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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R1
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Hanegawa lands a front kick.
Hanegawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Rafiq counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hanegawa is trying to hold Rafiq in close to prevent damage but Rafiq has managed to pass into half guard.
Hanegawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rafiq not doing much here.
Rafiq looks winded!
Hanegawa is trying to maintain the position but Rafiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Rafiq with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hanegawa tries to get to full guard but Rafiq has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanegawa wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Rafiq seems content to control.#T1#
Rafiq missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rafiq seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hanegawa is looking to control Rafiq's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanegawa avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanegawa tries to get to full guard but Rafiq has control of the leg.
Hanegawa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rafiq controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hanegawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Rafiq is working for a kimura but Hanegawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Rafiq stalling.
Rafiq's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rafiq is thwarting Hanegawa's attempts to control the position.
Hanegawa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hanegawa is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rafiq has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rafiq pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hanegawa is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rafiq!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Rafiq! |
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Event:
BKA4 | TBD
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Newman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hanegawa. Newman shrugs it off though. #CL#
Newman clinches up with Hanegawa and pushes him back against the ropes.
Come on Newman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Newman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanegawa. That's going to slow Newman down.
Hanegawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newman's sensitive parts.
Hanegawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Hanegawa misses its intended target.
Hanegawa dodges the punch combination from Newman.
Hanegawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hanegawa throws a leg kick which misses Newman's front leg but catches the back leg as Newman tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Hanegawa.#T1#
Hanegawa catches Newman napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Newman crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Hanegawa raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darui Hanegawa! |
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Event:
BKA2 | Kavanaugh vs Tiger
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Pandev ducks right into an uppercut from Hanegawa.
Hanegawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pandev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hanegawa.
Pandev throws a front kick aimed at Hanegawa's knee but Hanegawa avoids it well.
Donk. Hanegawa catches Pandev right on the button with a cross.
Hanegawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Pandev scores with a four punch combination!
Hanegawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pandev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hanegawa takes a step back to recover.
Pandev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hanegawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pandev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanegawa cracks a nice hook into Pandev's ribs.
Pandev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanegawa dodges the punch combination from Pandev.
A left lands for Hanegawa.#T1#
Pandev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pandev duly obliges.
Pandev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanegawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandev throws a right hand that Hanegawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanegawa also avoids with ease.
Hanegawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pandev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanegawa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanegawa works Pandev's body with a nice hook.
Hanegawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandev throws a body kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Hanegawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanegawa punishes Pandev's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanegawa dodges the punch combination from Pandev.
Hanegawa is looking to counter punch.
Pandev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanegawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pandev throws a wild body kick that Hanegawa sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Pandev avoids the body shot from Hanegawa.
Pandev looks to land a combination but Hanegawa avoids it well.
Pandev throws a body punch but Hanegawa moves out of range.
Hanegawa throws a body punch but Pandev moves out of range.
Hanegawa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hanegawa dodges the punch combination from Pandev.
Hanegawa dips to his left and cracks Pandev with an uppercut!
Pandev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanegawa.
Hanegawa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanegawa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
Hanegawa looks low and kicks high, catching Pandev right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC#Pandev is rocked!
Hanegawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom! Hanegawa lands a massive head kick that sends Pandev crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Hanegawa is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Darui Hanegawa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Barios shoots in for a takedown but Hanegawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Barios drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barios showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanegawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanegawa, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanegawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barios wants to control from the top but Hanegawa keeps moving. #T1#
Hanegawa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hanegawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barios trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barios.
Nice takedown defense from Hanegawa. No joy for Barios on that attempt. #TD#
Barios drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barios advances nicely into full mount.
Hanegawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barios scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hanegawa?
Hanegawa regains half guard.#T2#
Hanegawa trying to hold on to Barios's head to control him but Barios postures up.
Hanegawa regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hanegawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Hanegawa is working an open guard so Barios takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barios really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanegawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hanegawa gets tackled into the cage by Barios. Barios maintains the clinch.
Hanegawa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barios to keep the fight standing.
Barios prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Hanegawa looking for a takedown.
Wilmar Barios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darui Hanegawa.#TD2#
Hanegawa jumps guard.
Barios controlling from the top position.
Barios trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanegawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanegawa wants to get back to his feet but Barios passes into half guard.
Barios is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barios tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
Hanegawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barios is working away from the top position though.
Hanegawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanegawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barios.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanegawa wants to control but Barios is keeping busy.
Hanegawa is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilmar Barios dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Barios moves into range and clinches up with Hanegawa.
Hanegawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Hanegawa pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Barios has gone for a leg lock! Hanegawa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barios's guard.#REVB#
Barios trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanegawa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Hanegawa trying to control but Barios is working from the bottom. #ES#
Barios uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hanegawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barios circles away.
Barios shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanegawa sprawls well. He's pushed Barios's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Barios gets a double leg takedown into Hanegawa's guard.
Hanegawa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barios has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hanegawa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barios pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barios enables Hanegawa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barios manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barios is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2##BC2#
Hanegawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barios.
Hanegawa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Barios keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barios tries to counter by clinching up but Hanegawa breaks away and moves out of range.
Wilmar Barios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darui Hanegawa.#TD#
Barios closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hanegawa to the mat! Hanegawa manages to get full guard.
Hanegawa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barios dives into side control.
#T3##REVB#
Hanegawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barios's best efforts.
Barios takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hanegawa is trying to control but Barios passes into side control!
Barios landing a few strikes.
Wilmar Barios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanegawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanegawa is being controlled here. #T4#
Hanegawa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barios not doing much here.
Barios working the head and body with strikes.
Hanegawa wants to control but Barios is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barios wants to advance to full mount but Hanegawa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barios throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Wilmar Barios will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Barios as Hanegawa shoots in.#TD2#
Hanegawa scores with a takedown into Barios's guard.
Barios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanegawa's guard. #REVR#
Barios wants to control from the top but Hanegawa keeps moving. #ES2#
Hanegawa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barios presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Hanegawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barios tries to clinch up.
Barios connects with a high kick.
Barios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilmar Barios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Barios moves into range and clinches up with Hanegawa.#T1##BC2#
Hanegawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanegawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanegawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanegawa defends it nicely.
Barios blocks a head kick by Hanegawa.
Barios blocks a head kick by Hanegawa.
Barios appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hanegawa tries to clinch up but Barios circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanegawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Barios tries to sprawl out of it but Hanegawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barios manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##CL2#
Hanegawa closes the distance and pushes Barios back into the cage.
The referee calls for Barios to work.
#TD#
Barios has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hanegawa uses from the top position. #SUB#
Barios has his foot on Hanegawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanegawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanegawa being controlled here momentarily.
Barios working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Hanegawa trying to control but Barios is working from the bottom.
Hanegawa looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanegawa shoots for a takedown but Barios saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilmar Barios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darui Hanegawa.
Hanegawa shoots in for a double leg but Barios sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barios fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Barios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanegawa is fending him off so far but Barios persists. Nope, Hanegawa circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Hanegawa forces Barios back against the cage and clinches.
Barios fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Barios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanegawa has a takedown stuffed.
Hanegawa with a poor takedown #TD#
and Barios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hanegawa won't be happy with that.
Hanegawa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barios misses with a takedown attempt - Hanegawa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darui Hanegawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barios has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wilmar Barios! |
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