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Event:
T1
Date: Aug 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Fairtex doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Hashimoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fairtex keeps control of Hashimoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hashimoto with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Hashimoto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fairtex quickly recovers to half guard.
Fairtex is trying to stand.
Hashimoto is trying to control. Fairtex wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hashimoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is refusing to be controlled, as Hashimoto sits in half guard.
Hashimoto slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hashimoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hashimoto controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hashimoto is trying to control. Fairtex wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hashimoto fails with the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a one-two to the body. #T2##TD#
Fairtex bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hashimoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Fairtex in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Hashimoto is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fairtex swings around for an armbar but Hashimoto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fairtex's guard.
Fairtex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hashimoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashimoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Hashimoto looking to sit in guard and control but Fairtex gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hashimoto has Fairtex pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Hashimoto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fairtex presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hashimoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fairtex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hashimoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks.
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ren Hashimoto has been cut.#BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hashimoto at a distance.
#CL#
Fairtex pushes Hashimoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Hashimoto is trying to pull guard but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
Capitan Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Hashimoto.
Hashimoto looks winded!#T4##TD#
Fairtex pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Fairtex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hashimoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hashimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashimoto postures up.
Hashimoto throwing strikes from guard but Fairtex blocks nicely. #SU2#
Fairtex is working an open guard so Hashimoto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Capitan Fairtex will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ren Hashimoto'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.#R2#
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Hashimoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fairtex to the mat! Fairtex manages to get full guard.
Hashimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashimoto wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is keeping the position.
Fairtex has Hashimoto pulled in close to control his posture.
Hashimoto won't allow Fairtex to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fairtex holds on and takes a little breather.
Fairtex wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fairtex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hashimoto fails with the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hashimoto is looking to clinch.
Fairtex throws a right and a left that Hashimoto avoids nicely.
Hashimoto is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Fairtex was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Capitan Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fairtex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fairtex feinted with a counter takedown.
Hashimoto keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Fairtex closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hashimoto to the mat! Hashimoto manages to get full guard. #T2#
Hashimoto keeping full guard, as Fairtex tries to pass.
Fairtex wants to control from the top but Hashimoto keeps moving.
Hashimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairtex is one step ahead there.
Hashimoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fairtex's guard. #REVB#
Hashimoto trying to control but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
Fairtex trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Fairtex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hashimoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hashimoto won't allow Fairtex to sweep him here.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Hashimoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fairtex tries to kick Hashimoto off in order to stand up. Hashimoto Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fairtex trying to remain calm as Hashimoto controls from the top position.#SU2#
Hashimoto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Hashimoto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fairtex looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hashimoto is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Hashimoto decides to stand back up.
Hashimoto with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Hashimoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fairtex manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ren Hashimoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ren Hashimoto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown attempt from Hashimoto. Hashimoto gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Hashimoto dives in and scores a takedown into Fairtex's guard.
Fairtex pushes Hashimoto off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Fairtex closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fairtex lands in his opponent's guard.
Hashimoto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fairtex dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Hashimoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hashimoto prevents Fairtex from moving into mount. #T1#
Hashimoto can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hashimoto tries to control but Fairtex manages to take his back.#SUB#
Fairtex looking for the choke from the back.
Fairtex trying to control momentarily.
Fairtex gets his hands free as Hashimoto looks to control. #T2#
Hashimoto is really stuck here.
Fairtex not allowing Hashimoto to control his hands. #SUB#
Fairtex is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hashimoto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Fairtex has his arm under Hashimoto's chin here. Game over son! Fairtex squeezes tightly and Hashimoto is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Capitan Fairtex! |
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Event:
S-1 Fight Club 2
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hashimoto moves into the clinch.
Haraguchi trying to control the position but instead, Hashimoto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haraguchi into the ropes.#BC#
Haraguchi breaks the clinch.
Hashimoto moves out of range as Haraguchi throws a body kick.
Haraguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hashimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haraguchi blocks a head kick by Hashimoto.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hashimoto.
Haraguchi lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Ren Hashimoto has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hashimoto darts in and clinches Haraguchi up against the ropes.
Hashimoto managing to block the knees to the body from Haraguchi.
#BC#
Haraguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haraguchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nice body punch from Haraguchi.
Haraguchi wants to slow Hashimoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Hashimoto wants to counter with a clinch but Haraguchi pushes him away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haraguchi.
#CL2#
Hashimoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hashimoto looking to stall.
Hashimoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Haraguchi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Haraguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Haraguchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hashimoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Haraguchi circles away.
As Hashimoto looks to move away, Haraguchi throws a big counter combo but Hashimoto just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Hashimoto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Haraguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hashimoto backwards.
Haraguchi letting Hashimoto take a breather here.#BC#
Haraguchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Hashimoto. #CL2#
Hashimoto closes the distance and clinches.
Hashimoto working aggressively here.
#BC#
Haraguchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up but Haraguchi circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haraguchi misses with a two punch combination.
Hashimoto throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Hashimoto closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Haraguchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haraguchi jabs at Hashimoto's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kento Haraguchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ren Hashimoto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hashimoto tries to clinch up.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Haraguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Haraguchi throws a right and a left that Hashimoto avoids nicely. #CL2#
Hashimoto clinches.
Hashimoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Haraguchi pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Hashimoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Haraguchi controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto being controlled against the ropes.
Haraguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hashimoto is trying to force a seperation but Haraguchi has the dominant position.#T1##BC#
Haraguchi breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Haraguchi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Haraguchi breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Haraguchi forces Hashimoto back against the ropes and clinches.
Haraguchi just leaning against Hashimoto, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haraguchi.
Nice elbow from Haraguchi.
Haraguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hashimoto looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Haraguchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Hashimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haraguchi throws a quick counter head kick but Hashimoto was just out of range.
Hashimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Haraguchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hashimoto moves in looking to clinch but Haraguchi pushes him off.#CL#
Haraguchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Haraguchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kento Haraguchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Hashimoto darts in and clinches Haraguchi up against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haraguchi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Haraguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hashimoto clinches up against the ropes.
Haraguchi blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kento Haraguchi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ren Hashimoto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hashimoto throws a wild body kick that Haraguchi sees coming a mile off.
Haraguchi tried to counter with a leg kick but Hashimoto avoided it.
Haraguchi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Haraguchi throws a head kick but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Haraguchi lands with a slapping head kick.
Hashimoto blocks a head kick by Haraguchi.
Hashimoto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Haraguchi tries to clinch up but Hashimoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Hashimoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haraguchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Haraguchi throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Hashimoto clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Haraguchi breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Haraguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hashimoto forces Haraguchi back against the ropes and clinches.#T1##BC#
Haraguchi breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Hashimoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haraguchi, pushing him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haraguchi avoiding damage.
#BC#
Haraguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haraguchi scores with a one two! Hashimoto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Hashimoto is rocked!
Hashimoto blocks a head kick by Haraguchi.
Hashimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Haraguchi finish him?
Hashimoto looks to clinch
and Haraguchi takes advantage, countering with a massive head kick that sends Hashimoto sprawling across the canvas! That's completely screwed up his equilibrium and I'm not sure he's going to beat the count! The referee's already at 6 and Hashimoto is flopping around all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has called an end to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kento Haraguchi! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Rio
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Hashimoto moves away from the strike by Kim Park.
Kim Park scores with a hook to the body. Hashimoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kim Park looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hashimoto needs to keep his hands up - Kim Park had a free shot at his head there.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee Kim Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim Park swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim Park throws a good cross that connects.
Hashimoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kim Park paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Hashimoto is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ren Hashimoto has been cut.
Hashimoto leaves his chin hanging out and Kim Park seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hashimoto crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Kim Park!
Lee Kim Park 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:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Saitama
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses.
Hashimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1#
Hashimoto wants to clinch.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Ren Hashimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Hashimoto.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hashimoto closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hashimoto throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Hashimoto wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Hashimoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Hashimoto backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Hashimoto manages to avoid it all.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hashimoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hashimoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Hashimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily. #T3#
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Hashimoto.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Hashimoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Hashimoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hashimoto is looking to clinch.
Hashimoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barbosa.
Hashimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hashimoto.
#T4#
Hashimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Hashimoto tries to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Hashimoto.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
A left and a right from Hashimoto both land. Nice combination.
Hashimoto lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hashimoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hashimoto tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ren Hashimoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hashimoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hashimoto scores with a three punch combo!
Hashimoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hashimoto. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Hashimoto tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hashimoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hashimoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hashimoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hashimoto scores with a head kick.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Hashimoto is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
#T2#
Hashimoto tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hashimoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hashimoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hashimoto catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hashimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Ren Hashimoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hashimoto misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
A good leg kick by Hashimoto.
Ren Hashimoto is winning the standup battle so far.#T3##CL2#
Barbosa moves into range and clinches up with Hashimoto.
Hashimoto tries to break free but Barbosa pushes him back against the ropes.
Barbosa tries to circle away but Hashimoto has him pinned against the ropes.
Hashimoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Hashimoto wants to break free but Barbosa has control.
Hashimoto tries to stall but Barbosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barbosa can't break the clinch.
Hashimoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barbosa's face.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Hashimoto has the dominant position.
Hashimoto tries to circle away but Barbosa has him pinned against the ropes.
Hashimoto lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hashimoto scores with a push kick.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Hashimoto throws a body kick that misses.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Hashimoto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hashimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Hashimoto wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Hashimoto does it's job there.
Hashimoto tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Hashimoto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hashimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Hashimoto misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Hashimoto feints a jab promting Barbosa to slip. Hashimoto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barbosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hashimoto misses with a few strikes there.
Hashimoto throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Hashimoto dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Hashimoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hashimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto is looking for a counter combo.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Hashimoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hashimoto wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hashimoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbosa.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.#T3#
Hashimoto misses with a straight right.
Hashimoto moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Hashimoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hashimoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barbosa.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hashimoto scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hashimoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hashimoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Hashimoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Hashimoto.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hashimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricardo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hashimoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Hashimoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Ren Hashimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hashimoto tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ren Hashimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hashimoto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Hashimoto! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022- Nagoya (BWGP R1)
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Hashimoto jabs Chenhuang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chenhuang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses.
Hashimoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chenhuang takes a step back to recover.
Chenhuang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chenhuang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chenhuang swinging wildly here.
Hashimoto wants to clinch but Chenhuang slips to the side
and Chenhuang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hashimoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenhuang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hashimoto's hands.
Hashimoto connects with a high kick.
Hashimoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Chenhuang circles away.
#T1#
Hashimoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chenhuang motions for Hashimoto to come forward. Chenhuang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Chenhuang darts in and clinches Hashimoto up against the ropes.
Hashimoto is trying to force a seperation but Chenhuang has the dominant position.#BC2#
Chenhuang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hashimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up but Chenhuang circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Chenhuang closes the distance and clinches.
Hashimoto lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Chenhuang breaks from the clinch.
Hashimoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Chenhuang circles away.
Chenhuang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hashimoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Chenhuang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T2#
Chenhuang prevents a body shot from Hashimoto.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chenhuang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hashimoto is trying to stall.
Chenhuang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hashimoto or not.
Hashimoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hashimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chenhuang has him pressed against the ropes.
Hashimoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Chenhuang has double underhooks. #BC2#
Chenhuang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chenhuang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashimoto manages to avoid it.
Hashimoto throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Chenhuang counters by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jingyi Chenhuang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hashimoto misses with an uppercut. Chenhuang saw that one coming.#CL2#
Chenhuang moves into range and clinches up with Hashimoto.#BC2#
Chenhuang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ren Hashimoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Chenhuang moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chenhuang missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Chenhuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jingyi Chenhuang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chenhuang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hashimoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenhuang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chenhuang misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Chenhuang forces Hashimoto back against the ropes and clinches.
Chenhuang looking to slow down the pace here.
Hashimoto working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hashimoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Chenhuang won't allow it.
Chenhuang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hashimoto being controlled against the ropes.
Hashimoto is trying to push Chenhuang away but Chenhuang has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hashimoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Chenhuang gets an underhook and turns Hashimoto into the ropes.
Chenhuang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chenhuang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hashimoto is defending well for now.
Chenhuang throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#BC2#
Chenhuang breaks the clinch.
Hashimoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hashimoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chenhuang circles away quickly and effectively.
Hashimoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Chenhuang circles away.
Hashimoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Chenhuang moves into range and clinches up with Hashimoto.
Chenhuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Chenhuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hashimoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenhuang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Chenhuang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hashimoto taking a breather.
Hashimoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Chenhuang won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jingyi Chenhuang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hashimoto tries to clinch
and Chenhuang counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hashimoto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chenhuang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Chenhuang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hashimoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hashimoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hashimoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Chenhuang has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Chenhuang.
Chenhuang slowing the pace effectively.
Chenhuang keeps control of Hashimoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Chenhuang won't allow it.
Hashimoto tries to break free but Chenhuang pushes him back against the ropes.
Hashimoto is trying to force a seperation but Chenhuang has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chenhuang. #T1#
Hashimoto looking to slow down the pace here.
Hashimoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Chenhuang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hashimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hashimoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hashimoto throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Chenhuang counter with a right hand.
Hashimoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hashimoto is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Chenhuang is having none of it. #CL2#
Chenhuang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Chenhuang breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Hashimoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenhuang is just out of range.
Hashimoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chenhuang swats away the attempt to clinch by Hashimoto.
Chenhuang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hashimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hashimoto throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Chenhuang rushes Hashimoto and presses him up against the ropes.
Hashimoto looking to stall.
#BC2#
Chenhuang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ren Hashimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Chenhuang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hashimoto is leaning against Chenhuang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jingyi Chenhuang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chenhuang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jingyi Chenhuang!
A pretty intense looking Jingyi Chenhuang took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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