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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dresden Carmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carmichael's entrance music is Nelly - Just A Dream . A fine choice. Hashimoto has chosen Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version) as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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153 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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156 lbs
26 - 11 - 3 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dresden Carmichael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 3, fighting out of New York, Keiji Hashimoto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashimoto cracks a nice hook into Carmichael's ribs.
Hashimoto throws a looping overhand right but Carmichael ducks down to avoid it.
Hashimoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Carmichael tries to sprawl out of it but Hashimoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carmichael manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hashimoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carmichael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Hashimoto.
Carmichael lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carmichael swings for the body but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Carmichael connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hashimoto's hands.
Carmichael misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Carmichael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hashimoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carmichael feints and then cracks Hashimoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hashimoto down.
Hashimoto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carmichael throws a chopping leg kick but Hashimoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hashimoto blocks a leg kick.
Carmichael takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carmichael takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hashimoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carmichael can pounce on him.
Carmichael lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hashimoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Hashimoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carmichael checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Carmichael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hashimoto misses with an uppercut. Carmichael saw that one coming.
Hashimoto lands a jab to the head.
Hashimoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carmichael.
Hashimoto swings for the body but Carmichael moves out of range.
Carmichael throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Carmichael.
Hashimoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hashimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carmichael pinned against the cage. Carmichael gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carmichael pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hashimoto is out of range and Carmichael settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael throws a big shot that misses.
Hashimoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hashimoto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carmichael counters with a good low kick that Hashimoto was not able to check.
Carmichael wants to clinch.
Carmichael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but Carmichael moves out of range.
Carmichael lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hashimoto will feel that in the morning.
Carmichael misses with an uppercut.
Hashimoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carmichael was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
A big right from Hashimoto misses.
Hashimoto loads up on a big right hand but Carmichael slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Hashimoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carmichael throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hashimoto counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hashimoto. That's going to slow Carmichael down.
A good leg kick by Carmichael.
Carmichael scores with a leg kick.
Dresden Carmichael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carmichael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws an overhand right that lands on Carmichael's shoulder, as Carmichael tries to avoid the shot.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carmichael looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hashimoto is one step ahead there.
Hashimoto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carmichael manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carmichael doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carmichael manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carmichael trying to move into half guard but instead Hashimoto has managed to sweep!
Hashimoto throwing strikes but missing.
Hashimoto stands and throws Carmichael's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hashimoto scores with punches from side control.
Hashimoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Carmichael misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carmichael throws a low kick but Hashimoto avoids it.
Hashimoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hashimoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carmichael has time to react.
Hashimoto swings for the body but Carmichael moves out of range.
Carmichael dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hashimoto. That did some damage!
Hashimoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carmichael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carmichael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hashimoto.
Carmichael just misses with a punch to the body.
Carmichael is looking to wear down Hashimoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hashimoto fails with the takedown.
Hashimoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carmichael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carmichael takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carmichael wants to clinch up but Hashimoto keeps it at a distance.
Carmichael throws a shot from downtown. Hashimoto moves away and avoids it.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carmichael was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hashimoto.
Carmichael fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hashimoto is out of range.
Hashimoto misses with a wild body shot.
Carmichael throws a hook but Hashimoto blocks it.
Hashimoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carmichael. That did some damage!
The crowd cheers as Carmichael lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hashimoto doesn't seem phased though.
Hashimoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carmichael bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Hashimoto. Beautiful body shot.
Carmichael throws a jab when Hashimoto was well out of range.
Hashimoto throws a looping overhand right but Carmichael ducks down to avoid it.
Carmichael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hashimoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Carmichael.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carmichael misses with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Carmichael - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hashimoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carmichael looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hashimoto loads up on a big right hand but Carmichael slips the punch.
Carmichael ducks right into an uppercut from Hashimoto.
Carmichael tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hashimoto is able to avoid easily.
Hashimoto avoids the head kick by Carmichael.
Hashimoto cracks the inside of Carmichael's front leg.
Carmichael throws a hook but Hashimoto blocks it.
Carmichael throws a jab but it's blocked by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto looks for the body kick but Carmichael saw that one coming.
Hashimoto misses with a looping right.
Carmichael slips a straight right by Hashimoto.
Carmichael pushes Hashimoto away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hashimoto motions for Carmichael to come forward. Hashimoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carmichael swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carmichael scores with a hook to the body. Hashimoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carmichael throws a head kick that misses.
Carmichael bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carmichael misses with a left hand
letting Hashimoto counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Carmichael as he connects with a hook.
Carmichael slips under a jab.
Carmichael is looking to score with low kicks.
Hashimoto thuds his right hand into Carmichael's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Hashimoto misses.
Hashimoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hashimoto moves forwards but Carmichael connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hashimoto tries a low kick but Carmichael avoids it.
Carmichael blocks a head kick by Hashimoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carmichael moves in looking to clinch but Hashimoto pushes him off.
Carmichael throws an overhand right that lands on Hashimoto's shoulder, as Hashimoto tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carmichael misses the jab.
Hashimoto checks a low kick from Carmichael.
Dresden Carmichael is winning the standup battle so far.
Carmichael checks a leg kick.
Carmichael bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashimoto walks into a left hand.
Carmichael moves out of range of the body kick from Hashimoto.
Carmichael throws a head kick that misses.
Carmichael misses with a kick to the body
and Hashimoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hashimoto fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carmichael tries to work over Hashimoto's front leg with a kick but Hashimoto checks it.
Carmichael takes one to the chin there.
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!
Carmichael lands a nice looking body kick.
Hashimoto throws a hook but Carmichael avoids it easily.
Hashimoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Carmichael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashimoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carmichael is able to avoid easily.
Carmichael misses with a low kick as Hashimoto jumps back.
Carmichael blocks a low kick nicely.
Hashimoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carmichael throws a shot from downtown. Hashimoto moves away and avoids it.
Hashimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carmichael.
Hashimoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Carmichael bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carmichael wants to land a leg kick but Hashimoto is out of range.
Hashimoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hashimoto is pressing down on Carmichael's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carmichael is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hashimoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carmichael is staying active underneath Hashimoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hashimoto thows a huge punch but Carmichael dodges it nicely.
Carmichael keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carmichael defending well though.
Hashimoto passes to full mount!
Carmichael really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dresden Carmichael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto unloading with bombs!
Hashimoto wants to control the pace but Carmichael is squirming around nicely.
Carmichael is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hashimoto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hashimoto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hashimoto punching from mount but Carmichael doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael is desperately trying to improve his position but Hashimoto has a good base and remains in mount.
Hashimoto has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Carmichael is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keiji Hashimoto!
A victorious Keiji Hashimoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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