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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Myint Htaike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hy Wiener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiener is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fok Julle Naaiers. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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179 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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179 cm
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181 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Myint Htaike! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hy Wiener! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wiener is looking to clinch. Wiener lands a nice leg kick that just misses Htaike's sensitive parts. Wiener misses with a double jab.
Wiener swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Htaike throws a hook to the side of Wiener's head but Wiener sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Myint Htaike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wiener thows a body shot but no joy. Wiener fails in his attempt to clinch. Wiener misses with a head kick.
Htaike misses with a looping right. Wiener thows a body shot but no joy. Wiener connects with a leg kick. Htaike looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wiener throws a head kick but Htaike moves out of range.
Wiener wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Htaike throws a big shot that misses. A jab from Wiener misses. Htaike looks to land a left hand but Wiener moved out of range nicely. Wiener gets tackled into the cage by Htaike. Htaike maintains the clinch. Htaike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Htaike tries to throw a body punch but Wiener avoids it by throwing Htaike back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Htaike blocks an elbow strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiener. Wiener blocks an uppercut.
Wiener is stalling here.
Wiener wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Wiener.
A short uppercut from Wiener. Htaike misses with a punch to the body.
Wiener lands an elbow just above Htaike 's eye. Wiener is stalling here.
Wiener misses with a body punch.
Wiener lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Myint Htaike has been cut. Wiener using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Htaike has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Htaike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Wiener throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Htaike avoiding damage as Wiener throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Htaike swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiener uses good head movement to avoid it. 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! A battle for position here, against the cage. Wiener throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Htaike looking for a takedown. Htaike misses with some punches.
Wiener tries to score a body lock takedown but Htaike shows good agility there to stay on his feet. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Htaike dodges an elbow strike from Wiener.
A head punch on the inside from Htaike fails to land. Htaike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wiener backwards. Wiener lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Htaike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Htaike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Htaike scores with a shot to the side of Wiener's head. Htaike on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Htaike misses with a short punch on the inside. Htaike tries to score a body lock takedown but Wiener shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Htaike misses with a punch on the inside.
Htaike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Htaike. Wiener lands an elbow inside. Htaike blocks an elbow strike. Htaike is defending well against a takedown attempt. A battle for position here, against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Htaike. Wiener pushes off an throws an elbow but Htaike leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Htaike misses with some punches.
Wiener pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Htaike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wiener throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Htaike. Wiener lands a nice elbow. Htaike misses with the head strike.
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! A head punch on the inside from Htaike fails to land. Wiener lands an elbow inside. Wiener throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wiener lands an elbow just above Htaike 's eye. Wiener throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Htaike works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Htaike.
Wiener looks to throw an elbow but misses. Htaike blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wiener trying to land knees to the body.
Wiener throws an elbow that misses.
Htaike misses with a hook from the clinch. Htaike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wiener backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Htaike. Wiener creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Htaike swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiener uses good head movement to avoid it. Htaike is pushing Wiener up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Htaike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knees in the clinch landing for Wiener.
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 Myint Htaike will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Myint Htaike's cut. That's time! Htaike's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wiener ducks under a wild hook from Htaike. Wiener tries to clinch but Htaike is having none of it. Htaike throws a hook but Wiener avoids it easily. Wiener fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Htaike manages to avoid it. Htaike shoots in and bounces Wiener off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Wiener preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Htaike trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wiener wants to sweep but no luck. Htaike avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wiener is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Htaike postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wiener is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Htaike, into his guard. Htaike working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wiener doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wiener manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Htaike has momentary wrist control but Wiener slips an elbow through the middle. Wiener throws a big right hand that misses. Wiener trying to control the position from guard on top but Htaike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wiener sitting in guard here, content to control. Htaike manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Htaike jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wiener is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wiener and Htaike has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Htaike goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wiener rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Htaike's guard! Nice work there by Wiener! Wiener got a little sloppy there for a moment and Htaike has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wiener has managed to get both his arms back between Htaike's legs - danger averted. 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! Wiener landing some decent shots from guard. Htaike wants to stand up but Wiener is controlling him. Wiener throws a big elbow that misses. Wiener wants to control from the top but Htaike keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wiener makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wiener makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Wiener is looking to work some ground and pound but Htaike has wrist control. Htaike looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiener is one step ahead there. Hy Wiener has got the better of the ground game so far. Wiener scoring with some ground and pound. Wiener postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Htaike had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wiener defends it easily. Wiener missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Htaike tries to strike from the bottom.
Htaike manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Htaike goes for an armbar but Wiener turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wiener.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wiener throws a big elbow that misses. Wiener postures up and lands a big shot to Htaike's brow. Wiener postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Htaike working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wiener accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Htaike wants to sweep but no luck. Htaike utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wiener advances to half guard. Htaike wants to improve his position but Wiener is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wiener missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Htaike is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wiener scores with a couple of nice shots. Htaike on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hy Wiener showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Myint Htaike's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Htaike misses with a hook. Wiener ducked under it nicely. Wiener throws a leg kick which misses Htaike's front leg but catches the back leg as Htaike tries to avoid it. Wiener misses with a body kick. Wiener is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Htaike rather than just go for the knockout. Htaike digs a good hook to Wiener's body.
Wiener just misses with a punch to the body.
Wiener misses with a straight left. Htaike avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wiener fails in his attempt to clinch. Htaike slips under a jab. Wiener tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Htaike was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiener. Htaike keeps the fight on the outside. The fighters circle momentarily. Htaike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Htaike thows a body shot but no joy. Htaike throws a shot from downtown. Wiener moves away and avoids it. Wiener misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Htaike misses with a double jab.
Wiener shoots in looking for a takedown but Htaike manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wiener's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wiener closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wiener blocks a body shot from Htaike. Htaike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wiener taking a breather. Htaike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Htaike misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiener just misses with a elbow thrown towards Htaike's brow. Htaike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myint Htaike has scored more points in the clinch so far. Htaike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiener pushes Htaike back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Htaike wants a takedown.
Htaike is looking to control Wiener's arms but Wiener gets an underhook and turns him. Now Htaike has his back to the cage. Wiener with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wiener tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Htaike's elbow. Wiener throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Wiener.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Htaike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wiener is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Htaike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wiener backwards. Wiener lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Htaike throws a punch but it's blocked by Wiener. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiener. Htaike blocks an elbow strike from Wiener.
Wiener lands a body punch. Htaike working aggressively here.
Wiener lands an elbow inside that Htaike shrugs off.
Myint Htaike's cut is getting worse. Htaike dodges an elbow strike from Wiener.
Htaike misses with a hook from the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wiener as Htaike tries to tie him up. Htaike blocks an elbow strike. Htaike blocks an elbow strike. Htaike blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wiener blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiener blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Htaike misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Htaike fails to land. Wiener lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wiener lands with a light punch inside. Wiener connects with a knee to the head.
Htaike trying to stall but Wiener improves his position.
Htaike drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wiener pulls his leg out and moves away.
Htaike closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Htaike throws a lazy right hand but Wiener sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Htaike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiener.
Htaike throws a hook but Wiener avoids it easily. Htaike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wiener.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Htaike moves away from the strike by Wiener. Htaike looks to land a right hand but Wiener moved out of range. Htaike misses the jab. A swing and a miss from Wiener. Htaike moves out of range as Wiener throws a body kick.
Wiener tries to close the distance and clinch but Htaike swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wiener lands a lovely overhand right. Htaike misses with a straight left. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Htaike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiener.
Htaike closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wiener circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myint Htaike. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Htaike throws an overhand right that lands on Wiener's shoulder, as Wiener tries to avoid the shot. Htaike throws a big shot that misses. Wiener looks to score with a jab to the body but Htaike is just out of range. No luck with that takedown attempt from Htaike.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hy Wiener. I think Wiener has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hy Wiener! An out of breath Hy Wiener thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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