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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lesnar (ranked 494 p4p, 23 weight class) and Jimmu Tenno Hantei (ranked 399 p4p, 16 weight class). Hantei is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Triarii - Emperor Of The Sun. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmu Tenno Hantei!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hantei scores with a punch to the head.
Hantei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Hantei is quick to defend against it.
Hantei throws a wild body kick that Lesnar sees coming a mile off.
Hantei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Lesnar misses.
Nice shot lands for Hantei.
It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hantei moves away.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Hantei misses.
We've been informed that Hantei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Jimmu Tenno Hantei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hantei misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar walks into a stiff left hand from Hantei.
Hantei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hantei.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hantei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hantei throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hantei sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantei throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hantei.
Hantei throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Hantei misses the target.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Hantei misses with the combination.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hantei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar moves away from the strike by Hantei.
Hantei loads up on a big right hand but Lesnar slips the punch.
Hantei throws a sloppy body shot
so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hantei is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Hantei 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantei has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Hantei is pulling down on Lesnar's head. It's preventing any offense from Lesnar, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hantei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar stops Hantei from standing up.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Lesnar trying to control but Hantei is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hantei wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hantei throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Hantei keeps moving.
Hantei is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hantei misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Hantei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hantei. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Hantei.
Hantei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Hantei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hantei. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hantei misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hantei misses.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hantei sprawls and moves away.
Hantei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hantei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lesnar in his tracks.
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hantei.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Hantei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hantei misses with a hook. Lesnar ducked under it nicely.
Hantei walks into a left hand.
Hantei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnar throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
Hantei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnar.
Hantei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesnar blocks a jab.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Hantei avoids it well and moves away.
Hantei misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmu Tenno Hantei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hantei misses with a hook
and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hantei's guard.
Hantei wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Hantei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hantei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hantei postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Hantei trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hantei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hantei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hantei trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lesnar's guard.
Hantei stands and throws Lesnar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hantei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar is looking to regain half guard here but Hantei keeps moving and retains side control.
Hantei cracks Lesnar with a big right hand but Lesnar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lesnar is not content to let Hantei control the position.
Hantei is taking a breather. Lesnar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hantei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar wants to control but Hantei is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hantei escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jimmu Tenno Hantei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hantei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hantei throws a low kick but Lesnar avoids it.
Hantei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lesnar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hantei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hantei.
Hantei misses with an uppercut. Lesnar saw that one coming.
Hantei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hantei works Lesnar's body with a nice hook.
Hantei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Hantei.
Hantei avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Hantei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Hantei misses.
Hantei avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hantei throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hantei. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hantei throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hantei sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hantei misses the shot to the body.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Hantei is quick to defend against it.
Hantei loads up on a big right hand but Lesnar slips the punch.
Hantei throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Hantei is quick to defend against it.
Hantei looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Hantei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hantei sprawls and moves away.
Hantei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hantei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lesnar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hantei to score with a decent uppercut.
Hantei throws a shot from downtown. Lesnar moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmu Tenno Hantei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hantei throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hantei is trying to defend but Lesnar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hantei manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hantei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar.
Hantei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hantei throws a hook but Lesnar blocks it.
Hantei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lesnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hantei throws out the jab.
Lesnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hantei.
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!
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hantei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hantei does no damage.
Hantei scores with a nice right hand.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Hantei.
Hantei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hantei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lesnar.
Jab from Hantei.
Jimmu Tenno Hantei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lesnar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hantei was covering up waiting for the punch and Lesnar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hantei wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Mark Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar pushes down on Hantei's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hantei throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hantei is looking to get back to full guard here but Lesnar has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hantei is trying to improve his position.
Lesnar grinds an elbow into Hantei's temple.
Hantei tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it.
Hantei taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lesnar grinds an elbow into Hantei's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hantei is trying to get back to half guard.
Hantei is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lesnar off and has taken his back!
Lesnar covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lesnar covers up after that shot from Hantei.
Hantei connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lesnar to escape the position.
Lesnar is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Hantei 's hooks.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound.
Jimmu Tenno Hantei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hantei controlling the position easily from mount.
Hantei avoids the attempt from Lesnar to control.
Hantei looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hantei tries to control but Lesnar wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmu Tenno Hantei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hantei has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmu Tenno Hantei!
An out of breath Jimmu Tenno Hantei 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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