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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Hakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Sandoyano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
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178 cm
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164 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Hakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Omar Sandoyano!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakku scores with a takedown into Sandoyano's guard.
Hakku passes Sandoyano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hakku wants to pass the guard but Sandoyano is defending well.
Hakku is working for a kimura here but Sandoyano manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hakku's guard.
Sandoyano looking to pass the guard.
Hakku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoyano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoyano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sandoyano wants to control from the top but Hakku keeps moving.
Hakku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hakku is trying to control the position but Sandoyano postures up.
Sandoyano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hakku's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoyano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hakku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoyano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoyano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sandoyano won't allow Hakku to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoyano landing with the ground and pound.
Hakku looking for a sweep. Not yet Hakku, not yet.
Hakku is breathing heavily.
Sandoyano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoyano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sandoyano tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakku is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sandoyano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sandoyano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sandoyano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sandoyano distracts Hakku with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sandoyano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoyano tries to stand but Hakku is controlling from the bottom.
Hakku wants to sweep but no luck.
Sandoyano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hakku has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sandoyano 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 Hakku.
Sandoyano has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoyano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hakku.
Sandoyano thows a body shot but no joy.
Hakku blocks a jab.
Sandoyano throws a looping overhand right but Hakku ducks down to avoid it.
Hakku moves out of range as Sandoyano strikes.
Hakku slips under a jab from Sandoyano.
Nice defenses there by Hakku.
Sandoyano jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donk. Sandoyano catches Hakku right on the button with a cross.
Hakku looks to land a combination but Sandoyano avoids it well.
Sandoyano tries to clinch up but Hakku circles away and keeps his distance.
Sandoyano lands a nice looking body shot.
Hakku checks a leg kick nicely.
Hakku misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakku instigates a clinch.
Sandoyano is trying to stall.
Hakku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hakku looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hakku.
Hakku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandoyano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sandoyano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakku moves out of range as Sandoyano strikes.
Hakku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hakku lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandoyano's head.
Hakku throws a right hand that Sandoyano ducks under and follows up with a left that Sandoyano also avoids with ease.
Hakku misses with a series of wild punches.
Hakku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sandoyano.
Hakku takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kotaro Hakku will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sandoyano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hakku.
Hakku misses with a double jab.
Sandoyano tries to bum rush Hakku with a series of wild strikes but Hakku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hakku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakku is looking to clinch.
Hakku avoids the head kick by Sandoyano.
Hakku lands with a straight right. Sandoyano didn't see that one coming.
Sandoyano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hakku is out of range.
Sandoyano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hakku decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sandoyano's guard.
Hakku wants to control from the top but Sandoyano keeps moving.
Hakku 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.
Sandoyano working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakku pushes down on Sandoyano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hakku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sandoyano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hakku.
Sandoyano wants to control but Hakku is keeping busy.
Sandoyano is looking to improve his position.
Hakku is thwarting Sandoyano's attempts to control the position.
Hakku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sandoyano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hakku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sandoyano is squirming around, avoiding Hakku's attempts to control the action.
Hakku wants to finish this one by submission but Sandoyano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hakku.
Hakku looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hakku landing punches.
Hakku avoids the attempt from Sandoyano to control.
Hakku fails to advance to Sandoyano's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakku lands with some strikes.
Hakku looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sandoyano is trying to escape the mount.
Hakku goes for an armbar but Sandoyano turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sandoyano.
Hakku manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sandoyano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sandoyano wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoyano trying to control here.
Sandoyano landing a few short strikes.
Hakku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hakku is trying to work for a kimura but Sandoyano is defending well.
Hakku is tying to control. Sandoyano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hakku looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hakku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sandoyano looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sandoyano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hakku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotaro Hakku 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!
Sandoyano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hakku.
Sandoyano swings widly with a right hand
and Hakku counters by clinching up.
Sandoyano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandoyano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakku.
A swing and a miss from Sandoyano.
Sandoyano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hakku moves into the clinch.
Hakku fails to pull guard.
Hakku tries to pull guard but Sandoyano holds him up against the cage and eventually Hakku drops back down to his feet.
Sandoyano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sandoyano has had enough of the clinch but Hakku keeps him there for the moment.
Sandoyano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hakku keeps control of Sandoyano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sandoyano wants to get back to striking at distance but Hakku won't allow it.
Sandoyano wants to break free but Hakku has control.
Sandoyano tries to break the clinch but Hakku is controlling the position.
Hakku breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoyano connects with a nice looking jab.
Hakku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hakku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sandoyano, pushing him back against the cage.
Hakku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hakku scores with a takedown into Sandoyano's guard.
Hakku passes Sandoyano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hakku looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hakku is trying for a kimura here. Sandoyano looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hakku wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kotaro Hakku!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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