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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto comes to the cage accompanied by Chopin's Funeral March in B flat minor. Genetia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Remain Nameless kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keiji Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joliver Genetia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashimoto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hashimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keiji Hashimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashimoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Genetia is just out of range.
Hashimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Genetia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away.
Hashimoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Genetia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A cross from Hashimoto lands.
Hashimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genetia misses with a low kick as Hashimoto jumps back.
Nice shot lands for Genetia.
Hashimoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Genetia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hashimoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Genetia connects with a jab.
Genetia blocks the body kick.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genetia manages to avoid it.
Genetia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Genetia lands but Hashimoto takes it in his stride.
Genetia takes one to the chin there.
Genetia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hashimoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genetia was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
Genetia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Genetia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Genetia.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick but Genetia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hashimoto misses the body punch
and Genetia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Genetia lands a two punch combo.
Genetia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Genetia moves forwards but Hashimoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hashimoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genetia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Genetia scores a takedown into full mount!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hashimoto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hashimoto is trying to maintain the position but Genetia is very close to passing his half guard.
Hashimoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Genetia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Genetia's back!
Hashimoto missing with punches from the back.
Genetia is trying to remain composed but Hashimoto is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Genetia wants to escape the position.
Genetia takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hashimoto working for the choke.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hashimoto gets his hands free as Genetia looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia trying to get back to his feet but Hashimoto is in full control for now.
Even with his hooks in, Hashimoto manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Genetia covering up well under a series of strikes from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto looking for the RNC.
Hashimoto scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Genetia is looking for a way out.
Genetia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hashimoto's guard. Nice work there by Genetia.
Hashimoto trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hashimoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Genetia manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is pushing down on Genetia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Genetia is fighting to maintain full guard but Hashimoto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Genetia is trying to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hashimoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Genetia's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hashimoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Genetia is looking to get back to full guard here but Hashimoto has managed to pass to side control instead.
Genetia is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Genetia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto is looking to wear down Genetia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hashimoto lands a slapping body shot.
Hashimoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Genetia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Hashimoto.
Genetia moves out of range as Hashimoto throws a body kick.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genetia manages to avoid it.
Hashimoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Genetia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keiji Hashimoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Hashimoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hashimoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Genetia.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Genetia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hashimoto - the referee stops the clock and Genetia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hashimoto. Genetia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hashimoto misses with a body punch
and Genetia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Genetia tries to bum rush Hashimoto with a series of wild strikes but Hashimoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joliver Genetia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hashimoto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Hashimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hashimoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Genetia on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hashimoto. That's going to slow Genetia down.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up.
Hashimoto throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Hashimoto finds it's way through Genetia's defenses.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genetia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Genetia.
Hashimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genetia cracks a nice hook into Hashimoto's ribs.
Hashimoto walks into a left hand.
Genetia scores with a one two! Hashimoto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Genetia ducks under a wild hook from Hashimoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Genetia checks a low kick from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Genetia closes the distance and clinches.
Genetia scores with a shot to the side of Hashimoto's head.
Hashimoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Genetia throws a head punch that misses.
Genetia can't break the clinch.
Genetia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Genetia working aggressively here.
Genetia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hashimoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hashimoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hashimoto's elbow.
Hashimoto lands an elbow that stopped Genetia in his tracks for a moment.
Genetia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Genetia tries to throw a body punch but Hashimoto avoids it by throwing Genetia back against the cage.
Hashimoto looking for a takedown.
Genetia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Genetia swings wildly with an uppercut but Hashimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hashimoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Genetia.
A frustrated look appears on Genetia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Genetia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Genetia stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hashimoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Genetia blocking some punches.
Genetia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hashimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Genetia cracks Hashimoto with a nice body shot.
Genetia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hashimoto dives in and grabs Genetia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Genetia pushes down on Hashimoto's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hashimoto jabs Genetia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Genetia checks a leg kick.
Genetia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Genetia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hashimoto can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genetia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hashimoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Genetia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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 Keiji Hashimoto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Genetia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Genetia avoids the body shot from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto looks to throw a body kick
and Genetia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hashimoto really felt that one!
Hashimoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick
and Genetia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hashimoto. Those never looked like landing.
Hashimoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Genetia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hashimoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hashimoto scores with a nice right hand.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away.
Genetia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Genetia shoots in and bounces Hashimoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Genetia connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Hashimoto, not yet.
Hashimoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Genetia is aware though and is defending well.
Hashimoto wants to sweep here but Genetia controlling him for the moment.
Genetia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hashimoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Genetia trying to control but Hashimoto is working from the bottom.
Hashimoto is looking for a triangle but Genetia pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia forces his way into half guard.
Genetia wants to control but Hashimoto is keeping him busy.
Genetia is working for a submission of some sort.
Hashimoto tries to get to full guard but Genetia has control of the leg.
Genetia drops an elbow to the side of Hashimoto's head.
Genetia trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Genetia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is looking to improve his position.
Genetia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hashimoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Genetia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hashimoto is looking to improve his position.
Hashimoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Genetia pulls his head out easily.
Genetia is trying to control. Hashimoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hashimoto is looking to control Genetia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hashimoto avoid being mounted?
Joliver Genetia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keiji Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Genetia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hashimoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hashimoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia stopping the sweep attempt from Hashimoto.
Keiji Hashimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Genetia trying to control but Hashimoto is working from the bottom.
Hashimoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hashimoto is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hashimoto controls Genetia momentarily but Genetia frees himself.
Hashimoto keeping moving, preventing Genetia from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joliver Genetia.
I think Hashimoto 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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