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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Big Gun. The key to victory for Tim Hansen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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178 cm
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155 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
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170 cm
26
155 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Good kicks
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
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Hansen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Wibowo! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wibowo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hansen sprawls well initially but Wibowo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Wibowo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hansen trying to control from the bottom.
Wibowo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Wibowo prevents Hansen from standing back up.
Wibowo wants to work for an arm triangle but Hansen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hansen is not content to let Wibowo control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hansen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wibowo.
Wibowo wants to pass to mount but Hansen is defending the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hansen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wibowo.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wibowo is trying to control the action in half guard but Hansen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wibowo. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wibowo connects with a nice short shot to Hansen's temple. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wibowo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Wibowo working the head and body with strikes. Wibowo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Wibowo is figuring out what he wants to do next. Wibowo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hansen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hansen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Wibowo is trying to control Hansen's posture but Hansen avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wibowo is looking for a sweep. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Wibowo is trying to control Hansen's posture but Hansen avoids it. Wibowo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Wibowo works his foot free and advances to mount. Wibowo throwing strikes here but Hansen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wibowo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hansen's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wibowo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wibowo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Wibowo wants to finish this one by submission but Hansen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wibowo. Wibowo lands a couple of good shots and Hansen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wibowo misses with an elbow to the head. Wibowo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Wibowo keeps control of the position as Hansen tries to break free.
Hansen covering up well under a series of strikes from Wibowo. Wibowo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hansen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Wibowo is persistently looking for the submission but Hansen is defending it well.
Wibowo gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. I really don't envy Hansen right now.
Wibowo throwing sloppy strikes. Wibowo gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. You can see the frustration on Hansen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wibowo missing with strikes. Wibowo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hansen wants to escape the position.
Wibowo has got his arm under Hansen's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hansen has spun round into Wibowo's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wibowo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hansen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hansen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hansen wants to control from the top but Wibowo keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Wibowo dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wibowo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hansen's guard. Hansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hansen pulls Wibowo in close to prevent any damage. Wibowo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wibowo throwing strikes but missing. Wibowo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Wibowo works a leg free and moves into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wibowo seems to be looking for submissions.
Wibowo not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hansen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wibowo.
Wibowo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hansen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wibowo.
Wibowo wants to take a breather but Hansen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Wibowo prevents Hansen from improving his position. Wibowo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hansen's head. Wibowo is trying to work for a kimura but Hansen is defending well.
Wibowo wants to pass to mount but Hansen is defending the position. Wibowo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hansen has managed to free his arm - good work. Wibowo wants to work for an arm triangle but Hansen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wibowo wants to pass the guard but Hansen is defending well. Hansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hansen is trying to maintain the position but Wibowo is very close to passing his half guard. Hansen is not content to let Wibowo control the position. Wibowo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hansen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Kevin Wibowo has got the better of the ground game so far. Wibowo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Wibowo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hansen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hansen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Wibowo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hansen sitting and controlling from the half guard. Wibowo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Wibowo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wibowo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hansen scores with a couple of nice shots. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wibowo is trying to get back to full guard. Wibowo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hansen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Wibowo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wibowo sizes up Hansen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wibowo takes one on the button. Wibowo checks a leg kick nicely. Hansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wibowo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Hansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hansen looks for the body kick but Wibowo saw that one coming. Hansen gets caught flat footed, as Wibowo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Hansen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wibowo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wibowo wants a takedown.
Wibowo is pressed up against the cage. Hansen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wibowo down to the mat. Wibowo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Hansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hansen gets caught napping as Wibowo dives in and scores a takedown. Hansen manages to retain guard. Hansen keeping moving, preventing Wibowo from controlling successfully. Wibowo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wibowo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hansen's head. Wibowo is working Hansen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Wibowo chips away with some ground and pound. Wibowo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wibowo sitting in guard here, content to control. Hansen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wibowo throws a strike but Hansen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Hansen preventing the sweep. Wibowo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wibowo has control of Hansen's left arm, preventing Hansen from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wibowo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wibowo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hansen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wibowo. Hansen working away. Wibowo isn't going anywhere. Wibowo prevents Hansen from moving into mount. Wibowo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hansen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wibowo. Wibowo throws a strike but Hansen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Wibowo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wibowo trying to keep a closed guard but Hansen is proving a slippery customer.
Wibowo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Wibowo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Wibowo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wibowo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wibowo wants to sweep here but Hansen controlling him for the moment. Wibowo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kevin Wibowo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hansen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Wibowo looking for a sweep. Not yet Wibowo, not yet. Hansen sitting in guard, not really doing much. Hansen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Tim Hansen showed his dominance in that final round. I think Wibowo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Wibowo!
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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
37% |
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