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Event:
HFC 94: Ilmarinen vs Davito
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Hataki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Hataki misses with a body shot.
Kakashi Hataki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai tests Hataki's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Hataki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hataki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Hataki.
Hataki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hataki with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hataki throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Hataki does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hataki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Chai blocks the low kick.
Hataki misses with a series of wild punches.
Chai throws a right hand that Hataki ducks under and follows up with a left that Hataki also avoids with ease.
Hataki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hataki slips under a jab.
Hataki throws a big counter combination but Chai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Hataki.
Hataki misses with a combination
and Chai counters with a nice body kick.
Hataki throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Hataki misses with a left hand
and Hataki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Hataki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hataki struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
A short right from Chai.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Hataki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chai up against the cage.
Hataki throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hataki presses Chai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Hataki tries to pull guard but Chai holds him up against the cage and eventually Hataki drops back down to his feet.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hataki backwards.
Hataki struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Hataki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Hataki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Hataki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hataki backwards.
Hataki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hataki backwards.
Hataki is trying to stall.
Hataki tries to pull guard but Chai won't allow it.
Hataki tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Hataki back against the cage.
Hataki tries to stall but Chai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hataki tries to pull guard but Chai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hataki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hataki backwards.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Hataki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai blocks a body shot from Hataki. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch.
Hataki throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Hataki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Jab, jab by Hataki - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Chai.
Hataki takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hataki counters with a left and a right that stings Chai.
Hataki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hataki manages to avoid it.
Hataki misses with a wild body shot.
Hataki lands with an overhand left.
Chai lands a head kick. Hataki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hataki.
Chai throws out a counter right but Hataki avoids it with no problem.
Hataki throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Hoon Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kakashi Hataki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Hataki.
Hataki defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Hataki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Hataki moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Hataki is rocked!
Hataki punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai throws a hook but Hataki avoids it easily.
Hataki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hataki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hataki was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai slips under a jab from Hataki.
Chai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hataki throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Hataki lands with an uppercut that bounces Chai off the cage and back into range.
Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Hataki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chai keeping control of the position.
Chai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hataki.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hataki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hataki trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Hataki postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Hataki stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Hataki is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Hataki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Chai misses with a double jab
and Hataki counters with a good low kick that Chai was not able to check.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Hataki.
Hataki scores with a leg kick.
Hataki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Hataki misses with a looping left.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Hataki with an uppercut!
Hataki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chai backs up against the cage.
Chai blocks a leg kick.
Hataki misses the jab.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hataki throws a combination that misses
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Hataki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Hataki.
Hataki seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hataki ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Hataki throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Hataki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chai connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hataki misses with a body shot
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hataki misses the body punch
and Chai counters with a good low kick that Hataki was not able to check.
Hataki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hataki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
Hataki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hataki throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hataki.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Hataki misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kakashi Hataki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kakashi Hataki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Chai misses. #CL#
Hataki moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
Jeong Hoon Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Hataki backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Hataki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chai smiles and moves away.
Hataki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Hataki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with an inside leg kick.
Hataki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Hataki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hataki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hataki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kakashi Hataki is winning the standup battle so far.
Hataki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hataki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chai is able to avoid easily.
Chai misses with a hook. Hataki ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Hataki misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hataki misses with a straight right.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Hataki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hataki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hataki tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hataki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hataki gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Hataki tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Chai is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Hataki buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Hataki!! Hataki is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Chai throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeong Hoon Chai!
Jeong Hoon Chai made sure to mention his sponsor, Critical Mass Q159.9 $74.95 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Bounty Tournament 3
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Hataki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Hataki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Hataki misses.
Ivanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic scores with a hook to the body. Hataki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivanovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Hataki throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivanovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#Hataki is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hataki jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Ivanovic scores with the left hand. Hataki knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Hataki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Hataki seems to have got his legs back now.
Hataki takes one on the button.
Hataki swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Ivanovic lands a big uppercut and Hataki crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hataki looks OK. Ivanovic waves Hataki back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Hataki ducks down to avoid it.
Hataki misses with a low kick.
Hataki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivanovic throws a series of punches but Hataki avoids them all with ease.
Hataki misses with a low kick.
Ivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Hataki.
Ivanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hataki. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic wants to land a leg kick but Hataki is out of range.
Hataki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ivanovic.
Hataki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hataki tries to clinch there but Ivanovic circles away.
Ivanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ivanovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hataki.
Ivanovic lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Hataki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivanovic lands a nice hook to Hataki's body. Hataki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Ivanovic.
Donk. Ivanovic catches Hataki right on the button with a cross.
Ivanovic slips a jab from Hataki.
Hataki tries to clinch up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivanovic.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ivanovic!
Ivanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hataki looks to land a left hand but Ivanovic moved out of range nicely.
Ivanovic feints a counter leg kick.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Ivanovic feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Ivanovic drops Hataki with a beautiful combination! Hataki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ivanovic is looking for the KO!
Hataki circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Ivanovic. Hataki falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Ivanovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivor Ivanovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivor Ivanovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 86: Pandeya vs Hernandez
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Ivanovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Hataki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hataki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanovic circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Hataki and sends Ivanovic crashing to the mat! Hataki follows him down to the mat - Ivanovic regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Hataki winds up and cracks Ivanovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hataki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic trying to control but Hataki postures up.
Ivanovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hataki wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Hataki slips nicely into half guard.
Ivanovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hataki.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hataki lands a nice short elbow.
Hataki is trying to control. Ivanovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Hataki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hataki is looking for a kimura here.
Hataki 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.
Hataki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hataki looks to land a strike but Ivanovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Hataki trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Hataki throws a strike but Ivanovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ivanovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ivanovic wants to stand but Hataki has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Hataki has his foot on Ivanovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Hataki is retaining full guard.
Hataki is trying to control the position but Ivanovic postures up. #SUB#
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hataki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hataki's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hataki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hataki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Hataki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hataki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ivanovic stacks Hataki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ivanovic!
Hataki wants to control but Ivanovic postures up.
Hataki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ivanovic off and has taken his back!#T4#
Hataki tries to get the hooks in deep but Ivanovic pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Hataki is persistently looking for the submission but Ivanovic is defending it well.
Hataki lands strikes to the head.
Hataki trying to control.
Hataki keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
Hataki misses with an elbow to the head.
Ivanovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ivanovic is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kakashi Hataki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivor Ivanovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hataki. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Hataki.
Ivanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hataki.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hataki moves away.
Hataki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanovic can do to turn this around?
Hataki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hataki ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Ivanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Hataki.
Nice cross by Hataki.
Hataki lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hataki.
Ivanovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Hataki lands with a nice body punch.
Ivanovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hataki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ivanovic lands a body shot.
Ivanovic lands a really nice looking cross but Hataki seems unphased.
Hataki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crunch! Ivanovic slams his shin into Hataki's torso.
Nice straight punches there by Ivanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivanovic.
Ivanovic delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hataki throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Hataki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanovic moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Hataki is rocked!
A jab lands there for Hataki.
Oh Hataki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hataki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hataki seems to have got his legs back now.
Hataki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hataki swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic catches Hataki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick lands for Ivanovic.
#T3#
Hataki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Hataki.
Good shot there by Ivanovic.
Hataki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ivanovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hataki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kakashi Hataki is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Hataki misses with a hook
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hataki lands a jab.
Hataki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Hataki looks to land a left hand but Ivanovic moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivanovic! But no joy.
Ivanovic needs to keep his hands up - Hataki had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Hataki.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hataki moves away.
Hataki misses with a left hand
and Ivanovic counters with a solid body kick.
Hataki misses with a wild body shot.
Hataki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hataki scores with a three punch combo!
Ivanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hataki.
Ivanovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hataki cracks Ivanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hataki to counter with a crisp jab.
Hataki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Hataki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hataki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a left to the body.
Hataki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ivanovic misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Hataki off balance momentarily.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Ivanovic misses. #T1#
Ivanovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hataki throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hataki.
Hataki thuds a left hand into Ivanovic's body.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Hataki is just out of range.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hataki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic moves out of range as Hataki strikes.
Ivanovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hataki rather than just go for the knockout.
Ivanovic scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Ivanovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic slips a jab and a cross from Hataki.
Hataki tries to move into range but Ivanovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ivanovic feints and then cracks Hataki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hataki down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hataki. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic misses with a hook. Hataki ducked under it nicely.
Ivanovic lands a body shot.
Ivanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hataki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ivanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hataki finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanovic's head. #T3#
Hataki lands a jab to Ivanovic's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Hataki. Those never looked like landing.
Ivanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Hataki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hataki misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hataki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Hataki.
Ivanovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ivanovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hataki.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hataki.
Ivanovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivanovic lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic slips under a jab from Hataki.
Ivanovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Hataki steps away.
Ivanovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hataki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hataki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivanovic.
Hataki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Ivanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ivanovic 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivor Ivanovic!
A relieved looking Ivor Ivanovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC 83: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Hataki misses with a jab to the body
and Bengtsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hataki lands with a hook. Bengtsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bengtsson throws the left hand but Hataki avoids the punch easily.
Bengtsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bengtsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Hataki instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hataki decides to pull guard.
Bengtsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bengtsson trying to control the position but Hataki is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hataki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bengtsson controls the position.#SUB#
Bengtsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hataki, who protects the arm well.
Hataki can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Hataki tries to bench press Bengtsson off him but Bengtsson keeps the position.
Bengtsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hataki's legs.
Hataki is looking for a sweep.
Bengtsson takes a little break here. Hataki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hataki sneaks back into half guard.#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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hataki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bengtsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hataki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bengtsson has passed into side control.
Hataki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bengtsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hataki wants to improve his position but Bengtsson is controlling well.
#T3#
Hataki is trying to maintain the position but Bengtsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Bengtsson wants to control but Hataki is keeping him busy.
Hataki regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hataki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bengtsson rolls with it to try and escape but Hataki cranks on the arm and Bengtsson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakashi Hataki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kakashi Hataki made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
HFC 79: Holly vs Tintley
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Hataki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hataki lands with an overhand left.
Nice sprawl there from Hataki as Hernandez shoots in.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hataki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
Hernandez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hataki moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Hataki scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hataki slips a straight right by Hernandez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hataki! But no joy.#TD#
Hernandez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hataki's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez trying to control but Hataki is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hernandez content to stall in guard here.
Hataki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hataki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
Hataki 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.
Hataki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hataki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hataki has an active guard here but Hernandez has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hataki trying to control from the bottom.
Hataki is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hataki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hataki looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hernandez passes into side control!
Hataki can't do much from the bottom here.
Hataki is looking for a sweep.
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Hataki tries to buck Hernandez off but Hernandez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez cracks Hataki with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Hataki on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#Hataki is rocked!
Hernandez working away.
Check out the look on Hernandez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hataki is still in real trouble! Can Hernandez finish him?
Hataki can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Hataki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hataki tries to buck Hernandez off but Hernandez is having none of it.
Check out the look on Hernandez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hataki can't do much from the bottom here.
Hataki looking for a sweep but Hernandez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hernandez drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hataki! More shots from Hernandez and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Hernandez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 75: Pay day at the Expo
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
A combination from Greene does no damage.
Hataki checks a low kick from Greene.
Hataki throws out a powerful jab.
Hataki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene stuns Hataki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hataki misses with a right hand
and Greene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hataki.
Hataki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hataki misses the shot to the body.
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene defending well as Hataki loads up on a big left hand.
Hataki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
Greene misses with a body kick.
Hataki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Hataki. That snapped Greene's head back.
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!
Greene lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Hataki coming out on top.#T1#
Hataki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
Hataki misses with a hook.
Hataki moves out of range of the strikes.
Hataki misses with an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Greene. Hataki shrugs it off though.
Hataki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greene throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hataki.
Greene fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Greene tries a low kick but Hataki avoids it.
Greene scores with a hook to the body. Hataki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid body kick from Greene.
Hataki connects with a jab.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hataki manages to avoid it.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 chopping leg kick lands by Greene.
Hataki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hataki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Hataki backs off Greene throws a huge counter combo but Hataki manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Greene lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Greene misses.
Good leg kick by Greene.
Greene throws a leg kick but Hataki checks it.
Greene misses with a leg kick
and Hataki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hataki throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hataki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Greene pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hataki is out of range and Greene settles back down.
Greene tests Hataki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greene cracks Hataki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hataki cracks Greene with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hataki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greene finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hataki takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Hataki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hataki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Greene tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hataki is able to avoid easily.
Hataki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hataki. That snapped Greene's head back.
Hataki moves forwards but Greene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Hataki.
Greene takes a swing at Hataki's ribcage but misses.
Hataki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hataki throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene throws a body kick that misses.
Greene throws out a leg kick but Hataki moves out of range and Greene only half commits.
Greene walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hataki lands with a right hand. #T4#
Greene misses with a body kick.
Greene keeps Hataki at a distance using the push kick.
Hataki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Hataki moves away and avoids it.
Greene takes one on the button.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Hataki misses.
Greene turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Greene throws a leg kick which misses Hataki's front leg but catches the back leg as Hataki tries to avoid it.
Greene throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hataki on the side of the head.
Hataki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Hataki misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hataki is looking to counter punch.
Hataki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Hataki throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Greene dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Greene uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hataki.
Hataki avoids a kick to the body.
Hataki throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hataki was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Hataki swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Hataki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Hataki finds it's way through Greene's defenses.
Greene throws a jab when Hataki was well out of range.
A big right from Hataki misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hataki misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hataki moves into the clinch successfully.
Hataki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hataki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hataki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greene lands a hook that snaps the head of Hataki backwards.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hataki tries to pull guard but Greene won't allow it.
Hataki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Hataki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Greene uses from the top position.
Greene stays in close to Hataki's body and controls the position.
Hataki pulls Greene in close to his closed guard and prevents Greene from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Hataki looking for a triangle here. Greene is fighting it but it looks tight! Hataki pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Greene is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kakashi Hataki!
Kakashi Hataki gave a mention to Carnage in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
HFC 72 - Queiroz vs Nourempi
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Hataki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berkut looks to throw the jab but Hataki is out of range.
Berkut shoots in looking for a takedown but Hataki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berkut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hataki misses with the combination.
Hataki 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.
Berkut slips under a jab from Hataki.#TD2#
Berkut decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hataki actively working from the bottom here.
Hataki wants to improve his position but Berkut is controlling well.
Berkut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Berkut seems to be working for a kimura but Hataki defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hataki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berkut pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Berkut moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hataki.
Hataki taking a bit of punishment here - Berkut scoring with strikes.
Berkut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hataki keeps working.
Hataki tries to buck Berkut off but Berkut is having none of it.
Hataki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hataki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Berkut lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hataki actively working from the bottom here.
Hataki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berkut scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hataki is refusing to be controlled, as Berkut sits in half guard.
Berkut winds up and cracks Hataki with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Hataki is rocked!
Berkut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Hataki looking for submissions off his back.
Berkut lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Hataki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Berkut has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berkut postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hataki bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Berkut and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
HFC 68 - De Rossi vs Babula
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai scores with a hook.
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hataki.
Hataki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hataki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Hataki avoids the body shot from Chai.
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!
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Hataki's head back.
Chai thumps Hataki with a low kick.
Hataki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid body kick from Chai.
Hataki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hataki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Chai lands with a straight right. Hataki didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hataki.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Chai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Hataki's defenses.
Hataki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hataki scrambles back to his feet.
Chai thumps Hataki with a low kick.
That kick from Chai tenderised Hataki's leg. Hataki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hataki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chai scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai takes one on the button.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hataki on the side of the head.
Chai thuds a left hand into Hataki's body.
Hataki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai feints and then cracks Hataki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hataki down. #T2##KD2#
Hataki lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Chai sprawling to the canvas. Hataki follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Chai hang on? #CUT2#It looks like Jeong Hoon Chai has been cut.
Hataki is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Hataki trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hataki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hataki wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Hataki is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Hataki thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
#T3##SUB2#
Hataki is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hataki to get the leverage.
Hataki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hataki wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Hataki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hataki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hataki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hataki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chai wants to control but Hataki is keeping busy.
Hataki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hataki works his way into side control.
An elbow from Hataki crashes against the mat.
#T4#
Chai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hataki.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hataki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai prevents Hataki from improving position.
Hataki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Hataki in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chai is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kakashi Hataki!
After the big win, Kakashi Hataki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Carnage and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
HFC 61: Year 2, Ready? FIGHT!
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Haram closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hataki.
Hataki goes for a takedown attempt but Haram pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hataki throws a lazy right hand but Haram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hataki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hataki misses with a few strikes there.
Hataki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hataki shoots for a takedown but Haram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hataki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haram leaves Hataki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hataki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haram walks into a stiff left hand from Hataki.
Haram stuns Hataki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Haram lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Haram pushes Hataki up against the cage in a clinch.
Haram tries to work over Hataki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hataki lands a left hand.
Hataki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hataki is keeping busy.
Hataki can't find room to land a body shot as Haram controls the action.
Hataki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haram just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hataki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hataki misses with a body punch.
Haram'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.
Hataki lands with a light punch inside.
Hataki struggles to land a body shot inside as Haram controls his hands.
Haram lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hataki backwards.
Hataki'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.#T2#
Haram working aggressively here.
Haram misses with a punch to the body.
Haram stalling.
Haram trying to control the position but instead, Hataki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haram into the cage.
Hataki misses with a punch to the body.
Hataki misses with a body punch.
Hataki tries to pull guard but Haram holds him up against the cage and eventually Hataki drops back down to his feet.
Hataki pushes off an throws an elbow but Haram leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Haram looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Hataki.
Nice body punch from Haram - that landed with a thud.
#TD#
Hataki pulls Haram into guard.
#SUB#
Hataki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hataki has his foot on Haram's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haram works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Hataki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Haram stacks Hataki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Haram!
Haram tries to advance to mount but Hataki denies him.
Hataki tries to buck Haram off but Haram is having none of it.
Haram tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Haram trying to control the action but Hataki is working from the bottom.
Hataki is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hataki wants to control but Haram postures up.
Hataki is looking to regain half guard here but Haram keeps moving and retains side control.
Haram passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hataki!
Haram trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hataki regains half guard.
Hataki is not content to let Haram control the position.
Hataki is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boko Haram 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#
Nice defenses there by Haram.
Haram digs a good body shot into Hataki's ribs.
Haram paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haram slips a jab and a cross from Hataki.
Haram scores with a body shot.
Hataki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haram ducks under a wild hook from Hataki.
Haram appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boko Haram 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.#CL2#
Haram has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hataki is trying to push Haram away but Haram has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hataki blocking some punches.
Boko Haram seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hataki lands a hook that snaps the head of Haram backwards.
Hataki wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hataki struggles to land a body shot inside as Haram controls his hands.
#T1#
Haram lands an uppercut.
Hataki misses with a body punch.
Haram holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hataki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Hataki jumps guard.
Hataki wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hataki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Haram has picked Hataki up and slammed him! Hataki can't keep hold of the triangle and Haram manages to pass to side control!
Hataki is looking to regain half guard here but Haram keeps moving and retains side control.
Hataki tries to control but Haram manages to take his back.
Hataki trying to control the position but Haram manages to sink in the hooks.
Haram is looking to control Hataki but Hataki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hataki wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Hataki looking very determined here, making life difficult for Haram.
Hataki tries to escape but Haram has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hataki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Haram's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hataki holding on to Haram's left wrist, preventing the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hataki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Haram can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hataki is looking to escape.
Hataki is trying to escape the mount.
Boko Haram has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haram takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hataki is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hataki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hataki is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haram trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boko Haram 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#
Haram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Haram.
Haram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Haram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hataki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hataki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haram is fending him off so far but Hataki persists. Nope, Haram circles away and we're back to standing.
Haram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hataki at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hataki moves forwards but Haram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hataki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Haram drops his hands momentarily and Hataki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1##CL2#
Haram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haram throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Haram.
Hataki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haram walks away with a smile on his face. Hataki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Haram is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hataki rather than just go for the knockout.
Haram throws out a loose jab but Hataki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haram cracks a nice hook into Hataki's ribs.
Hataki throws an overhand right that lands on Haram's shoulder, as Haram tries to avoid the shot.
Haram ducks under a wild hook from Hataki.
Haram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hataki misses with a two punch combination.
Haram scores with a nice right hand.
Hataki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haram finds it's way round the side to connect with Hataki's head.
Hataki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haram lands a jab.#ROC2#Hataki is rocked!#T2#
Haram connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Hataki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boko Haram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Hataki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haram scores with a hook to the body. Hataki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hataki on the side of the head.
Hataki ducks under a wild hook from Haram.
Hataki throws a poor cross that misses
and Haram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Hataki misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Hataki misses.
A little jabbing left from Haram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hataki staying out of range there.
Hataki avoids the body shot from Haram.
Boko Haram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Hataki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hataki walks into a stiff left hand from Haram.
Hataki tries to clinch up but Haram circles away and keeps his distance.
Haram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hataki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haram to score with a decent uppercut.
Haram lands a jab to Hataki's midsection.
Hataki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Haram duly obliges.
Kakashi Hataki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hataki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hataki's corner calls for a 1-2. Hataki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haram tries to clinch but Hataki is having none of it.
Haram listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hataki. #CUT#It looks like Boko Haram has been cut.#CL2#
Haram moves into the clinch.#T4#
Haram lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hataki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haram's elbow.
A short right from Haram on the inside.
Haram gets through Hataki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haram lands with a left to the head.
Hataki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haram effectively controlling the action here.
Haram tries to work over Hataki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haram blocks a body shot from Hataki.
Hataki misses with a body punch.
Haram lands with a light punch inside.
Haram slows down the pace here.
Haram scores with a shoulder strike.
Hataki digs a right hand underneath Haram's ribcage. Haram let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hataki misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boko Haram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haram 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Boko Haram!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Boko Haram!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Boko Haram!
Boko Haram wins by unanimous decision!
Boko Haram seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 54: Lambart vs Knight
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Hataki throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Jab from Chai.
Chai tries to move into range but Hataki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hataki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Hataki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hataki lands in his opponent's guard.
Hataki postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hataki postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Hataki content to stall in guard here.
Hataki is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hataki scoring with some ground and pound.
Hataki wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T1#
Chai has his hands on Hataki's head, controlling the position.
Hataki distracts Chai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hataki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hataki tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Hataki from controlling successfully.
Hataki wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hataki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hataki wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Hataki cracks Chai with a solid left hand.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hataki throws a big right hand that misses.
Hataki postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Hataki is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Hataki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hataki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Hataki chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai pulls Hataki in close to his closed guard and prevents Hataki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hataki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Hataki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chai dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Hataki working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Hataki 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.#SUB#
Hataki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hataki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hataki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hataki is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hataki trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hataki with a nice head shot there.
Hataki lands a couple of digs.
Hataki wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hataki pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hataki.
Chai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Hataki seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.
Hataki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Hataki seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kakashi Hataki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hataki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Hataki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai with a jab.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Hataki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hataki misses with a series of wild punches.
Hataki slips under a jab.
Hataki connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Hataki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Hataki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hataki darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Hataki into the cage.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hataki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hataki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Hataki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow. #T1#
Hataki lands a shot to the body.
Hataki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hataki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow. #BC#
Hataki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Jeong Hoon Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hataki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Hataki throws a low kick but Chai moves out of range easily.
Hataki misses with a looping left.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chai.
Hataki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hataki misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Hataki. That snapped Chai's head back.
Chai lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Hataki saw that one coming.
Chai with a nice cross.#T2#
Hataki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Hataki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hataki misses its target.
Hataki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hataki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hataki connects with a body shot.
Chai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai slips under a jab from Hataki.
Hataki is looking to clinch.
Hataki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hataki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Hataki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Jeong Hoon Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai defending well as Hataki loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Hataki ducks under a wild hook from Chai.#T3#
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hataki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
Chai lands with a hook. Hataki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Hataki looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Hataki moved out of range.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Chai lands an overhand right.
Hataki shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Hataki moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hataki on the side of the head.
Hataki blocks a jab.
Chai tries to bum rush Hataki with a series of wild strikes but Hataki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai throws a series of strikes that have Hataki backpedaling.
Hataki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hataki fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hataki.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hataki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Hataki dips to his left and cracks Chai with an uppercut!
Hataki tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.
Hataki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hataki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.
Chai lands a head shot.
Hataki misses with an uppercut.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hataki to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Hoon Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hataki scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hataki throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
A cross from Chai lands.
Hataki fails with the takedown
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Hataki misses with a wild body shot.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai lands with a cross.
Hataki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hataki misses with a wild body shot.
Hataki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Hataki.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Hataki moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hataki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Hataki blocks a jab.#T1#
Hataki digs a good hook to Chai's body.
Hataki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hataki walks into a jab.
Hataki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hataki throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeong Hoon Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai staying out of range there.
Hataki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hataki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hataki misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Hataki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Hataki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hataki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Hataki loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Hataki misses with a wild body shot.
Hataki throws a combination that misses
and Chai counters with a thumping low kick.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hataki slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Well,Hataki is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hataki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
Hataki throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hataki eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chai throws the left hand but Hataki avoids the punch easily.
Hataki tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Hataki.
The fighters circling - Hataki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Hataki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chai's head backwards.
Hataki tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hataki. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Hataki tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hataki backing away here, and Chai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hataki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hataki is looking to counter punch.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Hataki misses with a hook.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Hataki moved out of range.
Hataki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kakashi Hataki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hataki scores with a body shot.
Chai slips under a jab from Hataki.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hataki with a body shot.
Chai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chai duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Hataki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
Hataki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Hataki misses with a takedown attempt
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hataki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chai digs a good hook to Hataki's body.
Chai throws a right and a left that Hataki avoids nicely.
Hataki jabs Chai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Chai misses.
It looked like Hataki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hataki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Hataki throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hataki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jeong Hoon Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hataki backs up against the cage.
Chai throws a hook but Hataki blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Hataki.
Hataki misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hataki.
Chai slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeong Hoon Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chai 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Jeong Hoon Chai!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Jeong Hoon Chai!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Jeong Hoon Chai!
Jeong Hoon Chai wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Jeong Hoon Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 47: Justice vs Lambart
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic connects with a crisp jab.
Hataki throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Ivanovic sizes up Hataki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Hataki is rocked!
Ivanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Hataki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.#KD#
Ivanovic sends Hataki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ivanovic is motioning to the referee to let Hataki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hataki is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanovic finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Ivanovic misses.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hataki looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ivanovic lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hataki. Ivanovic pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivor Ivanovic!
Ivor Ivanovic retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
Big Wave XIX
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lambart misses the target.
Lambart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hataki doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lambart to counter with a crisp jab.
Hataki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hataki misses the shot to the body.
Lambart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lambart missing with a left hand there. Hataki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lambart avoids the body shot from Hataki.
Hataki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hataki is looking to clinch but Lambart is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Lambart.
Lambart slips under a jab from Hataki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hataki tries for a takedown but Lambart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hataki throws a hook to the side of Lambart's head but Lambart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Lambart gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hataki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hataki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Lambart keeping moving, preventing Hataki from controlling successfully.
Hataki is fighting to break Lambart's control of his arms but Lambart is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hataki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hataki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hataki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lambart is keeping the position for now.
Hataki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hataki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lambart's head.
Hataki wants to pass the guard but Lambart is keeping the position.#T2#
Hataki trying to control but Lambart is working from the bottom.
Lambart has control of Hataki's left arm, preventing Hataki from doing any damage.
Hataki postures up in Lambart's guard and throws a big left but Lambart blocks it.
Hataki is looking to work some ground and pound but Lambart has wrist control.
Hataki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lambart is retaining full guard.
Lambart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lambart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hataki.
Hataki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lambart is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Liber Lambart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hataki misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Hataki misses.
Hataki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hataki shoots in and drives through. Lambart sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hataki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambart throws an off balance right hand
and Hataki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Lambart misses.
Hataki throws a big counter combination but Lambart scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hataki misses with a wild body shot.
Hataki slips under a jab from Lambart.
Hataki throwing a counter right hand but Lambart manages to avoid it.
Hataki takes a swing at Lambart's ribcage but misses.
Hataki misses the shot to the body.
Hataki slips under a jab from Lambart.
Lambart explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Hataki rushes Lambart and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lambart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hataki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lambart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Lambart misses. #T4#
Lambart works the jab nicely.
Hataki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lambart tries to avoid it but Hataki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lambart to the ground. Lambart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kakashi Hataki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hataki lands a lovely overhand right.
Hataki takes a swing at Lambart's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Lambart both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Lambart throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lambart cracks Hataki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Lambart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lambart scores with a body shot.
Hataki walks into a stiff left hand from Lambart.
Nice sprawl there from Lambart as Hataki shoots in.
Lambart misses with a wild body shot.
Hataki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Hataki.
Lambart with the inside leg kick.
Lambart moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liber Lambart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kakashi Hataki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hataki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lambart.
Hataki has his takedown stuffed
and Lambart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lambart lands a leg kick that knocks Hataki off balance momentarily.
Hataki shoots in and drives through. Lambart sprawls well.
Hataki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hataki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lambart loads up on a big right hand but Hataki slips the punch.
Lambart slips under a jab.
Lambart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hataki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lambart swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hataki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hataki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lambart quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambart taking some punishment here, with Hataki in his half guard.
Hataki throws a strike but Lambart avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lambart working a defensive guard here.
Hataki is pushing down on Lambart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lambart is fighting to maintain full guard but Hataki has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Hataki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lambart defending well though.
Hataki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lambart trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hataki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hataki content to control rather than advance.
Hataki 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.
Hataki drops an elbow to the side of Lambart's head.
Hataki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hataki is looking to pass Lambart's guard but actually Lambart recovers to full guard.
Lambart trying to control the position.
Hataki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hataki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kakashi Hataki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hataki working the head with strikes.
Lambart seems a little lost for a moment, as Hataki dominates the positioning.
Hataki scoring with punches and elbows. #T3##SU#
Hataki decides to stand back up. Hataki steps back and let's Lambart get back to his feet.
Lambart misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Lambart as he connects with a hook.
Hataki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lambart sprawls well. Lambart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hataki gets slowly back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Lambart.
Lambart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hataki.
Hataki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hataki slips under a jab.
Lambart needs to keep his hands up - Hataki had a free shot at his head there.
Lambart throws a leg kick but Hataki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lambart misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Hataki misses with a two punch combination.
Lambart cracks Hataki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hataki tries to clinch there but Lambart circles away.
Hataki clobbers Lambart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lambart misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Hataki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hataki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hataki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lambart.
Lambart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lambart looks to throw the jab but Hataki is out of range.
Lambart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liber Lambart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hataki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lambart misses with an uppercut. Hataki saw that one coming.
Lambart missing with a left hand there. Hataki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hataki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kakashi Hataki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kakashi Hataki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Lambart throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Lambart tenderised Hataki's leg. Hataki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hataki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lambart lands a jab.
Lambart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lambart lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hataki takes a step back to recover.
Hataki walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hataki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hataki postures up in Lambart's guard and throws a big left but Lambart blocks it.
Hataki connects with a couple of short punches.
Hataki looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Hataki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hataki is working Lambart over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Hataki swings around for an armbar but Lambart sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hataki's guard.#SUB#
Hataki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hataki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lambart controls the pace.
Lambart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU2#
Lambart decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hataki, up you get!
Hataki fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Hataki misses the body punch
and Lambart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hataki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lambart is fending him off so far but Hataki persists. Nope, Lambart circles away and we're back to standing.
Hataki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lambart looks to score with a jab to the body but Hataki is just out of range.
Hataki misses with a series of wild punches.
Hataki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lambart as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hataki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambart catches Hataki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambart connects with a leg kick.
Lambart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hataki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lambart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hataki.
Hataki slips a jab from Lambart.#T3#
Lambart slips a jab from Hataki.
Lambart misses with a straight right.
Hataki looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambart is just out of range.
Hataki takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#Hataki is rocked!
Lambart misses with a body shot.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lambart enables Hataki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lambart manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lambart is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hataki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Lambart fails to land.
Lambart lands a hook that snaps the head of Hataki backwards. #BC2#
Lambart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hataki misses with a straight left.
Lambart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hataki.
Lambart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lambart wants it to stay on the feet.
A low kick lands for Lambart.
Lambart misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Hataki looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambart is just out of range.
Hataki slips a jab and a cross from Lambart.
Hataki misses with a straight left.
Lambart blocks a jab.
Lambart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Lambart misses.
Hataki shoots in for a takedown but Lambart shows good takedown defense.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lambart!
Hataki throws a hook but Lambart blocks it.
Lambart lands with a cross.
Hataki throws a looping overhand right but Lambart ducks down to avoid it.
Hataki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hataki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lambart ducks under a wild hook from Hataki.
The fighters circling - Lambart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hataki jabs at Lambart's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liber Lambart really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kakashi Hataki'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.#R4##TD#
Hataki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lambart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hataki is keen to just control but Lambart is a slippery customer.
Hataki passes to side control.
Hataki is trying to ground and pound but Lambart uses the momentary lack of control by Hataki to regain half guard. #ES2#
Lambart pushes Hataki off and gets back to his feet.
Lambart missing with a left hand there. Hataki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lambart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hataki.
The fighters circling - Hataki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hataki checks a low kick from Lambart.
Hataki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambart. Hataki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hataki blocks a jab.
Lambart checks a low kick from Hataki.
Lambart throws a looping overhand right but Hataki ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Hataki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lambart keeping full guard, as Hataki tries to pass.
Hataki is pushing down on Lambart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lambart is fighting to maintain full guard but Hataki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lambart is staying active underneath Hataki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lambart is looking to control Hataki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lambart avoid being mounted?
Hataki prevents Lambart from improving his position.
Lambart is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hataki scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2##SUB#
Hataki is trying to work for a kimura but Lambart is defending well.
Hataki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Hataki there.
Lambart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hataki.
Hataki tries to pass to full mount but Lambart defends it.
Hataki is looking to pass Lambart's guard but actually Lambart recovers to full guard.
Hataki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Hataki wants to pass the guard but Lambart is keeping the position.
Hataki controlling from the top position.
Hataki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hataki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hataki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hataki wants to free his trapped foot but Lambart is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hataki throwing shots but Lambart is blocking nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lambart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hataki thows a huge punch but Lambart dodges it nicely.
Lambart taking some punishment here, with Hataki in his half guard.
Hataki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hataki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lambart regains half guard.
Hataki prevents Lambart from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hataki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hataki wants to take a breather but Lambart is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kakashi Hataki had his way with Liber Lambart in that round.
The cut man is working on Kakashi Hataki'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Lambart misses with a body kick.
Hataki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lambart scores with a spinning back kick!
Lambart misses with a two punch combination.
Hataki shoots in but no luck this time.
Hataki throws a body shot but no joy.
Hataki connects with a jab.
Hataki fails with the takedown
and Lambart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lambart scores with a spinning back kick!
Hataki cracks Lambart with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambart tests Hataki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hataki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hataki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lambart takes a swing at Hataki's ribcage but misses.
Hataki tries to clinch there but Lambart circles away.
Lambart unleashes a big counter combination but Hataki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Lambart throws the left hand but Hataki avoids the punch easily.
Hataki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hataki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hataki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hataki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hataki throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lambart to counter with a crisp jab.
Lambart throws a jab when Hataki was well out of range.
Lambart misses with a looping left.
A big right from Hataki misses.
Lambart dodges the punch combination from Hataki.
Lambart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Lambart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hataki tries to bum rush Lambart with a series of wild strikes but Lambart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lambart jabs Hataki right on the nose. Hataki blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Lambart scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lambart misses the shot to the body.
Hataki shoots in but no luck this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Lambart misses.
Lambart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hataki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hataki throws an off balance right hand
letting Lambart counter with a right hand.
Lambart slips a jab from Hataki.
Lambart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Hataki misses the target.
Hataki looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambart is just out of range.
Lambart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hataki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lambart.
Lambart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That kick from Lambart tenderised Hataki's leg. Hataki is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Lambart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hataki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lambart lands with an overhand left.
Hataki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lambart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Hataki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lambart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hataki looks for a takedown but Lambart sprawls well.
Lambart throws a nice looking combination but Hataki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hataki dives in and grabs Lambart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lambart pushes down on Hataki's head and hops out.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lambart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lambart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hataki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lambart scores with a kick to the body.
Hataki tries to clinch up but Lambart circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Hataki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Hataki misses the target.
Lambart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hataki has time to react.
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!
Hataki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lambart.
Lambart throws a looping overhand right but Hataki ducks down to avoid it.
Hataki jabs Lambart right on the nose. Lambart blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Lambart misses.
Hataki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lambart misses with a two punch combination.
Hataki dives in for a single leg takedown but Lambart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lambart was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hataki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lambart pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Lambart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lambart. That's going to slow Hataki down.
Hataki avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid body kick from Lambart.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liber Lambart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lambart 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liber Lambart!
Liber Lambart is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
Big Wave XVI: Semifinals
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Handler has his takedown stuffed
and Hataki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handler lands a nice looking body shot.
Hataki is looking to clinch but Handler is avoiding it.
Handler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hataki sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Hataki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handler throws a body shot but no joy.
Handler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hataki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Handler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Hataki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hataki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Handler off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hataki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Handler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Handler for a finish.
Handler turns into Hataki and is now in his guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Hataki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Handler doesn't defend quickly enough and Hataki has managed to lock this one up! Can Handler escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hataki on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kakashi Hataki!
Kakashi Hataki is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Kakashi Hataki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jacob Handler had this to say: 'This is just a learning experience for me, I’d like to say congratulations to my opponent. I will be back with even more fire, and ready to prove the doubters wrong. I won’t let Nap or Tap down… Next time!'. |
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Event:
BWMMA XII 135 Tourny R2
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Golov.
Golov misses the shot to the body.
Hataki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hataki lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Golov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Hataki does it's job there.
Golov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hataki.
Golov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Golov defending well as Hataki loads up on a big left hand.
Hataki throws a body punch but Golov moves out of range.
Golov avoids the body shot from Hataki.
A big right from Golov misses.
Golov throws a hook but Hataki blocks it.
Golov misses with a takedown attempt - Hataki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hataki misses the target.
Hataki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Golov feints and as Hataki raises his hands in defense, Golov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hataki is trying to keep Golov in close.
Golov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##SUB#
Hataki working for a triangle but Golov defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hataki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Golov defends it easily.
Golov stopping the sweep attempt from Hataki.
Hataki being controlled here, momentarily.
Hataki controls Golov momentarily but Golov frees himself. #SUB#
Hataki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hataki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Golov uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Golov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hataki is looking for a sweep.
Hataki manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hataki gets back to full guard.
Hataki trying to keep a closed guard but Golov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hataki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Golov defends well.
Hataki wants to sweep here but Golov controlling him for the moment.
Golov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hataki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Hataki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Golov passes into side control.
Hataki struggling a bit here.
Golov 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 Hataki's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hataki is trying to control Golov's posture but Golov avoids it.
Hataki trying to control but Golov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Golov avoiding Hataki 's attempts to control his hands.
Hataki wants to get back to his feet.
Hataki can't escape the position.
Golov trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
I really don't envy Hataki right now.
Golov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hataki tries to roll but Golov sticks to his back.
Golov tries to get the hooks in deep but Hataki pushed the leg off.
Hataki trying to control the position but Golov manages to sink in the hooks.
Hataki is really stuck here.
Golov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hataki is really stuck here.
Hataki trying to control the hands but Golov won't let him.
Golov controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grigori Golov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hataki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grigori Golov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hataki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hataki.
Golov connects with a jab.
Golov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakashi Hataki is winning the standup battle so far.
Golov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hataki misses with a few strikes there.
Golov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hataki missing with a left hand there. Golov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hataki feints a jab promting Golov to slip. Hataki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Golov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hataki misses with a body shot.
Golov throws a hook but Hataki avoids it easily.#TD#
Golov gets caught flat footed, as Hataki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hataki trying to control the position from guard on top but Golov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hataki postures up in Golov's guard and throws a big left but Golov blocks it.
Golov is trying to keep Hataki in close.
Hataki postures up and lands a big shot to Golov's brow. #T1#
Hataki prevents Golov from getting back to his feet.
Golov looking for a sweep. Not yet Golov, not yet.
Golov keeping moving, preventing Hataki from controlling successfully.
Grigori Golov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Golov can't keep his opponent in guard - Hataki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Hataki seems to be working for a kimura but Golov defends the submission attempt.
Hataki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Golov tries to get to full guard but Hataki has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hataki 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.
Hataki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Golov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Hataki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hataki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU#
Hataki decides to return to a standing position.
Hataki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golov can do to turn this around?
Hataki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Golov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Golov.
Kakashi Hataki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hataki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Golov takes a swing at Hataki's ribcage but misses.
Hataki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Golov avoids the body shot from Hataki.
Golov throws the left hand but Hataki avoids the punch easily.
Golov throws a body punch but Hataki moves out of range.
Golov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hataki throws out the jab.
Golov dips to his left and cracks Hataki with an uppercut!
Golov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hataki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golov.
Golov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hataki's hands.
Hataki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Golov backs up against the cage.
Hataki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Golov.
Golov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circle momentarily. Golov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hataki misses the shot to the body.
Hataki throws a series of punches but Golov avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hataki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kakashi Hataki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Golov.
Hataki scores with the left hand. Golov knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Golov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hataki as he jumps to the side.
Golov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hataki misses with a wild body shot.
Golov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hataki moves away.
Hataki is looking to wear down Golov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hataki throws a body shot but no joy.
Golov misses with a body shot.
Golov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Golov shoots in for a double leg but Hataki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Golov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hataki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hataki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Golov off and has taken his back!
Golov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hataki's guard. Nice work there by Golov.
Golov 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.
Hataki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kakashi Hataki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hataki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hataki slips under a jab.
Golov misses with a takedown attempt - Hataki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Golov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hataki is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Golov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hataki slaps away a takedown attempt from Golov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hataki with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Golov misses the target. #TD2#
Golov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hataki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hataki trying to control here.
Golov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Golov prevents Hataki from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Hataki actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Golov 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.
#SUB#
Hataki looking for submissions off his back.
Golov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hataki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Golov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Golov's back!
Golov trying to control but not successfully. #T2#
Hataki throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Golov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Will Hataki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hataki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Golov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hataki scores with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Hataki manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hataki. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Golov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Golov taking shots to the head.
Hataki landing strikes from the mount and Golov is in trouble! #T3#
Golov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Golov wants to hold on but Hataki pushes him away.
Golov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hataki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Golov is desperately trying to improve his position but Hataki has a good base and remains in mount.
Hataki lands a heavy elbow.
Hataki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hataki unloading with bombs!
Hataki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Golov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hataki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Golov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hataki 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hataki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Golov holds on for dear life.
Hataki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4#
Hataki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hataki tries to control but Golov wriggling away.
Hataki landing punches.
Golov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hataki breaks from Golov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hataki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Golov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hataki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Golov taking shots to the head.
Hataki lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Golov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hataki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Golov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hataki landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakashi Hataki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hataki 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kakashi Hataki!
A very excited looking Kakashi Hataki 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. |
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Event:
TR74
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Magnusson tries to move into range but Hataki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hataki lands with a shot to the body.
Hataki lands a nice shot to the body.
Magnusson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hataki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hataki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hataki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Hataki lands a nice looking body shot.
Hataki is looking to wear down Magnusson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Hataki.
Magnusson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magnusson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hataki sprawls well. Hataki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magnusson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hataki cracks Magnusson with an open hand slap.#CL#
Hataki clinches up with Magnusson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hataki prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hataki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hataki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Magnusson looking for a takedown.
Kakashi Hataki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floki Magnusson.
Hataki is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Hataki wants the takedown. Magnusson is fighting it off but Hataki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magnusson's guard against the cage.
Hataki connects with a couple of short punches.
Hataki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hataki postures up in Magnusson's guard and throws a big left but Magnusson blocks it.
Hataki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hataki landing with the ground and pound.
Magnusson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hataki is one step ahead there. #T2#
Hataki trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnusson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magnusson is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Hataki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magnusson is aware though and is defending well.
Magnusson pushing down on Hataki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hataki is pressing down on Magnusson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magnusson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Hataki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magnusson is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnusson wants to control from the top but Hataki keeps moving.
Magnusson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB#
Hataki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magnusson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magnusson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Magnusson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hataki is looking for a triangle but Magnusson pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magnusson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magnusson working some strikes from top position.
Hataki 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.
Hataki keeping full guard, as Magnusson tries to pass.
Hataki managing to control the position. #T4#
Magnusson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magnusson looking to sit in guard and control but Hataki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Magnusson controlling Hataki's posture.
Magnusson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hataki is one step ahead there.
Magnusson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hataki throws an elbow that misses. Magnusson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hataki's guard. Nice move by Magnusson!#REVB##SUB#
Hataki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Magnusson doesn't defend quickly enough and Hataki has managed to lock this one up! Can Magnusson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hataki on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kakashi Hataki!
Kakashi Hataki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TR70
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hataki.
Hataki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Island Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kakashi Hataki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hataki.
Hataki lands with a nice body punch.
Hataki throws a lazy right hand but Venegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Venegas tries to counter it with a takedown but Hataki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hataki slaps away a takedown attempt from Venegas , before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Hataki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Venegas wants to get back to his feet but Hataki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hataki trying to control but Venegas is working from the bottom.
Hataki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hataki working some strikes from top position.
Hataki preventing the sweep. #T1#
Venegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hataki. #ES2#
Venegas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hataki throws a body shot but no joy.
Venegas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Venegas as Hataki shoots in.
Hataki swings for the body but Venegas moves out of range.
And Venegas tries to counter it with a takedown but Hataki pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Venegas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Venegas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Venegas cracks Hataki with a big elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Hataki is looking to reverse the position.
Hataki is trying to work for a sweep but Venegas has mounted him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hataki is squirming around, avoiding Venegas 's attempts to control the action.
Venegas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hataki gets back to half guard.#T2#
Hataki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hataki.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hataki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Venegas 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.
Venegas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Venegas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Hataki is rocked!
Hataki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Venegas distracts Hataki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Hataki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hataki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hataki tries to get out of the position.
Venegas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Hataki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Venegas 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 Hataki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Venegas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #CUT2#Kakashi Hataki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Venegas lands a big left to the face of Hataki, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Venegas and another - Hataki is out! Venegas stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
TR63: Vollan v Ojo II
Date: May 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Rask misses with an uppercut. Hataki saw that one coming.
Rask misses with an uppercut.
Hataki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hataki slips a straight right by Rask.
Rask connects with a body shot that sends Hataki's belly button to the back.
Rask throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Rask.
Hataki takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#Hataki is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Rask lands a jab to Hataki's midsection.
Oh Hataki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rask swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hataki is looking to counter punch.
Hataki seems to have got his legs back now.
Hataki misses with a body shot.
Hataki looks to land a left hand but Rask moved out of range nicely.
Rask misses with a right hand #CL#
and Hataki moves into the clinch.
Rask prevents a body shot from Hataki.
Rask tries to pull guard but Hataki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rask jumps guard but Hataki stands there with Rask around his waist. Rask gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rask blocks a body shot from Hataki.
Hataki scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Hataki can't find room to land a body shot as Rask controls the action.
Hataki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Rask is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hataki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rask to the mat. Rask regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Hataki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rask swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hataki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hataki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Hataki has gone for a leg lock! Rask slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hataki's guard.#REVB#
Hataki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rask avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hataki.
Rask blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hataki.
Hataki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB#
Hataki is looking for a kimura here.
Rask on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Hataki.
Hataki wants to pass to mount but Rask is defending the position.
Hataki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hataki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Hataki 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.
Hataki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Rask is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hataki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hataki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hataki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Hataki is working for a kimura but Rask is defending it quite comfortably.
Hataki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Hataki looks to land a strike but Rask avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rask preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rask controls Hataki momentarily but Hataki frees himself.
Hataki stands up over Rask, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rask looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hataki is working Rask over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hataki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rask preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hataki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hataki advances position into side control!
Rask gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kakashi Hataki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kakashi Hataki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rask avoids the body shot from Hataki.
A little jabbing left from Rask on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rask lands a nice looking body shot.
Hataki misses the jab.#TD#
Hataki dives in and scores a takedown into Rask's guard.
Hataki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hataki throws a strike but Rask rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Hataki is looking for a triangle but Rask pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hataki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hataki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hataki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rask passes into half guard.
Hataki wants to control but Rask passes into side.
#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hataki is looking for a sweep.
Hataki is not content to let Rask control the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rask has eaten all the pies!
Rask working away.
Hataki is looking to reverse the position.
Hataki can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hataki is trying to work for a sweep but Rask has mounted him!
Hataki working to try and regain half guard.
Hataki tries to hold on but Rask postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hataki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hataki is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Hataki tries to hold on but Rask postures up.
Hataki is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Rask wants to control the pace but Hataki is squirming around nicely.
Hataki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rask avoids the attempt from Hataki to control.#T4#
Hataki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rask can do to turn this around?
Rask looking to control but Hataki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hataki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rask blocks Hataki's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hataki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hataki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rask pulls his head out easily.
Rask wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hataki keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maitland Rask showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kakashi Hataki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Rask tries to sprawl but Hataki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rask on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rask is defending against the submission attempts here by Hataki.
#SUB#
Hataki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rask is just riding it out for now. Hataki eventually gives up the hold.
Hataki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rask defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rask won't allow Hataki to pass to mount. #T1#
Hataki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hataki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rask is in trouble now - Hataki has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Hataki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hataki lands a heavy elbow.
Hataki landing strikes from the mount and Rask is in trouble!
Kakashi Hataki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hataki with shots to the head and body - Rask looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hataki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2#
Hataki unloading with bombs!
Hataki lands a big elbow.
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!
Rask is squirming around, avoiding Hataki's attempts to control the action.
Hataki dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Rask is rocked!
Hataki softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Rask is out cold! Hataki jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kakashi Hataki!
A very excited looking Kakashi Hataki 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. |
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Event:
TR57: Ojo V Vollan
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Hataki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hataki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rask has eaten all the pies!#TD#
Hataki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hataki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hataki working the head and body with strikes.
Hataki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hataki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rask is refusing to be controlled, as Hataki sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hataki is working for a kimura but Rask is defending it quite comfortably.
Hataki lands with a punch from half guard.
Hataki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Rask is pressing down on Hataki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Rask working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hataki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hataki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hataki trying to control the position from guard on top but Rask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hataki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hataki throws a strike but Rask rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hataki pulls Rask in close to his closed guard and prevents Rask from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hataki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hataki tries to get out of the position.
Hataki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rask is one step ahead there.
Hataki looking to control.
#T2##SUB#
Rask got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hataki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rask has managed to get both his arms back between Hataki's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hataki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rask is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hataki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hataki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rask 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 Hataki.
Rask trying to control the position but Hataki is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hataki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hataki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Hataki can't do much from the bottom here.
Hataki is trying to work for a sweep but Rask has mounted him!
Hataki wants to control but Rask is having none of it.
Hataki is looking to get to half guard.
Hataki tries to hold on but Rask pushes him away.
Hataki is desperately trying to improve his position but Rask has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Hataki is working hard here to advance position.
Hataki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hataki tries to reverse the position but Rask maintains control.
Hataki regains half guard.
Hataki is trying to get back to full guard.
Hataki is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rask jumps into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hataki tries to improve position but can't.
Rask trying to control the action but Hataki is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kakashi Hataki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rask lunges at Hataki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hataki's hand.
Rask lands a slapping body shot.
Hataki throws a body punch but Rask moves out of range.
Hataki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maitland Rask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rask scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hataki in his tracks.
Rask bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hataki's head.
Rask misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Hataki counters with a single leg into guard. Rask didn't expect that.
Hataki looking to sit in guard and control but Rask gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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!
Hataki trying to keep a closed guard but Rask is proving a slippery customer.
Hataki keeping moving, preventing Rask from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hataki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rask defends well.#SUB#
Rask avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Hataki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rask is aware though and is defending well.
Hataki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rask manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hataki looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hataki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rask working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hataki.
Hataki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hataki distracts Rask with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Hataki wants to control from the top but Rask keeps moving.
Rask tries to strike from the bottom.
Hataki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hataki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hataki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hataki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hataki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hataki is looking to work some ground and pound but Rask has wrist control.
Hataki trying to control but Rask is working from the bottom.
Hataki with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Hataki landing some decent shots from guard.
Hataki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hataki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hataki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rask can do to turn this around?
Rask doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hataki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rask is keeping the position for now.
Hataki stopping the sweep attempt from Rask.
Hataki looking to pass the guard.
Hataki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rask is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hataki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Hataki postures up and lands a big shot to Rask's brow.
Hataki landing with the ground and pound.
Rask avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hataki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hataki throws a big elbow that misses.
Hataki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rask's head.
Hataki throws a big elbow that misses.
Hataki wants to pass the guard but Rask is keeping the position.
Hataki stands up over Rask, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hataki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kakashi Hataki dominated that second round.
That's time! Hataki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hataki moves into the clinch successfully.
Rask swings wildly with an uppercut but Hataki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rask jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hataki walks away with a smile on his face. Rask gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rask dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rask misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hataki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Rask working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hataki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hataki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hataki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hataki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hataki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hataki is in close to Rask's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Hataki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hataki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rask is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hataki slips nicely into half guard.
Hataki is nestled in close to Rask, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hataki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hataki winds up and cracks Rask with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hataki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hataki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maitland Rask has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rask taking shots to the head.
Hataki is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Rask is rocked!
Hataki cracks Rask with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rask is still in real trouble! Can Hataki finish him?
Hataki looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rask covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kakashi Hataki!
A relieved looking Kakashi Hataki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Brown lands a high kick!
#ROC#Hataki is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
A lazy left from Hataki finds it's target.
Hataki is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?#TD2#
Hataki looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Hataki drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
Hataki seems to have recovered his senses.
Hataki is stalling in the full guard.
Hataki throwing strikes but missing.
Hataki stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hataki throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hataki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Hataki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hataki. #T1#
Hataki slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hataki working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hataki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hataki wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well. #SUB2#
Hataki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brown tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hataki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kakashi Hataki!
Mike Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'You can’t get away from yourself, but you can get yourself out of the way'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hataki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hataki connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Hataki from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ferguson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hataki throws a big right hand that misses.
Hataki with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Hataki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ferguson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hataki wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hataki scoring with some ground and pound.
Hataki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Hataki throwing strikes but missing.
Ferguson 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.#T1#
Hataki stands up over Ferguson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hataki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hataki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hataki postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Hataki connects with a couple of short punches.
Hataki scoring with some ground and pound.
Hataki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Hataki is proving a slippery customer.
Hataki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hataki landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hataki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ferguson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hataki works over Ferguson with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Hataki wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Hataki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hataki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hataki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.#SUB2#
Ferguson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hataki postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson has momentary wrist control but Hataki slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hataki wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Hataki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hataki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hataki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hataki 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.
Hataki lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hataki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hataki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Hataki lands a couple of elbows.
Hataki landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Ferguson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hataki passes into side control.
Ferguson looks winded!
Ferguson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hataki connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Hataki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferguson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ferguson taking a bit of punishment here - Hataki scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hataki scores with punches from side control.
Hataki landing a few strikes.
Hataki working the ground and pound from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hataki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Ferguson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hataki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hataki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hataki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hataki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow 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!
Hataki scoring with punches and elbows.
Hataki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ferguson to see if he's OK.
Ferguson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hataki is looking for a kimura here.
Hataki wants to free his trapped foot but Ferguson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ferguson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hataki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kakashi Hataki dominated that round.
That's time! Hataki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hataki looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Ferguson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hataki throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
Kakashi Hataki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hataki has Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hataki stalling in the clinch.
Hataki wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hataki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hataki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hataki is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hataki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ferguson is pressed up against the cage. Hataki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferguson down to the mat. Ferguson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Hataki darts in and clinches Ferguson up against the cage.#TD2#
Ferguson manages to pull guard.
Hataki wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ferguson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hataki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kakashi Hataki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hataki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hataki distracts Ferguson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hataki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hataki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Ferguson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hataki defends well.#T2#
Hataki connects with a couple of short punches.
Hataki cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.
Hataki looking to pass the guard.
Hataki is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hataki is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hataki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hataki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hataki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hataki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Hataki from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ferguson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hataki defends it easily.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ferguson working for a triangle but Hataki defends it easily.
#T3#
Hataki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hataki working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Ferguson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hataki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hataki distracts Ferguson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Hataki drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Hataki off! Hataki jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Hataki chips away with some ground and pound.
Hataki stands up over Ferguson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4##SUB2#
Ferguson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ferguson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hataki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferguson is trying to keep Hataki in close.
Hataki connects with a couple of short punches.
Hataki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hataki landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ferguson working for a triangle but Hataki defends it easily.
Hataki chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hataki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kakashi Hataki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hataki misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Hataki with that takedown attempt.
Hataki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hataki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferguson is defended easily by Hataki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hataki misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hataki shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Hataki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hataki tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily#TD2#
and Ferguson counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Hataki wants to control but Ferguson postures up.
Hataki is looking to regain half guard here but Ferguson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Ferguson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ferguson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hataki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ferguson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hataki sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferguson wants to stand up but Hataki is controlling the position.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hataki gets full guard.#SUB#
Hataki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hataki looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
#SUB#
Hataki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hataki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Hataki's legs - danger averted.
Hataki is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up. #SUB2#
Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! Hataki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hataki manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into Hataki's guard. #SUB#
Hataki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferguson defends it easily.#SUB#
Hataki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Hataki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
Ferguson trying to control but Hataki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hataki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hataki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferguson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferguson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ferguson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferguson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hataki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
Nate Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kakashi Hataki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hataki wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
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 Kakashi Hataki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hataki, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kakashi Hataki! |
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