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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Doufin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanzo Hasashi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanzo Hasashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ted Doufin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasashi misses with an uppercut. Doufin saw that one coming.
Doufin throws a series of punches but Hasashi moves out of range.
Doufin misses with a series of wild punches.
Doufin slips a jab from Hasashi.
Doufin misses with a two punch combination.
Hasashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doufin throws a big shot that misses.
Doufin lands with a shot to the body.
Hasashi misses with a looping right.
Hasashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hasashi throws a big shot that misses.
Hasashi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hasashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doufin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hasashi controls the pace.
Hasashi wants to pass the guard but Doufin is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hasashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doufin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hasashi trying to control but Doufin is working from the bottom.
Hasashi prevents Doufin from getting back to his feet.
Doufin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doufin is looking to stand up but Hasashi isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hasashi moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hasashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doufin misses with a straight left.
Hasashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doufin with the counter takedown but Hasashi avoids it easily.
Doufin throws a looping overhand right but Hasashi ducks down to avoid it.
Doufin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doufin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasashi moves away.
Hasashi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hasashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ted Doufin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasashi pushes Doufin up against the cage in a clinch.
Hasashi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hasashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Doufin wants to stand but Hasashi is controlling the position.
Doufin keeping moving, preventing Hasashi from controlling successfully.
Hasashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doufin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasashi stops Doufin from standing up.
Hasashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Doufin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hasashi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doufin dives on top into guard.
Doufin stopping the sweep attempt from Hasashi.
Doufin is standing up over Hasashi. Hasashi looks to escape but Doufin dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hasashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Doufin is looking to take a break and control but Hasashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi wants to get back to his feet.
Hasashi is trying to get back to half guard.
Hasashi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hasashi is looking for a sweep.
Doufin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hasashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from Doufin crashes against the mat.
Doufin is trying to ground and pound but Hasashi uses the momentary lack of control by Doufin to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ted Doufin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hasashi tries to clinch up.
Doufin scores with a sloppy right hand. Hasashi should have avoided that one.
Hasashi takes a swing at Doufin's ribcage but misses.
Hasashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hasashi tries to clinch but Doufin moves out of range.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hasashi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Doufin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Doufin throws Hasashi to one side and escapes!
Ted Doufin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Doufin misses.
Hasashi rushes Doufin and presses him up against the cage.
Hasashi prevents Doufin from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Doufin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Doufin is trying to push Hasashi away but Hasashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doufin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doufin is trying to push Hasashi away but Hasashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Doufin is trying to push Hasashi away but Hasashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hasashi can't get the takedown.
Hasashi goes for a takedown attempt but Doufin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanzo Hasashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doufin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hasashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doufin.
Doufin connects with a body shot that sends Hasashi's belly button to the back.
Hasashi blocks a jab.
Hasashi feinted with a counter takedown.
Doufin throws out a loose jab but Hasashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doufin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doufin is breathing heavily.
A big left from Hasashi misses.
Doufin misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Doufin misses.
Doufin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hasashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Doufin. Doufin gets slowly back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Doufin misses
and Hasashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Doufin has had enough of the clinch but Hasashi keeps him there for the moment.
Hasashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hasashi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Doufin after a bit of a struggle.
Doufin tries to break free but Hasashi pushes him back against the cage.
Hasashi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Doufin regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doufin wants to stand but Hasashi is controlling the position.
Hasashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi controlling from the top position.
Doufin keeping full guard, as Hasashi tries to pass.
Doufin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doufin keeping moving, preventing Hasashi from controlling successfully.
Hasashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Doufin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Doufin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Doufin!
Hasashi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Doufin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hasashi is pushing Doufin's head away, looking to escape. Doufin manages to hold on to the position though.
Hasashi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Doufin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hasashi keeps working.
Hasashi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hasashi is looking for a sweep.
Hasashi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Doufin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hasashi is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Doufin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hasashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hasashi blocks a jab.
Doufin lands the left hand.
Doufin slips under a jab.
Hasashi looks to land a left hand but Doufin moved out of range nicely.
Hasashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doufin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hasashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Doufin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown but Doufin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Hasashi misses its intended target.
Hasashi tries to clinch up but Doufin circles away and keeps his distance.
Hasashi staying out of range there.
Hasashi misses with a straight left.
Doufin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doufin lands a body shot.
Hasashi misses with an uppercut. Doufin saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Doufin's guard.
Hasashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doufin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doufin pushes Hasashi off and gets back to his feet.
Hasashi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doufin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Doufin is being controlled here.
Hasashi trying to control the action but Doufin is working from the bottom.
Hasashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doufin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ted Doufin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Hasashi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hasashi prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Doufin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hasashi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hasashi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi trying to control the action but Doufin is working from the bottom.
Doufin tries to escape but Hasashi is in control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Doufin throws the left hand but Hasashi avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Hasashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doufin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasashi.
Hasashi feinted with a counter takedown.
Hasashi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Doufin sprawls well initially but Hasashi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hasashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hasashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doufin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hasashi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Doufin is trying to push Hasashi away but Hasashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Doufin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Hasashi misses.
Hasashi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doufin to the ground. Hasashi is now in Doufin's guard.
Hasashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasashi works over Doufin with some ground and pound from guard.
Doufin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hanzo Hasashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hasashi 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ted Doufin.
I've got Doufin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Doufin!
An out of breath Ted Doufin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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