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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert DeSalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto has chosen Tomoki Hasegawa - Lemon Song as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert DeSalvo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeshi Hashimoto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSalvo misses with a takedown attempt
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
DeSalvo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSalvo wants to control but Hashimoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeSalvo actively working from the bottom here.
Hashimoto prevents DeSalvo from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashimoto is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
DeSalvo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DeSalvo drives through with a takedown into Hashimoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
DeSalvo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hashimoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hashimoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hashimoto!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSalvo wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
DeSalvo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hashimoto wants to stand but DeSalvo has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo is trying to work for a sweep but Hashimoto has mounted him!
DeSalvo wants to control but Hashimoto is having none of it.
Hashimoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DeSalvo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeSalvo tries to lock up and control but Hashimoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeSalvo is looking to get to half guard.
DeSalvo tries to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DeSalvo is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeSalvo tries to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
DeSalvo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hashimoto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hashimoto tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
DeSalvo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
DeSalvo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo wants to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
Hashimoto is looking to stand but DeSalvo has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Hashimoto content just to control the position here.
DeSalvo is trying desperately to improve position.
DeSalvo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hashimoto avoids the attempt from DeSalvo to control.
DeSalvo regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that round.
That's time! DeSalvo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeSalvo lands with a good body shot.
DeSalvo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DeSalvo is looking to pass Hashimoto's guard but actually Hashimoto recovers to full guard.
Hashimoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeSalvo content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hashimoto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo has an active guard here but Hashimoto has managed to pass into half guard.
DeSalvo strikes from the bottom but Hashimoto passes into mount!
Hashimoto avoids the attempt from DeSalvo to control.
DeSalvo is looking to get to half guard.
Hashimoto controlling from the full mount.
Hashimoto is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo tries to lock up and control but Hashimoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeSalvo is working to get back to half guard.
DeSalvo is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hashimoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hashimoto blocks DeSalvo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Takeshi Hashimoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hashimoto stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo misses with a takedown attempt - Hashimoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hashimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hashimoto shoots in and drives through. DeSalvo sprawls well.
DeSalvo tries to counter with a takedown but Hashimoto is quick to defend against it.
Hashimoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeSalvo.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DeSalvo shoots in for a double leg but Hashimoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert DeSalvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSalvo misses with a takedown attempt - Hashimoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Hashimoto tries to counter it with a takedown but DeSalvo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto stuffs the takedown attempt from DeSalvo. DeSalvo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hashimoto feints the counter takedown.
DeSalvo fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSalvo dives in and grabs Hashimoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hashimoto pushes down on DeSalvo's head and hops out.
Hashimoto feints the counter takedown.
Hashimoto has a takedown stuffed.
DeSalvo feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Hashimoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DeSalvo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hashimoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hashimoto.
DeSalvo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hashimoto tries to stand but DeSalvo is controlling from the bottom.
Hashimoto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeSalvo as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo throws a body punch but Hashimoto moves out of range.
And Hashimoto tries to counter it with a takedown but DeSalvo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeSalvo scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from DeSalvo misses
and Hashimoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeSalvo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hashimoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hashimoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeSalvo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hashimoto passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hashimoto easily slips into full mount!
DeSalvo is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeSalvo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hashimoto tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
DeSalvo is looking to improve his position.
Hashimoto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under DeSalvo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo trying to control from the bottom.
Hashimoto seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
DeSalvo wants to improve his position but Hashimoto is controlling well.
Hashimoto decides to stand up.
DeSalvo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hashimoto sprawls well. Hashimoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeSalvo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DeSalvo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hashimoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert DeSalvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSalvo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hashimoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSalvo tries to sprawl but Hashimoto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Hashimoto really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeSalvo has his takedown stuffed
and Hashimoto counters with a single leg into guard. DeSalvo didn't expect that.
Hashimoto wants to stand but DeSalvo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
DeSalvo is looking for a triangle here but Hashimoto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
DeSalvo is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto gets to mount! DeSalvo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo tries to reverse the position but Hashimoto maintains control.
Hashimoto is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
DeSalvo is trying desperately to improve position.
Hashimoto controlling from the full mount.
DeSalvo tries to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
Hashimoto controlling the pace for now.
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.
Hashimoto gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hashimoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeSalvo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DeSalvo shoots for a takedown but Hashimoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hashimoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hashimoto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeSalvo was covering up waiting for the punch and Hashimoto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hashimoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hashimoto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeSalvo is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
DeSalvo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashimoto defends well.
Hashimoto passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
DeSalvo tries to get to full guard but Hashimoto has control of the leg.
DeSalvo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hashimoto pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hashimoto prevents DeSalvo from improving his position.
Hashimoto wants to stand up but DeSalvo is controlling the position.
DeSalvo looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSalvo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that fourth round.
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. This is the final round!
Hashimoto has a takedown stuffed.
DeSalvo fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Hashimoto tries to counter it with a takedown but DeSalvo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeSalvo as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
DeSalvo shoots in for a takedown but Hashimoto shows good takedown defense.
Hashimoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert DeSalvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSalvo fails to land the takedown.
Hashimoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from DeSalvo misses.
DeSalvo dives in and grabs Hashimoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hashimoto pushes down on DeSalvo's head and hops out.
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.
DeSalvo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hashimoto defends well and DeSalvo ends up having to push Hashimoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hashimoto with the counter takedown but DeSalvo avoids it easily.
Hashimoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Hashimoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashimoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeSalvo shoots for a double leg takedown but Hashimoto sprawls well. He's pushed DeSalvo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Hashimoto tries to counter it with a takedown but DeSalvo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo fails with the takedown
and Hashimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeSalvo's guard.
DeSalvo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
DeSalvo working for a triangle but Hashimoto defends it easily.
DeSalvo has a closed guard, preventing Hashimoto from standing up.
DeSalvo is trying to keep Hashimoto in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto preventing the sweep.
DeSalvo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hashimoto stacks DeSalvo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hashimoto!
DeSalvo wants to control but Hashimoto postures up.
Hashimoto tries to stand but DeSalvo is controlling his head.
Hashimoto stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSalvo misses with a takedown attempt - Hashimoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Hashimoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hashimoto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Hashimoto!
Takeshi Hashimoto is the new featherweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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