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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guiseppe Algiorno (ranked 24020 p4p, 23634 weight class) and Asaki Hanaki (ranked 595 p4p, 576 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hanaki's choice of entrance music: The HU - Wolf Totem. Guiseppe Algiorno had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Asaki Hanaki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guiseppe Algiorno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asaki Hanaki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Algiorno misses with a double jab
and Hanaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanaki moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanaki.
Hanaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Algiorno.
Hanaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Algiorno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanaki lands a jab to the head.
Algiorno throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Algiorno
and Hanaki counters with a series of strikes. Algiorno will be more careful next time no doubt.
Guiseppe Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanaki moves in looking to clinch but Algiorno pushes him off.
Hanaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Algiorno throws a wild body kick that Hanaki sees coming a mile off.
Hanaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Algiorno as he jumps to the side.
Hanaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanaki moves into the clinch.
Algiorno tries to break free but Hanaki pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Algiorno!
Algiorno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Algiorno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Algiorno misses with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Algiorno's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Algiorno throws the kick towards the body but Hanaki avoids it.
Hanaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Algiorno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Algiorno breaks the clinch.
Hanaki moves out of range as Algiorno throws a body kick.
Hanaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Algiorno.
Hanaki is looking to clinch.
Hanaki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Algiorno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hanaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Algiorno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanaki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Algiorno throws a nice looking combination but Hanaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hanaki.
Algiorno scores with a one two! Hanaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Asaki Hanaki has been cut.
Algiorno misses with a kick to the body.
Hanaki throws a one two combo.
Hanaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Algiorno misses with a two punch combination.
Algiorno throws a lazy body kick
and Hanaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hanaki.
Algiorno is trying to break free.
Algiorno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanaki.
Hanaki connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno misses with a kick to the body
and Hanaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hanaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hanaki stands up and beckons Algiorno to join him on the feet.
Algiorno fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanaki in the body.
Hanaki throws a front kick that sends Algiorno stumbling back into the cage.
Algiorno looks for the body kick but Hanaki saw that one coming.
No joy there for Algiorno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanaki tries to clinch but Algiorno is having none of it.
Hanaki closes the distance and pushes Algiorno back into the cage.
Algiorno tries to break the clinch but Hanaki is controlling the position.
Algiorno is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanaki has double underhooks.
Algiorno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Algiorno is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanaki has double underhooks.
Hanaki is looking for a takedown.
Hanaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Algiorno prevents it.
Guiseppe Algiorno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asaki Hanaki.
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Hanaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanaki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Algiorno throws a push kick but Hanaki slaps the foot to one side.
Hanaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hanaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Algiorno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asaki Hanaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asaki Hanaki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Algiorno throws a front kick that sends Hanaki stumbling back into the cage.
Algiorno misses with a kick to the body.
Asaki Hanaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Algiorno misses with the body kick
and Hanaki counters with a shoot takedown. Algiorno fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hanaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanaki trying to control but Algiorno is working from the bottom.
Hanaki content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno keeping full guard, as Hanaki tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanaki wants to control from the top but Algiorno keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hanaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Algiorno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanaki.
Hanaki tries to clinch up.
Algiorno lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hanaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hanaki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno throws a body kick that misses
and Hanaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Algiorno is retaining full guard.
Hanaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Algiorno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanaki pushes down on Algiorno's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanaki stands up out of the half guard.
Hanaki cracks Algiorno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Algiorno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanaki.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Hanaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hanaki moves out of range as Algiorno throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hanaki does no damage.
Algiorno throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hanaki counters with a two punch combo.
Algiorno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Algiorno looks to land a body kick but Hanaki moved away.
Hanaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Algiorno tries to keep at a distance but Hanaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Algiorno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hanaki manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno looks to land a body kick but Hanaki moved away.
And Hanaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Algiorno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left and a right from Hanaki both land. Nice combination.
Hanaki moves in looking to clinch but Algiorno pushes him off.
Hanaki misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno misses with a double jab
and Hanaki counters with a series of strikes. Algiorno will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Algiorno misses with a wild combination.
Hanaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanaki misses with a few strikes there.
Algiorno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanaki shoots in for a double leg but Algiorno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanaki throws a leg kick but Algiorno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Algiorno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Algiorno looks for the body kick but Hanaki saw that one coming.
Hanaki misses with a double jab.
Algiorno misses with a kick to the body.
Algiorno throws a push kick but Hanaki slaps the foot to one side.
Algiorno misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asaki Hanaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Asaki Hanaki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hanaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hanaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Algiorno.
Algiorno fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanaki in the body.
Algiorno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hanaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Algiorno moves away.
Algiorno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanaki blocks the body kick.
Hanaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Algiorno is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Algiorno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hanaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanaki throws a right hand that Algiorno ducks under and follows up with a left that Algiorno also avoids with ease.
Hanaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Algiorno throws a push kick but Hanaki slaps the foot to one side.
Hanaki dodges the punch combination from Algiorno.
Hanaki stalks Algiorno and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Algiorno's face. Algiorno staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Algiorno looks to land a body kick but Hanaki moved away.
Hanaki misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Hanaki.
Hanaki tries to clinch there but Algiorno circles away.
Algiorno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Algiorno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Algiorno tries to land a front kick but Hanaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hanaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Algiorno tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Algiorno wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanaki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Asaki Hanaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanaki is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Algiorno is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asaki Hanaki!
Asaki Hanaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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