maipen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hazardi avoids the body shot from Maipen.
Maipen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hazardi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maipen blocks a head kick by Hazardi.
Maipen looks to land a left hand but Hazardi moved out of range nicely.
Hazardi lands a nice looking body shot.
Hazardi tries to clinch up but Maipen circles away and keeps his distance.
Hazardi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maipen as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maipen. Hazardi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hazardi closes the distance and pushes Maipen back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazardi prevents a body shot from Maipen.
Hazardi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Hazardi.
Hazardi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maipen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hazardi has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hazardi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazardi manages to break the clinch.
Hazardi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hazardi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maipen quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maipen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hazardi postures up in Maipen's guard and throws a big left but Maipen blocks it.
Hazardi trying to control but Maipen is working from the bottom.
Hazardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maipen is keeping the position for now.
Hazardi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maipen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazardi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maipen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hazardi.
Hazardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hazardi throws a big right hand that misses.
Maipen keeping moving, preventing Hazardi from controlling successfully.
Hazardi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hazardi throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazardi postures up in Maipen's guard and throws a big left but Maipen blocks it.
Hazardi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hazardi is in close to Maipen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maipen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maipen tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi trying to control but Maipen is working from the bottom.
Hazardi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maipen keeping moving, preventing Hazardi from controlling successfully.
Hazardi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazardi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hazardi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hazardi is stalling in the full guard.
Maipen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hazardi on the ground.
Hazardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Maipen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maipen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maipen holds on and takes a little breather.
Hazardi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maipen keeping full guard, as Hazardi tries to pass.
Hazardi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hazardi trying to control but Maipen is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hazardi lands a couple of elbows.
Maipen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azman Hazardi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maipen throws a body punch but Hazardi moves out of range.
Hazardi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hazardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maipen.
Maipen throws a hook to the side of Hazardi's head but Hazardi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maipen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazardi manages to avoid it.
Hazardi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maipen's head.
Hazardi fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hazardi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hazardi jabs Maipen right on the nose. Maipen blinks but takes it well.
Hazardi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hazardi shoots in for a takedown but Maipen shows good takedown defense.
Hazardi 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.
Hazardi postures up and lands a big shot to Maipen's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazardi with a nice head shot there.
Hazardi trying to control but Maipen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazardi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hazardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Maipen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazardi throwing strikes from guard but Maipen blocks nicely.
Hazardi stopping the sweep attempt from Maipen.
Hazardi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maipen trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maipen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hazardi postures up.
Maipen 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.
Azman Hazardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maipen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hazardi throws a head kick but Maipen moves out of range.
Maipen takes a swing at Hazardi's ribcage but misses.
Azman Hazardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazardi connects with a high kick.
Hazardi throws a sloppy head kick and Maipen moves out of range easily.
Hazardi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazardi trying to control but Maipen is working from the bottom.
Maipen wants to sweep here but Hazardi controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maipen is working hard here to advance position.
Maipen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hazardi with a nice head shot there.
Hazardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hazardi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hazardi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maipen looking for a sweep. Not yet Maipen, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazardi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maipen's head.
Maipen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hazardi wants to control from the top but Maipen keeps moving.
Maipen keeping full guard, as Hazardi tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maipen trying to strike off his back.
Hazardi with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hazardi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maipen's head.
Hazardi with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maipen keeping moving, preventing Hazardi from controlling successfully.
Hazardi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hazardi advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azman Hazardi 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!
Maipen just misses with a punch to the body.
Maipen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maipen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hazardi at a distance.
Maipen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hazardi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maipen throws a series of punches but Hazardi avoids them all with ease.
Hazardi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hazardi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hazardi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hazardi misses with a double jab.
Hazardi defending well as Maipen loads up on a big left hand.
Maipen misses with a looping left.
That kick from Hazardi tenderised Maipen's leg. Maipen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maipen misses with a looping left.
Hazardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maipen sprawls well. Maipen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hazardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Maipen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazardi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maipen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maipen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maipen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maipen slaps away a takedown attempt from Hazardi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maipen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maipen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hazardi.
Hazardi tries to clinch
and Maipen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Hazardi.
Maipen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maipen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hazardi.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maipen enables Hazardi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maipen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hazardi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hazardi scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maipen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Maipen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mop Maipen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hazardi throws a big right hand that misses.
Hazardi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maipen is looking for a triangle but Hazardi pushes his legs off easily.
Hazardi is pushing down on Maipen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maipen is fighting to maintain full guard but Hazardi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hazardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maipen defends it well.
Hazardi wants to control but Maipen is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maipen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hazardi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hazardi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maipen has hold of Hazardi's hands but Hazardi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maipen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hazardi.
Hazardi seems to be looking for submissions.
Azman Hazardi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hazardi trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hazardi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maipen keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Azman Hazardi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Maipen connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Hazardi coming out on top.
Azman Hazardi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maipen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazardi manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azman Hazardi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hazardi 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azman Hazardi!
After the big win, Azman Hazardi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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