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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 3, fighting out of New York, Keiji Hashimoto!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Hashimoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simpson doesn't seem phased though.
Simpson scores with a hook.
A head kick by Simpson misses
and Hashimoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Simpson swings widly with a right hand
and Hashimoto counters with a straight right hand.
Hashimoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simpson .
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simpson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hashimoto. That's going to slow Simpson down.
Hashimoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simpson .
Hashimoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hashimoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hashimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
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!
Simpson digs a good hook to Hashimoto's body.
Simpson moves out of range as Hashimoto strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hashimoto.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Hashimoto's shoulder, as Hashimoto tries to avoid the shot.
Homer Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Keiji Hashimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson connects with a solid leg kick.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Hashimoto misses its intended target.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hashimoto takes one to the side of the head.
Hashimoto swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson misses with an uppercut.
Hashimoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simpson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hashimoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hashimoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hashimoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson 's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Simpson lands with a nice body kick.
Hashimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hashimoto throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hashimoto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Simpson misses with a head kick.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Hashimoto blocks a leg kick.
Simpson scores with the left hand. Hashimoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Simpson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hashimoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Hashimoto persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hashimoto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson .
Hashimoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Hashimoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hashimoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Hashimoto.
Simpson throws a solid leg kick but Hashimoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simpson .
Hashimoto swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Hashimoto with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a good low kick that Hashimoto was not able to check.
Homer Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Hashimoto.
Hashimoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Simpson .
Simpson avoids the body shot from Hashimoto.
Simpson lands a slapping body shot.
Hashimoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson .
Hashimoto misses the body punch
and Simpson counters with a big head kick but Hashimoto shrugs it off.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hashimoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson thumps Hashimoto with a low kick.
Simpson scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Hashimoto.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hashimoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Hashimoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simpson s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hashimoto throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Hashimoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keiji Hashimoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simpson 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hashimoto swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Hashimoto.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hashimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hashimoto.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Hashimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson .
Hashimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Simpson . Those never looked like landing.
Hashimoto throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keiji Hashimoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Hashimoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hashimoto throws out the jab.
Simpson connects with a jab.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Hashimoto moved out of range nicely.
Hashimoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simpson lands a nice looking body kick.
Simpson scores with a decent looking hook.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Hashimoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. Hashimoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hashimoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hashimoto instigates a clinch.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto just leaning against Simpson , taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Hashimoto blocks the low kick.
Hashimoto misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hashimoto staying out of range there.
Hashimoto ducks under a wild hook from Simpson .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hashimoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashimoto moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Hashimoto lands a body shot.
Simpson throws a body punch but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Simpson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Hashimoto as he connects with a hook.
Hashimoto is looking to clinch.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body.
Hashimoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hashimoto throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hashimoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Hashimoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hashimoto working aggressively here.
Hashimoto tries to work over Simpson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Hashimoto keeps him there for the moment.
Hashimoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Simpson blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto looking to stall.
Hashimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson avoiding damage as Hashimoto throws knees to the body.
Hashimoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Simpson catches Hashimoto right on the button with a cross.
Hashimoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simpson rather than just go for the knockout.
Hashimoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hashimoto rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Hashimoto is controlling the position.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hashimoto has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keiji Hashimoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Simpson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hashimotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simpson connects with a jab.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hashimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Hashimoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto checks a leg kick.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hashimoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simpson slips a jab from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hashimoto's sensitive parts.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson .
Hashimoto moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a chopping leg kick but Hashimoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hashimoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Hashimoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson .
A low kick from Hashimoto is predictable there
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hashimoto digs a good body shot into Simpson 's ribs.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Hashimoto with an uppercut!
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hashimoto blocks a leg kick.
Hashimoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hashimoto avoids the body shot from Simpson .
Simpson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simpson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto misses with a looping right.
Hashimoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hashimoto somewhat.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Hashimoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simpson connects with a right hand. Hashimoto shakes it off.
Hashimoto defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson throws a low kick, looking for Hashimoto's leg but Hashimoto calmly moves out of range.
Simpson lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hashimoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simpson , pushing him back against the cage.
Hashimoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hashimoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Homer Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Hashimoto.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Hashimoto is controlling him.
Hashimoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson .
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Hashimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson .
Some wild striking there from Simpson .
Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Hashimoto saw that one coming.
Hashimoto throws a solid leg kick but Simpson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hashimoto.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Hashimoto checks it.
Hashimoto throws a shot to the body.
Hashimoto is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Hashimoto jabs Simpson right on the nose. Simpson blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
Hashimoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hashimoto digs a good hook to Simpson 's body.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
Keiji Hashimoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simpson .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hashimoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Simpson tries to work over Hashimoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Hashimoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashimoto digs a good body shot into Simpson 's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Homer Simpson .
I think Hashimoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keiji Hashimoto!
Keiji Hashimoto gave a mention to [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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