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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devil Anse Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuya Inoue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
29 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devil Anse Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuya Inoue!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoue gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Inoue swings around for an armbar but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Inoue's guard.
Inoue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hatfield wants to get up but he can't break Inoue's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Inoue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hatfield is aware though and is defending well.
Hatfield wants to stand but Inoue is controlling his posture from full guard.
Inoue is working an open guard so Hatfield takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inoue was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Inoue throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Inoue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Inoue on the side of the head.
Hatfield lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Yuya Inoue has been cut.
Inoue shoots in for a double leg but Hatfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Hatfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Devil Anse Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatfield misses with a few strikes there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Inoue.
Hatfield explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Devil Anse Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Hatfield's head coaches at Miyagi Famiy Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
A cross from Hatfield lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hatfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hatfield lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoue closes the distance and clinches up with Hatfield, looking for a takedown. Inoue pushes Hatfield against the cage but Hatfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hatfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hatfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Inoue with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Devil Anse Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuya Inoue.
Inoue tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatfield defends well and Inoue ends up having to push Hatfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hatfield connects with a crisp jab.
Hatfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Inoue.
Inoue misses with a takedown
and Hatfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Inoue fails to land the takedown.
Inoue darts in looking for a takedown but Hatfield gets double underhooks and turns Inoue into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Inoue is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Inoue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inoue is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hatfield throws a jab when Inoue was well out of range.
Inoue with the counter takedown but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Inoue shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatfield defends it nicely.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Inoue.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Inoue with a poor takedown
and Hatfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Inoue thinking.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Inoue moved out of range.
Inoue scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hatfield blocks a head kick by Inoue.
Inoue takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hatfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inoue doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hatfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Inoue on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that Inoue avoids nicely.
And Inoue tries to counter it with a takedown but Hatfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Inoue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inoue moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Inoue closes the distance and pushes Hatfield back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devil Anse Hatfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuya Inoue's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Inoue slips the punch.
And Inoue tries to counter it with a takedown but Hatfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Inoue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inoue can do to turn this around?
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inoue moves away.
Inoue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield swinging wildly here.
Hatfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inoue shoots and misses
and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue shoots and misses
and Inoue takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Inoue ducked under it nicely.
Inoue tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Inoue moves into the clinch.
Inoue tries to pull guard but Hatfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Devil Anse Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuya Inoue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hatfield.
Hatfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Inoue avoids the damage to the body.
Hatfield stalling against the cage.
Inoue tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hatfield smiles and moves away.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Inoue moves in looking to clinch but Hatfield pushes him off.
Hatfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Inoue slips the punch.
Inoue drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hatfield defends it well.
Hatfield scores with a one two! Inoue had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hatfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Inoue counters with a shoot takedown. Hatfield fights it but they end up in guard.
Hatfield working a defensive guard here.
Hatfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Inoue trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield wants to stand and escape but Inoue is having none of it.
Hatfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hatfield manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inoue.
Hatfield lands with a good body shot.
Hatfield gets caught napping as Inoue dives in and scores a takedown. Hatfield manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inoue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hatfield is keeping the position for now.
Inoue trying to control but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Inoue looking to sit in guard and control but Hatfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hatfield stands and steps away. Inoue gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hatfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Inoue momentarily.
Inoue tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatfield defends well and Inoue ends up having to push Hatfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Inoue with a poor takedown
and Hatfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Devil Anse Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Hatfield. No joy for Inoue on that attempt.
Inoue slips a jab and a cross from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Inoue moves away and avoids it.
Inoue doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devil Anse Hatfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuya Inoue's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Inoue shoots for a double leg takedown but Hatfield sprawls well. He's pushed Inoue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hatfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hatfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inoue counters with a takedown into side control.
Hatfield throws Inoue to one side and escapes!
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inoue.
Inoue is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Inoue feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inoue wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Inoue throws a strike but Hatfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Inoue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hatfield stands up and waves to Inoue to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue misses with a combination
and Inoue takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inoue shoots in but no luck this time.
Hatfield stuns Inoue with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hatfield swings for the body but Inoue moves out of range.
Hatfield fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Inoue feints the counter takedown.
Hatfield jabs Inoue right on the nose. Inoue blinks but takes it well.
Inoue shoots in but Hatfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Devil Anse Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuya Inoue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield cracks Inoue with an open hand slap.
Hatfield thumps Inoue with a low kick.
Inoue shoots for a takedown but Hatfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Inoue fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Hatfield tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inoue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Inoue is just out of range.
Inoue feints the counter takedown.
Inoue has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hatfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Inoue momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Inoue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inoue drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hatfield cracks Inoue with a good jab.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Inoue ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Inoue drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hatfield defends it well.
Inoue fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Inoue goes for a double leg but Hatfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hatfield continues to drive forward.
Nice uppercut there from Hatfield.
Inoue doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Inoue closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hatfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hatfield blocks a head kick by Inoue.
Hatfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
Inoue moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hatfield leaning against his opponent.
Hatfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hatfield throws a one two combo.
Hatfield lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield lands a jab to the nose.
Inoue blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Inoue shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatfield defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devil Anse Hatfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hatfield, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devil Anse Hatfield!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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