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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Hanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tap Or SNap by E-town Concrete. Dean Malenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kazuo Hanayama's chin.
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265 lbs
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180 cm
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262 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Malenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Hanayama!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanayama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Hanayama.
Malenko misses with a takedown
and Hanayama counters with a one-two to the body.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Malenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malenko misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab.
Malenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanayama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Malenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama lands a right hook to the body.
Malenko fails with the takedown
and Hanayama counters with a series of strikes. Malenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hanayama digs a good body shot into Malenko's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko misses with a takedown
and Hanayama counters with a nice uppercut.
Malenko with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand.
Hanayama lands with a good body shot.
Malenko is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanayama cracks Malenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanayama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malenko on the side of the head.
Hanayama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanayama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanayama lands a really nice looking cross but Malenko seems unphased.
Hanayama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Malenko sprawling to the canvas. Hanayama follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Malenko hang on?
Malenko is rocked!
Hanayama wants to stand but Malenko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Oh Malenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanayama decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hanayama scores with a shot to the body.
Dean Malenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanayama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malenko shoots and misses
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanayama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazuo Hanayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanayama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanayama scores with a jab to the body.
Hanayama lands with a nice body punch.
Hanayama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hanayama.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama cracks Malenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanayama.
Hanayama digs a good body shot into Malenko's ribs.
Malenko drops his hands momentarily and Hanayama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama connects with a body shot that sends Malenko's belly button to the back.
Malenko walks into a stiff left hand from Hanayama.
Hanayama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanayama moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Malenko goes down! Can Hanayama finish him!?
Hanayama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanayama postures up and lands a big shot to Malenko's brow.
Malenko has his foot on Hanayama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanayama works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanayama is looking to stand up but Malenko won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Hanayama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanayama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanayama just misses with a punch to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Malenko. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanayama lands a two punch combo.
Malenko moves out of range as Hanayama strikes.
Hanayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malenko.
Malenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanayama is fending him off so far but Malenko persists. Nope, Hanayama circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanayama catches Malenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malenko fails with the takedown
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Malenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanayama. That snapped Malenko's head back.
Malenko misses with a takedown
and Hanayama counters with a right hand to the body.
Hanayama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Hanayama scores with a four punch combination!
Malenko tries to move into range but Hanayama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hanayama jabs at Malenko's body.
Hanayama lands a nice hook to Malenko's body. Malenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanayama cracks Malenko with a good jab.
Hanayama jabs at Malenko's body.
Hanayama lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanayama as he connects with a hook.
Hanayama connects with a right hand. Malenko shakes it off.
Hanayama digs a good hook to Malenko's body.
Hanayama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hanayama. Beautiful body shot.
Hanayama lands with a nice body punch.
Hanayama connects with a jab.
Malenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanayama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malenko on the side of the head.
Hanayama throws a good cross that connects.
Hanayama misses with a wild body shot.
Hanayama scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanayama jabs Malenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanayama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malenko at a distance.
Hanayama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanayama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kazuo Hanayama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanayama cracks a nice hook into Malenko's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanayama jabs at Malenko's body.
Malenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Hanayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Malenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice combo by Hanayama! Oh, that's hurt him - Malenko falls to the canvas and Hanayama follows him into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Hanayama's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Malenko is trying to improve his position.
Hanayama working away.
Hanayama stands up and beckons Malenko to his feet.
Hanayama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malenko with a poor takedown
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanayama just misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malenko thinking.
Hanayama punishes Malenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanayama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hanayama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanayama lands a jab to Malenko's midsection.
Hanayama cracks Malenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanayama misses with a wild combination.
Hanayama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanayama. Malenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko has his takedown stuffed
and Hanayama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Malenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanayama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Malenko tries for a takedown but Hanayama circles away easily
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanayama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malenko. Malenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanayama works Malenko's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama scores with a shot to the body.
Hanayama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanayama lands with a straight right. Malenko didn't see that one coming.
Hanayama throws a left that rocks Malenko and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hanayama dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Malenko regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanayama tries to stand but Malenko is controlling his head.
Malenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanayama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanayama works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hanayama tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Malenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hanayama's best efforts.
Malenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dean Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanayama works over Malenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Malenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malenko is working an open guard so Hanayama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hanayama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malenko.
Malenko with a poor takedown
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanayama lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanayama lands with a shot to the body.
Hanayama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Hanayama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanayama 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Hanayama!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kazuo Hanayama made sure he mentioned Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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hype
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