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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hidetoshi Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermes Trismegistus (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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210 cm
18
255 lbs
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225 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hidetoshi Nakata! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hermes Trismegistus! The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nakata fails to land the takedown. Trismegistus wants to clinch but Nakata slips to the side and Nakata counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Nakata with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Trismegistus is trying to stand up here but Nakata is controlling him well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nakata seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Trismegistus has recovered full guard. Nakata wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving. Trismegistus wants to get back to his feet but Nakata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nakata with a flurry of punches that miss. Nakata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Trismegistus wants to stand up but Nakata is controlling him. Nakata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hidetoshi Nakata has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Trismegistus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakata's calf. Trismegistus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trismegistus scores with a kick to the body.
Trismegistus misses with a low kick.
That kick from Trismegistus tenderised Nakata's leg. Nakata is trying to keep his angry face on. Trismegistus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trismegistus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakata to score an easy takedown into full guard. 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! Trismegistus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakata is controlling him. Nakata slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Nakata looking to sit in guard and control but Trismegistus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Nakata keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nakata looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Nakata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trismegistus on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hidetoshi Nakata. An inside leg kick lands from Trismegistus. Trismegistus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakata's calf. A nice leg kick lands there from Trismegistus. Nakata shoots in and bounces Trismegistus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Nakata is breathing heavily. Nakata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard. Trismegistus wants to stand up but Nakata is controlling him. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. 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 Hidetoshi Nakata will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trismegistus doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakata circles away.
Trismegistus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakata is out of range and Trismegistus settles back down. Nakata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trismegistus sprawls well. Trismegistus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakata gets slowly back to his feet. Trismegistus fails in his attempt to clinch. Trismegistus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nakata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trismegistus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakata's calf. Trismegistus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trismegistus is looking to slow Nakata down with leg kicks. Hidetoshi Nakata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nakata takes a kick to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nakata keeps the fight on the outside. Trismegistus scoring well with a low kick there.
Crunch! Trismegistus slams his shin into Nakata's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Trismegistus looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Trismegistus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A chopping leg kick lands by Trismegistus. Trismegistus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakata's head. Nakata on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trismegistus.
Trismegistus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Nakata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trismegistus tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Trismegistus throws a nice inside leg kick. Trismegistus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trismegistus is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Trismegistus is looking to slow Nakata down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trismegistus doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakata circles away.
Nakata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Trismegistus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakata swats him away and circles back towards the center. Trismegistus lands a head kick!
Trismegistus circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nakata drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Trismegistus follows Nakata to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hermes Trismegistus!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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