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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Haminall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyato Kimuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haminall's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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194 cm
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215 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Haminall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hyato Kimuraba!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimuraba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kimuraba lands in his opponent's guard.
Haminall keeping moving, preventing Kimuraba from controlling successfully.
Haminall is pulling down on Kimuraba's head to control his posture.
Haminall keeping moving, preventing Kimuraba from controlling successfully.
Kimuraba being controlled here momentarily.
Haminall 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.
Kimuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haminall is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haminall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haminall won't allow Kimuraba to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Haminall stays in close to Kimuraba's body and controls the position.
Haminall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimuraba wants to sweep but no luck.
Haminall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haminall has managed to get both his arms back between Kimuraba's legs - danger averted.
Kimuraba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haminall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Haminall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haminall is stalling in the full guard.
Haminall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haminall preventing the sweep.
Haminall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Haminall just wasn't active enough.
Kimuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haminall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimuraba drives through with a takedown into Haminall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Haminall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kimuraba wants to pass the guard but Haminall is keeping the position.
Kimuraba being controlled here momentarily.
Kimuraba forces his way into half guard.
Haminall is looking to control Kimuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haminall avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimuraba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haminall sees it coming and defends easily.
Kimuraba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haminall is just riding it out for now. Kimuraba eventually gives up the hold.
Haminall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kimuraba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haminall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haminall is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimuraba.
Kimuraba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimuraba is working for a kimura but Haminall is defending it quite comfortably.
Haminall trying to control here.
Haminall is doing well to control the position and prevent Kimuraba from advancing to side control.
Kimuraba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimuraba trying to control from half guard but Haminall is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Haminall keeping hold of Kimuraba's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hyato Kimuraba will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haminall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kimuraba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kimuraba can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimuraba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haminall off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Haminall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Haminall wants to control his opponent's hands but Kimuraba gets his hands free.
Haminall is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kimuraba gets his way!
Kimuraba is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kimuraba looking for the choke from the back.
Haminall is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haminall wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimuraba working for the choke.
Will Kimuraba go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Haminall wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Kimuraba doesn't have the hooks in and Haminall manages to turn into his guard.
Kimuraba being controlled here, momentarily.
Haminall stopping the sweep attempt from Kimuraba.
Haminall content to stall in guard here.
Kimuraba keeping moving, preventing Haminall from controlling successfully.
Haminall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Haminall.
Haminall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Haminall postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kimuraba wants to sweep here but Haminall controlling him for the moment.
Haminall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kimuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kimuraba is breathing heavily.
Haminall forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haminall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimuraba for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matt Haminall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Haminall gets caught flat footed, as Kimuraba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kimuraba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haminall is trying to keep Kimuraba in close.
Kimuraba stands up from Haminall's guard - Kimuraba perhaps looking for a knockout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kimuraba enables Haminall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kimuraba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kimuraba lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Haminall!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimuraba wants to control the pace but Haminall is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimuraba is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Haminall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Haminall shrugs it off.
Haminall is looking to get to half guard.
Haminall is just holding on here. Kimuraba manages to take his back.
Kimuraba looking for the choke from the back.
Kimuraba has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Haminall has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kimuraba looking for the choke but no joy.
Haminall trying to control the hands but Kimuraba breaks the grip.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haminall looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Haminall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kimuraba shoots in for a takedown but Haminall shows good takedown defense.
Kimuraba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haminall's half guard.
Haminall is positioning himself well to prevent Kimuraba advancing to mount.
Haminall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimuraba is working away from the top position though.
Haminall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Haminall trying to control but Kimuraba postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Haminall is doing well to control the position and prevent Kimuraba from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Haminall just wasn't active enough.
Haminall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haminall wants to control from the top but Kimuraba keeps moving.
Kimuraba wants to sweep but no luck.
Haminall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Matt Haminall wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Haminall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Kimuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haminall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Haminall trying to control the action but Kimuraba is working from the bottom.
Haminall taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimuraba is looking to regain half guard here but Haminall keeps moving and retains side control.
Haminall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimuraba keeps working.
Kimuraba tries to improve position but can't.
Haminall working away.
Kimuraba gets back to half guard.
Matt Haminall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimuraba is looking to improve his position.
Haminall content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimuraba trying to control here.
Haminall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Matt Haminall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Haminall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Haminall not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Haminall wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kimuraba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kimuraba lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haminall holds on and takes a little breather.
Haminall keeping moving, preventing Kimuraba from controlling successfully.
Kimuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Haminall is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haminall is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haminall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kimuraba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Haminall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haminall 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Haminall!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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