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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hranica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugh Adama has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 cm
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155 lbs
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178 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugh Adama! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Hranica! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adama takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Adama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hranica. Hranica avoids the body shot from Adama.
Hranica fails with the takedown. Hranica darts in and clinches Adama up against the cage. Hranica blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Adama is trying to drag Hranica to the mat but Hranica just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Adama throws a head punch that misses. Adama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Adama prevents the takedown attempt.
Hugh Adama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hranica. Hranica goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adama prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adama manages to break the clinch.
Hranica moves out of range of the body kick. Hranica pushes Adama up against the cage in a clinch. Adama is trying to force a seperation but Hranica has the dominant position. Adama is trying to push Hranica away but Hranica has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Adama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hranica pulls guard effortlessly. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Hranica working for a triangle but Adama defends it easily.
Adama wanted to stand there but Hranica had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Adama throwing strikes from guard but Hranica blocks nicely. Adama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Hranica is pulling down on Adama's head. It's preventing any offense from Adama, at least for the moment. Hranica has a closed guard, preventing Adama from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hranica uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hranica manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adama on his heels. He'll look to pass Adama's guard now, I'm sure. Hranica not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Adama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hranica is controlling him. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Hranica pushing down on Adama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hranica is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Adama wants to get back to his feet.
Adama trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Hranica content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. 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! Adama is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Hranica was stalling too much, according to the referee. Adama throws a sloppy head kick and Hranica moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hranica dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adama throws a lazy right hand but Hranica sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hranica clinches up with Adama and pushes him back against the cage. Adama tries to pull guard but Hranica forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Adama is trying to break the clinch but Hranica is controlling him. A frustrated look appears on Adama's face as he tries to break the clinch. Adama working hard to break the clinch. Hranica manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adama gets underhooks to prevent Hranica's takedown attempt.
Hranica lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adama backwards. Adama is trying to force a seperation but Hranica has the dominant position. Adama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hranica looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Adama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hranica lands a body shot.
Hranica tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hranica somewhat. Hugh Adama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hranica. Hranica forces Adama back against the cage and clinches. Adama tries to circle away but Hranica has him pinned against the cage. Hranica breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hranica connects with a solid leg kick. Adama is looking to land body kicks. Hranica moves into range and clinches up with Adama. Hranica has Adama pressed against the cage, preventing Adama from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Adama working hard to break the clinch. Hranica is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adama is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hranica wants a takedown but no success here.
Hranica jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adama walks away with a smile on his face. Hranica gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hranica keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hranica manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hranica throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hranica lands a left and a right that send Adama crashing to the mat, dazed. Hranica thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Adama is rocked! Hranica is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Adama is in big trouble! Hranica is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Adama. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Mike Hranica! In defeat, Hugh Adama stepped up to the mic, saying 'Clearly, I've got some things to work on. Thanks to everyone who's supported me thus far.'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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