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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Maci Jagatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Cashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro Cashi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mario Maci Jagatic's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Maci Jagatic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Cashi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagatic throws a series of punches but Cashi avoids them all with ease.
Jagatic tries to clinch but Cashi moves out of range.
Jagatic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mario Maci Jagatic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cashi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jagatic sprawls well initially but Cashi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jagatic actively working from the bottom here.
Cashi trying to pass the guard but Jagatic defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cashi trying to control from half guard but Jagatic is working away.
Jagatic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cashi pulls his head out easily.
Jagatic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jagatic is breathing heavily.
Cashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jagatic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagatic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jagatic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cashi.
Cashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jagatic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jagatic is defending against the submission attempts here by Cashi.
Cashi tries to pass to full mount but Jagatic defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jagatic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jagatic is staying active underneath Cashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jagatic is trying to get back to full guard.
Cashi uses his free foot to push down on Jagatic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jagatic.
Cashi misses with a head shot.
Cashi tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Jagatic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cashi stands up from mount. Strange move.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cashi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jagatic regains guard immediately.
Cashi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jagatic is proving hard to escape from.
Jagatic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cashi is aware though and is defending well.
Cashi wants to stand but Jagatic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cashi wants to control from the top but Jagatic keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jagatic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cashi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jagatic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jagatic looking for a guillotine here but Cashi defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Cashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jagatic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jagatic tries to move into range but Cashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jagatic rushes Cashi and presses him up against the cage.
Jagatic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cashi after a bit of a struggle.
Cashi has hold of one of Jagatic's legs. Jagatic is fighting the takedown attempt but Cashi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jagatic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jagatic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cashi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jagatic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cashi defends well.
Cashi wanted to stand there but Jagatic had control of the position.
Cashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagatic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jagatic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cashi controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cashi throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jagatic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jagatic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cashi wants to control from the top but Jagatic keeps moving.
Jagatic is looking for a triangle but Cashi pushes his legs off easily.
Cashi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jagatic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jagatic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cashi has Jagatic in his guard.
Jagatic throwing strikes from guard but Cashi blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cashi wants to control but Jagatic passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagatic stands up and beckons Cashi to join him on the feet.
Jagatic tries to clinch up but Cashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Jagatic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cashi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jagatic is looking for a triangle but Cashi pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jagatic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Cashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cashi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jagatic on his heels. He'll look to pass Jagatic's guard now, I'm sure.
Cashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cashi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jagatic has his foot on Cashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cashi slips nicely into half guard.
Jagatic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jagatic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cashi.
Cashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cashi is looking to take a break and control but Jagatic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagatic is defending against the submission attempts here by Cashi.
Jagatic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jagatic looking for submissions off his back.
Hiro Cashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Cashi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mario Maci Jagatic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jagatic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jagatic wants to get back to full guard.
Jagatic won't allow Cashi to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Cashi seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiro Cashi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jagatic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cashi prevents it.
Cashi looking to stall.
Cashi pulls Jagatic into guard.
Cashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jagatic is controlling him.
Cashi is working an open guard so Jagatic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jagatic tries to sprawl but Cashi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cashi is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cashi wants to get back to his feet.
Jagatic looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cashi prevents Jagatic from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Cashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Cashi!
Hiro Cashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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