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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Millard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto comes to the cage accompanied by Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version). This should be a great matchup!
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151 lbs
46 - 20 - 4 |
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160 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
46 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keiji Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Millard!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millard misses with a lunging right hand
and Hashimoto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Millard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto thows a huge punch but Millard dodges it nicely.
Hashimoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Millard's head.
Millard gets full guard.
Hashimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Millard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashimoto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hashimoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Millard is retaining full guard.
Millard has Hashimoto pulled in close to control his posture.
Millard trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Millard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Millard is trying to control the position but Hashimoto postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto throwing strikes from guard but Millard blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Millard holds on and takes a little breather.
Hashimoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Hashimoto forces his way into half guard.
Millard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hashimoto.
Millard trying to hold on to Hashimoto's head to control him but Hashimoto postures up.
Hashimoto wants to pass the guard but Millard is defending well.
Millard is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
Millard trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hashimoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Millard throws out the jab.
Hashimoto blocks a head kick by Millard.
Hashimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Hashimoto.
Hashimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Millard checks a leg kick.
Millard misses with a leg kick.
Millard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hashimoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice body kick from Hashimoto.
Millard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Millard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hashimoto is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is nestled in close to Millard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hashimoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Millard actively working from the bottom here.
Hashimoto is keen to just control but Millard is a slippery customer.
Hashimoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hashimoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hashimoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Millard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hashimoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hashimoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hashimoto wants to advance to full mount but Millard doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hashimoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Millard is keeping the position for now.
Millard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hashimoto is fighting to break Millard's control of his arms but Millard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Millard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hashimoto preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashimoto cracks Millard with a solid left hand.
Hashimoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Millard is pulling down on Hashimoto's head. It's preventing any offense from Hashimoto, at least for the moment.
Hashimoto trying to control but Millard is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Hashimoto misses.
Millard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Millard scores with a leg kick.
Hashimoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Millard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hashimoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hashimoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Millard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Millard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Millard.
Hashimoto throws out a leg kick but Millard moves out of range and Hashimoto only half commits.
Danga de danga de dang - Millard scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hashimoto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Millard will feel that in the morning.
Millard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashimoto manages to avoid it.
Millard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hashimoto misses with a leg kick.
Millard tries to land a front kick but Hashimoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard keeps Hashimoto at a distance using the push kick.
Hashimoto blocks a leg kick.
Millard throws a leg kick but Hashimoto moved away.
Good leg kick by Millard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Millard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hashimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Millard.
Hashimoto attempts a counter takedown but Millard avoids it well and moves away.
Millard avoids the body shot from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Millard.
Millard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Millard.
Millard lands a body shot.
Millard throws a body punch but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Millard throws the left hand but Hashimoto avoids the punch easily.
Hashimoto tries to bum rush Millard with a series of wild strikes but Millard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hashimoto moves forwards but Millard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Millard avoids a kick to the body.
Millard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hashimoto defends it well.
Hashimoto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Millard throws a hook to the side of Hashimoto's head but Hashimoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the side of Millard's head but Millard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Millard. Hashimoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Millard misses with a hook.
Millard thumps Hashimoto with a low kick.
Hashimoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Millard moves out of range of the body kick.
Millard throws a lazy right hand but Hashimoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hashimoto misses with a kick to the body
and Millard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hashimoto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Millard - the referee stops the clock and Hashimoto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Millard. Hashimoto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hashimoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Hashimoto lands a jab to Millard's midsection.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses.
Hashimoto moves out of range as Millard strikes.
Hashimoto throws a head kick but Millard moves out of range.
Millard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hashimoto misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard throws the left hand but Hashimoto avoids the punch easily.
Millard with a jab.
Millard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hashimoto.
Millard lands a leg kick that knocks Hashimoto off balance momentarily.
Millard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Millard as he checks the leg kick.
Millard with the counter takedown but Hashimoto avoids it easily.
Hashimoto is looking to land body kicks.
Millard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Millard moves out of range as Hashimoto throws a body kick.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Millard takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Millard. Hashimoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Millard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick but Millard checks it.
Millard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hashimoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Millard is out of range.
Millard throws the left hand but Hashimoto avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Millard. That snapped Hashimoto's head back.
Hashimoto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Millard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Millard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hashimoto.
Millard blocks the body kick.
Millard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hashimoto ducks under a wild hook from Millard.
Hashimoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hashimoto misses with a head kick.
Hashimoto sizes up Millard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hashimoto ducks under a wild hook from Millard.
Millard scores with a nice head shot.
Millard cracks the inside of Hashimoto's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Millard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bruce Millard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Millard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hashimoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Millard scrambles back to his feet.
Millard looks to throw the jab but Hashimoto is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Millard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Millard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Millard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hashimoto momentarily.
Millard throws an overhand right that lands on Hashimoto's shoulder, as Hashimoto tries to avoid the shot.
Hashimoto tries to land a front kick but Millard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Millard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hashimoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Millard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Hashimoto finds it's way through Millard's defenses.
Millard connects with an inside leg kick.
Hashimoto tried to score with a low kick but Millard checks it.
Hashimoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Millard's sensitive parts.
Hashimoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Millard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Millard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Millard lands with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Millard.
Hashimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Millard moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto swinging wildly here.
Millard with the counter takedown but Hashimoto avoids it easily.
Hashimoto swings for the body but Millard moves out of range.
Hashimoto tries to clinch up.
Millard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good leg kick by Hashimoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hashimoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hashimoto checks the leg kick.
Hashimoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hashimoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Millard defending well as Hashimoto loads up on a big left hand.
Millard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hashimoto attempts a counter takedown but Millard avoids it well and moves away.
Hashimoto scores with a spinning back kick!
Millard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Millard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto lands with a hook. Millard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Millard. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hashimoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hashimoto.
Hashimoto staying out of range there.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown but Millard shows good takedown defense.
Millard takes a swing at Hashimoto's ribcage but misses.
Hashimoto lands with a straight right. Millard didn't see that one coming.
Millard throws a head kick that misses.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot.
Millard moves out of range as Hashimoto throws a body kick.
A jab from Millard misses.
Millard tries a low kick but Hashimoto avoids it.
Hashimoto sizes up Millard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hashimoto thuds his right hand into Millard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hashimoto lands with a cross.
Hashimoto slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto slips under a jab.
Hashimoto swings for the body but Millard moves out of range.
Millard misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hashimoto, right into the meat.
Hashimoto takes a swing at Millard's ribcage but misses.
Hashimoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Millard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Millard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hashimoto misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Hashimoto.
Millard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Millard staying out of range there.
Hashimoto throws a head kick but Millard moves out of range.
Millard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hashimoto.
Millard throws the kick towards the body but Hashimoto avoids it.
Hashimoto slips a jab from Millard.
Millard scores with a hook to the body. Hashimoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Millard misses with a body shot
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Millard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Millard defending well though.
Hashimoto trying to pass the guard but Millard defending well.
Hashimoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Millard wants to improve his position but Hashimoto is controlling well.
Millard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hashimoto is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Millard gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Hashimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hashimoto 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Keiji Hashimoto!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Keiji Hashimoto!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Keiji Hashimoto!
Keiji Hashimoto wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Keiji Hashimoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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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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