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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janu Haperenu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andros Luboslaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andros Luboslaw has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Janu Haperenu's chin.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Janu Haperenu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andros Luboslaw!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haperenu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Luboslaw is looking to clinch.
Haperenu closes the distance and clinches up with Luboslaw, looking for a takedown. Haperenu pushes Luboslaw against the cage but Luboslaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haperenu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Luboslaw moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Janu Haperenu has been cut.
Haperenu shoots in but Luboslaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janu Haperenu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haperenu keeps the fight on the outside.
Haperenu has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haperenu.
Haperenu gets to mount! Luboslaw was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Haperenu goes for an armbar but Luboslaw turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Luboslaw.
Haperenu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Luboslaw is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Haperenu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Luboslaw's back instead.
Luboslaw is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Luboslaw is controlling Haperenu 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Haperenu is breathing heavily.
Haperenu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luboslaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luboslaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
I looks like Luboslaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luboslaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Luboslaw wants to stand but Haperenu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haperenu keeping moving, preventing Luboslaw from controlling successfully.
Haperenu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Luboslaw is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Haperenu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Luboslaw's back instead.
Luboslaw trying to control the action but Haperenu just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Luboslaw is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haperenu not allowing Luboslaw to control his hands.
Haperenu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Luboslaw controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Luboslaw defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Haperenu's arms.
Luboslaw looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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 Janu Haperenu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Janu Haperenu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haperenu shoots in and drives through. Luboslaw sprawls well.
Luboslaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Luboslaw scores with a head kick.
Luboslaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luboslaw tries to clinch but Haperenu is having none of it.
Haperenu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haperenu shoots in for a takedown but Luboslaw shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janu Haperenu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haperenu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luboslaw tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haperenu.
Luboslaw wants to clinch.
Haperenu swats away the attempt to clinch by Luboslaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Luboslaw is looking to clinch.
Haperenu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Haperenu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Luboslaw really wants to buck Haperenu off and get back to his feet.
Haperenu goes for an armbar but Luboslaw turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Luboslaw.
Haperenu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu has his foot on Luboslaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luboslaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Luboslaw wants to get up but he can't break Haperenu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Haperenu working for a triangle but Luboslaw defends it easily.
Haperenu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haperenu being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haperenu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luboslaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luboslaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luboslaw wants to control from the top but Haperenu keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luboslaw tries to clinch but Haperenu moves out of range.
Haperenu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andros Luboslaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Janu Haperenu's cut.
That's time! Haperenu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luboslaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luboslaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luboslaw misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Haperenu with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haperenu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haperenu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haperenu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Luboslaw is trying to improve his position.
Luboslaw is trying to control Haperenu's posture but Haperenu avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Luboslaw tries to improve position but can't.
Haperenu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luboslaw, who protects the arm well.
Haperenu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luboslaw, who protects the arm well.
Haperenu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luboslaw, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luboslaw is trying to get back to his feet.
Haperenu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luboslaw has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haperenu tries to advance to mount but Luboslaw denies him.
Haperenu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haperenu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Luboslaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luboslaw swinging wilding here.
Luboslaw tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luboslaw looks to land a combination but Haperenu avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janu Haperenu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Janu Haperenu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Luboslaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haperenu keeps the fight on the outside.
Luboslaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Haperenu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haperenu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haperenu advances to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Haperenu is looking for a kimura but Luboslaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haperenu to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luboslaw tries to get to full guard but Haperenu has control of the leg.
Luboslaw wants to control but Haperenu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haperenu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luboslaw defends it well.
Haperenu is working for a kimura but Luboslaw is defending it quite comfortably.
Luboslaw trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haperenu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haperenu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Luboslaw is trying to stand up here but Haperenu is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haperenu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haperenu feints and as Luboslaw raises his hands in defense, Haperenu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haperenu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haperenu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu tries to free his leg and advance position but Luboslaw is retaining full guard.
Haperenu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luboslaw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haperenu has Luboslaw in his guard.
Janu Haperenu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luboslaw preventing the sweep.
Haperenu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luboslaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haperenu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luboslaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luboslaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Luboslaw trying to control but Haperenu is working from the bottom.
Haperenu is looking for a triangle but Luboslaw pushes his legs off easily.
Luboslaw preventing the sweep.
Haperenu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luboslaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Luboslaw wants to get up but he can't break Haperenu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janu Haperenu had his way with Andros Luboslaw in that round.
The cut man is working on Janu Haperenu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Luboslaw darts in trying to clinch
and Haperenu counters with a shoot takedown. Luboslaw fights it but they end up in guard.
Luboslaw is pulling down on Haperenu's head to control his posture.
Luboslaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haperenu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luboslaw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haperenu has Luboslaw in his guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Haperenu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luboslaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Luboslaw wants to get up but he can't break Haperenu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Haperenu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haperenu is looking for a triangle but Luboslaw pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luboslaw wants to stand but Haperenu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Haperenu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luboslaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luboslaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luboslaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luboslaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Haperenu is tightening it up a little... Luboslaw has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Luboslaw reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Luboslaw taps out! nice BJJ there by Haperenu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Janu Haperenu!
Janu Haperenu retains his light heavyweight title!
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hype
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