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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gjd Ak Hdndkn (ranked 4073 p4p, 395 weight class) and Mauro Gatmaitan (ranked 4219 p4p, 406 weight class). Gjd Ak Hdndkn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
19
171 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gjd Ak Hdndkn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauro Gatmaitan! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hdndkn shoots in for a takedown but Gatmaitan shows good takedown defense. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gatmaitan. Hdndkn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gatmaitan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hdndkn throws a lazy head kick and Gatmaitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hdndkn closes the distance but Gatmaitan moves to the side and Gatmaitan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hdndkn throws a solid leg kick but Gatmaitan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hdndkn. Gatmaitan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Hdndkn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The fight stays on the outside here - Hdndkn looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hdndkn shoots and misses and Gatmaitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hdndkn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gatmaitan counters with a stiff right hand. Gatmaitan lands the left hand. Gatmaitan lands with a kick to the temple. Hdndkn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Gatmaitan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hdndkn has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gatmaitan scores with a jab. Hdndkn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gatmaitan counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gjd Ak Hdndkn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Good standup being displayed there by Gatmaitan as he connects with a hook. Hdndkn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gatmaitan connects with a high kick. Hdndkn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Gatmaitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hdndkn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gatmaitan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hdndkn scrambles back to his feet. Hdndkn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gatmaitan to score with a decent uppercut. Hdndkn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gatmaitan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hdndkn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. This has been an exciting period of action! Jab from Gatmaitan. Hdndkn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gatmaitan. Gatmaitan obviously looking to wear him down.
Hdndkn throws a sloppy body shot
and Hdndkn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gatmaitan scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hdndkn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gatmaitan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hdndkn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Gatmaitan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hdndkn on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gatmaitan scores with a decent looking hook. Hdndkn shoots in looking for a takedown but Gatmaitan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hdndkn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Gatmaitan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gatmaitan lunges at Hdndkn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hdndkn's hand. Gatmaitan scores with a jab to the head.
Hdndkn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gatmaitan throws a head kick that half lands.
Gatmaitan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hdndkn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gatmaitan works the jab nicely. Hdndkn darts in trying to clinch and Gatmaitan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hdndkn misses with a head kick.
Hdndkn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mauro Gatmaitan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gatmaitan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hdndkn doesn't seem bothered though. Hdndkn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gatmaitan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Gatmaitan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hdndkn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gatmaitan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gatmaitan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Gatmaitan works Hdndkn's body with a nice hook. Hdndkn shoots in for a takedown but Gatmaitan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Gatmaitan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A shot to the liver by Gatmaitan. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gatmaitan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Gatmaitan throws a head kick that half lands.
Hdndkn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hdndkn misses with a double jab
and Gatmaitan counters with a nice uppercut. Gatmaitan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Gatmaitan scores with a leg kick.
Gatmaitan scores with a jab to the head.
Mauro Gatmaitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gatmaitan lands with a shot to the body. Gatmaitan lands a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gatmaitan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Gatmaitan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hdndkn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Gatmaitan dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gatmaitan lunges at Hdndkn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hdndkn's hand. Hdndkn throws a body kick that misses and Gatmaitan counters with a stiff right hand. Gatmaitan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Mauro Gatmaitan seems to be getting the better of the standup. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hdndkn. Gatmaitan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Good standup being displayed there by Gatmaitan as he connects with a hook. Hdndkn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gatmaitan can pounce on him.
Hdndkn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gatmaitan lands an overhand right. Gatmaitan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hdndkn's head. Hdndkn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slapping leg kick lands for Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Gatmaitan.
Hdndkn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gatmaitan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A shot to the liver by Gatmaitan. Beautiful body shot. Hdndkn throws a head kick that misses enabling Gatmaitan to counter with a crisp jab. Hdndkn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gatmaitan. Gatmaitan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hdndkn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Gatmaitan's corner calls for a 1-2. Gatmaitan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gatmaitan's corner calls for a 1-2. Gatmaitan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gatmaitan sizes up Hdndkn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hdndkn tries to clinch but Gatmaitan moves away and Gatmaitan counters with a right hand to the body. Gatmaitan lands a nice hook to Hdndkn's body. Hdndkn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jab by Gatmaitan. Hdndkn throws a leg kick and Gatmaitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A decent looking body kick lands there for Gatmaitan. Gatmaitan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hdndkn's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hdndkn shoots and misses and Gatmaitan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gatmaitan throws a head kick that Hdndkn semi-blocks.
Hdndkn tries to land a front kick but Gatmaitan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hdndkn tries to clinch and Gatmaitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hdndkn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gatmaitan pinned against the cage. Gatmaitan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gjd Ak Hdndkn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hdndkn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gatmaitan defends well and Hdndkn ends up having to push Gatmaitan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hdndkn misses with a takedown and Gatmaitan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hdndkn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gatmaitan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hdndkn scrambles back to his feet. Gatmaitan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gatmaitan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hdndkn on the side of the head. Gatmaitan scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hdndkn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Gatmaitan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Gatmaitan lands with a slapping head kick. Gatmaitan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hdndkn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Gatmaitan scores with a hook to the body. Hdndkn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gatmaitan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gatmaitan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gatmaitan circles away from the clinch attempt and Gatmaitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gatmaitan lands a glancing blow to the side of Hdndkn's head. Gjd Ak Hdndkn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hdndkn wants to clinch up but Gatmaitan keeps it at a distance. 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! Gatmaitan lands with a cross. Hdndkn doesn't succeed with the takedown and Gatmaitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gatmaitan with a hook. Gatmaitan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hdndkn with a lazy takedown attempt and Hdndkn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hdndkn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gatmaitan throws a nice outside leg kick. Gatmaitan with a jab. Gatmaitan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Gatmaitan jabs at Hdndkn's body. Gatmaitan scores with a head kick. Hdndkn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hdndkn walks into a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A punch lands to the side of Hdndkn 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hdndkn closes the distance but Gatmaitan moves to the side letting Gatmaitan counter with a right hand. Hdndkn looks to clinch and Gatmaitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Gatmaitan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gatmaitan. That's going to slow Hdndkn down. Hdndkn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Gatmaitan scores with the left hand. Hdndkn knows he should have avoided that one. A slapping leg kick lands for Gatmaitan.
Hdndkn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hdndkn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gatmaitan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gatmaitan throws a front kick that sends Hdndkn stumbling back into the cage. Gatmaitan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Gatmaitan lands a nice shot that snaps Hdndkn's head back.
Gatmaitan scores with a punch to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hdndkn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gatmaitan. Gatmaitan lands a body shot.
Hdndkn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gatmaitan napping and manages to drive through into side control! Gatmaitan is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hdndkn controlling from side mount. Hdndkn looks up at the clock and then as Gatmaitan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hdndkn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gatmaitan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hdndkn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Gatmaitan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hdndkn wants to pass to mount but Gatmaitan is defending the position. Gatmaitan is not content to let Hdndkn control the position. Gatmaitan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatmaitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Hdndkn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gatmaitan is trying to hold Hdndkn in close to prevent damage but Hdndkn has managed to pass into half guard.
Hdndkn wants to pass the guard but Gatmaitan is defending well. Gatmaitan wants to improve his position but Hdndkn is controlling well.
Gatmaitan has a hand on Hdndkn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hdndkn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Hdndkn looking for a guillotine from mount but Gatmaitan is having none of it. Gatmaitan is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hdndkn trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gatmaitan is looking to get to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gatmaitan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Gatmaitan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hdndkn winds up and cracks Gatmaitan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hdndkn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Gatmaitan is looking to improve his position.
Gatmaitan is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hdndkn is stalling here. Gatmaitan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hdndkn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gatmaitan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Gatmaitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hdndkn keeps working. Gatmaitan wants to take a breather but Hdndkn manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gatmaitan. Hdndkn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hdndkn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Gatmaitan is trying to maintain the position but Hdndkn is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mauro Gatmaitan. I've got Gatmaitan 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Gatmaitan!
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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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