PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Tynin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hashimoto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hashimoto
vs
Tynin

172 cm
31
154 lbs
23 - 10 - 3

163 cm
33
155 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Valhalla Fight Wear

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 - 3, fighting out of New York, Keiji Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slade Tynin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashimoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown but Tynin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hashimoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Tynin is leaning against Hashimoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tynin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tynin blocks a body shot from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tynins head.

Tynin has clasped his hands together around Hashimoto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Hashimoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hashimoto is not content to let Tynin control the position.
Hashimoto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tynin's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tynin is thwarting Hashimoto's attempts to control the position.
Tynin prevents Hashimoto from improving his position.
Tynin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hashimoto tries to roll over but Tynin keeps him under control.
Tynin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hashimoto keeps working.
Tynin prevents Hashimoto from improving his position.
Tynin uses his free foot to push down on Hashimoto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hashimoto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto tries to reverse the position but Tynin maintains control.
Hashimoto is working hard here to advance position.
Tynin controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tynin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hashimoto is looking to escape.
Hashimoto tries to reverse the position but Tynin maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hashimoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hashimoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tynin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hashimoto can't escape the position.
Hashimoto wants to control but Tynin is having none of it.
Tynin looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tynin tries to control but Hashimoto wriggling away.
Tynin looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hashimoto is desperately trying to improve his position but Tynin has a good base and remains in mount.
Hashimoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hashimoto is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tynin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hashimoto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tynin working the ground and pound effectively.
Tynin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hashimoto is looking to escape.
Hashimoto is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Tynin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A decent looking body kick lands there for Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot.
Hashimoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hashimoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Tynin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hashimoto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tynin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tynin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tynin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick
and Tynin counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Hashimoto.
Tynin loads up on a big right hand but Hashimoto slips the punch.
Hashimoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tynin swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto lands a leg kick that knocks Tynin off balance momentarily.
Tynin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tynin finds it's way round the side to connect with Hashimoto's head.
Hashimoto misses with a double jab.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot.
Hashimoto connects with a right hand. Tynin shakes it off.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot.
Hashimoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hashimoto!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynin throws a series of punches but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hashimoto jabs Tynin right on the nose. Tynin blinks but takes it well.
Tynin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashimoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keiji Hashimoto is winning the standup battle so far.

Hashimoto drives through with a takedown into Tynin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Tynin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hashimoto has picked Tynin up and slammed him! Tynin can't keep hold of the triangle and Hashimoto manages to pass to side control!
Hashimoto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tynin's legs.

Hashimoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tynin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hashimoto off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto breaks Tynin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hashimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Hashimoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Tynin is retaining full guard.
Hashimoto trying to control but Tynin is working from the bottom.
Hashimoto being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto pushes down on Tynin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tynin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto wants to advance to full mount but Tynin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tynin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tynin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashimoto defends well.
Hashimoto passes Tynin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Hashimoto dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tynin takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Hashimoto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hashimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tynin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tynin controls Hashimoto momentarily but Hashimoto frees himself.
Hashimoto stopping the sweep attempt from Tynin.
Hashimoto pushes down on Tynin's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tynin keeps working.
Hashimoto tries to pass to full mount but Tynin defends it.
Hashimoto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tynin!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hashimoto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto prevents Tynin from getting the reversal.
Hashimoto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hashimoto dominating with strikes here.
Keiji Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hashimoto with good strikes from the mount here!
Hashimoto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Hashimoto working for a guillotine from mount but Tynin is in no mood to give up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hashimoto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tynin tries to reverse the position but Hashimoto maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Hashimoto looking to secure an arm triangle but Tynin defends it well.

Hashimoto working for a guillotine from mount but Tynin is in no mood to give up.
Hashimoto wants to take Tynin's back here but Tynin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hashimoto misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Hashimoto connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Hashimoto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tynin has worked his arm free - good work by Tynin!
The strikes coming from Hashimoto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hashimoto works to advance to full mount. Tynin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hashimoto wants to control the pace but Tynin is squirming around nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tynin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Hashimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hashimoto 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Hashimoto!
A relieved looking Keiji Hashimoto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.