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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heihachi Hayashida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Starikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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164 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heihachi Hayashida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Starikov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayashida throws a body punch but Starikov moves out of range.
Hayashida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hayashida lands a leg kick that knocks Starikov off balance momentarily.
Starikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayashida was well out of range. Poor timing from Starikov.
Hayashida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Starikov's sensitive parts.
Both fighters circling a little - Hayashida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hayashida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayashida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Starikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hayashida swings for the body but Starikov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayashida circles away.
Starikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Starikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Starikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hayashida.
Hayashida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starikov moves away.
Hayashida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Starikov scores with a punch to the head.
Hayashida moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hayashida jumps guard.
Starikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Starikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayashida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hayashida controls Starikov momentarily but Starikov frees himself.
Hayashida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Starikov defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayashida working for a triangle but Starikov defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hayashida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starikov defends well.
Hayashida is trying to keep Starikov in close.
Hayashida keeping moving, preventing Starikov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida 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.
Starikov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayashida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Starikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayashida jabs Starikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida throws a leg kick
and Starikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Starikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Starikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayashida.
Starikov connects with a looping right hand.
Hayashida just misses with a punch to the body.
Starikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayashida circles away.
Sergei Starikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Starikov.
Starikov cracks Hayashida with a good jab.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starikov cracks a nice hook into Hayashida's ribs.
Starikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hayashida. That one must have hurt.
Hayashida misses with a takedown attempt - Starikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hayashida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Starikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayashida throws a looping overhand right but Starikov ducks down to avoid it.
Hayashida is looking to wear down Starikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Starikov checks a leg kick.
Hayashida misses with a takedown attempt - Starikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida doesn't manage to clinch there - Starikov circles away.
Hayashida misses with a series of wild punches.
Hayashida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hayashida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starikov throws out the jab.
Heihachi Hayashida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayashida wants to clinch up but Starikov keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayashida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayashida lands with a hook. Starikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Starikov misses with a body shot.
Starikov lands a nice hook to Hayashida's body. Hayashida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Starikov works Hayashida's body with a nice hook.
Starikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayashida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Starikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayashida circles away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayashida.
Hayashida throws a chopping leg kick but Starikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hayashida lands an overhand right.
Hayashida tries to keep at a distance but Starikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hayashida misses with a punch to the body.
Starikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayashida's elbow.
Starikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hayashida tries to pull guard but Starikov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heihachi Hayashida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayashida controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Starikov.
Starikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heihachi Hayashida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hayashida throws a leg kick but Starikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Starikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayashida.
Hayashida throws a body punch but Starikov moves out of range.
Hayashida is looking to land body kicks.
Hayashida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayashida misses with a kick to the body.
Starikov lands a nice hook to Hayashida's body. Hayashida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Starikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hayashida.
Starikov misses with a jab to the body
and Hayashida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Starikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayashida manages to avoid it.
Hayashida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starikov.
Starikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hayashida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hayashida throws an off balance right hand
and Hayashida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayashida misses with a body kick.
Good work by Starikov as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hayashida cracks the inside of Starikov's front leg.
Starikov swings for the body but Hayashida moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hayashida misses.
Hayashida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayashida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab lands there for Hayashida.
A big right from Hayashida misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Starikov checks it well.
Hayashida staying out of range there.
Hayashida connects with a crisp jab.
Starikov looks to land a combination but Hayashida avoids it well.
Hayashida avoids the body shot from Starikov.
Hayashida throws a leg kick but Starikov moved away.
Hayashida wants to clinch up but Starikov keeps it at a distance.
Starikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida throws a low kick, looking for Starikov's leg but Starikov calmly moves out of range.
Starikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice cross by Hayashida.
Hayashida is looking to chop away at Starikov's legs.
An inside leg kick from Hayashida misses.
Hayashida tries to land a leg kick but Starikov saw it coming and moves away.
Starikov avoids the body shot from Hayashida.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayashida.
An inside leg kick lands from Hayashida.
Hayashida slips a straight right by Starikov.
Heihachi Hayashida is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayashida fails with a takedown attempt.
Starikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayashida circles away.
Starikov misses with a looping right.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Starikov blocks the body kick.
Starikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hayashida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starikov dodges the punch combination from Hayashida.
Starikov throws a lazy right hand but Hayashida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starikov swings for the body but Hayashida moves out of range.
Starikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Starikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayashida is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Hayashida.
Hayashida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Starikov as he jumps to the side.
Hayashida wants to clinch.
Hayashida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Starikov takes a swing at Hayashida's ribcage but misses.
Hayashida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Starikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starikov. Hayashida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayashida tries to work over Starikov's front leg with a kick but Starikov checks it.
Hayashida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayashida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starikov's calf.
Hayashida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hayashida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starikov misses the shot to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starikov wants to clinch.
Hayashida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Starikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Starikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayashida.
Hayashida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayashida lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid body kick from Hayashida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Heihachi Hayashida will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Starikov looks to land a combination. Hayashida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hayashida avoids the body shot from Starikov.
Hayashida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starikov moves away.
Starikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Starikov throws a body punch but Hayashida moves out of range.
Hayashida misses with a low kick.
Starikov dips to his left and cracks Hayashida with an uppercut!
Starikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hayashida tries to work over Starikov's front leg with a kick but Starikov checks it.
Hayashida doesn't manage to clinch there - Starikov circles away.
Starikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Starikov managing to block the knees to the body from Hayashida.
Starikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Starikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayashida.
Starikov managing to block the knees to the body from Hayashida.
Starikov lands a left hand.
Hayashida working Starikov over with knees to the body.
Hayashida with a knee to the head.
Hayashida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hayashida can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida blocks a body shot from Starikov.
Hayashida tries a knee to the head but Starikov blocks it.
Hayashida pulls Starikov into guard.
Hayashida working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hayashida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayashida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hayashida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayashida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayashida trying to keep a closed guard but Starikov is proving a slippery customer.
Hayashida working for a triangle but Starikov defends it easily.
Hayashida wants to control the position but Starikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starikov wants to take a breather but Hayashida is having none of it.
Starikov prevents Hayashida from improving his position.
Starikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hayashida is trying to maintain the position but Starikov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida is looking for a sweep. Starikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hayashida gets full guard.
Hayashida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Starikov passes into half guard.
Hayashida actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starikov prevents Hayashida from improving his position.
Hayashida trying to control from the bottom.
Starikov prevents Hayashida from improving his position.
Heihachi Hayashida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Starikov content to control rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida tries to roll over but Starikov keeps him under control.
Hayashida looking for submissions off his back.
Hayashida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Starikov is working away from the top position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hayashida wants to improve his position but Starikov is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Starikov misses with an uppercut. Hayashida saw that one coming.
Starikov throws a body punch but Hayashida moves out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida looks to score with a jab to the body but Starikov is just out of range.
Hayashida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Starikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hayashida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hayashida misses with a body shot
letting Starikov counter with a right hand.
Hayashida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayashida tries to clinch up.
Starikov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Starikov checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heihachi Hayashida clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hayashida misses with a body shot.
Hayashida misses with a head kick.
Starikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Starikov checks a low kick from Hayashida.
Starikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayashida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Starikov rushes Hayashida and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Starikov.
Hayashida lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starikov misses with some punches.
Hayashida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hayashida prevents a body shot from Starikov.
Nice body punch from Starikov - that landed with a thud.
Hayashida has a couple of punches blocked by Starikov.
Starikov tries a body shot but Hayashida blocks it.
Starikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Starikov avoids the elbow strike from Hayashida, against the cage.
Hayashida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Starikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Starikov lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Starikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Starikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Heihachi Hayashida has been cut.
Starikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Starikov works on Hayashida's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Starikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hayashidas head.
Hayashida is rocked!
Starikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Hayashida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Starikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starikov lands a big right hand that drops Hayashida! The killer instinct kicks in and Starikov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Starikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Starikov!
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hype
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