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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Ren Hashimoto (ranked 3642 p4p, 5118 weight class) and Ricardo Barbosa (ranked 185 p4p, 243 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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135
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127
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Brawler
Cuts easily
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Counter fighter
Solid chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ren Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses.
Hashimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto wants to clinch.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Ren Hashimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Hashimoto.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hashimoto closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hashimoto throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Hashimoto wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Hashimoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Hashimoto backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Hashimoto manages to avoid it all.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hashimoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hashimoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Hashimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Hashimoto.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Hashimoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Hashimoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hashimoto is looking to clinch.
Hashimoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barbosa.
Hashimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hashimoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Hashimoto tries to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Hashimoto.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
A left and a right from Hashimoto both land. Nice combination.
Hashimoto lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hashimoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hashimoto tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ren Hashimoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hashimoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hashimoto scores with a three punch combo!
Hashimoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hashimoto. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hashimoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hashimoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hashimoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hashimoto scores with a head kick.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Hashimoto is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hashimoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hashimoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hashimoto catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hashimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Ren Hashimoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hashimoto misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that half lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Hashimoto.
Ren Hashimoto is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa moves into range and clinches up with Hashimoto.
Hashimoto tries to break free but Barbosa pushes him back against the ropes.
Barbosa tries to circle away but Hashimoto has him pinned against the ropes.
Hashimoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Hashimoto wants to break free but Barbosa has control.
Hashimoto tries to stall but Barbosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barbosa can't break the clinch.
Hashimoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barbosa's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Hashimoto has the dominant position.
Hashimoto tries to circle away but Barbosa has him pinned against the ropes.
Hashimoto lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hashimoto scores with a push kick.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Hashimoto throws a body kick that misses.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Hashimoto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hashimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Hashimoto wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Hashimoto does it's job there.
Hashimoto tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Hashimoto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hashimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Hashimoto feints a jab promting Barbosa to slip. Hashimoto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barbosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hashimoto misses with a few strikes there.
Hashimoto throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Hashimoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hashimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto is looking for a counter combo.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Hashimoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hashimoto wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hashimoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbosa.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto misses with a straight right.
Hashimoto moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Hashimoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hashimoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barbosa.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hashimoto scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hashimoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hashimoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Hashimoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Hashimoto.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hashimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricardo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hashimoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Hashimoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Ren Hashimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hashimoto tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ren Hashimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hashimoto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Hashimoto!
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