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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haplopelma Hainanum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagendra has chosen The Liberty Bell - John Philip Sousa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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193 cm
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216 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haplopelma Hainanum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Montgomery Nagendra!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Nagendra misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Hainanum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Hainanum.
Nagendra lands with a right hand.
Hainanum defending well as Nagendra loads up on a big left hand.
Hainanum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagendra.
Hainanum throws a sloppy head kick and Nagendra moves out of range easily.
Nagendra throws a jab when Hainanum was well out of range.
Nagendra drives through with a takedown into Hainanum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nagendra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagendra trying to control the position from guard on top but Hainanum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagendra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nagendra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagendra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nagendra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagendra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hainanum is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagendra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nagendra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagendra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagendra throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagendra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagendra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagendra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagendra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagendra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagendra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagendra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagendra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hainanum's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hainanum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagendra.
Nagendra wants to control from the top but Hainanum keeps moving.
Nagendra works over Hainanum with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagendra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra postures up in Hainanum's guard and throws a big left but Hainanum blocks it.
Nagendra trying to control but Hainanum is working from the bottom.
Nagendra scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nagendra throwing strikes from guard but Hainanum blocks nicely.
Nagendra is looking to work some ground and pound but Hainanum has wrist control.
Nagendra throwing strikes from guard but Hainanum blocks nicely.
Nagendra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainanum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hainanum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagendra looking to pass the guard.
Nagendra trying to control but Hainanum is working from the bottom.
Nagendra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hainanum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagendra won't allow Hainanum to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagendra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hainanum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagendra landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nagendra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hainanum is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Montgomery Nagendra dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hainanum slips under a jab from Nagendra.
Hainanum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hainanum tries to clinch but Nagendra moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nagendra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hainanum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hainanum is looking to clinch.
Nagendra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hainanum to the ground. Nagendra is now in Hainanum's guard.
Hainanum kicks Nagendra off and gets to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Hainanum.
Nagendra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hainanum moves away.
Nagendra lands a right hook to the body.
Nagendra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hainanum tries to avoid it but Nagendra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hainanum to the ground. Hainanum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hainanum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagendra.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagendra throwing shots but Hainanum is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra throws a strike but Hainanum avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nagendra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hainanum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagendra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagendra throws an elbow that misses. Hainanum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nagendra's guard. Nice move by Hainanum!
Hainanum preventing the sweep.
Nagendra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nagendra has his foot on Hainanum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hainanum works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagendra trying to keep a closed guard but Hainanum is proving a slippery customer.
Nagendra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hainanum is one step ahead there.
Nagendra is trying to keep Hainanum in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra is looking for a triangle but Hainanum pushes his legs off easily.
Nagendra wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagendra controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nagendra dives in and grabs Hainanum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hainanum pushes down on Nagendra's head and hops out.
Haplopelma Hainanum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagendra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hainanum defends it nicely.
Haplopelma Hainanum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montgomery Nagendra.
Hainanum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hainanum tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hainanum's guard.
Nagendra landing with the ground and pound.
Nagendra trying to control the position from guard on top but Hainanum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagendra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hainanum's guard.
Nagendra throwing shots but Hainanum is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagendra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagendra is trying to work for a kimura but Hainanum is defending well.
Nagendra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Montgomery Nagendra 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!
Hainanum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagendra misses with a hook. Hainanum ducked under it nicely.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hainanum sprawls well. Hainanum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nagendra gets slowly back to his feet.
Hainanum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagendra manages to avoid it.
Hainanum staying out of range there.
Nagendra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hainanum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hainanum leaves Nagendra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hainanum moves into the clinch.
Hainanum displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nagendra up against the ropes.
Hainanum prevents a body shot from Nagendra.
Hainanum lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Montgomery Nagendra has been cut.
Nagendra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagendra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hainanum after a bit of a struggle.
Haplopelma Hainanum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montgomery Nagendra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainanum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nagendra's defenses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hainanum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nagendra tries a body shot but Hainanum blocks it.
Nagendra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hainanum is keeping busy.
Come on Hainanum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nagendra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nagendra misses with a body punch.
Hainanum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nagendra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hainanum lands an elbow just above Nagendra 's eye.
That has opened up Montgomery Nagendra's cut even more.
Hainanum gets through Nagendra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagendra being controlled against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hainanum.
Nagendra takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainanum drops Nagendra with a big knee straight up the middle! Nagendra is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Nagendra takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nagendra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hainanum can pounce on him.
Hainanum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hainanum connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagendra blocks a head kick by Hainanum.
Nagendra misses with a left hand
and Hainanum counters with a head kick. That will keep Nagendra thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nagendra throws a shot from downtown. Hainanum moves away and avoids it.
Hainanum connects with a high kick.
The cut above Montgomery Nagendra's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nagendra sizes up Hainanum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nagendra scores with a sloppy right hand. Hainanum should have avoided that one.
Hainanum lands a high kick!
Nagendra is rocked!
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hainanum but Hainanum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nagendra is still on wobbly legs! Can Hainanum finish him?
Hainanum closes the distance and pushes Nagendra back into the ropes.
Nagendra seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainanum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hainanum prevents a body shot from Nagendra.
Hainanum unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nagendra tries a body shot but Hainanum blocks it.
Nagendra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hainanum blocks a body shot from Nagendra.
Hainanum stops a takedown attempt from Nagendra.
Nagendra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hainanum after a bit of a struggle.
Hainanum tries a body shot but Nagendra blocks it.
Haplopelma Hainanum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hainanum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagendra backwards.
Montgomery Nagendra's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hainanum misses with a body punch.
Nagendra takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Montgomery Nagendra's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Haplopelma Hainanum!
A relieved looking Haplopelma Hainanum thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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