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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saafir Nomad (ranked 5372 p4p, 397 weight class) and Daisuke Hazuki (ranked 7058 p4p, 443 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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173 cm
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156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saafir Nomad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daisuke Hazuki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazuki dives in for a single leg takedown but Nomad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nomad swinging wildly here.
Nomad tries to bum rush Hazuki with a series of wild strikes but Hazuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hazuki moves in looking to clinch but Nomad pushes him off.
Hazuki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nomad avoids the head kick by Hazuki.
Nomad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hazuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nomad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nomad cracks Hazuki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomad has Hazuki up against the cage in a clinch.
Nomad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Saafir Nomad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
Nomad lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomad pulls guard successfully.
Hazuki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nomad is keeping the position for now.
Nomad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hazuki passes Nomad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nomad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hazuki is looking for a kimura but Nomad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hazuki to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazuki trying to mount his opponent but Nomad defends it.
Nomad actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nomad!
Hazuki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nomad looks a forlorn figure.
Nomad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hazuki on the ground.
Nomad is squirming around, avoiding Hazuki's attempts to control the action.
Hazuki working for a guillotine from mount but Nomad is in no mood to give up.
Nomad is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazuki looking to secure an arm triangle but Nomad defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nomad is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Saafir Nomad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hazuki slips a jab and a cross from Nomad.
Hazuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hazuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nomad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hazuki shoots and misses
and Nomad counters with a stiff right hand.
Saafir Nomad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
Nomad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nomad throws a big counter combination but Hazuki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazuki.
Nice shot by Nomad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki shoots in for a double leg but Nomad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nomad throws a big counter combination but Hazuki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nomad closes the distance and clinches.
Nomad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hazuki shoots in for a double leg but Nomad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hazuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nomad circles away.
Nomad misses with a few strikes there.
Nomad lands with a shot to the body.
Hazuki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hazuki is breathing heavily.
Hazuki throws a one two combo.
Nomad sizes up Hazuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nomad throws a solid leg kick but Hazuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nomad.
Nomad throws a right and a left that Hazuki avoids nicely.
Hazuki misses with a right hand
and Nomad counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nomad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nomad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hazuki.
Nomad rushes Hazuki and presses him up against the cage.
Nomad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hazuki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nomad drives through with a takedown into Hazuki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hazuki wants to sweep but no luck.
Nomad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nomad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Saafir Nomad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazuki tries for a takedown but Nomad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hazuki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nomad as he avoids it easily.
Nomad closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saafir Nomad dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hazuki fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Nomad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nomad throws a front kick aimed at Hazuki's knee but Hazuki avoids it well.
Nomad keeps the fight on the outside.
Hazuki looks to land a right hand but Nomad moved out of range.
Nomad lands a two punch combo.
Nomad lands a jab to Hazuki's midsection.
Nomad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazuki shoots in and drives through. Nomad sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hazuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hazuki wants to clinch up but Nomad keeps it at a distance.
Nomad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nomad rushes Hazuki and presses him up against the cage.
Hazuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nomad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saafir Nomad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Hazuki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomad breaks from the clinch.
Hazuki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saafir Nomad is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazuki shoots in but no luck this time.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nomad as he jumps to the side.
Hazuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hazuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nomad tests Hazuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hazuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Nomad.
Hazuki moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Nomad, which made it look bad.
Nomad stuffs the takedown.
Nomad throws a low kick but Hazuki moves out of range easily.
Hazuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nomad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nomad.
Danga de danga de dang - Nomad scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nomad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nomad misses with a wild body shot.
Hazuki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Nomad.
Hazuki wants to clinch but Nomad slips to the side
letting Nomad counter with a right hand.
Daisuke Hazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saafir Nomad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nomad misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saafir Nomad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nomad, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saafir Nomad!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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