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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shuuji Hanamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuuji Hanamoto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pyotr Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shuuji Hanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanamoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalashnikov as he jumps to the side.
Kalashnikov stalks Hanamoto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hanamoto's face. Hanamoto staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Shuuji Hanamoto has been cut.
Hanamoto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hanamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hanamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalashnikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanamoto is controlling the pace.
Hanamoto is looking to take a break and control but Kalashnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalashnikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanamoto wants to pass the guard but Kalashnikov is keeping the position.
Hanamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalashnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanamoto looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hanamoto shoots in for a takedown but Kalashnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanamoto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hanamoto thows a big elbow that misses.
Hanamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Hanamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kalashnikov keeping moving, preventing Hanamoto from controlling successfully.
Hanamoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalashnikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalashnikov, not yet.
Hanamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanamoto throwing strikes from guard but Kalashnikov blocks nicely.
Kalashnikov keeping moving, preventing Hanamoto from controlling successfully.
Hanamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalashnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four 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.
Kalashnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hanamoto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hanamoto throwing shots but Kalashnikov is blocking nicely.
Hanamoto thows a huge punch but Kalashnikov dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanamoto trying to control the pace.
Hanamoto trying to pass the guard but Kalashnikov defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuuji Hanamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shuuji Hanamoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Hanamoto looks for a takedown but Kalashnikov sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanamoto is defended easily by Kalashnikov.
Pyotr Kalashnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanamoto shoots in for a takedown but Kalashnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pyotr Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shuuji Hanamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanamoto is looking to clinch.
Hanamoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Kalashnikov sprawls well. He's pushed Hanamoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalashnikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanamoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hanamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Kalashnikov, looking for a takedown. Hanamoto pushes Kalashnikov against the ropes but Kalashnikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shuuji Hanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanamoto is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanamoto.
Hanamoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalashnikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanamoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalashnikov as he jumps to the side.
Hanamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov circles away.
Kalashnikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov lands a left and a right that send Hanamoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Kalashnikov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hanamoto is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalashnikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kalashnikov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hanamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalashnikov finish him?
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick which misses Hanamoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanamoto tries to avoid it.
Hanamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Kalashnikov connects with a body shot.
Pyotr Kalashnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanamoto shoots in but Kalashnikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanamoto fails with the takedown.
Kalashnikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanamoto's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hanamoto's calf.
Kalashnikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanamoto fails with the takedown.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanamoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalashnikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanamoto dodges the punch combination from Kalashnikov.
Hanamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Kalashnikov moves out of range easily.
Hanamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Kalashnikov, looking for a takedown. Hanamoto pushes Kalashnikov against the ropes but Kalashnikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kalashnikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalashnikov. That's going to slow Hanamoto down.
Kalashnikov jabs Hanamoto right on the nose. Hanamoto blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Hanamoto with that takedown attempt.
Kalashnikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Kalashnikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shuuji Hanamoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hanamoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalashnikov tries to avoid it but Hanamoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalashnikov to the ground. Kalashnikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kalashnikov throws a right hand that Hanamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanamoto also avoids with ease.
Pyotr Kalashnikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalashnikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanamoto misses with a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a leg kick.
Kalashnikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kalashnikov connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Hanamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalashnikov sprawls well. Kalashnikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Pyotr Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shuuji Hanamoto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Kalashnikov with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Hanamoto with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kalashnikov. No joy for Hanamoto on that attempt.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick which misses Hanamoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanamoto tries to avoid it.
Kalashnikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kalashnikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hanamoto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kalashnikov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hanamoto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hanamoto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Hanamoto crashes against the mat.
Hanamoto is looking to take a break and control but Kalashnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Hanamoto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hanamoto throws a strike aimed at the side of Kalashnikov's head but Kalashnikov avoids it well.
Hanamoto is trying to ground and pound but Kalashnikov uses the momentary lack of control by Hanamoto to regain half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hanamoto tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hanamoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kalashnikov sprawls well initially but Hanamoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kalashnikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanamoto is keen to just control but Kalashnikov is a slippery customer.
Hanamoto throwing shots but Kalashnikov is blocking nicely.
Hanamoto slips a nice elbow through Kalashnikov's hands, connecting with Kalashnikov's forehead.
Hanamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanamoto trying to pass the guard but Kalashnikov defending well.
Hanamoto is trying to control. Kalashnikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kalashnikov 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Kalashnikov!
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energy
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