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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakashi Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 cm
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228 lbs
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200 cm
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lennart Stahlhandske! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakashi Hatake! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A left lands for Stahlhandske. Stahlhandske scores with a leg kick.
Stahlhandske throws a looping overhand right but Hatake ducks down to avoid it. Hatake checks a leg kick. Hatake ducks under a wild hook from Stahlhandske. Stahlhandske misses with a straight left. A looping hook to the body misses from Stahlhandske. Hatake does a little dance to reset his feet. Hatake gets a takedown into half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Hatake wants to control but Stahlhandske is keeping him busy. Hatake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hatake wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Stahlhandske uses the opportunity to regain full guard. Hatake wants to stand but Stahlhandske is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stahlhandske managing to control the position. Stahlhandske is looking to stand up but Hatake isn't so interested in that idea. Hatake wants to stand and escape but instead Stahlhandske has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Hatake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stahlhandske gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Stahlhandske tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatake is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hatake trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Stahlhandske content to stall in guard here. Stahlhandske wants to control from the top but Hatake keeps moving. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Stahlhandske wanted to stand there but Hatake had control of the position. Hatake keeping full guard, as Stahlhandske tries to pass. Stahlhandske passes Hatake's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Hatake is trying to stand.
Hatake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Stahlhandske got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hatake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stahlhandske has managed to get both his arms back between Hatake's legs - danger averted. Stahlhandske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hatake can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stahlhandske is working hard here to advance position. Stahlhandske trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stahlhandske pushes down on Hatake's leg and manages to get into half guard. Stahlhandske tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hatake controls his leg. Stahlhandske wants to free his trapped foot but Hatake is holding on for dear life with his legs. Stahlhandske with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Stahlhandske is looking to advance position but Hatake won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hatake gets back to full guard.
Stahlhandske wants to stand and escape but instead Hatake has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Stahlhandske preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hatake wants to control from the top but Stahlhandske keeps moving. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hatake with a nice head shot there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hatake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. 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 Lennart Stahlhandske will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stahlhandske looks to land a right hand but Hatake moved out of range. Stahlhandske throws a head kick that misses. Stahlhandske stuffs the takedown attempt from Hatake. Hatake gets slowly back to his feet. Stahlhandske throws a good cross that connects.
Stahlhandske wants to slow Hatake down by chopping away at his legs. A slow jab from Stahlhandske misses its intended target. Stahlhandske misses with a looping right. Hatake fails with a takedown attempt. Hatake tries to move into range but Stahlhandske moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kakashi Hatake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Stahlhandske fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Good shot there by Stahlhandske. Hatake tries to clinch but Stahlhandske is having none of it. Stahlhandske connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Stahlhandske misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. A left lands for Stahlhandske. Stahlhandske connects with a looping right hand.
Hatake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stahlhandske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stahlhandske here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. The fighters circle momentarily. Stahlhandske darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Lennart Stahlhandske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stahlhandske falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hatake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stahlhandske won't be happy with that. Stahlhandske might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. This has been an exciting period of action! Stahlhandske regains half guard, as Hatake was trying to land strikes. Stahlhandske moves into full guard.
Hatake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hatake passes Stahlhandske's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hatake throwing shots but Stahlhandske is blocking nicely. Hatake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stahlhandske knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hatake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hatake prevents Stahlhandske from standing back up.
Stahlhandske avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hatake. Hatake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stahlhandske's head. Hatake not landing any meaningful shots this time. Stahlhandske is looking to control Hatake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stahlhandske avoid being mounted? Hatake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stahlhandske is trying to get back to full guard. Hatake thows a huge punch but Stahlhandske dodges it nicely.
Stahlhandske keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hatake missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hatake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kakashi Hatake has got the better of the ground game so far. Hatake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stahlhandske does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Stahlhandske controlling the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Nice body punch from Stahlhandske.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hatake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stahlhandske works the jab nicely. Stahlhandske shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Lennart Stahlhandske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stahlhandske dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hatake shoots in for a double leg but Stahlhandske sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Lennart Stahlhandske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakashi Hatake. Hatake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stahlhandske but Stahlhandske pushes him off and we're back to square one. Stahlhandske with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stahlhandske swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hatake. Hatake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stahlhandske connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hatake scrambles back to his feet. Hatake closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stahlhandske's guard. Hatake is breathing heavily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Stahlhandske manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stahlhandske wants to slow Hatake down by chopping away at his legs. Stahlhandske lunges at Hatake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hatake's hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Stahlhandske dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jab, jab by Stahlhandske - just one landing. Stahlhandske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatake sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stahlhandske tried to score with a low kick but Hatake checks it. The fighters circle momentarily. Stahlhandske darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hatake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hatake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske's corner calls for a 1-2. Stahlhandske obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Stahlhandske throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hatake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Stahlhandske explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Nice uppercut there from Stahlhandske. Good shot there by Stahlhandske. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hatake misses with a takedown attempt - Stahlhandske sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Stahlhandske stuns Hatake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hatake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stahlhandske moves out of range of the body kick. Stahlhandske with a hook. Stahlhandske misses with a looping right. Hatake on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hatake slips a jab and a cross from Stahlhandske.
Hatake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hatake drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Stahlhandske keeping full guard, as Hatake tries to pass. Hatake works over Stahlhandske with some ground and pound from guard. Hatake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hatake postures up in Stahlhandske's guard and throws a big left but Stahlhandske blocks it. Stahlhandske is pulling down on Hatake's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hatake prevents Stahlhandske from getting back to his feet. Hatake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stahlhandske wants to sweep but no luck. Stahlhandske working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hatake. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hatake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hatake works a leg free and moves into half guard. Stahlhandske kicks off Hatake and gets to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Good exchange - Stahlhandske coming out on top. Stahlhandske misses with a shot to the body and Hatake counters by moving into the clinch. Hatake is struggling to control the position. Kakashi Hatake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hatake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stahlhandske prevents it.
Stahlhandske wants a takedown but no success here.
Hatake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stahlhandske.
Hatake prevents the takedown attempt.
Stahlhandske jumps guard but Hatake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Stahlhandske. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stahlhandske pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Stahlhandske looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lennart Stahlhandske is winning the standup battle so far. Horrible takedown by Hatake or perhaps it was just good defense by Stahlhandske which made him look bad. Stahlhandske lands with a straight right. Hatake didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hatake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Stahlhandske scores with a jab. Lennart Stahlhandske is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hatake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stahlhandske. Stahlhandske sizes up Hatake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Stahlhandske scores with a sloppy right hand. Hatake should have avoided that one. Stahlhandske connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hatake. Hatake circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hatake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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! Stahlhandske lands a jab to the nose. Stahlhandske attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hatake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stahlhandske finds it's way round the side to connect with Hatake's head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stahlhandske connects with a right hand. Hatake shakes it off. Hatake drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stahlhandske sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Lennart Stahlhandske showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stahlhandske, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Stahlhandske!
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energy
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