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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saddam Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Takata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hussain comes to the cage accompanied by Dabke Huwara. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saddam Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinya Takata!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takata misses with a looping left.
Takata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hussain tries to close the distance and clinch but Takata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shinya Takata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hussain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Takata.
Takata throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Takata with that takedown attempt.
Takata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussain throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown by Takata or perhaps it was just good defense by Hussain which made him look bad.
Saddam Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Takata.
A lazy left from Hussain finds it's target.
Takata fails with a takedown attempt.
Hussain lands a really nice looking cross but Takata seems unphased.
Takata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussain.
Takata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hussain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takata somewhat.
A jab from Hussain finds it's way through Takata's defenses.
Hussain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussain. Hussain obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takata avoids the head kick by Hussain.
Jab by Hussain.
Takata misses with a hook. Hussain ducked under it nicely.
Hussain cracks Takata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Shinya Takata has been cut.
Hussain cracks Takata with a good jab.
Hussain gets a clinch.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Hussain has him pressed against the cage.
Hussain lands a nice uppercut.
Takata is looking to break free of the clinch but Hussain has double underhooks.
Hussain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hussain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hussain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hussain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takata's efforts to push away.
Hussain lands with a left to the head.
Hussain lands with a left to the head.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body.
Takata looks gassed!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hussain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain works on Takata's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Hussain scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hussain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Hussain.
Hussain lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Hussain - that landed with a thud.
Hussain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
Hussain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takatas head.
Hussain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussain.
Hussain digs a right hand into Takata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takata's gas tank.
Takata being controlled against the cage.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body.
Hussain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hussain gets through Takata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hussain on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussain.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussain.
Come on Hussain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Hussain on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takata or not.
Hussain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Hussain.
Hussain presses Takata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hussain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hussain lands a nice shot to the body.
Hussain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hussain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takata being controlled against the cage.
Hussain lands an uppercut.
Hussain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hussain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
A hook to the body from Hussain.
Hussain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hussain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hussain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
Takata is trying to break free.
Hussain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takata.
A left hand lands to the body for Hussain.
Hussain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hussain.
Hussain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takata up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hussain.
Hussain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Takata tries to circle away but Hussain has him pinned against the cage.
Hussain digs a right hand into Takata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takata's gas tank.
Hussain pushes Takata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain lands a right hand.
Hussain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takatas head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussain.
Hussain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takata can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hussain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hussain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hussain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saddam Hussain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shinya Takata's cut.
That's time! Hussain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hussain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hussain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hussain slips under a jab from Takata.
Takata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hussain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hussain lands with a slapping head kick.
Hussain lands with a shot to the body.
Hussain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takata. Takata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takata is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hussain is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Takata.
Hussain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takata throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Hussain.
Hussain cracks Takata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takata is breathing heavily.
Hussain lunges at Takata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takata's hand.
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!
Hussain closes the distance and clinches.
Hussain scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussain scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hussain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hussain scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain is leaning against Takata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hussain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Hussain to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Hussain.
Still in the clinch, Hussain scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussain.
Hussain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
Hussain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hussain lands with a light punch inside.
Hussain cracks Takata with a nice body shot.
Hussain is pushing Takata up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussain.
Hussain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hussain presses Takata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Hussain.
Hussain is pushing Takata up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hussain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body.
Hussain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hussain digs a right hand underneath Takata's ribcage. Takata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Hussain.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike.
Hussain has Takata pressed against the cage, preventing Takata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hussain presses Takata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hussain lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Hussain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hussain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hussain digs a right hand into Takata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takata's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Hussain - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Hussain.
Hussain lands a right hand.
Hussain just leaning against Takata, taking a breather.
Hussain lands a hook that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike.
Takata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takata letting Hussain take a breather here.
Hussain lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussain lands a left hand.
Hussain lands a right hand.
Hussain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takata can do to turn this around?
Hussain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussain.
Hussain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hussain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hussain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hussain lands with a short shot to the head.
Hussain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
Takata is trying to force a seperation but Hussain has the dominant position.
Takata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Hussain has him pressed against the cage.
Hussain lands a body punch.
Hussain scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussain lands a shot to the body.
Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hussain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takata up against the cage.
Saddam Hussain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hussain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussain.
Takata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hussain controlling the action here for a moment.
Hussain prevents Takata from breaking the clinch.
Hussain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Hussain.
Hussain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hussain lands a nice uppercut.
Hussain lands an uppercut.
Hussain lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Hussain - that landed with a thud.
Hussain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussain presses Takata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hussain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hussain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hussain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hussain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saddam Hussain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shinya Takata's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hussain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hussain connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hussain.
Takata takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hussain moves out of range as Takata strikes.
Takata misses with a takedown attempt - Hussain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takata misses with a body punch
and Takata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takata steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hussain. That one must have hurt.
Hussain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hussain forces Takata back against the cage and clinches.
Takata takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Hussain.
Hussain lands a left hand.
Hussain lands with a light punch inside.
Takata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hussain has Takata pushed against the cage.
Hussain lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hussain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain pushes Takata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takata is trying to force a seperation but Hussain has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hussain.
Hussain lands with a right to the head.
Hussain slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Takata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hussain.
Hussain taking a breather.
Hussain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Hussain.
Hussain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hussain is pushing Takata up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Takata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hussain lands with a short shot to the head.
Takata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain gets through Takata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hussain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hussain on the inside.
Hussain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takata's efforts to push away.
Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hussain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Hussain.
Hussain lands a hook that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
Hussain has Takata pressed against the cage, preventing Takata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Hussain.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussain.
Hussain lands a body shot.
Hussain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hussain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hussain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takata letting Hussain take a breather here.
A short left from Hussain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain scores with a shot to the side of Takata's head.
A frustrated look appears on Takata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Hussain.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hussain.
Hussain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Hussain.
Hussain pushes Takata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hussain.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike.
Hussain lands with a left to the head.
Hussain lands a nice uppercut.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Hussain has him pressed against the cage.
Hussain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Hussain on the inside.
Takata is rocked!
Hussain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takata or not.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Hussain on the inside.
Shinya Takata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hussain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
Takata is still on wobbly legs! Can Hussain finish him?
A short body shot lands from Hussain as the two fighters clinch.
Hussain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hussain is leaning against Takata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takata seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hussain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hussain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hussain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hussain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hussain keeps control of Takata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hussain pushes Takata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for Hussain to work.
Hussain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hussain works on Takata's body with a couple of short punches.
Hussain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takata backwards.
Hussain lands a left hand.
Hussain lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hussain.
A nice left hand lands by Hussain.
Hussain digs a right hand underneath Takata's ribcage. Takata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saddam Hussain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hussain lands an uppercut.
Hussain lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saddam Hussain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hussain has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saddam Hussain!
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