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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ginger Ayl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Kanehara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ayl comes to the cage accompanied by white lighting. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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178 cm
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213 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ginger Ayl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akira Kanehara!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanehara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ayl.
Kanehara shoots for a takedown but Ayl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ayl lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Akira Kanehara has been cut.
Ayl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kanehara sprawls well. Kanehara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ayl gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanehara fails with a takedown attempt.
Ayl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanehara.
Kanehara changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ayl looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ayl wants to get back to his feet.
Kanehara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayl taking a bit of punishment here - Kanehara scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanehara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kanehara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ayl is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kanehara asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
Ayl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ayl tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kanehara dives in and grabs Ayl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ayl pushes down on Kanehara's head and hops out.
Ginger Ayl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Kanehara.
Ayl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ayl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kanehara tries to avoid it but Ayl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kanehara to the ground. Kanehara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ayl throws a right hand that Kanehara ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanehara also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Ayl.
Kanehara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ayl swivels and escapes.
Ayl throws a lazy right hand but Kanehara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ayl swings for the body but Kanehara moves out of range.
Ayl shoots in and drives through. Kanehara sprawls well.
Kanehara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ayl as he jumps to the side.
Ayl scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kanehara looks gassed!
Ayl stuffs the takedown.
Ayl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kanehara.
Kanehara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ayl defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ayl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kanehara pinned against the cage. Kanehara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanehara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ayl but Ayl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ayl fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Ayl. No joy for Kanehara on that attempt.
Ayl throws a head kick that misses.
Ayl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanehara manages to avoid it.
Ayl lands a head shot.
Ayl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akira Kanehara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ayl throws a one two combo.
Kanehara stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ayl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ayl moves into the clinch successfully.
Ayl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Ayl.
Kanehara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ayl lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ginger Ayl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kanehara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ayl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kanehara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kanehara fails with the takedown.
Ayl throws a leg kick but Kanehara checks it.
Ayl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Kanehara with that takedown attempt.
Ayl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kanehara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ayl is looking to wear down Kanehara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ayl slaps away a takedown attempt from Kanehara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ginger Ayl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Kanehara.
Ayl fails to land with a series of punches.
Kanehara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ayl did well to prevent Kanehara getting side control.
Ayl is trying to stand.
Kanehara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ayl scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kanehara manages to mount him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ayl wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanehara dominating with strikes here.
Ayl is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kanehara postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ayl looks a forlorn figure.
Ayl is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
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.
Ayl is squirming around, avoiding Kanehara's attempts to control the action.
Ayl is trying to stand but he's just given Kanehara his back.
Ayl is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kanehara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ayl has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ayl holding both Kanehara 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayl staying busy and making it hard for Kanehara to control.
Ayl trying to get back to his feet but Kanehara is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kanehara lands strikes to the head.
Ayl fending off the submission attempt from Kanehara.
Ayl is trying to get back to his feet but Kanehara has full control of the position and if anything, Ayl has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kanehara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akira Kanehara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kanehara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ayl as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Ayl misses.
Ayl shoots in but no luck this time.
Ayl leaves Kanehara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ayl is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kanehara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ayl scores with a three punch combo!
Kanehara shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ayl looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kanehara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ayl has one foot on Kanehara's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanehara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ginger Ayl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Ayl lands.
Ayl has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ginger Ayl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ayl scores with the left hand. Kanehara knows he should have avoided that one.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ayl here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kanehara slips a jab and a cross from Ayl.
Ayl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanehara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanehara stuffs the takedown attempt from Ayl. Ayl gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanehara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ayl.
Ayl stuffs the takedown.
Ayl misses with a series of wild punches.
Ayl leaves Kanehara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ayl has Kanehara up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanehara has clasped his hands together around Ayl's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ayl pushes Kanehara away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kanehara gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kanehara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ayl has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ayl explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanehara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ayl pinned against the cage. Ayl gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kanehara tries for a takedown but Ayl sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ayl fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kanehara avoids it really well and circles away.
Ayl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kanehara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ayl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanehara.
Kanehara shoots in for a takedown but Ayl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Ayl scores with a four punch combination!
Good standup being displayed there by Ayl as he connects with a hook.
Kanehara checks a low kick from Ayl.
Kanehara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ayl sprawls well initially but Kanehara persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ayl wants to get back to his feet.
Kanehara is working for a kimura but Ayl is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayl pushes Kanehara off looking to stand but Kanehara dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanehara is trying to work for a kimura but Ayl is defending well.
Ayl is refusing to be controlled, as Kanehara sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ginger Ayl showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ayl has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ginger Ayl!
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