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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Imer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitokage Hakaisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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175 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
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160 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Imer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hitokage Hakaisha!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imer tries a head kick but it misses.
Imer throws a body punch but Hakaisha moves out of range.
Imer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Imer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakaisha tries to sprawl but Imer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hakaisha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imer wants to take a breather but Hakaisha is having none of it.
Imer trying to pass the guard but Hakaisha defending well.
Imer is working hard here to advance position.
Imer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hakaisha wants to improve his position but Imer is controlling well.
Imer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakaisha defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imer is keen to just control but Hakaisha is a slippery customer.
Imer wants to work for an arm triangle but Hakaisha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hakaisha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hakaisha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hakaisha is pressing down on Imer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Imer trying to control but Hakaisha is working from the bottom.
Hakaisha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imer is one step ahead there.
Imer wants to pass the guard but Hakaisha is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imer controlling from the top position.
Hakaisha wants to sweep here but Imer controlling him for the moment.
Hakaisha keeping moving, preventing Imer from controlling successfully.
Richard Imer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Imer.
Hakaisha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Imer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakaisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Imer wants to control from the top but Hakaisha keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imer passes into half guard.
Hakaisha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Imer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Imer's back!
Imer is trying to remain composed but Hakaisha is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Imer breaks Hakaisha's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Imer wants to control from the top but Hakaisha keeps moving.
Hakaisha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Imer drops back looking for a leg! Hakaisha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hakaisha manages to kick Imer off! Imer jumps back into Hakaisha's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakaisha is on top in guard.
Imer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Imer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imer keeping moving, preventing Hakaisha from controlling successfully.
Imer trying to keep a closed guard but Hakaisha is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hakaisha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Imer seems keen to control Hakaisha's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Imer dominated that round.
That's time! Imer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hakaisha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Imer's waist but Imer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hakaisha off to one side.
Hakaisha fails with a takedown attempt.
Imer rushes Hakaisha and presses him up against the ropes.
Imer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Richard Imer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitokage Hakaisha.
Imer throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Imer.
Imer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hakaisha backwards.
Imer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Imer wants to work for an arm triangle but Hakaisha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Imer seems to be working for a kimura but Hakaisha defends the submission attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hakaisha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imer is trying to control. Hakaisha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hakaisha trying to hold on to Imer's head to control him but Imer postures up.
Hakaisha throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Imer is looking to stall here but Hakaisha recovers full guard.
Hakaisha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hakaisha keeping moving, preventing Imer from controlling successfully.
Imer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hakaisha is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Richard Imer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Imer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Imer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakaisha circles away.
Imer scores with a jab to the body.
Imer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hakaisha's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakaisha pulls Imer in close to prevent any damage.
Imer wants to control from the top but Hakaisha keeps moving.
Hakaisha has his foot on Imer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakaisha keeping full guard, as Imer tries to pass.
Hakaisha keeping moving, preventing Imer from controlling successfully.
Hakaisha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hakaisha keeping moving, preventing Imer from controlling successfully.
Imer advances position into side control!
Imer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Imer trying to control the position but Hakaisha is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakaisha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Imer off and has taken his back!
Good control from Hakaisha.
Richard Imer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hakaisha misses with a punch to the head.
Hakaisha is trying to stick to Imer's back but Imer is turning into Hakaisha. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hakaisha's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Imer.
Hakaisha 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.
Hakaisha is trying to keep Imer in close.
Imer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakaisha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakaisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Imer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Imer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hakaisha wants to improve his position but Imer is controlling well.
Imer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hakaisha is not content to let Imer control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Richard Imer.
Imer tries a head kick but it misses.
Richard Imer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imer throws a head kick that misses.
Imer misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Imer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Imer misses.
Hakaisha slips a jab from Imer.
Hakaisha shoots in but Imer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hakaisha shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Imer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Imer wants to control but Hakaisha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Richard Imer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakaisha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Imer is trying to get back to full guard.
Imer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Imer is trying to control but can't.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Richard Imer.
Imer tries to land a front kick but Hakaisha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Imer cracks the inside of Hakaisha's front leg.
Imer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hakaisha's calf.
Imer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakaisha is trying to control the position but Imer postures up.
Hakaisha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Imer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakaisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imer passes Hakaisha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Imer is trying to control the action in half guard but Hakaisha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hakaisha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Imer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Imer's back!
Hakaisha controlling well, preventing Imer from escaping the position.
Imer is trying to remain composed but Hakaisha is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Imer covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hitokage Hakaisha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakaisha gets his hands free as Imer looks to control.
Imer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hakaisha doesn't have the hooks in and Imer manages to turn into his guard.
Imer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakaisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hakaisha controls Imer momentarily but Imer frees himself.
Hakaisha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imer is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imer is pushing down on Hakaisha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hakaisha is fighting to maintain full guard but Imer has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Imer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Imer 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Imer!
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energy
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RATING
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