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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Hanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen comes to the cage accompanied by Hurt me. Kazuo Hanayama is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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275 lbs
13 - 18 - 0 |
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279 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Hanayama!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanayama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tolonen.
A punch combination from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen takes a swing at Hanayama's ribcage but misses.
Hanayama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tolonen as he jumps to the side.
Hanayama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanayama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanayama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanayama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tolonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanayama throwing strikes but missing.
Hanayama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama throws a strike but Tolonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hanayama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolonen is one step ahead there.
Hanayama doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen postures up.
Hanayama 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.
Hanayama throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hanayama is trying to control the position but Tolonen postures up.
Hanayama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanayama thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hanayama tries to strike from the bottom.
Tolonen wants to control from the top but Hanayama keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tauno Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with a double jab
and Hanayama counters with a left to the body.
Tolonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanayama counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanayama manages to avoid it.
Hanayama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanayama lands in his opponent's guard.
Tolonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanayama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanayama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanayama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanayama slips a nice elbow through Tolonen's hands, connecting with Tolonen's forehead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanayama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tolonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanayama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hanayama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tolonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hanayama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tolonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanayama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanayama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hanayama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanayama is trying to control the action in half guard but Tolonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanayama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tolonen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hanayama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanayama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hanayama working over Tolonen with some ground and pound. Tolonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hanayama drops an elbow to the side of Tolonen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama lands with a punch from half guard.
Hanayama looks to land a strike but Tolonen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hanayama trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Hanayama pushes down on Tolonen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanayama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hanayama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanayama is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hanayama is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanayama is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hanayama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanayama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Hanayama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tolonen takes a swing at Hanayama's ribcage but misses.
Tolonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tolonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Tauno Tolonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanayama drives through with a takedown into Tolonen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hanayama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanayama throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanayama throws a strike but Tolonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tolonen won't allow Hanayama to sweep him here.
Tolonen slips nicely into half guard.
Hanayama is looking for a sweep. Tolonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanayama is refusing to be controlled, as Tolonen sits in half guard.
Hanayama trying to get back to full guard but Tolonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen trying to control but Hanayama is having none of it.
Tolonen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hanayama is desperately trying to improve his position but Tolonen has a good base and remains in mount.
Hanayama is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hanayama is working to get back to half guard.
Tolonen looking to ground and pound but Hanayama is blocking nicely.
Hanayama is trying desperately to improve position.
Hanayama throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tolonen. What's that going to do exactly?
Hanayama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama won't allow Tolonen to pass to mount.
Hanayama misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tolonen trying to control the pace.
Hanayama misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen is thwarting Hanayama's attempts to control the position.
Tolonen trying to control from half guard but Hanayama is working away.
Hanayama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tolonen is working away from the top position though.
Tolonen tries to pass to full mount but Hanayama defends it.
Tolonen blocks the strikes from Hanayama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama gets full guard.
Hanayama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tolonen manages to get himself to full guard.
Tolonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanayama is one step ahead there.
Tolonen working a defensive guard here.
Hanayama throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanayama is looking to work some ground and pound but Tolonen has wrist control.
Hanayama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hanayama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanayama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama distracts Tolonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanayama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanayama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanayama lands a couple of elbows.
Tolonen 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.
Hanayama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kazuo Hanayama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tolonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanayama controls the pace.
Tolonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolonen, not yet.
Hanayama works over Tolonen with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanayama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanayama content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Hanayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hanayama shoots in looking for a takedown but Tolonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanayama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tauno Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tolonen misses with a hook.
Tolonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanayama.
Tolonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Tolonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanayama's hands.
Hanayama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tolonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanayama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tolonen misses with a few strikes there.
Tolonen feints a jab promting Hanayama to slip. Tolonen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hanayama slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanayama shoots for a double leg takedown but Tolonen sprawls well. He's pushed Hanayama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tauno Tolonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Hanayama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanayama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hanayama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanayama throwing strikes but missing.
Hanayama lands a couple of elbows.
Tolonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hanayama lands a couple of digs.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanayama preventing the sweep.
Hanayama scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanayama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolonen is keeping the position for now.
Tolonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanayama.
Hanayama landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanayama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolonen is retaining full guard.
Hanayama chips away with some ground and pound.
Hanayama throws a strike but Tolonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hanayama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tolonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanayama trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanayama is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanayama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanayama.
Tolonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tolonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanayama.
Tolonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolonen, not yet.
Hanayama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tolonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanayama connects with a couple of short punches.
Hanayama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanayama lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hanayama chips away with some ground and pound.
Hanayama postures up and lands a big shot to Tolonen's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hanayama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanayama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hanayama drops an elbow to the side of Tolonen's head.
Tolonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hanayama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hanayama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Hanayama there.
Tolonen is rocked!
Hanayama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tauno Tolonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Tolonen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanayama lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tolonen quite badly. Tolonen pulls Hanayama in close trying to recover. Hanayama postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tolonen on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tolonen doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuo Hanayama!
A very excited looking Kazuo Hanayama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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