Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFA 7 - Sanada vs Trujillo
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Hashimoto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tariaksuq did well to prevent Hashimoto getting side control.
My spies in Pride inform me that Hashimoto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tariaksuq is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Hashimoto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tariaksuq wants to control but Hashimoto passes into side.
Tariaksuq on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tariaksuq tries to get out of the position.
Hashimoto scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Tariaksuq's face as Hashimoto controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto is putting a hurting on Tariaksuq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tariaksuq tries to buck Hashimoto off but Hashimoto is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto working away.
Hashimoto is putting a hurting on Tariaksuq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hashimoto cracks Tariaksuq with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tariaksuq struggling a bit here.
Hashimoto misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Tariaksuq takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Hashimoto's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Hashimoto crashes against the mat.
Tariaksuq is trying to control Hashimoto's posture but Hashimoto avoids it.
Hashimoto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tariaksuq down.
Hashimoto scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Hashimoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hashimoto working away.
Tariaksuq avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hashimoto.
Tariaksuq can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Hashimoto working the head and body with strikes.
Tariaksuq can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Hashimoto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tariaksuq tries to buck Hashimoto off but Hashimoto is having none of it.
Tariaksuq is trying to control Hashimoto's posture but Hashimoto avoids it.
Hashimoto landing strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Issumatar Tariaksuq has been cut.
Hashimoto is putting a hurting on Tariaksuq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hashimoto scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto looks up at the clock and then as Tariaksuq takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hashimoto smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hashimoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tariaksuq keeps working.
Tariaksuq knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hashimoto on the ground.
Hashimoto working away.
Check out the look on Hashimoto's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hashimoto working the head with strikes. #T3#
Tariaksuq is looking for a sweep.
Hashimoto grinds an elbow into Tariaksuq's temple.
Hashimoto lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#
Tariaksuq is rocked!
Hashimoto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Tariaksuq is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Hashimoto! That's hurt Tariaksuq! Will he recover? Hashimoto fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Hashimoto!

Event: AFA 4
Date: Jan 02, 2018

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto is looking to take a break and control but Campobello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hashimoto working the body and head with strikes.
Hashimoto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Campobello managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hashimoto.
Campobello manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hashimoto tries to strike from the bottom.
Campobello stopping the sweep attempt from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Campobello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Campobello looking to sit in guard and control but Hashimoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Campobello pulls Hashimoto in close to prevent any damage.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hashimoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Campobello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hashimoto is one step ahead there.
Hashimoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Campobello keeps moving.
Campobello pulls Hashimoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Hashimoto from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hashimoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hashimoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Campobello keeps moving.
Hashimoto landing with the ground and pound.
Campobello keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashimoto cracks Campobello with a solid left hand.#T3#
Campobello working a defensive guard but Hashimoto passes into half guard.
Campobello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hashimoto connects with a nice short shot to Campobello's temple. #SUB2#
Campobello looking for submissions off his back.
Campobello moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Campobello trying to control the position.
Hashimoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Campobello thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hashimoto postures up in Campobello's guard and throws a big left but Campobello blocks it.
Hashimoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hashimoto works over Campobello with some ground and pound from guard.
Campobello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Campobello is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Campobello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hashimoto won't allow Campobello to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashimoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Campobello actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Campobello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hashimoto pulls his head out easily.
Hashimoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hashimoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hashimoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hashimoto chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Campobello is rocked!#T1#
Hashimoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Campobello is still in real trouble! Can Hashimoto finish him?
Hashimoto passes Campobello's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takeshi Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Hashimoto there.
Hashimoto working over Campobello with some ground and pound. Campobello looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hashimoto lands with a punch from half guard.
Campobello is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hashimoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hashimoto's back!
Hashimoto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Campobello is not going to allow Hashimoto to sit and survive in this position.
Hashimoto can't escape the position.
Hashimoto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Campobello wants to free his trapped foot but Hashimoto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Campobello is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Hashimoto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Campobello seems to have recovered his senses.
Hashimoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Hashimoto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hashimoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Hashimoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campobello.
Hashimoto trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Campobello is fighting to break Hashimoto's control of his arms but Hashimoto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hashimoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campobello's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashimoto is in close to Campobello's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hashimoto connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Campobello keeps moving.
Hashimoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hashimoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hashimoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hashimoto loads up on a big left hand. Campobello felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hashimoto looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Campobello can't hide his disappointment, as Hashimoto celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Hashimoto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2017

#R1#
Hashimoto lunges at Johnston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnston's hand.
Johnston throws a right hand that Hashimoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Hashimoto also avoids with ease.
Johnston sets himself, and Hashimoto steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnston avoids it this time.#TD2#
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnston napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hashimoto scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Johnston is rocked!
Hashimoto lands a big left to the face of Johnston, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Hashimoto and another - Johnston is out! Hashimoto stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takeshi Hashimoto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1##TD#
Hashimoto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hashimoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hashimoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hashimoto lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Johnston is rocked!
Hashimoto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnston is still in real trouble! Can Hashimoto finish him?
Hashimoto postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Johnston covers up, he's hurt! Hashimoto keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hashimoto and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hashimoto can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Hashimoto!

Event: HFC Fight Night 7
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Hashimoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Banner on his heels. He'll look to pass Banner's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Banner looking for a triangle here. Hashimoto is fighting it but it looks tight! Banner pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hashimoto is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bruce Banner!
Bruce Banner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Aspire 49: Zaitsev vs Slice
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hashimoto.
Hashimoto shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Allen stuffs the takedown attempt from Hashimoto. Hashimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Allen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Allen tenderised Hashimoto's leg. Hashimoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto slips under a jab from Allen.#TD#
Allen feints and as Hashimoto raises his hands in defense, Allen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
Hashimoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Allen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allen throws a strike but Hashimoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Allen wants to control the position but Hashimoto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hashimoto wants to stand up but Allen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hashimoto controlling the action here.
Allen trying to hold on to Hashimoto's head to control him but Hashimoto postures up.
Allen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hashimoto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Hashimoto controlling from the full mount.
Allen wants to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
Allen regains half guard.
Hashimoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Allen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hashimoto prevents Allen from improving his position.
Allen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hashimoto sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Allen is looking for a triangle here but Hashimoto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hashimoto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Allen is avoiding damage well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Allen is trying to control Hashimoto's posture but Hashimoto avoids it.
Hashimoto tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Allen is looking to regain half guard here but Hashimoto keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hashimoto ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Allen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Allen misses with a body shot.
Hashimoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen digs a good body shot into Hashimoto's ribs.
Hashimoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Allen scores with a hook.#TD#
Hashimoto tries to sprawl but Allen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Allen slips a nice elbow through Hashimoto's hands, connecting with Hashimoto's forehead.
Allen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Allen is keen to just control but Hashimoto is a slippery customer.
Hashimoto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Allen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Allen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hashimoto wants to control but Allen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Allen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Hashimoto is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hashimoto is still in real trouble! Can Allen finish him?#SUB#
Allen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hashimoto is just riding it out for now. Allen eventually gives up the hold.
Hashimoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Allen.
Allen scores with a big shot! Hashimoto's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hashimoto! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Allen!

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 42
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Podolski looks to throw the jab but Hashimoto is out of range.
Podolski lands a jab to Hashimoto's midsection.
Podolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Podolski.
A telegraphed right hand from Podolski misses the target.
And Hashimoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Podolski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hashimoto slips a straight right by Podolski.
Hashimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Podolski is predictable there #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a single leg into guard. Podolski didn't expect that.
Hashimoto controlling from the top position. #T1#
Podolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hashimoto. #SU2#
Hashimoto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Podolski, up you get!
Podolski misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Podolski!
Hashimoto taking a breather here.
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.
Hashimoto in side control, throwing shots but Podolski defends.
Hashimoto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
It looks like Hashimoto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Podolski is not content to let Hashimoto control the position.
Hashimoto throws an elbow but Podolski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hashimoto wants to control for a moment but Podolski uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Podolski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Podolski wants to sweep here but Hashimoto controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Podolski controls Hashimoto momentarily but Hashimoto frees himself.
Hashimoto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Podolski throws an overhand right that lands on Hashimoto's shoulder, as Hashimoto tries to avoid the shot.
Podolski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hashimoto.
Podolski misses with a wild body shot.
Hashimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Podolski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Podolski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Podolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hashimoto staying out of range there.
Hashimoto with the counter takedown but Podolski avoids it easily.
Podolski misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Podolski!
A lull in the action here as Hashimoto stalls from top position.
Podolski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hashimoto's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michail Podolski will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Podolski scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick from Podolski is predictable there #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Podolski won't be happy with that.
Podolski tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Podolski tries to reverse the position but Hashimoto maintains control.
Hashimoto controlling from mount.
Podolski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Podolski tries to roll over but Hashimoto keeps him under control.#T1#
Hashimoto throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Podolski to regain full guard. #SU2#
Hashimoto stands up from Podolski's guard - Hashimoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Podolski swings for the body but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Podolski throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SU2#
Hashimoto stands up and waves to Podolski to follow him.
Podolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hashimoto's head.
Hashimoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Podolski!
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 wants to control but Podolski is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hashimoto scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podolski is being controlled here.
Hashimoto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Podolski can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hashimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Podolski.
Hashimoto with the counter takedown but Podolski avoids it easily.
Podolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Podolski scores with a hook.
Podolski swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Podolski is trying to keep Hashimoto in close.
Hashimoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hashimoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Podolski has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takeshi Hashimoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Podolski misses the shot to the body.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Podolski throws a jab when Hashimoto was well out of range.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Podolski misses with an uppercut.
Podolski jabs Hashimoto right on the nose. Hashimoto blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Hashimoto is rocked!
Hashimoto leaves his chin hanging out and Podolski seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hashimoto crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michail Podolski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michail Podolski made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 36
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Gotti throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Hashimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gotti's guard.
Gotti keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Gotti is trying to keep Hashimoto in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gotti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gotti wants to improve his position but instead Hashimoto has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotti.
Hashimoto preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Gotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gotti working for submissions but it's allowed Hashimoto to get to half guard.
Gotti wants to control but Hashimoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hashimoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gotti wants to get back to full guard.
Hashimoto wants to stand up but Gotti is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gotti is looking to get back to full guard here but Hashimoto has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gotti tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti is trying to work for a sweep but Hashimoto has mounted him!
Gotti is trying to escape the mount.
Gotti tries to hold on but Hashimoto postures up.
Gotti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.#T3#
Gotti is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Gotti tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
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 controlling the position easily from mount.
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.
Gotti wants to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.
Gotti tries to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
Gotti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotti is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that round.
That's time! Gotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gotti shoots for a takedown but Hashimoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Hashimoto slips the punch.
Gotti takes a swing at Hashimoto's ribcage but misses.
Gotti misses with a double jab.
Hashimoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hashimoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gotti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hashimoto somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Gotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hashimoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hashimoto moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto slips a jab and a cross from Gotti.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gotti misses the target.
Hashimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Hashimoto blocks a jab.#TD#
Gotti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hashimoto to the mat! Hashimoto manages to get full guard.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hashimoto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gotti has Hashimoto in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gotti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashimoto defends well.
Hashimoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotti, not yet. #T2#
Hashimoto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gotti's guard.#SUB#
Gotti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashimoto defends well.#SUB#
Gotti looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hashimoto has picked Gotti up and slammed him! Gotti can't keep hold of the triangle and Hashimoto manages to pass to side control!
Hashimoto working away.
Gotti tries to bench press Hashimoto off him but Hashimoto keeps the position. #T3#
Gotti being controlled for a moment.
Hashimoto wants to stand but Gotti is controlling his arm.
Gotti wants to control but Hashimoto postures up.
Hashimoto taking a breather here.
Gotti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gotti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotti.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hashimoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hashimoto is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gotti cracks Hashimoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hashimoto dodges the punch combination from Gotti.
Hashimoto with the counter takedown but Gotti avoids it easily.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hashimoto moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotti throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Hashimoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Gotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hashimoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gotti misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takeshi Hashimoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotti trying to control from the bottom.
Hashimoto wants to control but Gotti is keeping him busy.
Hashimoto slows the pace down in half guard.
Hashimoto slips a nice elbow through Gotti's hands, connecting with Gotti's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti wants to get back to full guard but Hashimoto has passed into side control.
Gotti is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Gotti is trying to control Hashimoto's posture but Hashimoto avoids it.
Gotti tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hashimoto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gotti is working to get back to half guard.
Hashimoto controlling the pace for now.
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.
Hashimoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gotti is looking to escape. #T2#
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.
Gotti gets back to half guard.
Gotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hashimoto landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hashimoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hashimoto is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gotti isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hashimoto stacks Gotti 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!#T3#
Gotti wants to control but Hashimoto postures up.
Gotti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gotti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gotti looking for subs from the bottom but Hashimoto mounts him!
Hashimoto prevents Gotti from getting the reversal.#T4#
Gotti sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gotti tries to get to full guard but Hashimoto has control of the leg.
Hashimoto is stalling here. Gotti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hashimoto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gotti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hashimoto keeping his opponent close.
Gotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gotti is trying to get an arm triangle but Hashimoto is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Hashimoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Hashimoto!

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 30
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Chuck falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hashimoto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hashimoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hashimoto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chuck preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hashimoto prevents Chuck from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto controlling the pace. #T1#
Chuck wants to get back to full guard.
Hashimoto stalling.
Chuck trying to control but Hashimoto postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chuck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Hashimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chuck's guard.
Hashimoto stays in close to Chuck's body and controls the position. #T2#
Hashimoto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chuck has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hashimoto has passed into side control.
Hashimoto tries to stand but Chuck is controlling his head.
Chuck is not content to let Hashimoto control the position.
Chuck is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Hashimoto working away.
Chuck is trying to escape the position but Hashimoto is controlling the position.
Hashimoto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hashimoto remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hashimoto landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chuck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hashimoto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
I wouldn't like to be where Chuck is right now.
Hashimoto landing a few strikes.
Chuck tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A control attempt from Chuck but he's now mounted!
Chuck is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Hashimoto gets caught napping as Chuck dives in and scores a takedown. Hashimoto manages to retain guard.
Chuck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hashimoto 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.
Chuck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chuck wants to control from the top but Hashimoto keeps moving.
Takeshi Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuck throws an elbow that misses. Hashimoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chuck's guard. Nice move by Hashimoto!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto wanted to stand there but Chuck had control of the position. #T1#
Chuck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chuck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Chuck is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hashimoto as he works his way to full guard.
Chuck wants to control from the top but Hashimoto keeps moving.
Hashimoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Hashimoto is pulling down on Chuck's head. It's preventing any offense from Chuck, at least for the moment.
Hashimoto keeping moving, preventing Chuck from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hashimoto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hashimoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hashimoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hashimoto pulls Chuck in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Hashimoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chuck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chuck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hashimoto feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hashimoto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chuck is looking to reverse the position.
Hashimoto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
Hashimoto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chuck will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chuck tries to buck Hashimoto off but Hashimoto is having none of it.
Chuck looking for a sweep but Hashimoto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chuck gets back to half guard.
Hashimoto not doing much here.
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 Takeshi Hashimoto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hashimoto blocks a head kick by Chuck.
Hashimoto moves forwards but Chuck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chuck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Chuck finds it's way through Hashimoto's defenses.
Hashimoto blocks a head kick by Chuck.
Hashimoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chuck throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hashimoto wants to stand but Chuck has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hashimoto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hashimoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Hashimoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chuck looking for a sweep. Not yet Chuck, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hashimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chuck can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chuck looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hashimoto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hashimoto trying to control from half guard but Chuck is working away.
Hashimoto slows the pace down in half guard.
Chuck is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rock Chuck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuck throws the left hand but Hashimoto avoids the punch easily.
Chuck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3##TD#
Hashimoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chuck sprawls well initially but Hashimoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chuck tries to roll over but Hashimoto keeps him under control.
Chuck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hashimoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hashimoto's back!#SUB2#
Chuck is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hashimoto is defending well though. Chuck let's go of the attempt for now.
Chuck struggling to land strikes to the head as Hashimoto covers up.
Chuck struggling to land strikes to the head as Hashimoto covers up. #SUB2#
Chuck is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hashimoto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4##SUB2#
Hashimoto fending off the submission attempt from Chuck.
Chuck somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Chuck avoiding Hashimoto 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashimoto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rock Chuck.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Hashimoto!

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 26
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Triacylglycerol misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Triacylglycerol won't be happy with that.
Hashimoto controlling the position from side mount.
Triacylglycerol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hashimoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hashimoto taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Triacylglycerol gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Triacylglycerol moves into full guard. #T1#
Hashimoto wanted to stand there but Triacylglycerol had control of the position.
Hashimoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Triacylglycerol is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Triacylglycerol looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hashimoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hashimoto wants to stand but Triacylglycerol has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Triacylglycerol throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hashimoto in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Triacylglycerol looking for submissions off his back.
Triacylglycerol tries to get to full guard but Hashimoto has control of the leg. #T3#
Hashimoto wants to stand up but Triacylglycerol has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Triacylglycerol is trying to get back to full guard.
Hashimoto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Triacylglycerol gets back to full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hashimoto wants to stand but Triacylglycerol has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Triacylglycerol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hashimoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hashimoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Triacylglycerol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Triacylglycerol drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Triacylglycerol in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hashimoto wants to control but Triacylglycerol postures up.
Triacylglycerol working the ground and pound but Hashimoto is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hashimoto can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Hashimoto dodges the ground and pound from Triacylglycerol.
My spies in Keyboard Warriors inform me that Triacylglycerol has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hashimoto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Triacylglycerol is looking to take a break and control but Hashimoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hashimoto sneaks back into half guard.
Hashimoto tries to get to full guard but Triacylglycerol has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Triacylglycerol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Triacylglycerol seems content to control.
Hashimoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Triacylglycerol.
Triacylglycerol is trying to control the action in half guard but Hashimoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hashimoto wants to improve his position but Triacylglycerol is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Triacylglycerol darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Triacylglycerol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2#
Triacylglycerol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Triacylglycerol is trying to control. Hashimoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Triacylglycerol might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hashimoto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Triacylglycerol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hashimoto trying to control here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Triacylglycerol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Triacylglycerol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Triacylglycerol thows a huge punch but Hashimoto dodges it nicely.
Hashimoto won't allow Triacylglycerol to pass to mount.
Triacylglycerol wants to take a breather but Hashimoto is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Triacylglycerol looks to land a right hand but Hashimoto moved out of range.
Hashimoto attempts a counter takedown but Triacylglycerol avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hashimoto walks into a stiff left hand from Triacylglycerol.
Hashimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Triacylglycerol thows a leg kick but Hashimoto checks it #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Hashimoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svensk Triacylglycerol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Triacylglycerol throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control.
Triacylglycerol wants to control but Hashimoto postures up.
Triacylglycerol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Triacylglycerol is letting Hashimoto control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hashimoto working away.
Triacylglycerol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hashimoto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hashimoto is pressing down on Triacylglycerol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Triacylglycerol is holding on for now.
Hashimoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Triacylglycerol's head.
Triacylglycerol is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Triacylglycerol scores with a nice head shot.
Triacylglycerol jabs Hashimoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Triacylglycerol throws a big shot that misses.
Triacylglycerol throws a hook but Hashimoto blocks it.
Triacylglycerol looks to land a right hand but Hashimoto moved out of range.
Triacylglycerol misses the shot to the body.
Hashimoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Triacylglycerol throws the left hand but Hashimoto avoids the punch easily.
Triacylglycerol throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Triacylglycerol is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Hashimoto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Triacylglycerol throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Triacylglycerol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Triacylglycerol is trying to improve his position.
Triacylglycerol is not content to let Hashimoto control the position.
Triacylglycerol tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hashimoto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hashimoto blocks Triacylglycerol's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hashimoto controlling the pace for now.
Triacylglycerol is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takeshi Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Triacylglycerol is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Triacylglycerol tries to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Hashimoto!

Event: Just Bleed 21
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Chuck scores with a four punch combination!
Chuck shoots in for a takedown but Hashimoto shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Chuck.
Hashimoto blocks a head kick by Chuck.
Hashimoto feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Chuck shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hashimoto has control of Chuck's left arm, preventing Chuck from doing any damage.
Hashimoto keeping moving, preventing Chuck from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck is in close to Hashimoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hashimoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Chuck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chuck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Chuck with the ground and pound but Hashimoto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chuck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hashimoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hashimoto 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.
Chuck wants to pass the guard but Hashimoto is keeping the position.
Chuck trying to control but Hashimoto is working from the bottom.
Chuck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chuck trying to control but Hashimoto is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hashimoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Hashimoto, not yet.
Chuck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hashimoto is keeping the position for now.
Chuck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chuck throws an elbow that misses. Hashimoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chuck's guard. Nice move by Hashimoto!#REVR#
Chuck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hashimoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chuck tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Chuck trying to control the position.
Chuck pulls Hashimoto in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chuck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hashimoto as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Hashimoto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chuck manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hashimoto's best efforts.
Chuck has hold of Hashimoto's hands but Hashimoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chuck is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Chuck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hashimoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chuck wants to improve his position but instead Hashimoto has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chuck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hashimoto is working away from the top position though.
Hashimoto wants to stand up but Chuck is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Chuck dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chuck misses with a combination #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a single leg into guard. Chuck didn't expect that.
Hashimoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chuck wants to sweep here but Hashimoto controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Hashimoto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hashimoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hashimoto content to stall in guard here.
Chuck has his hands on Hashimoto's head, controlling the position.
Chuck controls Hashimoto momentarily but Hashimoto frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hashimoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hashimoto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2##SUB2#
Chuck actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Chuck looking for subs from the bottom but Hashimoto mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashimoto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chuck working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Chuck tries to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
Chuck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hashimoto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hashimoto looking to control but Chuck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hashimoto controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chuck is looking to improve his position but Hashimoto isn't that keen on the idea.
Hashimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chuck can do to turn this around?
Hashimoto controlling his opponent.
Chuck tries to lock up and control but Hashimoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chuck is trying to escape the mount.
Hashimoto controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Chuck throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a shoot takedown. Chuck fights it but they end up in guard.
Chuck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hashimoto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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 Chuck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashimoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Chuck is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chuck tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chuck is looking to land body kicks.
Chuck throws a head kick that misses.
Hashimoto feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Hashimoto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chuck trying his best to control but Hashimoto has mounted him.
Hashimoto controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Hashimoto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Takeshi Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuck tries to reverse the position but Hashimoto maintains control.
Hashimoto wants to control the pace but Chuck is squirming around nicely.
Chuck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Hashimoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hashimoto wants to control the pace but Chuck is squirming around nicely.
Chuck can't escape the position.
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.
Chuck is looking to improve his position but Hashimoto isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hashimoto wants to control the pace but Chuck is squirming around nicely.
Chuck is desperately trying to improve his position but Hashimoto has a good base and remains in mount.
Hashimoto trying to control but Chuck is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hashimoto prevents Chuck from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Hashimoto!

Event: Just Bleed MMA 16
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Kingston stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Hashimoto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kingston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hashimoto momentarily.
Hashimoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kingston scores with a decent looking hook.
Kingston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hashimoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston thows a leg kick but Hashimoto checks it #TD#
so Hashimoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Kingston uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've been informed that Kingston has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
Hashimoto feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Kingston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hashimoto will feel that in the morning.
Kingston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hashimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingston.
Hashimoto tries to counter with a takedown but Kingston is quick to defend against it.
Hashimoto avoids the head kick by Kingston.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hashimoto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hashimoto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hashimoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hashimoto defending well as Kingston loads up on a big left hand.
Hashimoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carl Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashimoto moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Hashimoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingston thumps Hashimoto with a low kick.#T2#
A good leg kick by Kingston.
Hashimoto staying out of range there.
Hashimoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kingston throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Hashimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kingston's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Kingston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hashimoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hashimoto trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Kingston is controlling Hashimoto's posture.#T3#
Hashimoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingston has wrist control.
Kingston pulls Hashimoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Hashimoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hashimoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hashimoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kingston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hashimoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hashimoto landing with the ground and pound.
Hashimoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kingston is trying to control the position but Hashimoto postures up.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Hashimoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kingston controlling the position.
Hashimoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hashimoto connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Kingston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hashimoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hashimoto somewhat.#CL2#
Kingston rushes Hashimoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hashimoto. #T1#
Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Kingston.
Kingston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hashimoto backwards.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hashimoto's elbow.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kingston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hashimoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kingston sprawls and moves away.
Kingston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kingston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hashimoto on the side of the head.
Kingston thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Kingston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hashimoto blocks the leg kick.
Hashimoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hashimoto checks the leg kick.
Hashimoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kingston sprawls and moves away.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body. Hashimoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Kingston misses.
Hashimoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingston misses with an uppercut.
Hashimoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Kingston tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kingston! #ES2#
Kingston bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kingston lands a glancing blow to the side of Hashimoto's head.
Kingston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hashimoto tries to counter with a takedown but Kingston is quick to defend against it.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hashimoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashimoto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Hashimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kingston throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hashimoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hashimoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hashimoto postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Hashimoto throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashimoto postures up and lands a big shot to Kingston's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Kingston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kingston is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hashimoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Kingston with a jab.
Hashimoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Kingston.
Carl Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kingston won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto scoring with punches and elbows.
Hashimoto throws an elbow but Kingston slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hashimoto with the ground and pound but Kingston regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kingston tries to roll over but Hashimoto keeps him under control.#T1#
Kingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hashimoto thows a huge punch but Kingston dodges it nicely.
Kingston is staying active underneath Hashimoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hashimoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kingston is trying to control but can't.
Hashimoto thows a huge punch but Kingston dodges it nicely.
Hashimoto is trying to control. Kingston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hashimoto prevents Kingston from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kingston taking some punishment here, with Hashimoto in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Hashimoto.
Kingston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takeshi Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hashimoto thows a huge punch but Kingston dodges it nicely.
Hashimoto trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
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.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hashimoto trying to control from Kingston's half guard. Kingston has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kingston looking to control. #T3#
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hashimoto.
Kingston is trying to control the position but Hashimoto postures up.
Hashimoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hashimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kingston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target. #TD#
Hashimoto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kingston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Hashimoto connects with a couple of short punches.
Hashimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Hashimoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hashimoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingston has wrist control.
Kingston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hashimoto is now in half guard.
Hashimoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashimoto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto clearly takes that round.
That's time! Hashimoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Hashimoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kingston avoids it really well and circles away.
Kingston misses with an uppercut.
Hashimoto tries to counter with a takedown but Kingston is quick to defend against it.
Kingston leaves Hashimoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston throws a body punch but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto tries to counter with a takedown but Kingston is quick to defend against it.
Hashimoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Hashimoto checks a leg kick.
Kingston throws a hook but Hashimoto blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hashimoto is defended easily by Kingston.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Hashimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hashimoto is out of range and Kingston settles back down.
Kingston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hashimoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kingston.
Hashimoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hashimoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hashimoto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kingston - the referee stops the clock and Hashimoto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kingston. Hashimoto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kingston lands an overhand right.
Kingston tries to clinch but Hashimoto is having none of it.
Hashimoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingston works the jab nicely.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Hashimoto avoids it.
Kingston throws a series of strikes that have Hashimoto backpedaling.
Carl Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kingston lands a head kick! #ROC2#
Hashimoto is rocked!
Kingston throws a monster overhand right that drops Hashimoto! Kingston follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Kingston!
Carl Kingston is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Carl Kingston thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Just Bleed Midweek 2
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1#
DeSalvo misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
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.#SUB#
DeSalvo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSalvo wants to control but Hashimoto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
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.#T1##REF3#
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.#TD#
DeSalvo drives through with a takedown into Hashimoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
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! #REVB#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
DeSalvo lands with a good body shot.#TD#
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! #REVB##T1##SUB#
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. #T2#
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.#SU2#
Hashimoto stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R3#
DeSalvo doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
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. #SU2#
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. #T1#
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 #TD2#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
DeSalvo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hashimoto passes into side control. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #SU2#
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.#T4#
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!#TD2#
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!
#R4#
DeSalvo has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#SU2#
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.#TD2#
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. #T3#
DeSalvo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
DeSalvo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hashimoto pulls his head out easily. #T4#
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. #SUB#
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. #REF3#
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!
#R5#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
DeSalvo fails with the takedown#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
Hashimoto preventing the sweep. #SUB#
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. #SU2#
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!

Event: Just Bleed 9 - London
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
The Crack Head throws a front kick aimed at Hashimoto's knee but Hashimoto avoids it well.
Hashimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
The Crack Head tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hashimoto is able to avoid easily.
The Crack Head throws a sloppy head kick and Hashimoto moves out of range easily.
Hashimoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Crack Head thows a leg kick but Hashimoto checks it #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Crack Head keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Hashimoto throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crack Head wants to stand but Hashimoto is controlling the position.
Hashimoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Hashimoto stopping the sweep attempt from The Crack Head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Hashimoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hashimoto trying to control but The Crack Head is working from the bottom.
The Crack Head is pulling down on Hashimoto's head to control his posture.
The Crack Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Crack Head 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.
The Crack Head keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Crack Head throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hashimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Crack Head's guard.
Hashimoto throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Hashimoto stands up over The Crack Head, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashimoto throwing strikes from guard but The Crack Head blocks nicely.
Hashimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Crack Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hashimoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hashimoto is looking to work some ground and pound but The Crack Head has wrist control.
The Crack Head 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.
Hashimoto postures up in The Crack Head's guard and throws a big left but The Crack Head blocks it.
The Crack Head is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Crack Head tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hashimoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Crack Head's head.
Hashimoto connects with a couple of short punches.
Hashimoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hashimoto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Crack Head is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Crack Head has control of Hashimoto's left arm, preventing Hashimoto from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hashimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Crack Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Crack Head pulls Hashimoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Hashimoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hashimoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Crack Head preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hashimoto preventing the sweep.
Hashimoto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Crack Head throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hashimoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Crack Head keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Crack Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hashimoto lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The Crack Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Hashimoto attempts a counter takedown but The Crack Head avoids it well and moves away.
The Crack Head throws a sloppy head kick and Hashimoto moves out of range easily.
Hashimoto avoids the head kick by The Crack Head.
Hashimoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Hashimoto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Crack Head's guard.
The Crack Head is wriggling around but Hashimoto manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Hashimoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hashimoto wants to control but The Crack Head is keeping him busy.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Crack Head is refusing to be controlled, as Hashimoto sits in half guard.
The Crack Head is trying to stand. #T1#
Hashimoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hashimoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Crack Head defending well though.
Hashimoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Crack Head's head.
Hashimoto prevents The Crack Head from improving his position.
Hashimoto throwing shots but The Crack Head is blocking nicely.
Hashimoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hashimoto lands with a punch from half guard.
Hashimoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Crack Head's head.
Hashimoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Crack Head defending well though.
Hashimoto is thwarting The Crack Head's attempts to control the position.
The Crack Head blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hashimoto. #T2#
Hashimoto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Crack Head is trying to stand.
Hashimoto throws a strike but The Crack Head avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hashimoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Crack Head keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hashimoto postures up in The Crack Head's guard and throws a big left but The Crack Head blocks it.
Hashimoto won't allow The Crack Head to sweep him here.
The Crack Head is looking to stand up but Hashimoto isn't so interested in that idea.
Hashimoto trying to move into half guard but instead The Crack Head has managed to sweep!#REVB##T3#
Hashimoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Crack Head is looking to stand up but Hashimoto won't let him.
My spies in Bruize Brothaz inform me that The Crack Head has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hashimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crack Head can do to turn this around?
Hashimoto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Crack Head throws a leg kick but Hashimoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Crack Head throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hashimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Crack Head's guard.#T4#
Hashimoto pushing down on The Crack Head's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hashimoto is trying to control. The Crack Head wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hashimoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Crack Head defending well though.
Hashimoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hashimoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takeshi Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hashimoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hashimoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Crack Head is looking for a sweep. Hashimoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashimoto trying to control from half guard but The Crack Head is working away.
The Crack Head tries to get to full guard but Hashimoto has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by The Crack Head misses #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but The Crack Head keeps moving.
Hashimoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hashimoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Crack Head avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Crack Head is pulling down on Hashimoto's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto connects with a couple of short punches.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but The Crack Head keeps moving.
The Crack Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Hashimoto postures up in The Crack Head's guard and throws a big left but The Crack Head blocks it.
Hashimoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hashimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Crack Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Crack Head wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hashimoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hashimoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Crack Head wants to sweep but no luck.
Hashimoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Crack Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tyrone The Crack Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crack Head pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hashimoto is out of range and The Crack Head settles back down.
The Crack Head tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
The Crack Head throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hashimoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hashimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
The Crack Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hashimoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hashimoto looking to sit in guard and control but The Crack Head gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hashimoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Hashimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Crack Head is one step ahead there.
The Crack Head wants to get up but he can't break Hashimoto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hashimoto 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.
Hashimoto is working hard here to advance position.
Tyrone The Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Crack Head throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hashimoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Crack Head wants to slow Hashimoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Hashimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Hashimoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Crack Head circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Hashimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hashimoto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Hashimoto!
The defeated Tyrone The Crack Head had this to say: 'F the UFC anyways!!!'.

Event: Just Bleed 3
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Chuck throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hashimoto working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hashimoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chuck trying to control the position.
Hashimoto trying to control but Chuck is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Chuck is retaining full guard.
Hashimoto throwing strikes but missing.
Hashimoto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Hashimoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chuck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hashimoto has managed to get both his arms back between Chuck's legs - danger averted.
Chuck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hashimoto trying to control but Chuck is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chuck has his foot on Hashimoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hashimoto works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashimoto throws an elbow that misses. Chuck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hashimoto's guard. Nice move by Chuck!#REVB#
Chuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Hashimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chuck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chuck wants to pass the guard but Hashimoto is keeping the position.#T2#
Chuck being controlled here momentarily.
Hashimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chuck is one step ahead there.
Chuck throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Chuck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chuck throws a big elbow that misses.
Chuck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hashimoto is keeping the position for now.
Hashimoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Hashimoto, not yet.
Chuck wants to control from the top but Hashimoto keeps moving.
Hashimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chuck is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chuck looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a single leg into guard. Chuck didn't expect that. #T4##SUB2#
Chuck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Hashimoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chuck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hashimoto has managed to get both his arms back between Chuck's legs - danger averted.
Hashimoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hashimoto postures up in Chuck's guard and throws a big left but Chuck blocks it.
Hashimoto works over Chuck with some ground and pound from guard.
Hashimoto throwing strikes but missing.
Hashimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashimoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hashimoto looking to pass the guard.
Hashimoto trying to control but Chuck is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chuck swings for the body but Hashimoto moves out of range.
We've been told by Hashimoto's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hashimoto staying out of range there.
Hashimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Chuck thows a leg kick but Hashimoto checks it #TD#
and Hashimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chuck's guard.
Hashimoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Chuck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hashimoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hashimoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chuck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chuck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chuck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hashimoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hashimoto content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Chuck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hashimoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hashimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hashimoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hashimoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chuck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chuck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hashimoto preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hashimoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Chuck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hashimoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takeshi Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hashimoto cracks Chuck with a solid left hand.
Hashimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Hashimoto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chuck working for a triangle but Hashimoto defends it easily.
Hashimoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chuck trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Chuck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Hashimoto lands a couple of digs.
Hashimoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Chuck has wrist control.
Hashimoto works over Chuck with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Hashimoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hashimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chuck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hashimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Hashimoto throwing strikes from guard but Chuck blocks nicely.
Hashimoto wants to pass the guard but Chuck is keeping the position.#T4#
Chuck is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hashimoto is controlling him.
Hashimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Hashimoto postures up and lands a big shot to Chuck's brow.
Hashimoto wants to pass the guard but Chuck is keeping the position.
Hashimoto distracts Chuck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hashimoto stands up over Chuck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hashimoto is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Chuck has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hashimoto is looking to defend but Chuck has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hashimoto! Chuck pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hashimoto taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rock Chuck!

Event: New Casino: Bri vs Romanov
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Resnar shoots in and drives through. Hashimoto sprawls well.
Resnar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Hashimoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hashimoto.
Resnar wants to get back to his feet but Hashimoto passes into half guard. #REVB#
Hashimoto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Hashimoto seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing that Hashimoto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Resnar trying to get back to full guard but Hashimoto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Resnar looks winded!
Hashimoto lands a heavy elbow. #T1#
Hashimoto controlling the pace for now.
Resnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hashimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hashimoto is landing with some decent strikes but Resnar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hashimoto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hashimoto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Hashimoto lands with some strikes.
Hashimoto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Hashimoto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hashimoto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Resnar hang on?#ROC#
Resnar is rocked!
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.
Resnar is still in real trouble! Can Hashimoto finish him?
Hashimoto punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Hashimoto with good strikes from the mount here!
Resnar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hashimoto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hashimoto with good strikes from the mount here!
Hashimoto connects with a bit shot that sees Resnar covering up! More strikes from Hashimoto and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hashimoto is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Hashimoto!

Event: Thursday Poker 1
Date: Jun 30, 2016

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