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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hanzo closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.#TD#
Hanzo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (0) Gracie
Hanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie seems keen to control Hanzo's posture.
Hanzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Hanzo tries to pass. #T1#
Hanzo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hanzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Hanzo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie controlling the position.
Hanzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hanzo wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T3#
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hanzo is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #T4#
Gracie not doing much here.
Hanzo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hanzo tries to get out of the position.
Gracie moves into full mount! Hanzo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (2) vs (5) Gracie
Hanzo is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Hanzo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Gracie wants to control the pace but Hanzo is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Gracie controlling from mount.
Hanzo is trying to escape the mount but Gracie keeps good control and instead manages to take Hanzo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hanzo (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Hanzo buck him off. #T8#
Hanzo trying to control but not successfully.
Hanzo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hanzo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hanzo just looking to survive in the bad position. #T11#
Hanzo just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gracie controls the action.
Hanzo tries to break free.
Hanzo just looking to survive in the bad position. #T12#
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hanzo's body.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T13#
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hanzo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hanzo trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hanzo doesn't escape. #T14##SUB2#
Hanzo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Hanzo from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We've been hearing good reports from Hanzo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 8 to 2.
Kron Gracie is the new middleweight champion!
The defeated Hatori Hanzo had this to say: 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Mustafa Womba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Womba tries to clinch up but Hanzo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Womba takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Hanzo has hold of one of Womba's legs. Womba is fighting the takedown attempt but Hanzo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Womba (0) vs (2) Hanzo
Hanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Womba is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
Hanzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Hanzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Womba is retaining full guard.
Womba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Womba working a defensive guard but Hanzo passes into half guard.
#T2#
Hanzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Womba trying to hold on to Hanzo's head to control him but Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Womba (0) vs (5) Hanzo
We've been hearing good reports from Womba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Hanzo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Womba reaches up to try and control the position but Hanzo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Womba rolls and tries to escape and now Hanzo has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Womba (0) vs (8) Hanzo#T4#
I really don't envy Womba right now.
Hanzo avoiding Womba 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Womba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Womba right now.
Hanzo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Womba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Womba trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him. #T6#
Hanzo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Hanzo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanzo gets his hands free as Womba looks to control. #T7#
Womba is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hanzo has the hooks in. Womba is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T8#
Womba trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him.
Hanzo controlling well, preventing Womba from escaping the position.
Womba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Womba tries to break free.
#T9#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzo is continuing to stall.#T10#
Womba trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him.
Hanzo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Womba.
Hanzo is trying to stick to Womba's back but Womba is turning into Hanzo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hanzo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Womba. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Womba (2) vs (8) Hanzo#T11#
Hanzo seems keen to control Womba's posture.
Let's hope that Hanzo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanzo is retaining full guard.
Womba wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Hanzo is keeping the position.#T12#
Hanzo trying to control the position here.
Womba trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hanzo holds on and takes a little breather.
Womba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanzo keeping full guard, as Womba tries to pass.
Womba trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom. #T14#
Womba looking to pass the guard.
Hanzo 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Womba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hanzo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Womba (2) vs (10) Hanzo
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Hatori Hanzo thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Origen Alexandria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hanzo closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Hanzo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alexandria regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alexandria (0) vs (2) Hanzo
Alexandria wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment.
Alexandria is working hard here to advance position.
Alexandria trying to control the position.
Hanzo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alexandria has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hanzo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alexandria. Score +3 for passing guard: Alexandria (0) vs (5) Hanzo#T1#
Alexandria is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandria is being controlled here.
Alexandria is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Alexandria's face as Hanzo controls the position.
Alexandria is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Hanzo working away.
Hanzo controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Alexandria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alexandria tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanzo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Hanzo working away.
You can see the frustration on Alexandria's face as Hanzo controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Alexandria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Hanzo is staying tight to Alexandria's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hanzo is continuing to stall.
Alexandria can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanzo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hanzo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Hanzo working away.
Alexandria is trying to get back to half guard.
Alexandria manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hanzo's best efforts.
Alexandria is trying to control but can't.
Alexandria is breathing heavily.
Hanzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Hanzo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alexandria! Score +3 for passing guard: Alexandria (0) vs (8) Hanzo
Hanzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandria is working to get back to half guard.
Hanzo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hanzo controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Alexandria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanzo works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alexandria (0) vs (11) Hanzo
Alexandria is in bad spot here.
What can Alexandria do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hanzo not allowing Alexandria to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Hanzo keeps control of the position as Alexandria tries to break free.
Hanzo biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T9#
Alexandria trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him.
Hanzo is riding his opponent, not letting Alexandria buck him off.
Alexandria is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alexandria trying to control the action but Hanzo just sinks the hooks in.
What can Alexandria do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Hanzo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T10#
Alexandria is trying to break free.
Hanzo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T11#
Alexandria rolls, trying to escape but Hanzo keeps control of the position.
Alexandria trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hanzo.
Hanzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexandria. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T13#
Alexandria trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hanzo is riding his opponent, not letting Alexandria buck him off.
Alexandria tries to roll but Hanzo sticks to his back.
Hanzo is riding his opponent, not letting Alexandria buck him off.
Alexandria is in bad spot here.
Hanzo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T14#
The adventures of Hanzo the control monster continue. Boring.
Hanzo has the hooks in. Alexandria is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alexandria trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Hanzo tightening his grip on Alexandria, looking for the choke.
Hanzo controlling well, preventing Alexandria from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo wins on points by 11 to 0.
Hatori Hanzo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Toktogulovich Bakiyev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bakiyev moves in looking to clinch but Hanzo pushes him off.#CL2#
Hanzo has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Hanzo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bakiyev (0) vs (2) Hanzo
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bakiyev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanzo controls the pace.
Hanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
Hanzo looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bakiyev is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
#T2#
Bakiyev looking for a sweep. Not yet Bakiyev, not yet.
Hanzo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bakiyev is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
Hanzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hanzo postures up.
#T3#
Hanzo forces his way into half guard.
Bakiyev is trying to maintain the position but Hanzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanzo controlling the pace.
Bakiyev tries to roll over but Hanzo keeps him under control.
Hanzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bakiyev is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Bakiyev wants to control but Hanzo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bakiyev is trying to control but Hanzo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bakiyev (0) vs (5) Hanzo
Hanzo controlling from mount.
Bakiyev tries to hold on but Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo prevents Bakiyev from getting the reversal.
Bakiyev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T5#
Bakiyev wants to hold on but Hanzo pushes him away.
Hanzo controlling from the full mount.
Hanzo avoids the attempt from Bakiyev to control.
Hanzo fails to move to back control.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Hanzo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanzo controlling from the full mount.
Hanzo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Bakiyev tries to lock up and control but Hanzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanzo controlling his opponent.
Hanzo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bakiyev to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bakiyev (0) vs (8) Hanzo#T7#
Hanzo gets his hands free as Bakiyev looks to control.
Hanzo has good solid back control here.
Bakiyev trying to control but not successfully.
Hanzo keeps control of the position easily here as Bakiyev tries to buck him off.
#T8#
Bakiyev trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him.
Bakiyev is really stuck here.
Bakiyev wants to control his opponent's hands but Hanzo gets his hands free.
Hanzo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hanzo gets his hands free as Bakiyev looks to control. #T9#
Hanzo controlling the position well here. Bakiyev rolled but Hanzo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Bakiyev right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bakiyev doesn't escape. #T10#
Bakiyev tries to break free.
Bakiyev trying to control but not successfully.
Hanzo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11#
More stalling from Hanzo.#T12#
Bakiyev trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him.
Hanzo biding his time, controlling Bakiyev.
Hanzo is hanging on to Bakiyev's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Hanzo controlling from the back.
Hanzo avoiding Bakiyev 's attempts to control his hands.
Bakiyev tries to escape but Hanzo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hanzo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bakiyev.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanzo is hanging on to Bakiyev's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo wins on points by 8 to 0.
Hatori Hanzo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Barry Ridgewood!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hanzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ridgewood.#CL#
Hanzo closes the distance and clinches.
Ridgewood wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ridgewood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Hanzo manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Ridgewood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hanzo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hanzo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (0) Ridgewood
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo postures up.
#T1#
Hanzo is stalling in the full guard.
Ridgewood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ridgewood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hanzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ridgewood 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.#T2#
Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hanzo passes Ridgewood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ridgewood is looking to improve his position.
Ridgewood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Our spies down at at Puncher's Chance Collective inform us that Ridgewood has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ridgewood keeping full guard, as Hanzo tries to pass.
Hanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ridgewood is trying to control the position but Hanzo postures up. #SUB2#
Ridgewood working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hanzo has passed into half guard!
Ridgewood tries to roll over but Hanzo keeps him under control.#T4#
Ridgewood is still trying to improve position.
Ridgewood is looking to control Hanzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ridgewood avoid being mounted?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ridgewood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ridgewood.
Ridgewood pulls Hanzo in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Hanzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ridgewood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ridgewood wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment.
Hanzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Ridgewood working for a triangle but Hanzo defends it easily.
Hanzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Hanzo preventing the sweep. #T7#
Hanzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ridgewood wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Ridgewood is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Ridgewood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Ridgewood looking to control.
Ridgewood being controlled here, momentarily.
Ridgewood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Ridgewood trying to control the position.
Hanzo controlling from the top position.
Ridgewood is trying to control the position but Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (5) vs (0) Ridgewood#T12#
Ridgewood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ridgewood is letting Hanzo control him for a moment.
Hanzo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ridgewood is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Hanzo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T14#
Hanzo continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Hatori Hanzo is the new lightweight champion!
Hatori Hanzo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nate Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Hanzo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hanzo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hanzo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Hanzo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Hanzo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanzo is stalling in the full guard.
Hanzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hanzo is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanzo has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia trying to hold on to Hanzo's head to control him but Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanzo pulls his head out easily.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia trying to get back to full guard but Hanzo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (5) Hanzo#T2#
Hanzo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia is trying to reverse the position but instead Hanzo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (0) vs (8) Hanzo
Garcia is really stuck here.
Hanzo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Garcia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hanzo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (11) Hanzo
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Hanzo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A lull in the action here.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Hanzo keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face as Hanzo controls the position.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garcia wants to control but Hanzo postures up.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Hanzo prevents Garcia from improving his position.#T5#
Garcia wants to control but Hanzo passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (14) Hanzo
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hanzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Hanzo slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hanzo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (17) Hanzo
Garcia regains half guard.#T7#
Hanzo prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard but Hanzo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (20) Hanzo
Hanzo controlling from the full mount.
Garcia tries to hold on but Hanzo postures up.
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Hanzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Hanzo avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Hanzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia regains half guard.#T9#
Hanzo wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanzo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia is looking to sweep but instead, Hanzo has passed into half guard.
#T10#
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Hanzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanzo is controlling the pace.
Garcia wants to sweep but Hanzo has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (23) Hanzo
Hanzo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T11#
Garcia tries to buck Hanzo off but Hanzo is having none of it.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Hanzo controls the position.
Garcia tries to buck Hanzo off but Hanzo is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Hanzo stalls from top position.#T12#
Garcia tries to buck Hanzo off but Hanzo is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hanzo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanzo pulls his head out easily. #T13#
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanzo is working away from the top position though.
Hanzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Hanzo has control of the leg.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanzo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanzo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Garcia (4) vs (23) Hanzo#T14#
Garcia wants to control but Hanzo is keeping busy.#SUB#
Garcia is looking for the choke from the back position but Hanzo is controlling his hands well.
Garcia is looking to control Hanzo but Hanzo is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Hanzo fending off the submission attempt from Garcia.
Garcia is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Garcia looking for the choke but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hanzo defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (25) Hanzo
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo wins on points by 25 to 4.
Hatori Hanzo made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Knapp!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Knapp tries to clinch up but Hanzo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Hanzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Hanzo successfully pulls guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanzo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Knapp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanzo trying to control the position here.
Knapp tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanzo is retaining full guard.
Knapp trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hanzo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (0) Knapp
Hanzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knapp has his foot on Hanzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanzo works his way back into a safe position though.
Knapp wants to control but Hanzo passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hanzo not doing much here.
Knapp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanzo is working away from the top position though.
Knapp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knapp manages to get to full guard.
Knapp seems keen to control Hanzo's posture.#T2#
Knapp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knapp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knapp is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
Knapp looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Knapp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knapp swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Hanzo stopping the sweep attempt from Knapp.
Knapp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knapp told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Knapp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanzo stopping the sweep attempt from Knapp.#SUB2#
Knapp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB2#
Knapp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knapp 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.
Knapp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knapp looking to control but Hanzo passes into half guard.
Knapp tries to roll over but Hanzo keeps him under control.
Hanzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Knapp wants to get back to full guard.
Knapp is trying to control but Hanzo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (5) vs (0) Knapp
Knapp tries to hold on but Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knapp is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Hanzo controlling his opponent.
Knapp is trying to reverse the position but instead Hanzo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hanzo (8) vs (0) Knapp
Hanzo keeps control of the position easily here as Knapp tries to buck him off.
Knapp is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hanzo working for the choke.
Knapp tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Knapp trying to control the action but Hanzo just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Knapp tries to escape the position.
Knapp keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Knapp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hanzo is not going to allow Knapp to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hanzo controlling the positon.
Knapp is trying to break free.
Knapp is still trying to improve position.
Knapp trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Knapp is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hanzo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Knapp.
Knapp just trying to survive but Hanzo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Knapp right now.
#T10#
Knapp wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Knapp wants to control his opponent's hands but Hanzo gets his hands free.
Hanzo controlling the position well here. Knapp rolled but Hanzo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Knapp tries to roll but Hanzo sticks to his back.
#T11#
Knapp trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Knapp right now.
Hanzo is riding his opponent, not letting Knapp buck him off.
Hanzo controlling well, preventing Knapp from escaping the position.
Hanzo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Knapp turns into Hanzo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (8) vs (2) Knapp#T12#
Knapp trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom.
Knapp passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (8) vs (5) Knapp#SUB2#
Knapp tries for a kimura but Hanzo is defending well.
Knapp wants to control but Hanzo is keeping him busy. #T13#
Hanzo manages to get back to half guard.
Hanzo controlling the position well.
Knapp with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knapp is looking to take a break and control but Hanzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Hanzo gets full guard.
Knapp wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
Knapp is looking to pass into half guard but Hanzo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hanzo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (10) vs (5) Knapp#SUB2#
Knapp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Hatori Hanzo made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Miguel Chimaev!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hanzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chimaev.#CL#
Hanzo clinches.
Hanzo has Chimaev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chimaev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chimaev stops a takedown attempt from Hanzo.
#TD#
Hanzo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chimaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chimaev looking to sit in guard and control but Hanzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (0) Chimaev
We've been hearing good reports from Hanzo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Chimaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev controls Hanzo momentarily but Hanzo frees himself. #T1#
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chimaev keeping full guard, as Hanzo tries to pass.
Chimaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chimaev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanzo stays in close to Chimaev's body and controls the position.
Hanzo continues to stall.#T2#
Hanzo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (5) vs (0) Chimaev
Chimaev struggling a bit here.
Hanzo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Hanzo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Chimaev is looking for a sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee asks Hanzo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hanzo prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hanzo working away.
Chimaev keeping his opponent close.#T5#
Chimaev tries to buck Hanzo off but Hanzo is having none of it.
Chimaev trying to remain calm as Hanzo controls from the top position.
Chimaev tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Hanzo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hanzo prefers to stall for the moment though.#T6#
More hug and hope from Hanzo.#T7#
Chimaev struggling a bit here.
Chimaev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hanzo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chimaev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Hanzo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hanzo prefers to stall for the moment though.#T9#
Chimaev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Chimaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanzo controls the position. #T10#
Chimaev can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.#T11#
Chimaev is looking to reverse the position.
Hanzo controlling the position from side mount.
Chimaev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hanzo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T12#
Hanzo not doing much here.
Chimaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanzo is working away from the top position though.
Hanzo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chimaev wants to improve his position but Hanzo is controlling well.
#T13#
Chimaev controlling the position for now.
Hanzo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanzo prevents Chimaev from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Hatori Hanzo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Karsten Koererlaerer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Koererlaerer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koererlaerer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanzo tries to avoid it but Koererlaerer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanzo to the ground. Hanzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koererlaerer tries to clinch up.
Hanzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Hanzo has Koererlaerer up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Hanzo gets control of Koererlaerer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanzo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanzo is keeping the position for now.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hanzo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (0) Koererlaerer#T1#
Koererlaerer trying to keep a closed guard but Hanzo is proving a slippery customer.
Koererlaerer pulls Hanzo in close to prevent any damage.
Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position.
#T2#
Hanzo wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koererlaerer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koererlaerer is trying to control the position but Hanzo postures up.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment.
Hanzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanzo postures up.
#T3#
Hanzo stopping the sweep attempt from Koererlaerer.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Koererlaerer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hanzo 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.
Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Koererlaerer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koererlaerer trying to keep a closed guard but Hanzo is proving a slippery customer.
Hanzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Koererlaerer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo passes easily into half guard.
#T6#
Koererlaerer trying to control from the bottom.
Hanzo prevents Koererlaerer from improving his position.
Koererlaerer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanzo is working away from the top position though.
Hanzo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koererlaerer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koererlaerer is holding on to half guard well.
Koererlaerer trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Hanzo prevents Koererlaerer from improving his position.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo is keeping busy.
#T8#
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer is looking to control Hanzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koererlaerer avoid being mounted?
Hanzo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Koererlaerer! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (5) vs (0) Koererlaerer
Hanzo prevents Koererlaerer from getting the reversal.
Koererlaerer gets back to half guard.#T9#
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo is keeping busy.
Hanzo controlling the pace.
Koererlaerer manages to get to full guard.
Koererlaerer trying to keep a closed guard but Hanzo is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Hanzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position.
Hanzo stays in close to Koererlaerer's body and controls the position.
Koererlaerer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koererlaerer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo passes easily into half guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Hanzo postures up.
Well, if Hanzo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T12#
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer keeps trying to improve his position.
Koererlaerer is still trying to improve position.
Koererlaerer is looking to control Hanzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koererlaerer avoid being mounted?#T13#
Hanzo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koererlaerer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koererlaerer won't allow Hanzo to pass to mount.
Koererlaerer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koererlaerer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koererlaerer is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
#T14#
Koererlaerer is trying to hold Hanzo in close to prevent damage but Hanzo has managed to pass into half guard.
Hanzo wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is defending well.
Koererlaerer tries to roll over but Hanzo keeps him under control.
Hanzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Koererlaerer is trying to maintain the position but Hanzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Hatori Hanzo gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Hatori Hanzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Dwight Schrute!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hanzo rushes Schrute and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Schrute pulls guard effortlessly.
Schrute is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schrute is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (0) vs (2) Schrute
Hanzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Schrute engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hanzo pulls Schrute in to control the position.
Schrute 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.
Schrute pushes down on Hanzo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Schrute seems content to control.#T2#
Hanzo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schrute in particular looking to stall.
Hanzo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Schrute controlling the action here.#T3#
Hanzo is doing well to control the position and prevent Schrute from advancing to side control.
Schrute content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schrute frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (0) vs (5) Schrute#T4#
Hanzo stops Schrute from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hanzo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hanzo tries to get out of the position.
Schrute controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Hanzo is looking to get to half guard.
Schrute controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Schrute fails to take his opponent's back.
Schrute controlling from mount.
Hanzo is desperately trying to improve his position but Schrute has a good base and remains in mount.
Schrute tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Schrute's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
It looks like Schrute might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Schrute has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Hanzo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schrute takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Schrute manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hanzo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hanzo (0) vs (8) Schrute
Hanzo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Schrute.
#T11#
Hanzo is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Schrute is trying to stick to Hanzo's back but Hanzo is turning into Schrute. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Schrute's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hanzo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (8) Schrute#T12#
Schrute is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Schrute is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanzo is stalling in the full guard.
Schrute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Hanzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schrute is keeping the position for now.
Schrute looking for a sweep. Not yet Schrute, not yet.
Schrute trying to control the position here. #T14#
Hanzo wants to pass the guard but Schrute is keeping the position.
Hanzo content to stall in guard here.
Hanzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schrute managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schrute wins on points by 8 to 2.
Dwight Schrute is the new welterweight champion!
Dwight Schrute decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Hatori Hanzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Karsten Koererlaerer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Hatori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hanzo forces Koererlaerer back against the cage and clinches.
Hanzo stops a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
#TD2#
Hanzo decides to pull guard.
Hanzo keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Koererlaerer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hanzo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koererlaerer has Hanzo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (0) vs (2) Hanzo
Hanzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koererlaerer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer looking to control but Hanzo passes into half guard.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to full guard.
Hanzo slows the pace down in half guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control here.
Hanzo wants to free his trapped foot but Koererlaerer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Koererlaerer tries to get to full guard but Hanzo has control of the leg.
Hanzo wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koererlaerer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanzo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Koererlaerer working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Koererlaerer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Hanzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koererlaerer 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.#T4#
Hanzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep but no luck.
Koererlaerer is pulling down on Hanzo's head to control his posture.
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Hanzo preventing the sweep.
Hanzo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hanzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koererlaerer is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koererlaerer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (2) vs (2) Hanzo
Koererlaerer looking to pass the guard.
Hanzo keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Koererlaerer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hanzo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hanzo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hanzo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koererlaerer (2) vs (6) Hanzo
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo postures up.#T6#
Koererlaerer is looking for a sweep.
Koererlaerer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koererlaerer tries to get out of the position.
Hanzo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Koererlaerer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Koererlaerer is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanzo staying calm.
Koererlaerer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Koererlaerer is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Koererlaerer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koererlaerer tries to improve position but can't.
Koererlaerer struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Koererlaerer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koererlaerer struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T9#
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo postures up.
Koererlaerer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Hanzo working away.
Koererlaerer regains half guard.
Koererlaerer is trying to maintain the position but Hanzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Hanzo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Koererlaerer trying to control here.
Hanzo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Koererlaerer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koererlaerer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hanzo is now in half guard.
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer 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.#T13#
Koererlaerer is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
Koererlaerer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Koererlaerer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koererlaerer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (4) vs (6) Hanzo#T14#
Koererlaerer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanzo is keeping the position for now.
Hanzo keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Koererlaerer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanzo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hanzo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koererlaerer looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo wins on points by 6 to 4.
Hatori Hanzo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hatori Hanzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Volkan Caner!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Caner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanzo as he jumps to the side.
Hanzo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hanzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Caner.
Hanzo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Hanzo moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hanzo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hanzo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hanzo seems keen to control Caner's posture.
Caner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Hanzo controlling Caner's posture.
Hanzo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hanzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanzo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Caner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caner won't allow Hanzo to sweep him here.
Hanzo pulls Caner in to control the position.
Caner wants to pass the guard but Hanzo is keeping the position.#T3#
Caner wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
Caner is fighting to break Hanzo's control of his arms but Hanzo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hanzo keeping moving, preventing Caner from controlling successfully.
Caner content to stall in guard here.
Caner looking to sit in guard and control but Hanzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (0) Caner#T4#
Hanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Caner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hanzo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Caner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caner trying to hold on to Hanzo's head to control him but Hanzo postures up.
#T5#
Hanzo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (5) vs (0) Caner
Caner wants to hold on but Hanzo pushes him away.
Hanzo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hanzo prevents Caner from getting the reversal.#T6#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Caner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Caner wants to hold on but Hanzo pushes him away.
Hanzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Caner is looking to improve his position but Hanzo isn't that keen on the idea.
Caner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hanzo moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Hanzo (8) vs (0) Caner#T7#
Hanzo is not going to allow Caner to sit and survive in this position.
Hanzo controlling the position well here. Caner rolled but Hanzo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Caner trying to control the hands but Hanzo breaks the grip.
What can Caner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8#
Caner tries to escape but Hanzo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Caner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hanzo.
Caner trying to control the position but Hanzo manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanzo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Caner.#T9#
Hanzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Caner trying to control the action but Hanzo just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Hanzo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Caner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Caner for a finish. #T10#
Hanzo is hanging on to Caner's back as he tries to escape.
Caner wants to control his opponent's hands but Hanzo gets his hands free.
Caner is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Caner fending off the submission attempt from Hanzo.
Hanzo is hanging on to Caner's back as he tries to escape.
Caner looks winded!#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hanzo controlling the positon.
Caner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hanzo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hanzo continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hanzo.#T12#
I really don't envy Caner right now.
#T13#
Hanzo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Caner trying to control the position but Hanzo manages to sink in the hooks. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Caner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hanzo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Caner is trying to break free.
Hanzo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Caner.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hatori Hanzo made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Bomstaerk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hatori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanzo but Hanzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Hanzo takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bomstaerk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bomstaerk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hanzo prevents it.
Bomstaerk is pressed up against the cage. Hanzo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bomstaerk down to the mat. Bomstaerk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bomstaerk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanzo tries to avoid it but Bomstaerk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanzo to the ground. Hanzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bomstaerk shoots in and drives through. Hanzo sprawls well.
Bomstaerk doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanzo circles away.
#CL2#
Hanzo closes the distance and clinches.
Hanzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bomstaerk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hanzo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hanzo has hold of one of Bomstaerk's legs. Bomstaerk is fighting the takedown attempt but Hanzo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bomstaerk (0) vs (2) Hanzo#SUB#
Bomstaerk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bomstaerk looking for a sweep. Not yet Bomstaerk, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Bomstaerk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hanzo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bomstaerk. Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (0) vs (5) Hanzo
Hanzo happy to just control the position for now.
Bomstaerk tries to improve position but can't.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bomstaerk has a hand on Hanzo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hanzo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (0) vs (8) Hanzo
Bomstaerk is looking to improve his position but Hanzo isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Bomstaerk wants to hold on but Hanzo pushes him away.
Bomstaerk is trying to escape the mount.
Bomstaerk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bomstaerk tries to get out of the position.
Bomstaerk tries to hold on but Hanzo pushes him away.
Bomstaerk is trying desperately to improve position.
Hanzo avoids the attempt from Bomstaerk to control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bomstaerk is trying to reverse the position but instead Hanzo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bomstaerk (0) vs (11) Hanzo
Bomstaerk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Bomstaerk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanzo pulls his head out easily.
Bomstaerk trying to get back to full guard but Hanzo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (0) vs (14) Hanzo
Hanzo content just to control the position here. #T4#
Bomstaerk is trying to escape the mount.
Bomstaerk gets back to half guard.
Bomstaerk wants to get back to full guard.
Bomstaerk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bomstaerk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bomstaerk wants to hit a sweep here but Hanzo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bomstaerk there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (0) vs (17) Hanzo#T5#
Bomstaerk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanzo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hanzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bomstaerk regains half guard.
Hanzo prevents Bomstaerk from improving his position.
Hanzo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Bomstaerk is looking to get back to full guard here but Hanzo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (0) vs (20) Hanzo
Hanzo taking a breather here.
Bomstaerk is looking to regain half guard here but Hanzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bomstaerk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bomstaerk (2) vs (20) Hanzo#T7#
Hanzo tries to get to full guard but Bomstaerk has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bomstaerk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanzo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bomstaerk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
Hanzo managing to control the position. #T8#
Hanzo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bomstaerk has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (5) vs (20) Hanzo#SUB#
Bomstaerk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hanzo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bomstaerk but great work by Hanzo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bomstaerk (5) vs (24) Hanzo
Bomstaerk is looking to regain half guard here but Hanzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bomstaerk struggling a bit here.
Bomstaerk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bomstaerk is looking to get back to full guard here but Hanzo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (5) vs (27) Hanzo#T9#
Hanzo controlling from side mount.
Bomstaerk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanzo controlling the position.
Bomstaerk struggling a bit here.#T10#
Bomstaerk seems a little lost for a moment, as Hanzo dominates the positioning.
Bomstaerk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bomstaerk sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Bomstaerk has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hanzo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hanzo! Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (5) vs (30) Hanzo
Bomstaerk is letting Hanzo control him for a moment. #T11#
Bomstaerk tries to buck Hanzo off but Hanzo is having none of it.
Hanzo working away.
Bomstaerk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk is breathing heavily.#T12#
Bomstaerk is working hard here to advance position.
Bomstaerk is being controlled here.
Bomstaerk tries to buck Hanzo off but Hanzo is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Bomstaerk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bomstaerk (7) vs (30) Hanzo
Bomstaerk is looking to pass Hanzo's guard but actually Hanzo recovers to full guard.
Bomstaerk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanzo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13##SUB#
Bomstaerk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hanzo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hanzo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bomstaerk (7) vs (32) Hanzo
Hanzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomstaerk is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bomstaerk looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hanzo has picked Bomstaerk up and slammed him! Bomstaerk can't keep hold of the triangle and Hanzo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (7) vs (35) Hanzo
Bomstaerk tries to improve position but can't.
Hanzo controls the position from side control.#T14#
Bomstaerk tries to bench press Hanzo off him but Hanzo keeps the position.
The referee asks Hanzo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hanzo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bomstaerk can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanzo controls the position.
Bomstaerk tries to bench press Hanzo off him but Hanzo keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo wins on points by 35 to 7.
Hatori Hanzo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hatori Hanzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Lincoln !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hanzo closes the distance and pushes Lincoln back into the cage.#TD#
Hanzo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lincoln trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lincoln wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
Hanzo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hanzo tries to get out of the position.
Lincoln looking to sit in guard and control but Hanzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (0) Lincoln
Lincoln looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo passes Lincoln 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (5) vs (0) Lincoln #T1#
Hanzo controlling his opponent. #T2#
Lincoln wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hanzo (8) vs (0) Lincoln
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hanzo controlling the positon.#T3#
Lincoln trying to control the action but Hanzo just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Hanzo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lincoln defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hanzo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T5#
Lincoln trying to control the action but Hanzo just sinks the hooks in.
Hanzo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lincoln 's body.
You can see the frustration on Lincoln 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Lincoln trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him.
Hanzo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lincoln trying to control the position but Hanzo manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Hanzo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lincoln has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T7#
Hanzo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hanzo continues to stall.#T8##T9#
Lincoln trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Hanzo.#T10#
Lincoln tries to escape but Hanzo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hanzo not allowing Lincoln to control his hands.
Hanzo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lincoln tries to escape but Hanzo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hanzo biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T11##T12#
Lincoln trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him.
Hanzo controlling from the back.
Hanzo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Hanzo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After the big win, Hatori Hanzo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
PANDA 75
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Hussain.
Hanzo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hanzo blocks the body kick.
Hanzo is looking to clinch but Hussain is avoiding it.
Hussain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanzo.
Hussain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussain.
Hanzo moves away from the strike by Hussain.
Hanzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hussain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hussain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hussain misses with a body shot.
Hussain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hanzo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Hussain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanzo at a distance.
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
Hanzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanzo moves out of range as Hussain strikes.
Hussain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hussain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanzo in his tracks.
Hussain lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanzo's head.
Hussain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1##CL2#
Hussain moves into the clinch.
Hussain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Hanzo tries to work over Hussain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hussains head. #BC#
Hanzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussain misses with a hook.
Hanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hussain swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzo.
Hanzo checks a low kick from Hussain.
Hanzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanzo connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanzo checks a low kick from Hussain.
Hanzo misses with an uppercut. Hussain saw that one coming.
Hanzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hussain connects with a right hand. Hanzo shakes it off.
Hussain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanzo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Hanzo staying out of range there.
Hussain lands with a cross. #T2#
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hussain looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanzo is just out of range.
Hanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Hussain catches Hanzo right on the button with a cross.
Hussain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanzo's head.#CL2#
Hussain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hussain can't break the clinch.
Hussain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hussain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzo.
Hussain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussain is trying to break free.#BC2#
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hussain avoids the head kick by Hanzo.
Hanzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussain.
A punch lands to the side of Hanzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussain.#T3#
Hanzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hanzo connects with a crisp jab.
Hanzo moves in looking to clinch but Hussain pushes him off.
Hanzo moves in looking to clinch but Hussain pushes him off.
Hussain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hanzo will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Hussain clinches.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hussain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Hanzo.
Hanzo keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hussain's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Hanzo fails to land.
Hussain takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Hanzo pushes Hussain up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##BC2#
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussain throws a shot from downtown. Hanzo moves away and avoids it.
Hanzo tries to counter by clinching up but Hussain breaks away and moves out of range.
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!#CL2#
Hussain takes the fight into the clinch.
Hanzo wants to take the fight to the mat but Hussain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hanzo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Hanzo breaks from the clinch.
Hussain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanzo's sensitive parts.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanzo.
Hussain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussain misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hanzo clinches.
Hanzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussain throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussain tests Hanzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanzo throws a shot from downtown. Hussain moves away and avoids it.
Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanzo throws out a powerful jab.
Hussain scores with a nice right hand.
Hussain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hussain jabs at Hanzo's body.#CL2#
Hussain moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussain misses with a straight right.
Hanzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussain lands with an overhand left.
Hanzo throws a series of punches but Hussain avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanzo won't allow it.
#BC2#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hussain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Hussain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussain lands a lovely overhand right.
Hussain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanzo.
Hussain throws a push kick but Hanzo slaps the foot to one side.
Hussain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hussain circles away.
Hanzo with a jab.#CL2#
Hussain takes the fight into the clinch.
Hussain wants to break free but Hanzo has control.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hussain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo throws a leg kick but Hussain checks it.
Hanzo scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Hussain moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Hanzo prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
Hussain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hussain uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hanzo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Hussain controls the action.
Hanzo keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanzo prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
Hanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Hussain breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanzo throws the left hand but Hussain avoids the punch easily.
Hussain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Hussain - just one landing.
Hussain avoids the body shot from Hanzo.
Emre Hussain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanzo slips a jab from Hussain.
Hanzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanzo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Hanzo gets a clinch.
Hussain can't break the clinch.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Hanzo prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzo keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanzo misses with an elbow strike.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.
Hanzo pushes Hussain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hussain wants to break free but Hanzo has control.
Hanzo lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussain delivers a nice body kick.
Hussain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanzo.
Hussain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hanzo under the eye.
Hussain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanzo.
Hanzo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanzo is looking to chop away at Hussain's legs.
Hanzo slips a straight right by Hussain.#T4#
Hussain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hussain's head.
Hussain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab, jab by Hussain - just one landing.
Hanzo moves in looking to clinch but Hussain pushes him off.#CL2#
Hussain darts in and clinches Hanzo up against the cage.
Hanzo with a knee to the head.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo is controlling him.
Hanzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Hatori Hanzo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hussain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanzo prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanzo won't allow it.
Hanzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hussain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanzo tries to clinch there but Hussain circles away.
Hussain jabs at Hanzo's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hussain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hussain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanzo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hussain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
A low kick from Hussain misses #CL#
and Hanzo counters by moving into the clinch.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanzo digs a right hand underneath Hussain's ribcage. Hussain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Hussain prevents a body shot from Hanzo.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanzo won't allow it.
#BC2#
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hussain jabs at Hanzo's body.
Hussain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hussain gets tackled into the cage by Hanzo. Hanzo maintains the clinch.
Hussain blocks the elbow strike.
Hanzo lands a nice uppercut.
Hussain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Hussain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo tries to clinch up but Hussain circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Hanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
Hussain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Hussain clinches with his opponent.
Hussain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Hanzo throws a hook but Hussain avoids it easily.
Hussain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hussain misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Hanzo counters by clinching up.
Hussain wants to break free but Hanzo has control.
Hanzo misses with some punches.
Hanzo lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Hussain breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Hussain gets tackled into the cage by Hanzo. Hanzo maintains the clinch.
Hanzo tries to throw a body punch but Hussain avoids it by throwing Hanzo back against the cage.
Hussain is trying to force a seperation but Hanzo has the dominant position.#BC2#
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hussain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanzo. Hanzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanzo. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hatori Hanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emre Hussain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanzo blocks a leg kick.
Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hussain pushes Hanzo away with a front kick.
Hussain thumps Hanzo with a low kick.
Hussain works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Hussain. That snapped Hanzo's head back.
Hussain moves forwards but Hanzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hanzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hussain works the jab nicely.
Hussain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussain thuds a left hand into Hanzo's body.
Hanzo throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
Hanzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hussain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hussain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hussain lands a right hook to the body.
Hussain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Hussain works Hanzo's body with a nice hook.
Hussain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hussain just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Hanzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanzo is struggling to control the position.
Hussain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanzo lands an elbow that stopped Hussain in his tracks for a moment.
Hussain blocks a body shot from Hanzo.
Hussain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hussains head. #T4#
Hanzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hussain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo misses with the head strike.
Hussain dodges an elbow strike from Hanzo.
Hanzo misses with a body punch.
Hanzo tries a body shot but Hussain blocks it.
Hanzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Hussain.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a shot to the body.
Hanzo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emre Hussain.
I've got Hussain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emre Hussain!
After the fight, Emre Hussain was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Hatori Hanzo had this to say: 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'. |
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Event:
PANDA 55
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Thoressen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thoressen.
Thoressen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanzo.
A right-left combo lands from Thoressen.
Thoressen defending well as Hanzo loads up on a big left hand.
Thoressen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thoressen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzo.
Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thoressen misses with a hook. Hanzo ducked under it nicely.
Hanzo tries to clinch but Thoressen is having none of it. #KD#
Hanzo lands a big head kick that sends Thoressen tumbling to the mat! Hanzo takes a step backwards and waves Thoressen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Thoressen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Magnus Thoressen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanzo moves out of range as Thoressen strikes.#CL2#
Thoressen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hanzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thoressen's brow.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Thoressen lands a shoulder strike.
Hanzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Hanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Thoressen.
#BC#
Hanzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thoressen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Hanzo.
Hanzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thoressen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanzo.
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.#CL#
Hanzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
Hanzo lands an elbow inside that Thoressen shrugs off.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Hanzo takes a shot to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo lands with a left to the head.
Thoressen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen scores with a knee to the head.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Hanzo misses with some punches.
Hanzo blocks an uppercut.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen prevents a body shot from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Hanzo blocks with his arms.
Hanzo misses with the head strike.
Hanzo is looking for a takedown.
Hanzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoressen lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thoressen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thoressens head.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but Hanzo blocks it.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Thoressen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thoressen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanzo blocking some punches.
Thoressen avoiding damage as Hanzo throws knees to the body.
Hanzo misses with some punches.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Hanzo. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thoressen.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Thoressen has Hanzo pressed against the cage, preventing Hanzo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo lands with a left to the head.
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Hanzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoressen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magnus Thoressen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thoressen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thoressen throws a hook but Hanzo avoids it easily.
Hanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanzo tries to clinch up
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thoressen throws a looping overhand right but Hanzo ducks down to avoid it.
Hanzo is looking to clinch but Thoressen is avoiding it.
A jab from Thoressen misses. #CL2#
Thoressen takes the fight into the clinch.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Hanzo blocks with his arms.
Hanzo throws a head punch that misses.
Hanzo digs a right hand into Thoressen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thoressen's gas tank.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Hanzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hanzo - that landed with a thud.
Hanzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanzo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Thoressen throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
#BC#
Hanzo breaks from the clinch.
Hanzo takes a swing at Thoressen's ribcage but misses.
Hanzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Thoressen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanzo tries to clinch up.#T2#
Hanzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thoressen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magnus Thoressen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Hanzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen avoids the body shot from Hanzo.
Hanzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thoressen looks to land a combination. Hanzo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hanzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Thoressen circles away.
Thoressen throws a head kick that half lands.
Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Thoressen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Thoressen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thoressen throws out a counter right but Hanzo avoids it with no problem.
Hanzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thoressen lands an overhand right.#T3#
Thoressen connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Hanzo gets a clinch.
Hanzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hanzo fails to land.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Hanzo tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Hanzo back against the cage.
Hanzo throws a head punch that misses.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoressen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoressen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thoressen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thoressen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hanzo misses with some punches.
Hanzo blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoressen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzo trying to stall but Thoressen improves his position.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Thoressen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
Hanzo tries a body shot but Thoressen blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Thoressen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thoressen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hanzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Thoressen misses.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the body
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thoressen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Thoressen instigates a clinch.
Hanzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
Hanzo blocking some punches.
Hanzo is leaning against Thoressen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thoressen misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanzo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoressen.
Hanzo throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Thoressen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen tries to land a knee to the head but Hanzo blocks with his arms.
Hanzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoressen looking to throw knees to the head but Hanzo is blocking nicely.
Hanzo lands a nice elbow.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanzo pushes Thoressen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thoressen fails to land.
Hanzo misses with the head strike.
Hanzo pushes Thoressen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanzo tries to work over Thoressen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanzo lands a knee to the body.
Thoressen blocks a body shot from Hanzo.
Thoressen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatori Hanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanzo throws an elbow that misses.
Thoressen lands a right hand.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoressen has a couple of punches blocked by Hanzo.
Thoressen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Thoressen.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hanzo on the inside.
Hanzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Hanzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoressen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Thoressen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thoressen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoressen lands a nice uppercut.
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Hanzo.
A short right from Hanzo.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanzo.
#T4#
Hanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzo.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Hanzo throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoressen misses with the head strike.
Thoressen scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Hanzo tries a body shot but Thoressen blocks it.
Thoressen working aggressively here.
Thoressen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanzo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoressen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanzo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hatori Hanzo.
I think Thoressen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Thoressen!
A relieved looking Magnus Thoressen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Hatori Hanzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'. |
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Event:
PANDA 42
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Kasamsun fails to land the takedown.
Hanzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasamsun circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kasamsun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Kasamsun closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Kasamsun.
Hanzo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kasamsun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun is working Hanzo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kasamsun looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hanzo is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Kasamsun's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kasamsun postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T1#
Kasamsun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kasamsun looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hanzo is avoiding damage well.
Kasamsun working the body and head with strikes.
Kasamsun working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzo wants to control but Kasamsun postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Kasamsun.
Hanzo parries the strikes from Kasamsun easily there. Kasamsun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hanzo to escape.
Kasamsun is chipping away with strikes.
Kasamsun is chipping away with strikes.
Kasamsun in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kasamsun misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kasamsun is working Hanzo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hanzo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Kasamsun grinds an elbow into Hanzo's temple. #ROC2#Hanzo is rocked!
Kasamsun in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hanzo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kasamsun turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irong Kasamsun!
A relieved looking Irong Kasamsun thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Hatori Hanzo was interviewed post fight and said 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'. |
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Event:
PANDA 32
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Hanzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanzo tries to work over Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gai is looking to take this one to the mat.
I was talking to Hanzo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gai wants a takedown.
Hanzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanzo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gai avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands an elbow inside.
Hanzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo lands a nice uppercut.
Hanzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanzo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gai prevents it.
Hanzo tries to throw a body punch but Gai avoids it by throwing Hanzo back against the cage. #T1#
Hanzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanzo misses with a body punch.
Hanzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hanzo is pressed up against the cage. Gai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hanzo down to the mat. Hanzo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hatori Hanzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nomor Gai.
A shot to the body from Hanzo misses #CL2#
and Gai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gai blocks a body shot from Hanzo.
Hanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Gai.
Hanzo is pressed up against the cage. Gai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hanzo down to the mat. Hanzo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanzo tries to bum rush Gai with a series of wild strikes but Gai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gai throws a low kick but Hanzo moves out of range easily.
Hanzo thows a body kick. Gai tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Hanzo forces Gai back against the cage and clinches.
Hanzo throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gai blocks an elbow strike from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gai can't get the takedown.
Hanzo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gai.
Hanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Gai.
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!
Gai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanzo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Hanzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanzo. #CL#
Hanzo clinches.
A right hand to the body from Hanzo.
Gai blocks the elbow strike.
Hanzo gets underhooks to prevent Gai's takedown attempt.
Hanzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gai avoids it.
Gai blocking some punches.
Hanzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Hanzo as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Hanzo on the inside.
Hanzo missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from Hanzo.
Hanzo is stalling here.
Gai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hanzo is defending well.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hanzo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hanzo lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Hanzo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanzo stopping the sweep attempt from Gai.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gai holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gai is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gai wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatori Hanzo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Gai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gai feints the counter takedown.
Hanzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gai at a distance.
Gai dodges the punch combination from Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanzo swinging wildly here.
Hanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanzo throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Hanzo moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo lands an elbow just above Gai 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanzo. #BC#
Hanzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gai takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Hanzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gai.
Gai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gai shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanzo tries to clinch but Gai moves away
and Gai counters with a good low kick that Hanzo was not able to check.
Hanzo moves in looking to clinch but Gai pushes him off.
Hanzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Gai.
A low kick lands for Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gai was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanzo.
Gai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nomor Gai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Gai shoots in for a takedown but Hanzo shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by Hanzo. Beautiful body shot.
Hanzo cracks Gai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gai checks it well.
Gai keeps the fight on the outside.
As Hanzo backs off Gai throws a huge counter combo but Hanzo manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gai takes one to the side of the head.
Gai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanzo.
Gai pushes Hanzo away with a front kick.
Hanzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Hanzo misses.
Gai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hatori Hanzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nomor Gai.
Gai blocks a jab.
Hanzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gai can do to turn this around?
Hanzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Gai moves away from the strike by Hanzo.
Gai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanzo tries to clinch up but Gai circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Hanzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Gai lands a body punch. #BC#
Hanzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gai keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gai!
Hanzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Gai lands a nice hook to Hanzo's body. Hanzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gai.
Gai unleashes a big counter combination but Hanzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Hanzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gai trying to stall but Hanzo improves his position.
Gai misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gai blocks an uppercut.
Gai blocks an uppercut.
Gai can't get the takedown.
Gai blocks a body shot from Hanzo.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Gai controls the action.
Hanzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gai backwards.
Hanzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatori Hanzo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hanzo is looking to clinch but Gai is avoiding it.
#CL#
Hanzo gets a clinch.
Hanzo lands a good knee to the midsection. Gai won't want to take too many of those.
Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Gai.
Hanzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanzo lands a good knee to the midsection. Gai won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Gai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hanzo is trying to keep an underhook but Gai manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hanzo wants to control but Gai is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gai seems to be looking for submissions.
Gai is looking to take a break and control but Hanzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanzo trying to control from the bottom.
Hanzo is refusing to be controlled, as Gai sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Gai is working for a kimura but Hanzo is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gai on the ground.#T2#
Gai wants to control but Hanzo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gai seems to be working for a kimura but Hanzo defends the submission attempt.
Hanzo is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Hanzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanzo. Gai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gai misses with a head kick.
Hanzo misses with a few strikes there.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hatori Hanzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanzo moves in looking to clinch but Gai pushes him off.#CL#
Hanzo has closed the distance and engaged Gai in a clinch.
Hanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gai uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Gai manages to break the clinch.
Hatori Hanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hanzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Hanzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gai.
Nomor Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gai is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gai tries for a takedown but Hanzo manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hatori Hanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanzo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hatori Hanzo!
Hatori Hanzo made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Nomor Gai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry Fans About The Lost, Ill Get The Belt Back'. |
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Event:
PANDA 22
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs misses with a few strikes there.
Biggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Biggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Biggs with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Hanzo closes the distance and clinches.
Hanzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanzo told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Biggs can't find room to land a body shot as Hanzo controls the action.
Hanzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biggs is trying to force a seperation but Hanzo has the dominant position.
Biggs can't break the clinch.
Biggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Biggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biggs scores with a jab.
Hanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanzo misses with an uppercut. Biggs saw that one coming.
Biggs appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggs is just out of range.
Hanzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Biggs looks to throw the jab but Hanzo is out of range.
Hanzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biggs misses with a two punch combination.
Hanzo throws a big shot that misses.
Hanzo stalks Biggs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Biggs's face. Biggs staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Biggs is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tyrone Biggs has been cut.
Hanzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Biggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biggs switches off momentarily and Hanzo cracks him with a monster right hand! Biggs topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Hanzo dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Hanzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hatori Hanzo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hatori Hanzo made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
PANDA 13
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanzo.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.#CUT2#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Hatori Hanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Hanzo misses with a body shot.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Hanzo and move into the clinch.
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Hanzo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hanzo misses with a looping left.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Hanzo.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Hanzo looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
A jab from Hanzo misses.
Hanzo misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hatori Hanzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Hanzo misses the shot to the body.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Hanzo and move into the clinch.#TD#
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hanzo pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanzo defending well though.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Hanzo's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanzo keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is taking a breather. Hanzo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hanzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hanzo tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#T3#
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Hanzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hanzo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hanzo is trying desperately to improve position.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanzo is looking to escape.
Brown is landing with some decent strikes but Hanzo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hanzo looks a forlorn figure.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hanzo hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown unloading with bombs!
Brown lands a couple of good shots and Hanzo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Brown lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Brown lands a shot to the head.
Brown is punishing Hanzo with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hanzo misses with a straight left.
Hanzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown throws a right and a left that Hanzo avoids nicely.
Hanzo scores with a jab.
A big left from Hanzo misses.
Hanzo misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Hanzo throws a big shot that misses.
Hanzo throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Hanzo, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Hanzo against the cage but Hanzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Hanzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Brown moves out of range as Hanzo strikes.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Hanzo and move into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hanzo.
Hanzo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Hanzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hanzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown takes a swing at Hanzo's ribcage but misses.
Hanzo moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Hanzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown throws a head kick but Hanzo moves out of range.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanzo swivels and escapes.
Hanzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.#T2#
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!
Hanzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Hanzo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Hanzo throws an off balance right hand
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanzo.
A punch combination from Hanzo misses.
Hanzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown takes one on the button.#T3#
Hanzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanzo throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanzo. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into Hanzo's guard.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hanzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanzo, not yet. #T4#
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown advances position into side control!
Brown grinds an elbow into Hanzo's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanzo is letting Brown control him for a moment.
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Hanzo taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
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 John Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hanzo misses with a body shot.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Hanzo misses its intended target.
Brown seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hatori Hanzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown takes a swing at Hanzo's ribcage but misses.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Hanzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Hanzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo misses with a looping left.
Hanzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Hanzo fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown stands and throws Hanzo's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Hanzo can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown wants to control but Hanzo is keeping him busy.
Brown cracks Hanzo with a big elbow.
Hanzo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hanzo defending against the ground and pound.
Brown wants to control but Hanzo is keeping him busy.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
Hatori Hanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brown is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hanzo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hanzo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brown landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Brown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brown controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hanzo?
#T3#
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown with the ground and pound from mount.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Hanzo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown with shots to the head and body - Hanzo looks very uncomfortable down there.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown working Hanzo over with strikes here. #T4#
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hanzo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brown unloading with bombs!
Hanzo can't escape the position.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
Hatori Hanzo was interviewed post fight and said 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'. |
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Event:
PANDA 6
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo defending well as Slayer loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Slayer.
Chief Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Slayer throws a looping overhand right but Hanzo ducks down to avoid it.
Hanzo throws a nice looking combination but Slayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Slayer. Those never looked like landing.
Slayer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanzo moves away.
Slayer misses with a jab to the body
and Hanzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slayer throws a body punch but Hanzo moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanzo misses the target.
Slayer lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanzo misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slayer throws a hook to the side of Hanzo's head but Hanzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slayer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Slayer misses.
Slayer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slayer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Hanzo scores with a jab to the head.
Slayer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanzo.
Hanzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slayer looks to land a right hand but Hanzo moved out of range.
Slayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slayer throws a hook but Hanzo avoids it easily.
Hanzo lands a nice shot that snaps Slayer's head back.
Hanzo lands an overhand right.
Hanzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Slayer circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Slayer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hanzo lands a head shot.
Hanzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanzo is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Hanzo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanzo lands the left hand.
Slayer takes a swing at Hanzo's ribcage but misses.
Hanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slayer throws out the jab.
Slayer misses with a wild body shot.
Slayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looks like Hanzo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hanzo!
Hanzo defending well as Slayer loads up on a big left hand.
Slayer takes one on the button.
Hanzo scores with a jab to the body.
Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Slayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Hanzo.
Hanzo throws a good cross that connects.
Hanzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slayer misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Slayer is rocked!
Hanzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanzo moves away.
Slayer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hanzo scores with a hook to the body. Slayer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slayer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slayer is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanzo finish him?
Slayer throws a looping overhand right but Hanzo ducks down to avoid it.
Slayer seems to have recovered his senses.
Hanzo lands a really nice looking cross but Slayer seems unphased.
Hanzo lands a body shot.
Hanzo walks into a stiff left hand from Slayer.#T3#
Hanzo lands a right hook to the body.
Slayer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanzo throws a shot to the body.
Hanzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slayer's hands.
Nice straight punches there by Hanzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanzo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanzo, as that shot connected.
Hanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slayer throws a lazy right hand but Hanzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slayer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanzo.
Slayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanzo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hanzo scores with a hook to the body. Slayer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Slayer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slayer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slayer.
Hanzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hanzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slayer's hands.#T4#
Slayer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hanzo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slayer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hanzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slayer scores with a jab to the body.
Hanzo misses with a looping left.
Hanzo scores with a nice right hand.
Slayer misses with a combination
and Hanzo counters with a straight right hand.
Hanzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Hanzo.
Hanzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanzo misses with a straight right.
Hanzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slayer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slayer slips a jab from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a slapping body shot.
Hanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatori Hanzo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hanzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slayer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanzo manages to avoid it.
Slayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slayer misses with a looping right.
Slayer misses with a looping left.
Slayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Hanzo instigates a clinch.
Hanzo lands with a light punch inside.
Slayer tries to pull guard but Hanzo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slayer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hanzo smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanzo blocks a jab.
Hanzo scores with a jab. Slayer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanzo digs a good body shot into Slayer's ribs.
Hanzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slayer's head.#T1#
Hanzo ducks under a wild hook from Slayer.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanzo. That snapped Slayer's head back.
Slayer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanzo.
Hanzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Slayer tries to clinch up but Hanzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayer.
Slayer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hanzo does it's job there.
Slayer throws a big shot that misses.
Hanzo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Hanzo lands a big right hand that sends Slayer crashing to the mat! Hanzo stays standing though and waves Slayer back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slayer.
Slayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanzo moves away.
Slayer just misses with a punch to the body.
Slayer throws a shot from downtown. Hanzo moves away and avoids it.
Hanzo scores with a jab. Slayer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanzo ducks under a wild hook from Slayer.#T2#
Slayer missing with a left hand there. Hanzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanzo misses the target.
Slayer throws a looping overhand right but Hanzo ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanzo, as that shot connected.
Slayer misses with a looping right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanzo throws a shot to the body.
Hanzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slayer doesn't seem bothered though.
Slayer is breathing heavily.
Slayer misses with a straight left.
Hanzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayer can do to turn this around?
Hanzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slayer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanzo jabs Slayer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slayer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hanzo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanzo lands the left hand.
Hanzo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Slayer to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Slayer looks to clinch but Hanzo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Slayer taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hatori Hanzo!
Hatori Hanzo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
PANDA 2
Date: Jul 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sila under the eye.
Sila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Hanzo clinches up with Sila and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanzo.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Hanzo avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
Sila lands an elbow that stopped Hanzo in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Hanzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sila throws an off balance right hand
and Hanzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanzo wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sila.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanzo moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Sila throws a lazy right hand but Hanzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanzo lands a slapping body shot.
Hanzo connects with a right hand. Sila shakes it off.
Good exchange - Hanzo coming out on top.#KD#
Hanzo drops Sila with a beautiful combination! Sila stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hanzo is looking for the KO!#ROC#Sila is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Hanzo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sila! He's just covering up as Hanzo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hatori Hanzo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hatori Hanzo made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Afa Sila spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldeira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caldeira.
Caldeira missing with a left hand there. Hanzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanzo throws out a counter right but Caldeira avoids it with no problem.
Hanzo connects with a crisp jab.
Caldeira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanzo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Hanzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caldeira momentarily.
#CL2#
Hanzo clinches up against the cage.
Hanzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Caldeira blocks a body shot from Hanzo.
Caldeira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Caldeira is trying to force a seperation but Hanzo has the dominant position.
Caldeira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldeira is trying to maintain a safe position but Hanzo gets an underhook and turns Caldeira into the cage.#T1#
Hanzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caldeira backwards.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caldeira is trying to push Hanzo away but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanzo tries to throw a body punch but Caldeira avoids it by throwing Hanzo back against the cage.
Caldeira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Caldeira controls the action.
We've been informed that Hanzo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Caldeira controls the action.
Caldeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caldeira wants to break free but Hanzo has control.
Caldeira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Caldeira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hanzo works on Caldeira's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caldeira backwards.
A short right from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands with a left to the head.
Hanzo taking a breather.
Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Caldeira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Hanzo tests Caldeira's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Caldeira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hanzo is trying to defend but Caldeira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Caldeira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanzo's head.
Caldeira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Caldeira tries to pass to full mount but Hanzo defends it.
Caldeira prevents Hanzo from improving his position.
Caldeira performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Caldeira seems to be working for a kimura but Hanzo defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Caldeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanzo is just riding it out for now. Caldeira eventually gives up the hold.
Caldeira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Caldeira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatori Hanzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Hanzo.#TD#
Caldeira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Caldeira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hanzo trying to control but Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caldeira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Caldeira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hanzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Caldeira.
Caldeira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Caldeira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hanzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caldeira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Caldeira maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hanzo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Caldeira has cracked it and Hanzo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Caldeira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
JAG Point vs Cole
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Hanzo looks to land a right hand but Nuts moved out of range.
Hanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hanzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Nuts. Nuts gets slowly back to his feet.
Nuts darts in looking for a takedown but Hanzo gets double underhooks and turns Nuts into the cage.
Hanzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nuts.
We've been hearing reports that Nuts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo ducks right into an uppercut from Nuts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nuts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hanzo defends well and Nuts ends up having to push Hanzo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deez Nuts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nuts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nuts is standing up over Hanzo. Hanzo looks to escape but Nuts dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Nuts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanzo is looking for a sweep.
Hanzo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2##SUB#
Nuts goes for an armbar but Hanzo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hanzo. #SUB#
Nuts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuts has Hanzo pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Nuts looking for a guillotine here but Hanzo defends easily.
#SUB#
Nuts looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hanzo has picked Nuts up and slammed him! Nuts can't keep hold of the triangle and Hanzo manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Nuts wants to control but Hanzo postures up.
Nuts is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nuts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nuts is trying to control Hanzo's posture but Hanzo avoids it.
Hanzo trying to control the position but Nuts is working away.
Nuts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hanzo off and has taken his back!
Hanzo trying to control the action but Nuts just sinks the hooks in.
Hanzo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nuts off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4##SUB#
Hanzo won't enjoy being in this position. Nuts looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hanzo is tapping - it's over boys! Nuts picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Deez Nuts!
Deez Nuts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Hatori Hanzo had this to say: 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus: Legends
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
MacGregar gets tackled into the cage by Hanzo. Hanzo maintains the clinch.
Hanzo stalling in the clinch.
Hanzo lands a left hand.
MacGregar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanzo avoiding damage.
#TD2#
MacGregar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hanzo trying to control from the bottom.
Hanzo is positioning himself well to prevent MacGregar advancing to mount.
Hanzo is trying to control but can't.
MacGregar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacGregar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacGregar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanzo trying to control but MacGregar postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
MacGregar throwing shots but Hanzo is blocking nicely.
MacGregar drops an elbow to the side of Hanzo's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGregar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hanzo wants to control but MacGregar is keeping busy.
Hanzo tries to roll over but MacGregar keeps him under control.
MacGregar thows a huge punch but Hanzo dodges it nicely.
Hanzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacGregar on the ground.
MacGregar working the head and body with strikes.
MacGregar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacGregar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
MacGregar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanzo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hanzo tries to get out of the position.
Hanzo wants to control but MacGregar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGregar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacGregar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanzo defending well though.
MacGregar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanzo keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hanzo throws a lazy right hand but MacGregar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacGregar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacGregar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Hanzo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hanzo. #TD2#
MacGregar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hanzo regains guard.
#T3#
Hanzo trying to control the position.
MacGregar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGregar lands a couple of elbows.
Hanzo is trying to keep MacGregar in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hanzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacGregar shoots in but Hanzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanzo tries to counter by clinching up but MacGregar breaks away and moves out of range.
Hatori Hanzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor MacGregar.
MacGregar has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good leg kick by Hanzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor MacGregar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanzo. MacGregar does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacGregar moves in looking to clinch but Hanzo pushes him off.
Hanzo tries to counter by clinching up but MacGregar breaks away and moves out of range.
MacGregar shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanzo tries to sprawl out of it but MacGregar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for MacGregar with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Hanzo drives through and clinches with MacGregar against the cage.
#T1#
Hanzo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Hanzo.
Hanzo displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacGregar up against the cage.
Hanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as MacGregar controls his hands.
MacGregar is working for takedown but Hanzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hatori Hanzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor MacGregar.
Hanzo tries to throw a body punch but MacGregar avoids it by throwing Hanzo back against the cage.
Hanzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacGregar is defending well for now.
Hanzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacGregar is defending well for now.
Hanzo tries a body shot but MacGregar blocks it.
#T2#
MacGregar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanzo misses with a knee to the head.
Hanzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacGregar can do to turn this around?
Hanzo lands an elbow just above MacGregar 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Conor MacGregar has been cut.
Hanzo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hanzo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hanzo stalling against the cage.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanzo is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Hanzo.
#T3#
Hanzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hanzo missing with knees to the body.
MacGregar dodges an elbow strike from Hanzo.
Hanzo pushes MacGregar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hatori Hanzo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanzo prevents MacGregar from breaking the clinch.
MacGregar avoids a wild elbow strike from Hanzo.
Hanzo controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
MacGregar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacGregar has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A shot to the body from MacGregar misses #CL#
and Hanzo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
MacGregar taking a breather.
MacGregar is trying to pull guard but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Hanzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanzo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hanzo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hanzo lands an elbow just above MacGregar 's eye.
Hanzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacGregar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanzo stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatori Hanzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Conor MacGregar'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanzo takes a swing at MacGregar's ribcage but misses.
MacGregar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hanzo stuffs the takedown attempt from MacGregar. MacGregar gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hanzo connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
MacGregar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hanzo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hanzo is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Hanzo defending against the ground and pound.
Hanzo is trying to get back to half guard.
MacGregar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hanzo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hanzo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanzo.
MacGregar scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGregar's guard. #REVR#
MacGregar is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
#T2#
MacGregar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanzo stops MacGregar from standing up.
MacGregar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanzo wants to pass the guard but MacGregar is keeping the position.
MacGregar looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGregar, not yet. #T3#
MacGregar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
MacGregar being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacGregar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacGregar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hanzo looks to land a left hand but MacGregar moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanzo.
Donk. Hanzo catches MacGregar right on the button with a cross.
Hanzo thows a body kick. MacGregar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacGregar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hatori Hanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanzo 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hatori Hanzo!
Hatori Hanzo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
JBL TBD 2
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Kilgore cracks the inside of Hanzo's front leg.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanzo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kilgore manages to circle out of the way.
Hanzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
It looked like Hanzo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanzo lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kilgore as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Kilgore.
Hanzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Kilgore there.
A cross from Kilgore lands.
Hanzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore scores with the left hand. Hanzo knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Hanzo is rocked!
Hanzo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kilgore gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacitus Kilgore!
Hatori Hanzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'.
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Event:
JBL Contenders
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Hanzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. Hanzo saw that one coming.
Hanzo staying out of range there.
Hanzo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dudley throws a body punch but Hanzo moves out of range.
Hanzo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dudley misses with a hook. Hanzo ducked under it nicely.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Hanzo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo throws a big shot that misses.
Hanzo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Smitty's in the buildup to the fight.
Hanzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dudley throws a combination that misses
and Hanzo counters with a body kick that stops Dudley in his tracks momentarily.
Dudley throws a lazy right hand but Hanzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudley throws a right hand that Hanzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanzo also avoids with ease.#T1#
Dudley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dudley's sensitive parts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dudley.
Hanzo slips a jab from Dudley.
A quick step to the side and Hanzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanzo defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Hanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
We've been informed that Dudley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dudley misses with a hook.
Hanzo dodges the punch combination from Dudley.
Dudley connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dudley checks it well. #T2#
Dudley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dudley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dudley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
Hanzo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hanzo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dudleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudley.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanzo moves away.
Dudley scores with a jab. Hanzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanzo misses with a body kick.
Dudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanzo blocks a jab.
Hanzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanzo misses the target.#T3#
A left and a right from Dudley both land. Nice combination.
Hanzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanzo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dudley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanzo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hanzo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Hanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dudley doesn't seem bothered though.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Dudley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hanzo. That one must have hurt.
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but Hanzo slips the punch.
It appears Hanzo was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but Hanzo slips the punch.
Dudley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dudley just manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Hanzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley slips under a jab.
Dudley throws a right hand that Hanzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanzo also avoids with ease.
Hanzo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dudley just manages to avoid it.
Dudley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudley blocks the body kick.
Hanzo defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
Dudley moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dudley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Hanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dudley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dudley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hanzo backs up against the cage.
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Damian Dudley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dudley lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanzo off the cage and back into range.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
Dudley misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley moves out of range of the body kick from Hanzo.
Dudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanzo throws a body kick that misses.
Hanzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudley.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanzo is looking to counter punch.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dudley throws a sloppy body shot
and Hanzo counters with a good low kick that Dudley was not able to check.
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Dudley does no damage.
Hanzo moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.
Hanzo takes one on the button.
A left and a right from Dudley both land. Nice combination.
Hanzo avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Hanzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Hanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanzo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dudley just manages to avoid it.
Dudley throws a right hand that Hanzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanzo also avoids with ease.#T2#
Dudley fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Hanzo.
Hanzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanzo.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Damian Dudley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanzo throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Dudley.
Hanzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Dudley misses.
Dudley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Hanzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanzo staying out of range there.
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Donk. Dudley catches Hanzo right on the button with a cross.
Dudley misses with a body punch
and Hanzo counters with a good, hard body kick but Dudley shrugs it off.
Dudley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dudley. Dudley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dudley looks to throw the jab but Hanzo is out of range.
Hanzo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanzo.
Hanzo tried to counter with a leg kick but Dudley avoided it.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Hanzo ducks down to avoid it.
Dudley avoids a kick to the body.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Hanzo avoids it with no problem.
Hanzo connects with a leg kick. Dudley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanzo prevents a body shot from Dudley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dudley lands a body punch.
Dudley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Hanzo.
Dudley is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo is controlling him.
Dudley takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanzo's elbow.
Dudley is trying to push Hanzo away but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanzo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Hanzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Hanzo.
Hanzo throws a body kick that misses.
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Hanzo's shoulder, as Hanzo tries to avoid the shot.
Hanzo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hanzo dodges the punch combination from Dudley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanzo.
It appears Hanzo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dudley lands the left hand.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanzo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dudley avoids it.
Dudley moves out of range of the body kick from Hanzo.
Dudley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley lands with a nice body punch.
Dudley throws a hook but Hanzo avoids it easily.
Hanzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dudley avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Hanzo moved out of range nicely.
Dudley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A lazy left from Dudley finds it's target.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Hanzo throws a body kick that misses.
Dudley misses the body punch
and Hanzo counters with a low kick, right behind Dudley 's knee.
Dudley throws a body punch but Hanzo moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target.
Hanzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanzo thuds a left hand into Dudley's body.
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanzo counters with a left to the body.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley throws a body punch but Hanzo moves out of range.
Hanzo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dudley avoids it.
Hanzo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Dudley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanzo misses the target.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hanzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dudley misses with a hook. Hanzo ducked under it nicely.
Dudley fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanzo throws a sloppy head kick and Dudley moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley throws a right hand that misses
and Hanzo counters with a low kick, right behind Dudley 's knee.
Dudley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanzo throws a push kick but Dudley slaps the foot to one side.
Hanzo defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Dudley misses.
Dudley throws a right hand that Hanzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanzo also avoids with ease.
Hanzo slips a straight right by Dudley.
Hanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Dudley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanzo can pounce on him.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Dudley misses.
Hanzo throwing a counter right hand but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanzo momentarily.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanzo manages to avoid it.
Hanzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hanzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudley misses the target.
Dudley throws the left hand but Hanzo avoids the punch easily.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Dudley takes a swing at Hanzo's ribcage but misses.
Dudley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanzo's head.#T4#
Hanzo ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Dudley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dudley stalks Hanzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hanzo's face. Hanzo staggers backwards, shaken.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley swings for the body but Hanzo moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanzo throws a push kick but Dudley slaps the foot to one side.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatori Hanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dudley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
After winning the bout, Damian Dudley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Hatori Hanzo had this to say: 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'.
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Event:
JBL FNF VII
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Orsic.
Hanzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsic.
Orsic cracks Hanzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Orsic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanzo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Orsic wants to pass the guard but Hanzo is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanzo's guard.
Hanzo trying to hold on to Orsic's head to control him but Orsic postures up.
#SUB2#
Orsic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo wants to control but Orsic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Orsic 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.
Hanzo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Orsic is trying to work for a kimura but Hanzo is defending well.
Hanzo's coaches at Smitty's have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hanzo trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Orsic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orsic.
Hanzo is trying to maintain the position but Orsic is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Orsic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orsic.
Hanzo wants to improve his position but Orsic is controlling well.
Hanzo is doing well to control the position and prevent Orsic from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB2#
Orsic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Orsic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanzo is just riding it out for now. Orsic eventually gives up the hold.
Orsic is pressing down on Hanzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanzo is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Hanzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Orsic.
#SUB2#
Orsic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanzo defends it well. #T4#
Hanzo wants to control but Orsic is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Orsic is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanzo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Orsic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orsic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hanzo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hanzo tries to roll over but Orsic keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mate Orsic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Orsic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orsic works Hanzo's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orsic, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Orsic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Orsic won't allow Hanzo to sweep him here.
Orsic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Orsic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orsic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Orsic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
Hanzo has a closed guard, preventing Orsic from standing up.
Mate Orsic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orsic trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Orsic drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Orsic as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hanzo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Orsic! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mate Orsic!
The defeated Hatori Hanzo had this to say: 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'.
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Event:
JBL August 3
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Hanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Hanzo. No joy for Alela on that attempt.
Hanzo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Hanzo blocks the leg kick.
Hanzo is looking to counter the offense by Alela and move into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Alela. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alela.
Hanzo throws the left hand but Alela avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Alela catches Hanzo right on the button with a cross.
Hanzo scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Alela.
Alela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Hanzo.
Hanzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alela takes a swing at Hanzo's ribcage but misses.
Hanzo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alela walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanzo lands an overhand right.
Alela scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alela looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Hanzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanzo takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Alela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanzo doesn't seem phased though.
Alela throws the left hand but Hanzo avoids the punch easily.
Hanzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Alela. Alela gets slowly back to his feet.
Alela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanzo's head backwards.
Hanzo throws a jab when Alela was well out of range.
Hanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
Hanzo missing with a left hand there. Alela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Hanzo misses.
Alela walks into a stiff left hand from Hanzo.
Alela goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hanzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Alela slips under a jab.
Hanzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alela was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanzo.
Alela steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hanzo.
Alela misses with a looping right.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alela throws a hook but Hanzo blocks it.
Hanzo tries to counter by clinching up but Alela breaks away and moves out of range.
Alela fails to land the takedown.
Hatori Hanzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Hanzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alela.
Alela looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hanzo scores with a nice strike.
Alela ducks under a wild hook from Hanzo.
Alela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanzo.
Alela getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanzo slips a jab from Alela.
As Alela tries to get set, Hanzo tries to push him back and clinch up but Alela manages to avoid the attempt.
Alela swings for the body but Hanzo moves out of range.
Hanzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Alela misses the shot to the body.
Hanzo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alela.
A slow jab from Alela misses its intended target.
Alela scores with a body shot.
Alela connects with a single shot there.
Hanzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alela throws a front kick that sends Hanzo stumbling back into the cage.
Hanzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Hanzo jabs at Alela's body.
Alela lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanzo's head.
Hanzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Alela counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanzo slips under a jab from Alela.
Hanzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alela wants to land a leg kick but Hanzo is out of range.
Alela connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alela swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Hanzo moves into the clinch.#T4#
Alela misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hanzo.
Hanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Alela leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hanzo.
Hanzo blocks a body shot from Alela.
Alela is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alela blocks an elbow strike from Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to land a knee to the head but Alela blocks with his arms.
Alela avoids the elbow strike from Hanzo, against the cage.
Alela lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanzo is trying to stall.
Alela misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela is trying to drag Hanzo to the mat but Hanzo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hanzo lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sao Alela will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanzo throws a hook to the side of Alela's head but Alela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanzo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sao Alela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alela throws a shot from downtown. Hanzo moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Alela. That snapped Hanzo's head back.
Alela lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hanzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Hanzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Hanzo.
Alela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanzo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hanzo moves forwards but Alela connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Alela.
Hanzo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alela throws a hook but Hanzo blocks it.
Alela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanzo throws out the jab.
Hanzo moves away from the strike by Alela.
Hanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Hanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanzo throws a body punch but Alela moves out of range.
Alela displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alela shoots in and drives through. Hanzo sprawls well.
Hanzo is looking to counter the offense by Alela and move into the clinch.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Alela.
Alela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanzo.
Hatori Hanzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Hanzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alela loads up on a big right hand but Hanzo slips the punch.
Hanzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alela ducks under a wild hook from Hanzo.
Alela lands with a right hand.
Hanzo looks to land a left hand but Alela moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Alela. That snapped Hanzo's head back.
Alela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alela misses with a right hand #CL#
and Hanzo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hanzo.
Alela lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alela digs a right hand underneath Hanzo's ribcage. Hanzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alela avoiding damage as Hanzo throws knees to the body.
Alela has a couple of punches blocked by Hanzo.
Alela lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanzo misses with an elbow strike.
Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alela misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanzo tries to land a knee to the head but Alela blocks with his arms.
Hanzo tries a knee to the head but Alela blocks it.
Alela throws a head punch that misses.
Hanzo blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hanzo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hanzo blocks a body shot from Alela.
Alela scores with a shoulder strike. #T3##BC2#
Alela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo loads up on a big right hand but Alela slips the punch.
It seemed like Alela was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Alela counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanzo blocks a jab.
Hanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alela.
Hanzo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alela throws a one two combo.
Alela shoots in but no luck this time.
Alela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alela takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hanzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanzo misses the target.
Hanzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Alela.
Alela avoids the body shot from Hanzo.
Hanzo looks to land a right hand but Alela moved out of range.#T4#
Alela moves out of range of the strikes.
Alela ducks under a wild hook from Hanzo.
Alela tries a quick counter leg kick but Hanzo is wise to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Alela misses.
Hanzo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alela manages to circle out of the way.
Alela connects with the punch.
Alela throws out a loose jab but Hanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanzo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hanzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanzo misses with a left hand
and Alela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanzo slips a jab and a cross from Alela.
Alela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Alela drives through with a takedown into Hanzo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hanzo wants to sweep here but Alela controlling him for the moment.
Alela 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Alela shoots in and drives through. Hanzo sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alela.
Hanzo staying out of range there.
Alela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alela staying out of range there.
Hanzo misses with a right hand
letting Alela counter with a right hand.
A jab from Alela finds it's way through Hanzo's defenses.
Alela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alela lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alela throws a looping overhand right but Hanzo ducks down to avoid it.
Alela misses with a wild body shot.
Alela scores with a hook.
Hanzo checks a low kick from Alela.#T1#
A big left from Hanzo misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alela throws a series of punches but Hanzo avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Alela lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Alela as he connects with a hook.
Hanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alela ducks under a wild hook from Hanzo.
Hanzo wants to clinch.
Alela throws a big shot that misses.
Hanzo walks into a stiff left hand from Alela.
Hanzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Hanzo avoids the head kick by Alela.
Alela feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hanzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanzo misses with a straight right.
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!
Alela throws the left hand but Hanzo avoids the punch easily.
Hanzo is looking to counter the offense by Alela and move into the clinch.
A big left from Alela misses.
Hanzo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alela manages to circle out of the way.
Alela staying out of range there.
Hanzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alela connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanzo scrambles back to his feet.
Alela throws a big shot that misses.
Hanzo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alela lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hanzo takes a step back to recover.
Alela misses with a looping left.
Hanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alela.
Hanzo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alela manages to circle out of the way.
Alela lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Hanzo throws an overhand right that lands on Alela's shoulder, as Alela tries to avoid the shot.
Hanzo throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Alela counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alela.
Hanzo misses with a knee strike.
Alela takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alela dodges an elbow strike from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a damaging elbow.
Hanzo throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Alela drags the fight down to the ground.
Hanzo stopping the sweep attempt from Alela.
Hanzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanzo wants to control from the top but Alela keeps moving.
Alela looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Alela keeping moving, preventing Hanzo from controlling successfully.
Hanzo looking to sit in guard and control but Alela gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alela's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sao Alela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alela winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sao Alela!
A very excited looking Sao Alela made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Hatori Hanzo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'.
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Event:
FNF Summer Madness II
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Hanzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mattison misses with an elbow over the top.
Mattison blocks a body shot from Hanzo.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hanzo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hanzo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hanzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mattison misses with an elbow strike.
Mattison dodges an elbow strike from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a damaging elbow.
Hanzo lands an elbow just above Mattison 's eye.
Hanzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Mattison breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hanzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Mattison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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 two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mattison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanzo backwards. #T1#
Hanzo misses with a knee to the head.
Hanzo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hanzo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Hanzo.
Hanzo misses with a knee strike.
Hanzo misses with an elbow strike.
Hanzo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hanzo lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a knee to the body.
Hanzo lands an elbow just above Mattison 's eye. #BC2#
Mattison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mattison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mattison's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mattison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Hanzo clinches up with Mattison and pushes him back against the cage.
Hanzo avoids a wild elbow strike from Mattison.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hanzo.
Hanzo lands an elbow inside that Mattison shrugs off. #T2#
Hanzo lands an elbow just above Mattison 's eye.
Mattison tries to work over Hanzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mattison tries to work over Hanzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mattison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanzo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mattison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mattison blocks the elbow strike.
Hanzo dodges an elbow strike from Mattison.
Mattison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanzo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mattison up against the cage.
Hanzo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hanzo lands a knee to the body.
Mattison can't find room to land a body shot as Hanzo controls the action.
Mattison has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.
Mattison pushes off an throws an elbow but Hanzo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Hanzo leaning against his opponent.
Mattison dodges an elbow strike from Hanzo.
Hanzo missing with knees to the body.
Mattison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
I was talking to Hanzo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hanzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hanzo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hanzo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mattison blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanzo landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hanzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hanzo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mattison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanzo stalling in the clinch but Mattison improves position.
Hanzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mattison throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hanzo with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanzo throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Hanzo trying to stall but Mattison improves his position.
Mattison can't break the clinch.
Mattison working aggressively here.
Mattison struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanzo controls his hands.
Hanzo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mattison blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanzo lands an elbow inside.
Mattison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mattison throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mattison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanzo landing knees to the head.
Mattison pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hanzo.
Mattison takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mattison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mattison has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.
Hanzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mattison is defending well for now.
Mattison has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatori Hanzo dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Mattison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanzo.
Mattison is looking to score with low kicks.
Hanzo needs to keep his hands up - Mattison had a free shot at his head there.
Mattison cracks the inside of Hanzo's front leg.
Hanzo closes the distance but Mattison moves to the side
and Mattison counters with a left and a right that stings Hanzo. #CL#
Hanzo rushes Mattison and presses him up against the cage.
Mattison blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to throw a body punch but Mattison avoids it by throwing Hanzo back against the cage.
Mattison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hanzo's defenses.
Mattison takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hanzo.
Mattison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Hanzo blocks the elbow strike.
Hanzo scores with a knee to the head.
Hanzo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mattison up against the cage.#T1#
Hanzo misses with an elbow strike.
Hanzo with a knee to the head.
Mattison takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#
Mattison is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mattison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hanzo's brow.
Hanzo missing with knees to the body.
Hanzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mattison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanzo blocks the elbow strike.
Hanzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mattison's defenses.
Mattison is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanzo finish him?
Hanzo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mattison blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanzo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hanzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mattison's defenses.
Hanzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hanzo.
Hanzo landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanzo misses with a knee strike.
Hanzo lands a big knee to the head and Mattison goes down! Hanzo pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hatori Hanzo!
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Event:
FNF Summer Bash
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Funaki.
Funaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanzo lands a jab to Funaki's midsection.
Hatori Hanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Funaki throws a low kick, looking for Hanzo's leg but Hanzo calmly moves out of range.
Hanzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanzo lands a nice hook to Funaki's body. Funaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Funaki should have avoided that one.
Hanzo 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.
Funaki throws a hook to the side of Hanzo's head but Hanzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanzo connects with a body shot that sends Funaki's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanzo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanzo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanzo throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Hanzo lands with a right hand.
Hanzo swings for the body but Funaki moves out of range.
Hanzo 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.
Hanzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanzo.
Hanzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Funaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Hanzo moves into range and clinches up with Funaki.
Hanzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Funaki's efforts to push away.#BC#
Funaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanzo cracks Funaki with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funaki walks into a stiff left hand from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a jab to the nose.
Hanzo connects with a body shot.
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funaki moves away.
Hanzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Funaki walks into a stiff left hand from Hanzo.
Hanzo throws a good cross that connects.
Hanzo misses with a wild body shot.
Hanzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Funaki's head.
Hanzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Funaki rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanzo lands with a right hand. #T3#
Hanzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Funaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Funaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Funaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funaki loads up on a big right hand but Hanzo slips the punch.
Hanzo wants to counter with a clinch but Funaki pushes him away.
Hanzo lands a jab to Funaki's midsection.
Hanzo stuns Funaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanzo scores with the left hand. Funaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Funaki throws a push kick but Hanzo slaps the foot to one side.
Funaki throws a jab when Hanzo was well out of range.
Hanzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Hanzo lands with a good body shot.
Hanzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Hanzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Funaki's head.
Hanzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanzo moves out of range as Funaki strikes.
Funaki tries to move into range but Hanzo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Funaki throws an overhand right that lands on Hanzo's shoulder, as Hanzo tries to avoid the shot.
Hanzo tries to counter with a clinch but Funaki shakes him off and moves away.
Hanzo cracks Funaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Funaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Funaki.
Hanzo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatori Hanzo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Hanzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanzo.
Hanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanzo scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick by Funaki misses #CL2#
and Hanzo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hanzo.
Funaki tries to circle away but Hanzo has him pinned against the cage.
Funaki trying to control the position but instead, Hanzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Funaki into the cage.
Hanzo lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Masa Funaki has been cut.
Hanzo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Funaki is trying to force a seperation but Hanzo has the dominant position.
Hanzo has Funaki pressed against the cage, preventing Funaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hanzo lands an elbow inside that Funaki shrugs off.
Hanzo prevents Funaki from breaking the clinch.
Hanzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanzo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Funaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Funaki is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo is controlling him.#T1#
Hanzo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Funaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hanzo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Funaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funaki as Hanzo tries to tie him up.
Come on Hanzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hanzo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanzo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hanzo stalling.
Hanzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Funaki's defenses.
Hanzo lands an elbow inside that Funaki shrugs off.
Come on Hanzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hanzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Funaki can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Hanzo has Funaki pressed against the cage, preventing Funaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hanzo stalling the fight.
Hanzo misses with a knee strike.
Funaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanzo lands a good knee to the midsection. Funaki won't want to take too many of those.
Funaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Funaki taking a breather.
Hanzo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanzo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
Masa Funaki's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funaki is trying to push Hanzo away but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hanzo looking to throw knees to the head but Funaki is blocking nicely.
Funaki avoiding damage as Hanzo throws knees to the body.
Funaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Funaki tries to break free but Hanzo pushes him back against the cage.
Funaki has Hanzo pushed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hanzo.
Hanzo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Funaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hanzo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Funaki up against the cage.#T3#
Hanzo lands a knee to the body.
Hanzo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Hanzo.
Hanzo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanzo lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Masa Funaki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Funaki trying to stall but Hanzo improves his position.
Nice elbow from Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to land a knee to the head but Funaki blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hanzo lands a damaging elbow.
Funaki letting Hanzo take a breather here.
Hatori Hanzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Funaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanzo won't allow it.
Hanzo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funaki working hard to break the clinch.
Hanzo unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
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!
Funaki has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.
Hanzo lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Masa Funaki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Funaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Funaki takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Funaki is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Masa Funaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hatori Hanzo!
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Event:
JBL 20 Point vs White
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Hanzo ducks under a wild hook from Mattison.
Hanzo tries to counter by clinching up but Mattison breaks away and moves out of range.
Hanzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mattison wants to clinch up but Hanzo keeps it at a distance.
As Mattison tries to get set, Hanzo tries to push him back and clinch up but Mattison manages to avoid the attempt.
Hanzo connects with a looping right hand.
Mattison misses with an uppercut.
Hanzo tries to counter by clinching up but Mattison breaks away and moves out of range.
Hanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Hanzo's head coaches at Smitty's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanzo misses with an uppercut.
Mattison scores with a jab. Hanzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Mattison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mattison.
Mattison lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick from Mattison misses.
Mattison throws a lazy right hand but Hanzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mattison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mattison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Hanzo darts in and clinches Mattison up against the cage.
We've been informed that Mattison has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hanzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mattison is keeping busy.
Hanzo blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Mattison avoiding damage as Hanzo throws knees to the body.
Mattison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mattison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hanzo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mattison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mattison has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.
Hanzo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hanzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mattison misses with an elbow over the top.
Mattison throws an elbow but it misses.
Mattison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanzo's elbow.
Mattison misses with some punches.
Hanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mattison's elbow.
Mattison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hanzo lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo.
Mattison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanzo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mattison lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Hanzo working Mattison over with knees to the body.
Hanzo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mattison's face.
Mattison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mattison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanzo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mattison's face.
Hanzo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mattison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hanzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mattison can't find room to land a body shot as Hanzo controls the action.
Hanzo blocking some punches.
Hanzo blocks an uppercut.
Mattison lands an elbow inside.
Mattison tries to throw a body punch but Hanzo avoids it by throwing Mattison back against the cage.
Hanzo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mattison avoids it.
Hanzo with a knee to the head.
Mattison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanzo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo.
Hanzo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mattison pushes off an throws an elbow but Hanzo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hanzo misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Mattison struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanzo controls his hands.
Hanzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hanzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mattison's defenses.
Hanzo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC#
Mattison is rocked!
Hanzo dodges an elbow strike from Mattison.
Mattison is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanzo finish him?
Hanzo slows down the pace here.
Mattison takes an elbow to the temple.
Hanzo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mattison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clinched against the cage, Hanzo lands a big elbow that drops Mattison! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Mattison is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hatori Hanzo!
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Event:
JBL Faceoff
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsic moves away.
Orsic scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanzo should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Hanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanzo. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orsic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsic lands with a hook. Hanzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanzo ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Hanzo takes a swing at Orsic's ribcage but misses.
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic throws a body punch but Hanzo moves out of range.
Mate Orsic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Hanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Orsic.
Orsic misses with a looping left.
Hanzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orsic rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsic.
Hanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsic throws out the jab. #T1#
Orsic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orsic throws a looping overhand right but Hanzo ducks down to avoid it.
Hatori Hanzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsic.
Orsic attempts a counter takedown but Hanzo avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Hanzo misses.
Orsic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanzo lands a slapping body shot.
Hanzo slips under a jab.
Hanzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orsic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanzo wants to counter the offense by Orsic and move into the clinch position.
Hanzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanzo takes a swing at Orsic's ribcage but misses.
Orsic tries to counter with a takedown but Hanzo is quick to defend against it.
Orsic missing with a left hand there. Hanzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orsic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanzo scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Hanzo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsic in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanzo looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Hanzo ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Orsic throws a body punch but Hanzo moves out of range.
Orsic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanzo has time to react.
Hanzo slips under a jab.
Orsic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orsic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Orsic defending well as Hanzo loads up on a big left hand.
Orsic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Hanzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanzo misses with an uppercut.
Hanzo throws a big shot that misses.
Hanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic moves forwards but Hanzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orsic misses with a hook. Hanzo ducked under it nicely.
Orsic keeps the fight on the outside.
Orsic swings for the body but Hanzo moves out of range.
Orsic lands a jab to Hanzo's midsection.
Hanzo lands with a shot to the body.
Hanzo throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanzo.
Hanzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Orsic.
Hanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanzo staying out of range there.
Hanzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orsic.#T4#
Hanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic digs a good body shot into Hanzo's ribs.
Hanzo scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Hanzo misses.
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Orsic misses the target.
Hanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Orsic scores with a jab.
Orsic throws the left hand but Hanzo avoids the punch easily.
Hanzo throws a hook to the side of Orsic's head but Orsic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanzo has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hanzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orsic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Orsic.
Hanzo walks into a jab.
Hanzo staying out of range there.
Hanzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orsic's head.
Hanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hatori Hanzo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsic moves away.
Hanzo dips to his left and cracks Orsic with an uppercut!
Hanzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orsic tries to bum rush Hanzo with a series of wild strikes but Hanzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orsic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Hanzo clinches up with Orsic and pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hanzo.
Hanzo is pressed up against the cage. Orsic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hanzo down to the mat. Hanzo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Orsic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hanzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Orsic's head.
Orsic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Hanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzo tries to clinch but Orsic moves out of range.
Hanzo misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Orsic throws the left hand but Hanzo avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Orsic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanzo circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch lands to the side of Hanzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orsic throws an overhand right that lands on Hanzo's shoulder, as Hanzo tries to avoid the shot.
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Orsic.
Orsic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanzo finds it's way round the side to connect with Orsic's head.
Nice cross by Hanzo.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orsic tests Hanzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanzo tries to clinch up.#TD#
Orsic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hanzo is trying to defend but Orsic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanzo is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Orsic seems to be working for a kimura but Hanzo defends the submission attempt.
Orsic is thwarting Hanzo's attempts to control the position.
Hanzo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Orsic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanzo is just riding it out for now. Orsic eventually gives up the hold.
Orsic trying to pass the guard but Hanzo defending well. #T3##SUB#
Orsic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Orsic is looking for a kimura but Hanzo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orsic to get the leverage.
Hanzo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Orsic is looking for a kimura but Hanzo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orsic to get the leverage. #SUB#
Orsic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Orsic is working for a kimura but Hanzo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Orsic is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Hanzo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Orsic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanzo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Orsic is working for a kimura but Hanzo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Orsic is looking for a kimura 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 Mate Orsic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanzo lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orsic, as that shot connected.
Hanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Hanzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orsic just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsic thuds a left hand into Hanzo's body.
A lazy left from Hanzo finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsic.
Hanzo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hanzo throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
Hatori Hanzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Orsic misses.
Hanzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsic moves away.#T1#
Orsic throws a body punch but Hanzo moves out of range.
Orsic misses the shot to the body.
Hanzo ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Hanzo lands a slapping body shot.
Orsic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orsic looks to throw the jab but Hanzo is out of range.
Hanzo tries to counter with a clinch but Orsic shakes him off and moves away.
A jab lands there for Orsic.
Orsic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanzo at a distance.
Hanzo tries to clinch but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanzo.
Orsic throwing a counter right hand but Hanzo manages to avoid it.
A big right from Orsic misses.
Hanzo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Orsic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Hanzo.
Orsic digs a good body shot into Hanzo's ribs.#T2#
Hanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanzo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanzo blocks a jab.
Jab by Hanzo.
Orsic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanzo.
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsic moves away.
Hanzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orsic has time to react.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Hanzo.
Hanzo lunges at Orsic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orsic's hand.
Orsic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orsic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanzo misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Orsic throws a hook to the side of Hanzo's head but Hanzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanzo wants to counter the offense by Orsic and move into the clinch position.
Orsic throws an overhand right that lands on Hanzo's shoulder, as Hanzo tries to avoid the shot.
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsic moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Hanzo. No joy for Orsic on that attempt.
Orsic scores with a jab.
Orsic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanzo but Hanzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hanzo thuds a left hand into Orsic's body.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Hanzo.
Hanzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Orsic misses. #T4#
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
Hanzo misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Hanzo lands.
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsic moves away.
Hanzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orsic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orsic lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Orsic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Hanzo.
Hanzo swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
Hanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Hanzo slips a straight right by Orsic.
Hanzo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Orsic misses with a looping left.
Orsic dives in for a single leg takedown but Hanzo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mate Orsic.
I think Orsic 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights III
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Funaki misses the shot to the body.
Hanzo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hatori Hanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Funaki is just out of range.
Hanzo misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Funaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Funaki blocks the body kick.
Hanzo throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo tries to clinch but Funaki moves away
and Funaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanzo tried to score with a low kick but Funaki checks it.
Hanzo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Funaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Hanzo closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Funaki working hard to break the clinch.
Funaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Funaki can't break the clinch.
Hanzo tries a body shot but Funaki blocks it.
Funaki has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.
Hanzo digs a right hand into Funaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Funaki's gas tank.
Funaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanzo has double underhooks.
Hanzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Funaki is defending well for now.
Hanzo misses with a knee strike.
Funaki just leaning against Hanzo, taking a breather.
Funaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Funaki blocks a body shot from Hanzo.
Funaki takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Masa Funaki has been cut.
Hanzo misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Funaki is trying to break free.
Hanzo tries a knee to the head but Funaki blocks it.
Hanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Funaki controls the action.
Hanzo looking to throw knees to the head but Funaki is blocking nicely.
Funaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanzo tries a knee to the head but Funaki blocks it.
Hanzo scores with a knee to the head.
Hanzo scores a nice knee to the body.
Hanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Funaki controls his hands.
Funaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Funaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hanzo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Funaki can turn it around.
Funaki letting Hanzo take a breather here.
Hanzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funaki as Hanzo tries to tie him up. #T3#
Hanzo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanzo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Funaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hanzo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hanzo tries to land a knee to the head but Funaki blocks with his arms.
Funaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hanzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hanzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hanzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hanzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Funaki's efforts to push away.#T4#
Funaki taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Hanzo.
Hanzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Funaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Funaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hanzo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanzo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funaki is trying to force a seperation but Hanzo has the dominant position.
Funaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanzo has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanzo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Funaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanzo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Funaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatori Hanzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Funaki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hanzo looks to land a body kick but Funaki moved away.
Hanzo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Funaki avoids a kick to the body.
Funaki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hanzo takes a swing at Funaki's ribcage but misses.
Funaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Funaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Funaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Hanzo clinches up with Funaki and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo prevents Funaki from breaking the clinch.
Funaki blocks a body shot from Hanzo. #BC2#
Funaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanzo is looking to clinch but Funaki is avoiding it.
Hanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Funaki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1##CL#
Hanzo closes the distance and clinches.
Funaki is trying to break free.
Hanzo misses with an elbow over the top.
Hanzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funaki can do to turn this around?
Hanzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Funaki's efforts to push away.
Funaki wants to break free but Hanzo has control.
Funaki is trying to force a seperation but Hanzo has the dominant position.
Hanzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanzo tries a knee to the head but Funaki blocks it.
Funaki tries to break the clinch but Hanzo is controlling the position.
Funaki managing to block the knees to the body from Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to stall but Funaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hanzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Nice elbow from Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanzo is struggling to control the position.
Hanzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hanzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Funaki.
Funaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanzo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanzo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Funaki has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.
Funaki is trying to break free.
Funaki stalling.
Funaki is trying to break free.
Hanzo taking a breather. #T3#
Hanzo lands a knee to the head.
Funaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Funaki managing to block the knees to the body from Hanzo.
Hanzo looking to throw knees to the head but Funaki is blocking nicely.
Funaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanzo won't allow it.
Hanzo stalling the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hanzo throws an elbow but misses.
Hanzo tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanzo is looking to control Funaki's arms but Funaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hanzo has his back to the cage.
Hanzo lands an elbow just above Funaki 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Masa Funaki's cut even more.
Funaki effectively controlling the action here.
Hanzo being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Hanzo looking to throw knees to the head but Funaki is blocking nicely.
Funaki is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo is controlling him.
Funaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hanzo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Funaki's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hanzo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanzo tries a body shot but Funaki blocks it.
Hanzo has Funaki pressed against the cage, preventing Funaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hanzo lands a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funaki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hanzo with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatori Hanzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Funaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hanzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Funaki avoids the body shot from Hanzo.
Funaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funaki moves away.
Hanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funaki throws a body punch but Hanzo moves out of range.
Hanzo swings for the body but Funaki moves out of range.
A low kick from Hanzo is predictable there
and Funaki counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hanzo moves into the clinch.
Funaki can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Funaki dodges an elbow strike from Hanzo.
Hanzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Funaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanzo is looking to control Funaki's arms but Funaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hanzo has his back to the cage.
Hanzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hanzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hanzo is pushing Funaki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hanzo landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
The cut above Masa Funaki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hanzo is trying to stall.
#T2#
Hanzo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Funaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Funaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanzo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanzo tries a body shot but Funaki blocks it.
Hanzo tries to stall but Funaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hanzo scores with a hook to the body.
Funaki is trying to push Hanzo away but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanzo missing with knees to the body.
Hanzo tries a knee to the head but Funaki blocks it.
Funaki tries to break the clinch but Hanzo is controlling the position.
Hatori Hanzo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Hanzo looking to stall.
Funaki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hanzo keeps control of Funaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masa Funaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Funaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hanzo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Funaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanzo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hanzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Funaki's efforts to push away.
Funaki wants to break free but Hanzo has control.
Funaki prevents a body shot from Hanzo.
Funaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanzo won't allow it.
Hanzo scores with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Hanzo tries to land a knee to the head but Funaki blocks with his arms.
Funaki is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
Funaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Hanzo tries to land a knee to the head but Funaki blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funaki as Hanzo tries to tie him up.
Hanzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Funaki.
Hanzo lands an elbow just above Funaki 's eye. #CUT#
Masa Funaki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Masa Funaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hatori Hanzo!
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Event:
DUEL 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Hanzo as he connects with a hook.#CL#
McStones has managed to clinch.
Hanzo looking to stall.
Hanzo connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
McStones is rocked!
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Hanzo manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - McStones drops to the canvas! He's done! Hanzo goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hatori Hanzo!
The defeated Stone McStones had this to say: 'Too much Ganja. Not enough training. Ill be back'.
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Event:
Batoru FC 7
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Alli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanzo. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Alli.
Hanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alli manages to avoid it.
Hanzo is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Alli closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hanzo obliges.
Alli's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alli prevents a body shot from Hanzo.
Hanzo dodges an elbow strike from Alli.
Alli avoids a wild elbow strike from Hanzo.
Alli is trying to force a seperation but Hanzo has the dominant position.#BC2#
Alli breaks the clinch.
Hanzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Alli moves into range and clinches up with Hanzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanzo prevents Alli from breaking the clinch.
Alli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hanzo lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Josh Alli has been cut.
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!
Hanzo lands a body shot.
Hanzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Alli trying to land knees to the body.
Hanzo avoiding damage as Alli throws knees to the body.
Alli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanzo's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hanzo misses with a body punch.
Alli blocks a body shot from Hanzo.
Alli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanzo lands an elbow just above Alli 's eye.
Hanzo has Alli pressed against the cage, preventing Alli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hanzo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alli's face.
Alli takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hanzo connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Alli is rocked!
Hanzo lands an elbow that stopped Alli in his tracks for a moment.
Alli is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanzo finish him?
Alli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hanzo lands a big knee to the head and Alli goes down! Hanzo pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hatori Hanzo!
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