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Event:
CWC 274
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Toshi Hijikata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Miyagi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hijikata (0) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling the position from side mount.
Hijikata can't do much from the bottom here.
Miyagi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hijikata (0) vs (6) Miyagi
Miyagi prevents Hijikata from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi trying to control but Hijikata is having none of it.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Hijikata is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi wants to take his opponent's back but Hijikata doesn't allow it. #T2#
Miyagi prevents Hijikata from getting the reversal.
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Hijikata to control.
Hijikata prevents Miyagi from taking his back.
Hijikata can't escape the position.
Hijikata wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Hijikata prevents Miyagi from taking his back.#T3#
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Hijikata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hijikata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miyagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Let's hope that Miyagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Miyagi tries to control but Hijikata wriggling away.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Hijikata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hijikata regains half guard.#T5#
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Hijikata is defending the position.
Hijikata wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hijikata keeps working.
Hijikata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hijikata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hijikata keeping control of the position.
Hijikata wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
#T7#
Well, if Miyagi 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Miyagi.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Hijikata is defending the position.
Hijikata trying to control here.
#T8#
Miyagi trying to control the action but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Miyagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hijikata keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Miyagi stalling. #T9#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Miyagi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miyagi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (0) vs (9) Miyagi
Miyagi content just to control the position here. #T10#
Miyagi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hijikata is just holding on here. Miyagi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hijikata (0) vs (12) Miyagi
Hijikata wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free. #T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.
Miyagi not allowing Hijikata to control his hands.
Hijikata is really stuck here.
Miyagi controls the action.#T12#
Hijikata wants to escape the position.
Hijikata trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hijikata's body.
Hijikata trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Miyagi tries to keep control of the position but Hijikata is staying busy.#T13#
Hijikata trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Hijikata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hijikata is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi not allowing Hijikata to control his hands.
Hijikata is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
Hijikata rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Miyagi trying to control momentarily.
Miyagi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Yet more stalling tactics from Miyagi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hijikata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 12 to 0.
An out of breath Koryu Miyagi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Rene Neri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hijikata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neri's waist but Neri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hijikata off to one side.
Hijikata tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neri swivels and escapes.
Hijikata shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been hearing reports that Neri has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rene Neri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshi Hijikata.
Neri stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Neri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hijikata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Neri (4) vs (0) Hijikata
Neri wants to control but Hijikata is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Neri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hijikata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Neri is looking to take a break and control but Hijikata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Hijikata struggling a bit here.
Neri is looking to take a break and control but Hijikata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neri tries to move to mount but Hijikata blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Hijikata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Neri is looking to take a break and control but Hijikata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neri tries to move to full mount but Hijikata actually manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Neri wants to pass the guard but Hijikata is defending well.
Hijikata is looking to improve his position.
Neri is looking to advance position but Hijikata won't allow it.
Neri trying to control the action but Hijikata is working from the bottom. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Neri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hijikata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hijikata wants to sweep but Neri has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Neri (7) vs (0) Hijikata
Neri advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Neri (9) vs (0) Hijikata#SUB#
Neri looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T5#
Hijikata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Neri wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hijikata is looking to get to half guard.
Hijikata looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Neri (12) vs (0) Hijikata#T6#
Hijikata is trying to break free.
Neri tries to get the hooks in deep but Hijikata pushed the leg off.
Hijikata is really stuck here.
Hijikata staying busy and making it hard for Neri to control. #T7#
Hijikata is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Neri working for the choke.
Neri trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Neri has the hooks in. Hijikata is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Hijikata looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Hijikata fending off the submission attempt from Neri.
Hijikata tries to roll but Neri sticks to his back.
Hijikata felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T9#
Hijikata is keeping busy.
Hijikata tries to break free.
Neri trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Neri trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hijikata doesn't escape. #T10##SUB#
Hijikata defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Neri is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hijikata is defending well though. Neri let's go of the attempt for now.
Neri gets his hands free as Hijikata looks to control. #T11#
Neri wants to control the position but Hijikata frees himself and scrambles - Neri manages to regain control in side control.
A control attempt from Hijikata but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Neri (14) vs (0) Hijikata
Neri tries to control but Hijikata wriggling away. #SUB#
Hijikata is trying to control the position here but Neri swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Neri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rene Neri!
A very excited looking Rene Neri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Toshi Hijikata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hijikata looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hijikata (2) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a triangle but Hijikata pushes his legs off easily.
Hijikata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hijikata postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
Hijikata looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (2) vs (2) Sitsongrit#T1#
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hijikata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hijikata is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit is fighting to break Hijikata's control of his arms but Hijikata is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Hijikata keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hijikata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hijikata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (4) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Hijikata's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hijikata stacks Sitsongrit 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 Hijikata! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (7) vs (2) Sitsongrit#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Sitsongrit has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Hijikata keeps him under control.
Hijikata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Sitsongrit is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Hijikata 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.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hijikata is working away from the top position though.#T5##SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Hijikata's back. He's all about the action.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hijikata works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (10) vs (2) Sitsongrit#T6#
Hijikata takes a little break here. Sitsongrit wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Hijikata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sitsongrit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7#
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Hijikata is very close to passing his half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Hijikata has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Hijikata is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now.
Hijikata prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Hijikata not doing much here.
Hijikata is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Hijikata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hijikata is working away from the top position though.
Hijikata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata stalling. #T10#
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Hijikata is controlling well.
Hijikata perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Hijikata seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sitsongrit for as long as he can get away with.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself well to prevent Hijikata advancing to mount.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Hijikata is keeping busy.
#T12#
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Hijikata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit is trying is best to control the position here.
Hijikata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hijikata is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Hijikata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
Hijikata trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for a guillotine here but Hijikata defends easily.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Hijikata from controlling successfully. #T14#
Hijikata postures up.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hijikata defends it easily.
Sitsongrit wants to control the position but Hijikata says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard but Hijikata has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (13) vs (2) Sitsongrit
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Toshi Hijikata managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Toshi Hijikata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hijikata closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ortega did well to prevent Hijikata getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hijikata (2) vs (0) Ortega#SUB2#
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Hijikata prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Hijikata is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Still in half guard, Hijikata seems content to control.
Ortega trying to hold on to Hijikata's head to control him but Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Hijikata is thwarting Ortega's attempts to control the position.
Ortega has a hand on Hijikata's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hijikata takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (5) vs (0) Ortega
Hijikata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Hijikata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ortega tries to hold on but Hijikata postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Hijikata'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.
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hijikata avoids the attempt from Ortega to control.
Ortega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hijikata looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Hijikata wants to take Ortega's back but he can't do it this time.
Ortega can't escape the position.
Hijikata avoids the attempt from Ortega to control.
Hijikata controlling from mount.
Ortega is looking to improve his position but Hijikata isn't that keen on the idea.
Hijikata fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Ortega is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ortega tries to hold on but Hijikata pushes him away.
Ortega tries to control Hijikata's body but Hijikata pushes him off. Ortega squirms to his side and now Hijikata has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hijikata (8) vs (0) Ortega
Hijikata biding his time, controlling Ortega.
Ortega tries to escape but Hijikata has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Ortega is still trying to improve position.
Hijikata biding his time, controlling Ortega.
Hijikata seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ortega for as long as he can get away with.
Ortega tries to roll but Hijikata sticks to his back.
#T6#
Hijikata avoiding Ortega 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hijikata is hanging on to Ortega's back as he tries to escape.
Ortega is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hijikata biding his time, controlling Ortega.
Ortega rolls, trying to escape but Hijikata keeps control of the position.
Hijikata is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hijikata not allowing Ortega to control his hands. #T7#
Ortega tries to escape but Hijikata has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hijikata is not going to allow Ortega to sit and survive in this position.
Hijikata has good solid back control here.
Ortega can't escape the position.
#T8#
Ortega keeps trying to improve his position.
Hijikata controlling from the back.#T9#
Hijikata has the hooks in. Ortega is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hijikata doesn't have the hooks in and Ortega manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (8) vs (2) Ortega
Hijikata looking for a sweep. Not yet Hijikata, not yet.
Ortega is stalling in the full guard.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Hijikata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10##SUB2#
Ortega drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hijikata looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hijikata looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hijikata! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hijikata (12) vs (2) Ortega
Hijikata wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
Ortega wants to control but Hijikata postures up.
Ortega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hijikata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Ortega trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Hijikata is taking a breather. Ortega says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ortega slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hijikata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hijikata has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.
Ortega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hijikata is one step ahead there. #T12##SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hijikata passes into half guard.
Hijikata passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (15) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hijikata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ortega is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Hijikata controlling his opponent.
Ortega is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Hijikata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ortega tries to reverse the position but Hijikata maintains control.
Hijikata wants to take Ortega's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hijikata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ortega working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Toshi Hijikata took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Rap Tori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hijikata fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Tori looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tori (2) vs (0) Hijikata
Tori is trying to control the action in half guard but Hijikata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hijikata keeping hold of Tori's head, controlling as best he can.
Hijikata is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata is controlling Tori's trapped leg to prevent Tori from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Hijikata desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tori content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Hijikata is looking for a sweep. Tori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hijikata has his hands clasped together around Tori's back. He's all about the action.
Hijikata is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori trying to control the action but Hijikata is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tori trying to mount his opponent but Hijikata defends it.
Hijikata felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hijikata is refusing to be controlled, as Tori sits in half guard. #SUB#
Tori seems to be working for a kimura but Hijikata defends the submission attempt.
Tori perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Hijikata is controlling Tori's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've been hearing good reports from Tori'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.
Tori wants to free his trapped foot but Hijikata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tori is keen to just control but Hijikata is a slippery customer.
Hijikata trying to control here.
Tori trying to control from half guard but Hijikata is working away.
Tori wants to pass to mount but Hijikata is defending the position. #T5#
Hijikata controlling the position well.
Tori is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tori controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Tori passes Hijikata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hijikata won't allow Tori to pass to mount.
Tori trying to control the action but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Tori content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Hijikata gets full guard.
Tori is looking to advance position but Hijikata has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tori (2) vs (4) Hijikata
Hijikata controlling from mount.
Tori is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Tori tries to lock up and control but Hijikata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hijikata prevents Tori from getting the reversal.
Tori looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tori (2) vs (7) Hijikata
Hijikata slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hijikata is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
Hijikata has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tori's body.
You can see the frustration on Tori's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Tori is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tori prevents Hijikata from getting a body triangle.
Hijikata is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Hijikata controls the position.
Hijikata tries to get the hooks in deep but Tori pushed the leg off.
Hijikata is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Tori looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hijikata.
Tori wants to control his opponent's hands but Hijikata gets his hands free.
Hijikata has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tori's body.
Hijikata gets his hands free as Tori looks to control. #T12#
Hijikata has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tori's body.
Tori rolls, trying to escape but Hijikata keeps control of the position.
Hijikata tries to get the hooks in deep but Tori pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Tori right now.
#T13#
Tori is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hijikata.
Hijikata is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
#T14#
Tori turns into Hijikata and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tori (4) vs (7) Hijikata
Tori is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hijikata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hijikata pulls Tori in to control the position.
Tori is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Toshi Hijikata thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 253
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis leaves Hijikata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alopodis goes for a double leg but Hijikata avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hijikata continues to drive forward.
Hijikata with the counter takedown but Alopodis avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hijikata jumps guard and drags Alopodis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hijikata pulls Alopodis in close to prevent any damage.
Hijikata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hijikata has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Hijikata is retaining full guard.
Alopodis trying to control but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hijikata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Alopodis pushes down on Hijikata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hijikata is trying to control but can't.
Alopodis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alopodis is pressing down on Hijikata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hijikata is holding on for now.
Hijikata is controlling Alopodis's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Hijikata won't allow it.
Alopodis wants to advance to full mount but Hijikata doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hijikata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hijikata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hijikata is adopting a defensive guard.
Alopodis stands and throws Hijikata's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (3) vs (0) Hijikata
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alopodis advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Hijikata#T3#
Alopodis takes Hijikata's back. Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (0) Hijikata
Hijikata holding on to Alopodis's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Hijikata is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Hijikata is controlling Alopodis 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (2) Hijikata
Hijikata preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (2) Hijikata
Hijikata has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Hijikata has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (4) Hijikata
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (12) vs (4) Hijikata
Alopodis is pressing down on Hijikata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hijikata is holding on for now. #T5#
Hijikata trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Hijikata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hijikata tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.#T6#
Alopodis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (15) vs (4) Hijikata
Alopodis fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hijikata has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hijikata! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (15) vs (6) Hijikata
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hijikata's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (17) vs (6) Hijikata
Hijikata is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hijikata is continuing to stall.#T7#
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hijikata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis is looking to pass into half guard but Hijikata pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hijikata is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (17) vs (8) Hijikata
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Hijikata controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Alopodis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hijikata has picked Alopodis up and slammed him! Alopodis can't keep hold of the triangle and Hijikata manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (17) vs (11) Hijikata
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hijikata's best efforts.
Hijikata prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Alopodis is staying active underneath Hijikata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hijikata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hijikata stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#T9#
Hijikata trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but instead Hijikata has moved into half guard.
Hijikata wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well. #T10#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alopodis 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.#SUB#
Hijikata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hijikata has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Hijikata from controlling successfully.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Hijikata has passed into half guard.
#T11#
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis gets full guard.
Hijikata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hijikata won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hijikata defends well.
Hijikata sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Hijikata has passed into half guard.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hijikata controlling the pace. #T13#
Hijikata is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Hijikata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hijikata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hijikata passes into half guard.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Hijikata has control of the leg.
Hijikata moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (17) vs (14) Hijikata
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 17 to 14.
Ceph Alopodis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 242
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hijikata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conforto pinned against the cage. Conforto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Hijikata with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Conforto drives through and clinches with Hijikata against the cage.
#TD#
Hijikata pulls guard successfully.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
Conforto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conforto looking to sit in guard and control but Hijikata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (2) vs (0) Conforto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Conforto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hijikata has picked Conforto up and slammed him! Conforto can't keep hold of the triangle and Hijikata manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (5) vs (0) Conforto#T1#
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Conforto struggling a bit here.
Conforto tries to buck Hijikata off but Hijikata is having none of it.
Conforto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (5) vs (2) Conforto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hijikata defends it well. #SUB2#
Conforto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hijikata is just riding it out for now. Conforto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Conforto seems to be working for a kimura but Hijikata defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Conforto seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hijikata has recovered full guard.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
Hijikata 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.
Conforto controlling from the top position. #T3#
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Hijikata being controlled here, momentarily.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T4#
Conforto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hijikata looking to control.
Hijikata wants to hit a sweep here but Conforto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hijikata there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (5) vs (5) Conforto
Conforto controlling his opponent.
Hijikata is squirming around, avoiding Conforto's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Conforto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hijikata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (7) vs (5) Conforto#T5##SUB2#
Conforto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Conforto working for a triangle but Hijikata defends it easily.
Conforto wants to control the position but Hijikata says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Conforto is concentrating on defense, preventing Hijikata from advancing position.
Hijikata controlling the action here.
Hijikata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Conforto wants to sweep but Hijikata has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (10) vs (5) Conforto
Conforto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hijikata trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Hijikata trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto struggling a bit here.
Hijikata just content to control the position.
Conforto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Conforto trying to control but Hijikata postures up.
Conforto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Conforto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto gets full guard.
Conforto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9##SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hijikata passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (13) vs (5) Conforto
Hijikata content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Conforto tries to bench press Hijikata off him but Hijikata keeps the position.
Hijikata controls the position.
Hijikata trying to control the position but Conforto is working away.
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Hijikata is looking to take a break and control but Conforto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hijikata working away.#T11#
Conforto is trying to escape the position but Hijikata is controlling the position.
Conforto gets back to half guard.
Hijikata is keen to just control but Conforto is a slippery customer.
Conforto wants to sweep but Hijikata has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (16) vs (5) Conforto
Conforto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hijikata works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (19) vs (5) Conforto#T12#
Conforto working to try and regain half guard.
Hijikata content just to control the position here.
Conforto tries to lock up and control but Hijikata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Conforto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hijikata has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hijikata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Conforto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hijikata (22) vs (5) Conforto#T13#
Hijikata has the hooks in. Conforto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Conforto just trying to survive but Hijikata is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hijikata controls the action.
Conforto just trying to survive but Hijikata is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hijikata keeps control of the position as Conforto tries to break free.
Hijikata is riding his opponent, not letting Conforto buck him off.
Conforto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hijikata's guard. Nice work there by Conforto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (22) vs (7) Conforto#T14#
Conforto wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
Conforto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hijikata haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hijikata is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto trying to move into half guard but instead Hijikata has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (24) vs (7) Conforto
Hijikata won't allow Conforto to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata takes the fight on points by 24 to 7.
Toshi Hijikata made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dyon leaves Hijikata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Hijikata gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dyon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Hijikata
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.
Dyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hijikata is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon'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.#T1#
Hijikata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dyon trying to control but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Dyon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hijikata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hijikata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (2) Hijikata
Dyon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hijikata puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Hijikata has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dyon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hijikata pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hijikata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Dyon is pressing down on Hijikata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hijikata postures up.
#SUB#
Dyon is looking for a triangle here but Hijikata uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (2) vs (5) Hijikata
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. #T4#
Hijikata is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hijikata wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dyon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (5) Hijikata
Hijikata is staying active underneath Dyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dyon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dyon is keen to just control but Hijikata is a slippery customer.#T5#
Dyon is really struggling to control Hijikata but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hijikata defends it well. #SUB#
Hijikata is defending against the submission attempts here by Dyon.
#SUB#
Hijikata is defending against the submission attempts here by Dyon.
#T6##SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hijikata is holding on to half guard well.
Hijikata trying to control but Dyon postures up.
#SUB#
Dyon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T7#
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Hijikata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hijikata defends it well.
Hijikata wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Dyon is working for a submission of some sort.
Dyon prevents Hijikata from improving his position.
Hijikata is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
Hijikata preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dyon controlling the action here. #T9#
Dyon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Dyon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hijikata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dyon.
Hijikata is not content to let Dyon control the position.#T10##SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but Hijikata is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dyon to get the leverage.
Dyon wants to control but Hijikata is keeping him busy.
Dyon trying to control the pace.
Dyon is keen to just control but Hijikata is a slippery customer.#T11#
Hijikata trying to control but Dyon postures up.
#SUB#
Dyon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dyon slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Hijikata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hijikata controlling the position well.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hijikata keeps working.
Hijikata trying to hold on to Dyon's head to control him but Dyon postures up.
#T13#
Dyon trying to control the action but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Hijikata is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hijikata tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Dyon stalling.
Dyon is keen to just control but Hijikata is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dyon is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Hijikata controlling the position well.
Dyon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura but Hijikata is defending well.
Hijikata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata wins on points by 5 to 4.
Toshi Hijikata took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 230
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hijikata has a takedown stuffed.
Hijikata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Hijikata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hijikata (2) vs (0) Cadman
Hijikata being controlled here momentarily.
Cadman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman has control of Hijikata's left arm, preventing Hijikata from doing any damage.
Hijikata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hijikata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hijikata looking to pass the guard.
Cadman is trying to keep Hijikata in close.
Hijikata controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hijikata'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.
Cadman controlling Hijikata's posture. #T3#
Hijikata sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Hijikata looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hijikata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cadman keeping full guard, as Hijikata tries to pass. #T5#
Hijikata 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.
Hijikata stopping the sweep attempt from Cadman .
Hijikata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadman pulls Hijikata in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Cadman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Hijikata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cadman is pulling down on Hijikata's head. It's preventing any offense from Hijikata, at least for the moment.
Hijikata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Hijikata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cadman pulls Hijikata in close to prevent any damage.
Hijikata is stalling in the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cadman holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Cadman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hijikata manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (2) vs (2) Cadman
Cadman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hijikata is keeping the position for now.
Hijikata has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cadman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Hijikata pulls Cadman in close to prevent any damage.
Hijikata wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Hijikata has control of Cadman 's left arm, preventing Cadman from doing any damage.
Cadman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hijikata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hijikata trying to control the position.
Cadman is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Cadman passes Hijikata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cadman is taking a breather. Hijikata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T12#
It looks like Cadman 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.
Hijikata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cadman 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cadman 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hijikata (6) vs (2) Cadman
Cadman tries to roll but Hijikata sticks to his back.
#T13#
Cadman trying to control the position but Hijikata manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hijikata controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Cadman 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hijikata controls the action.
Hijikata is not going to allow Cadman to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Hijikata controlling the position well here. Cadman rolled but Hijikata kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cadman trying to control the hands but Hijikata won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Toshi Hijikata made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Chike Obi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Obi shoots in but no luck this time.
Obi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Hijikata drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Obi (0) vs (2) Hijikata
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hijikata tries to free his leg and advance position but Obi is retaining full guard.
Obi being controlled here, momentarily.
Hijikata pushes down on Obi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata slows the pace down in half guard.
Hijikata moves into full mount! Obi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Obi (0) vs (5) Hijikata#T1#
Hijikata controlling the pace for now.
Obi tries to improve his position but instead Hijikata has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Obi (0) vs (8) Hijikata
Hijikata trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Obi doesn't escape.
Hijikata has the hooks in. Obi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Hijikata has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Obi's body.
Let's hope that Hijikata has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hijikata has the hooks in. Obi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hijikata controlling from the back.
Hijikata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Obi trying to control but not successfully.
Hijikata controlling well, preventing Obi from escaping the position.
Obi just trying to survive but Hijikata is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hijikata controls the action.
Obi trying to control the position but Hijikata manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hijikata controlling the position well here. Obi rolled but Hijikata kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Obi wants to escape the position.
Obi trying to control the position but Hijikata manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Obi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hijikata is riding his opponent, not letting Obi buck him off.
Hijikata not allowing Obi to control his hands. #T6#
Obi tries to roll but Hijikata sticks to his back.
Hijikata is riding his opponent, not letting Obi buck him off.
Obi trying to control the position but Hijikata manages to sink in the hooks.
Hijikata keeps control of the position easily here as Obi tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Hijikata keeps control of the position as Obi tries to break free.
Obi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Obi tries to escape the position.
Hijikata is trying to stick to Obi's back but Obi is turning into Hijikata. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hijikata's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Obi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Obi (2) vs (8) Hijikata#T8##SUB#
Obi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hijikata dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Obi (2) vs (10) Hijikata
Obi working a defensive guard but Hijikata manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Obi (2) vs (13) Hijikata
Obi is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T9#
Obi tries to bench press Hijikata off him but Hijikata keeps the position.
Hijikata taking a breather here.
Obi tries to bench press Hijikata off him but Hijikata keeps the position.
Obi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T10##SUB#
Obi looking for submissions off his back.
Hijikata tries to pass to full mount but Obi defends it. #SUB#
Obi looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Hijikata seems content to control.#T11#
Hijikata works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Obi (2) vs (16) Hijikata
Hijikata controlling from mount. #T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hijikata.
Obi is desperately trying to improve his position but Hijikata has a good base and remains in mount.
Obi wants to control but Hijikata is having none of it.
Obi is looking to improve his position but Hijikata isn't that keen on the idea.
Hijikata content just to control the position here. #T13#
Obi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hijikata with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Obi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hijikata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Obi tries to lock up and control but Hijikata 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!
Obi can't escape the position.
Obi is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata wins on points by 16 to 2.
Toshi Hijikata is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Toshi Hijikata made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; 3 Piece Soda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Soda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Hijikata gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Soda regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soda (0) vs (2) Hijikata
Soda is trying to keep Hijikata in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Soda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hijikata has passed into half guard!
Soda wants to control but Hijikata passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soda (0) vs (5) Hijikata
Soda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Soda can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Hijikata has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Soda is trying to control Hijikata's posture but Hijikata avoids it.
Soda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Soda isn't going anywhere.
Soda is trying to get back to half guard.
Soda struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Hijikata stalls from top position.
Hijikata working away.#T2#
Hijikata trying to control the action but Soda is working from the bottom.
Soda is trying to escape the position but Hijikata is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Soda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Soda is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Soda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soda is looking to reverse the position.
Soda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soda can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Hijikata staying calm.
Soda is trying to control Hijikata's posture but Hijikata avoids it.
Soda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hijikata wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Soda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Soda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soda is trying to control Hijikata's posture but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata controlling the position.
Soda tries to improve position but can't.
Soda wants to control but Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata wants to control but Soda is keeping him busy.
Hijikata is staying tight to Soda's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Soda wants to control but Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata controlling the position.
Soda is trying to control Hijikata's posture but Hijikata avoids it.
The referee asks Hijikata politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hijikata prefers to stall for the moment though.#T7#
Soda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hijikata's best efforts.
Soda is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Soda actively working from the bottom here.
Hijikata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Hijikata 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.
Hijikata is thwarting Soda's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Soda is looking for a sweep. Hijikata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Soda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hijikata is thwarting Soda's attempts to control the position.
Hijikata is controlling the pace.
Soda gets full guard.#T9#
Soda controls Hijikata momentarily but Hijikata frees himself. #SUB#
Soda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hijikata has passed into half guard!
Hijikata slows the pace down in half guard.
Soda trying to control here.
#T10##SUB#
Soda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soda is trying to get back to full guard.
Soda trying to control from the bottom.
Hijikata not doing much here.
#SUB#
Soda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Soda wants to control but Hijikata is keeping busy.
Soda is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Soda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Soda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Hijikata wants to pass the guard but Soda is defending well.
Hijikata is thwarting Soda's attempts to control the position.
Hijikata content to control rather than advance.
Soda trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T13#
Let's hope that Hijikata has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hijikata trying to control the action but Soda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Soda looking for submissions off his back.
Soda is not content to let Hijikata control the position.
Hijikata controlling the pace. #T14#
Soda controlling the position well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Soda wants to control but Hijikata is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Hijikata seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soda is looking to control Hijikata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soda avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Soda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata wins on points by 5 to 0.
After the big win, Toshi Hijikata made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; J Gay G! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hijikata fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Gay G gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hijikata pulls guard effortlessly.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Gay G is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hijikata seems keen to control Gay G's posture.
Gay G trying to move into half guard but instead Hijikata has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (0) vs (2) Hijikata
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G trying to control the position here.
Gay G looking to control.
Gay G is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Gay G seems keen to control Hijikata's posture.
Gay G looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hijikata is one step ahead there.
Gay G is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hijikata sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gay G is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (2) vs (2) Hijikata
Gay G tries to free his leg and advance position but Hijikata is retaining full guard.
Gay G trying to control but Hijikata is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hijikata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay G's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (2) vs (4) Hijikata
Hijikata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gay G looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hijikata puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gay G is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gay G is controlling Hijikata's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hijikata in particular looking to stall.#T3#
It looks like Hijikata 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.
Gay G moves into full guard.
Gay G tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gay G is working hard here to advance position.
Hijikata is fighting to break Gay G's control of his arms but Gay G is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hijikata won't allow Gay G to sweep him here.
Gay G controlling the position.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay G is trying to control the position but Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata is fighting to break Gay G's control of his arms but Gay G is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hijikata preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gay G is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Gay G has his foot on Hijikata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hijikata works his way back into a safe position though.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Hijikata has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Hijikata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gay G wants to sweep but no luck.
Hijikata is pushing down on Gay G's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gay G is fighting to maintain full guard but Hijikata has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gay G is trying to get back to full guard.
Gay G wants to control but Hijikata is keeping busy.
Gay G wants to improve his position but Hijikata is controlling well.
#T6#
Well, if Hijikata 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.
Hijikata frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gay G (2) vs (7) Hijikata
Hijikata avoids the attempt from Gay G to control.#T7#
Hijikata controlling the position easily from mount.
Gay G wants to hold on but Hijikata pushes him away.
Gay G is working to get back to half guard.
Gay G tries to hold on but Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Gay G is trying to reverse the position but instead Hijikata has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gay G (2) vs (10) Hijikata
Hijikata not allowing Gay G to control his hands.
Gay G breaks Hijikata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (4) vs (10) Hijikata
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Hijikata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hijikata is keeping the position for now.
Hijikata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gay G is one step ahead there.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Hijikata is keeping the position.#T9#
Gay G is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Hijikata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G tries to free his leg and advance position but Hijikata is retaining full guard.
Hijikata 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.
Hijikata seems keen to control Gay G's posture.
Gay G passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gay G (7) vs (10) Hijikata
Gay G trying to control the position but Hijikata is working away. #T10##SUB#
Gay G thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gay G is looking to take a break and control but Hijikata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hijikata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gay G wants to advance to full mount but Hijikata doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gay G won't allow Hijikata to sweep him here.
Gay G trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Hijikata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hijikata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gay G manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (7) vs (12) Hijikata
Gay G tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gay G is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gay G working for submissions but it's allowed Hijikata to get to half guard.
Hijikata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gay G trying to hold on to Hijikata's head to control him but Hijikata postures up.
#T12#
Gay G slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gay G looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hijikata is one step ahead there.
Gay G is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hijikata is fighting to break Gay G's control of his arms but Gay G is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Gay G looking for a sweep. Not yet Gay G, not yet.
Hijikata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gay G wants to improve his position but instead Hijikata has moved into half guard.
Gay G wants to control the action here but instead Hijikata manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gay G (7) vs (15) Hijikata
Hijikata controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Gay G is working to get back to half guard.
Gay G tries to hold on but Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata wins on points by 15 to 7.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Toshi Hijikata made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hijikata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hijikata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Hijikata holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Hijikata jumps guard.
Hijikata controlling Sanchez's posture.
Hijikata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez stays in close to Hijikata's body and controls the position.
Hijikata is controlling Sanchez's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Sanchez trying to control but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hijikata controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hijikata has control of Sanchez's left arm, preventing Sanchez from doing any damage. #T3#
Sanchez trying to control but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hijikata looking for a sweep. Not yet Hijikata, not yet.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanchez is continuing to stall.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hijikata holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hijikata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (2) vs (0) Sanchez#T4#
Sanchez looking to control but Hijikata passes into half guard.
Hijikata controlling the action here.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hijikata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hijikata's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hijikata (2) vs (4) Sanchez#T5#
Hijikata is in bad spot here.
Sanchez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hijikata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sanchez's guard. Nice work there by Hijikata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (4) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Hijikata is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Hijikata controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hijikata controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Hijikata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez is looking to sweep but instead, Hijikata has passed into half guard.
Hijikata with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Hijikata wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hijikata in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hijikata haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hijikata wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Hijikata looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Hijikata is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanchez! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (7) vs (4) Sanchez
Hijikata with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Hijikata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Hijikata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Hijikata isn't that keen on the idea.
Hijikata controlling from mount.
Sanchez wants to control but Hijikata is having none of it.#T12#
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hijikata controlling his opponent.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hijikata controlling his opponent. #T13#
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Hijikata maintains control.
Hijikata controlling from mount.
Hijikata avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.#T14#
Hijikata controlling his opponent.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Hijikata has a good base and remains in mount.
Hijikata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Toshi Hijikata waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vincent Ferreira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hijikata. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ferreira (0) vs (4) Hijikata
Ferreira is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferreira is working hard here to advance position.
Ferreira can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferreira is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata takes a little break here. Ferreira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Hijikata is staying tight to Ferreira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ferreira is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Hijikata is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ferreira's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Ferreira wants to control but Hijikata postures up.
Ferreira is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Hijikata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ferreira struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Hijikata stalls from top position.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Hijikata working away.
Ferreira stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ferreira is trying to control Hijikata's posture but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata controlling the position from side mount.
Ferreira can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Ferreira is being controlled here.
Ferreira tries to improve position but can't.
Ferreira is trying to control Hijikata's posture but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata happy to just control the position for now. #T6#
Let's hope that Hijikata has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.#T7#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ferreira tries to buck Hijikata off but Hijikata is having none of it.
Hijikata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hijikata in the domination position with Ferreira hanging on.
Ferreira being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Ferreira is looking to regain half guard here but Hijikata keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferreira seems a little lost for a moment, as Hijikata dominates the positioning.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Hijikata has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You can see the frustration on Ferreira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferreira tries to buck Hijikata off but Hijikata is having none of it.#T9#
Hijikata is staying tight to Ferreira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ferreira is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Hijikata controls the position from side control.
Ferreira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferreira is being controlled here. #T11#
Hijikata working away.
Ferreira being controlled for a moment.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ferreira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Ferreira trying to remain calm as Hijikata controls from the top position.
Ferreira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira (2) vs (4) Hijikata
Hijikata keeping control of the position.
Ferreira tries to pass to full mount but Hijikata defends it. #T13#
Ferreira prevents Hijikata from improving his position.
Hijikata is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura but Hijikata is defending well.
Hijikata gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Hijikata pulls Ferreira in to control the position.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Hijikata is retaining full guard.
Ferreira looking to sit in guard and control but Hijikata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira (2) vs (6) Hijikata
Ferreira controls Hijikata momentarily but Hijikata frees himself.
Hijikata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira controls Hijikata momentarily but Hijikata frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata wins on points by 6 to 2.
Toshi Hijikata managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
PFC 201 Asham vs Wild 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urani throws a body kick that misses.
Urani slips under a jab.
Hijikata misses with a hook.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Urani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urani down.
Urani has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata throws a shot from downtown. Urani moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Urani.
Urani throws a lazy uppercut
and Hijikata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A solid body kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut. Urani saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata misses with a hook. Urani ducked under it nicely.
Hijikata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Urani's leg but Urani calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Urani.
Hijikata dips to his left and cracks Urani with an uppercut!
Urani throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hijikata tries to work over Urani's front leg with a kick but Urani checks it.
Urani is looking to counter punch.
Hijikata throws a combination. Urani tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hijikata lands a jab to Urani's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Urani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hijikata's sensitive parts.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Urani moves out of range.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata lands with a straight right. Urani didn't see that one coming.
Urani lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Toshi Hijikata has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Urani missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Urani scores with a jab. Hijikata acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Urani.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body shot.
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urani.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it.#T3#
Crunch! Hijikata slams his shin into Urani's torso.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Urani is looking to counter punch.
Hijikata jabs Urani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hijikata with the inside leg kick.
Hijikata scores with the left hand. Urani knows he should have avoided that one.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body shot.
Hijikata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hijikata throws a combination that misses
and Urani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hijikata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hijikata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hijikata lands a front kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urani cracks Hijikata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Urani throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata is looking to slow Urani down with leg kicks.
Hijikata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Urani rushes Hijikata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hijikata tries to work over Urani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Hijikata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urani is able to avoid easily.
Hijikata works Urani's body with a nice hook.
Urani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Hijikata thumps Urani with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Urani connects with a leg kick.
Urani misses with a straight right.
Crunch! Hijikata slams his shin into Urani's torso.
Hijikata blocks a head kick by Urani.
Urani lands a jab to the head.
Hijikata jabs Urani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urani lands a high kick!
Hijikata misses with a body shot
and Urani counters with a nice body shot.
Urani on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hijikata misses with a leg kick
and Urani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and Urani counters with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Urani.
Nice body punch from Hijikata.
Urani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
Urani throws a big shot that misses.
Hijikata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Hijikata - just one landing.
Hijikata takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Urani down.
Urani throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.
Urani looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Urani moves out of range of the leg kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata looks to land a combination but Urani avoids it well. #T2#
Urani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hijikata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hijikata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urani is able to avoid easily.
Hijikata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urani under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urani catches Hijikata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hijikata has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
Urani throws a lazy right hand but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Urani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a leg kick that knocks Urani off balance momentarily.
Urani digs a good hook to Hijikata's body.
Hijikata has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hijikata lands a nice shot to the body.
Hijikata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the body.
Urani doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urani lands with a nice body kick.
Urani jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Urani slips a straight right by Hijikata.
Urani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hijikata.
Urani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani checks a leg kick.
Hijikata lands with an overhand left.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Urani tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hijikata manages to circle out of the way.
Hijikata connects with a right hand. Urani shakes it off.
Urani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Urani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hijikata digs a good hook to Urani's body.
Urani throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hijikata throws a leg kick which misses Urani's front leg but catches the back leg as Urani tries to avoid it.
Hijikata wants to slow Urani down by chopping away at his legs.
Urani throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Urani sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Urani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Urani slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Urani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urani avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
A counter left hand to the body from Urani misses its target.
Urani checks a leg kick.
Hijikata jabs Urani right on the nose. Urani blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Hijikata pushes Urani away with a front kick.
Urani scores with the left hand. Hijikata knows he should have avoided that one.
Urani misses the jab.
Urani will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hijikata is looking to slow Urani down with leg kicks.
A cross from Hijikata lands.
Hijikata throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Urani misses.
Urani misses with a wild body shot.
Urani misses with a lunging right hand
and Hijikata counters with a good, hard body kick but Urani shrugs it off.
Urani throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Urani checks a leg kick.
Urani tries to counter by clinching up but Hijikata breaks away and moves out of range.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it.
Urani is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hijikata.
Urani misses the body punch
and Hijikata counters with a left to the body.
Hijikata lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Hijikata misses with a leg kick.
It appears Urani was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
Urani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hijikata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hijikata misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Urani counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hijikata! Urani lets Hijikata back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hijikata is rocked!
Urani darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Hijikata's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Urani before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ephram Urani! |
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Event:
PFC 195 Semenko vs Gormsson
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Point misses with a right hand
and Hijikata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick lands for Hijikata.
Hijikata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Point cracks a nice hook into Hijikata's ribs.
Hijikata lands a right hook to the body.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Point takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hijikata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Point takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Hijikata misses its intended target.
Hijikata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hijikata lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Hijikata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Point's hands.
Hijikata misses the body punch
and Point makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Hijikata misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely.
Point throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hijikata counters with a left to the body.
Point has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Point there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hijikata swings widly with a right hand
and Point makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata slips a jab from Point.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Hijikata.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hijikata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hijikata needs to keep his hands up - Point had a free shot at his head there.
Hijikata throws a lazy body kick
and Hijikata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hijikata throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Point as he connects with a hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata cracks Point with an open hand slap.
Hijikata's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hijikata duly obliges.
Point scores with a sloppy right hand. Hijikata should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Point.
Hijikata throws a shot from downtown. Point moves away and avoids it.
Point slips under a jab from Hijikata.
Point scoring well with a low kick there.
Hijikata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Point connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hijikata scrambles back to his feet.
Hijikata lands with an uppercut that bounces Point off the cage and back into range.
Point on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Point drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Point misses with a straight right.
Hijikata jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Point misses the body punch
and Hijikata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Hijikata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Point in his tracks.
Hijikata lands a glancing blow to the side of Point's head.
Hijikata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Point throws a big shot that misses.
Point tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hijikata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Point to counter with a crisp jab.
Point misses with a hook. Hijikata ducked under it nicely.
Point avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Hijikata lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Point misses.
Hijikata scores with a hook.
Hijikata misses with a hook
and Point counters with a right hand to the body.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Point releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hijikata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hijikata takes one to the chin there.
Point lands with a right hand.
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Point misses.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Point.
Toshi Hijikata is winning the standup battle so far.
Hijikata scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Point tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata throws a poor cross that misses
and Point counters with a straight right hand.
Point dodges the punch combination from Hijikata.
A little jabbing left from Point on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Point blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Point on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Point missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata misses with a left hand
and Point counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
A low kick from Hijikata misses
and Point counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Point moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Point! But no joy.
Hijikata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Point can do to turn this around?
Hijikata lunges at Point with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Point's hand.
Hijikata keeps Point at a distance using the push kick.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Point misses with a looping right.
Point misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Point blocks the low kick.
A cross from Hijikata lands.
Hijikata moves out of range as Point strikes.
Hijikata throwing a counter right hand but Point manages to avoid it.
Point throws out a loose jab but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hijikata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hijikata pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
The fighters circling - Point throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hijikata throws a one two combo.
Hijikata scores with a jab. Point acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Point might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hijikata has got the better of the exchanges.
Hijikata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hijikata throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Point counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hijikata! Point lets Hijikata back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Hijikata is rocked!
Point cracks Hijikata with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Point!
Jesse Point thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PFC 185 Bathory vs Hijikata
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bathory blocks the body kick.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hijikata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Hijikata off balance momentarily.
Hijikata misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Bathory fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Hijikata finds it's target.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Hijikata down.
Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.
Hijikata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hijikata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Bathory lands.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
Bathory moves out of range as Hijikata strikes.#T1#
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hijikata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hijikata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hijikata is able to avoid easily.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
Hijikata throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Hijikata's front leg but catches the back leg as Hijikata tries to avoid it.
Bathory is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hijikata.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hijikata. That did some damage!
Good shot there by Bathory.
Hijikata blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hijikata takes one to the chin there.
Hijikata misses with a leg kick
and Bathory counters with a nice leg kick.
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hijikata pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Hijikata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hijikata throws a head kick that misses.
Bathory connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hijikata throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.
Hijikata walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory.
Bathory punishes Hijikata's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hijikata.
Bathory moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hijikata blocks a low kick nicely.
Bathory blocks a jab.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Hijikata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Hijikata throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hijikata. #T3#
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory misses with a leg kick.
Hijikata throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hijikata checks a leg kick.
Bathory lands with an overhand left.
Hijikata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bathory throws a series of punches but Hijikata moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hijikata.
A low kick lands for Hijikata.
Hijikata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata lands a high kick!
Bathory misses with a leg kick.
Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Hijikata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well.
Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Hijikata avoided it.
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hijikata scores with the left hand. Bathory knows he should have avoided that one.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bathory!
Hijikata defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Hijikata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot.
Bathory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Hijikata throws a series of punches but Bathory moves out of range.
Hijikata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks.
Hijikata throws a head kick that misses.
As Hijikata looks to move away, Bathory throws a big counter combo but Hijikata just gets out of the way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Bathory.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Hijikata's leg but Hijikata calmly moves out of range.
Bathory blocks a head kick by Hijikata.
A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hijikata lands a jab to Bathory's midsection.
Hijikata moves out of range as Bathory strikes.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hijikata. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Hijikata down.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bathory slips a jab from Hijikata.
Hijikata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands.
Hijikata misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Hijikata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hijikata doesn't seem phased though.
Hijikata takes one on the button.
It looks like Bathory has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Some bone on bone action there as Hijikata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
Bathory is looking to slow Hijikata down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Bathory punishes Hijikata's body with a nice straight punch.
Bathory cracks Hijikata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bathory misses with a hook. Hijikata ducked under it nicely.
Hijikata throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Hijikata. #T1#
Hijikata tries to land a leg kick but Bathory saw it coming and moves away.
Hijikata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Hijikata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bathory cracks Hijikata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hijikata might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bathory has got the better of the exchanges.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws out a powerful jab.
Hijikata with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hijikata in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bathory tries a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye.
Hijikata with the inside leg kick.
Hijikata lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body kick from Bathory.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Hijikata staying out of range there.#T2#
Nice body kick from Bathory.
Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Hijikata's knee but Hijikata avoids it well.
Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Bathory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hijikata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Bathory.
A jab from Bathory does it's job there.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses
and Bathory counters with a thumping low kick.
Hijikata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Bathory.
Bathory throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Hijikata misses with a series of wild punches.
Hijikata wants to land a leg kick but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory slips under a jab from Hijikata.
Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Hijikata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Hijikata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory.
Hijikata throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut.
Bathory lands an overhand right.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Hijikata settles back down.
Bathory slips a straight right by Hijikata.
A quick step to the side and Bathory tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Hijikata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hijikata checks a low kick from Bathory.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hijikata doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Hijikata blocks a jab.
Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Hijikata settles back down.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Bathory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Bathory.
Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hijikata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hijikata doesn't seem bothered though.
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Hijikata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hijikata scores with a head kick. Bathory tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
Hijikata tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bathory tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata misses with a hook.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Hijikata throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it.
Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hijikata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Hijikata coming out on top.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
Hijikata will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bathory scores with a head kick. Hijikata tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory feints and then cracks Hijikata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hijikata down.
Bathory with the inside leg kick.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Hijikata lands a jab.
Hijikata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hijikata checks a leg kick.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata digs a good hook to Bathory's body.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hijikata throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hijikata. That snapped Bathory's head back.
Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hijikata misses with a hook.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Hijikata's front leg but catches the back leg as Hijikata tries to avoid it.
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
Hijikata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hijikata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bathory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hijikata. Hijikata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Hijikata moves away and avoids it.
Bathory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hijikata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hijikata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bathory, as that shot connected.
Hijikata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory lands a jab to the nose.
Bathory tests Hijikata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Bathory bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hijikata's head backwards.
Hijikata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Hijikata.
Hijikata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bathory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Hijikata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Hijikata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hijikata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bathory is looking to counter punch.
Hijikata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hijikata on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hijikata with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
A jab lands there for Bathory.
Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory works the jab nicely.
Bathory with a jab.
Hijikata misses the jab.
Bathory is looking to counter punch.
Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hijikata.
Bathory connects with the punch.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Bathory does no damage.
Hijikata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Bathory finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bathory shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hijikata eats them both and turns towards Bathory to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Bathory motions for Hijikata to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory scores with a jab.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata blocks a jab.#T4#
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Bathory catches Hijikata right on the button with a cross.
Bathory tries to move into range but Hijikata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Hijikata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bathory doesn't seem phased though.
Hijikata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hijikata circles away quickly and effectively.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bathory cracks Hijikata with a good jab.
Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bathory throws a body kick that misses.
Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hijikata can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bathory's head backwards.
Hijikata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hijikata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory clearly takes that 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.#R4#
Bathory lands a head shot.
Hijikata throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory moves out of range easily.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a looping right.
Bathory with the inside leg kick.
Hijikata takes one to the chin there.
Hijikata slips a jab from Bathory.
Hijikata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crunch! Bathory slams his shin into Hijikata's torso.
Hijikata lands with an uppercut that bounces Bathory off the cage and back into range.
Bathory misses with a body shot.
Hijikata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bathory changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hijikata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Hijikata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Hijikata had a free shot at his head there.
Bathory lands with a straight right. Hijikata didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bathory - that will leave a mark!
Bathory misses the jab.
Hijikata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
Bathory swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bathory throws a lazy head kick
and Hijikata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bathory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata lands a glancing blow to the side of Bathory's head.
Hijikata lands with a nice body punch.
Hijikata takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Bathory looks for the body kick but Hijikata saw that one coming.
Hijikata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
Hijikata misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Hijikata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
Bathory scores with a jab. Hijikata acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut.
Bathory staying out of range there.
Jab by Bathory.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.
A nice side step and Hijikata releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hijikata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from Hijikata.
Hijikata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bathory cracks Hijikata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bathory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hijikata's hands.
Hijikata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory misses the jab.
Bathory throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bathory. Hijikata shrugs it off though.
Bathory cracks Hijikata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Bathory throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Bathory throws a sloppy body shot
and Hijikata counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Hijikata avoided it.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Hijikata ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Bathory cracks a nice hook into Hijikata's ribs.
Bathory slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hijikata lands with a nice body kick.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Hijikata takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory is looking to counter punch.
Hijikata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hijikata - that will leave a mark!
Hijikata has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away.#T4#
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Hijikata misses with a lunging right hand
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory with the inside leg kick.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
And Bathory counters with a quick kick to the body but Hijikata blocks it.
Hijikata loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.
Good work by Hijikata as he checks the leg kick.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hijikata's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory thumps Hijikata with a low kick.
Hijikata looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming.
Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hijikata has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory had his way with Toshi Hijikata in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Hijikata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hijikata, as that shot connected.
Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bathory's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bathory duly obliges.
Bathory lands with a cross.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Hijikata's legs.
Hijikata slips a jab from Bathory.
Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Hijikata counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata checks a low kick from Bathory.
Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well.
Bathory checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Bathory throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hijikata throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Hijikata sees coming a mile off.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Hijikata's defenses.
Hijikata throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bathory lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bathory swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and Hijikata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Hijikata's leg. Hijikata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Hijikata off balance momentarily.
Bathory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bathory misses with a straight left.
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Hijikata saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
Bathory moves out of range as Hijikata strikes.
Bathory scores with the left hand. Hijikata knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Bathory.
A left lands for Bathory.
Bathory slips under a jab from Hijikata.
Bathory scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice shot lands for Hijikata.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Hijikata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hijikata blocks a jab.#T3#
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick.
Bathory with a nice calf kick.
Hijikata misses with a looping left.
Toshi Hijikata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hijikata throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it.
Hijikata lands with a straight right. Bathory didn't see that one coming.
Hijikata misses with a looping right.
Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hijikata wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
Bathory throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bathory lands a nice hook to Hijikata's body. Hijikata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hijikata throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Bathory misses. #T4#
Bathory throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hijikata's sensitive parts.
Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
Bathory works the jab nicely.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Hijikata.
Bathory misses with a head kick.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Hijikata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bathory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hijikata scrambles back to his feet.
Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Good leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hijikata on the side of the head.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hijikata is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Arzlan Bathory thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
PFC 180 Krison vs Moors
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Arendse checks the leg kick.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Hijikata ducks down to avoid it.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hijikata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arendse tries to work over Hijikata's front leg with a kick but Hijikata checks it.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse scores with a jab to the body.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hijikata lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hijikata.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Hijikata misses the target.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down.
Hijikata has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hijikata connects with a single shot there.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Hijikata's ribs.
Hijikata moves out of range of the body kick.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Hijikata manages to avoid it.#CL#
Arendse moves into range and clinches up with Hijikata.#T1##BC#
Arendse breaks from the clinch.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hijikata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hijikata blocks a jab.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Hijikata appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Arendse's knee but Arendse avoids it well.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hijikata's head.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hijikata loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.#CL#
Arendse clinches up with Hijikata and pushes him back against the cage.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Arendse scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Arendse. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hijikata!
A jab from Hijikata finds it's way through Arendse's defenses.
Arendse checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Hijikata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Hijikata moves away and avoids it.
Hijikata is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse scores with the left hand. Hijikata knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Hijikata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arendse lands with a nice body kick.
Arendse throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Arendse is looking to wear down Hijikata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hijikata keeps Arendse at a distance using the push kick.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse tries a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
A low kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse staying out of range there.#T4#
Good leg kick by Hijikata. #CL#
Arendse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hijikata.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata pushes Arendse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Hijikata lands with a left to the head.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Arendse controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Hijikata.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Hijikata works on Arendse's body with a couple of short punches.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hijikata throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hijikata misses the target.
Hijikata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hijikata in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Hijikata counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Arendse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Hijikata lands a lovely overhand right.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hijikata.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arendse has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Arendse moves out of range of the leg kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Hijikata slips a straight right by Arendse.
Hijikata throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Arendse swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse blocks a head kick by Hijikata.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Hijikata misses with a kick to the body.
Hijikata defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hijikata's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL#
Arendse takes the fight into the clinch.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hijikata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arendse checks the leg kick.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Jab by Arendse.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Arendse moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
Hijikata takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of Hijikata's head.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hijikata misses the target.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hijikata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arendse momentarily.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hijikata scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse lands with a cross.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Arendse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Hijikata tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arendse is able to avoid easily.
Hijikata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arendse can pounce on him.
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Hijikata.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Hijikata appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Hijikata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hijikata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hijikata finds it's way round the side to connect with Arendse's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Hijikata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arendse misses with a series of wild punches.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hijikata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arendse there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hijikata.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arendse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hijikata checks it well. #T1#
Arendse lands a front kick.
Arendse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hijikata is able to avoid easily.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Arendse sizes up Hijikata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hijikata throws out the jab.
Arendse delivers a nice body kick.
Hijikata blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hijikata scores with a sloppy right hand. Arendse should have avoided that one.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Arendse blocks the body kick.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Hijikata saw that one coming.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hijikata.
Arendse wants to clinch.
Arendse swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata lands a nice hook to Arendse's body. Arendse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Arendse quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Arendse misses with a jab to the body
and Hijikata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Arendse really felt that one!
Hijikata blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Hijikata catches Arendse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Arendse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Arendse throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Hijikata's leg. Hijikata is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
Arendse throws a head kick but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut.
Arendse staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Arendse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hijikata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Arendse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hijikata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arendse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Hijikata defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hijikata.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Hijikata loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a spinning back kick!
Hijikata slips under a jab from Arendse.
Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arendse checks it well.
Hijikata wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and Arendse counters with a nice body kick.
Arendse takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Arendse tries to clinch up but Hijikata circles away and keeps his distance.
Hijikata scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse moves forwards but Hijikata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Hijikata throws out a powerful jab.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Arendse takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata avoids a kick to the body.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata lands a jab to the nose.
Arendse slips a straight right by Hijikata.
Hijikata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toshi Hijikata.
I think Hijikata 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
After the big win, Toshi Hijikata made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
PFC 174 Alzheimer vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Hijikata swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of strikes that have Hijikata backpedaling.
#CUT#
It looks like Toshi Hijikata has been cut.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Hijikata is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands with a nice body kick.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzpatrick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hijikata thumps Fitzpatrick with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzpatrick. That did some damage!
Hijikata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzpatrick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick lands a jab to Hijikata's midsection.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a really nice looking cross but Hijikata seems unphased.
#T1##CL#
Fitzpatrick pushes Hijikata up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Our sources have told us that Fitzpatrick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata tries to stall but Fitzpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hijikata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Hijikata looking to slow down the pace here.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata tries to stall but Fitzpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Hijikata tries to stall but Fitzpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hijikatas head.
Hijikata looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzpatrick as Hijikata tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Hijikata as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzpatrick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hijikata wants to stall.
Fitzpatrick looking to stall.
Hijikata looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow.
Hijikata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hijikata looking to slow down the pace here.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab to the body
and Hijikata counters with a thumping low kick.
Hijikata blocks a low kick nicely.
Hijikata walks into a straight right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzpatrick on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
Hijikata throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick walks into a left hand.
Hijikata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hijikata tries to move into range but Fitzpatrick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Fitzpatrick looks to clinch
and Hijikata finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hijikata. #CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hijikata has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzpatrick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hijikata can turn it around.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata lands an uppercut.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Hijikata is stalling here.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Hijikata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Hijikata digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
A short uppercut from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata avoiding damage.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzpatrick.
#T3#
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Hijikata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Hijikata tries to stall but Fitzpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hijikata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Fitzpatrick.
#T4#
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Hijikata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hijikata.
Hijikata slowing the pace effectively.
Hijikata misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Hijikata takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Hijikata pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick is working Hijikata over against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Hijikata wants to stall.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick swings widly with a right hand
and Hijikata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzpatrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata lands with a good body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hijikata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Fitzpatrick lands a jab-cross combination.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Hijikata scores with a punch to the head.
Hijikata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush Hijikata with a series of wild strikes but Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by Hijikata. #T2#
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hijikata misses the jab.
Hijikata takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata counters with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hijikata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzpatrick avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a hook but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hijikata doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
It looked like Fitzpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick cracks Hijikata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
Hijikata cracks Fitzpatrick with a good jab.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hijikata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hijikata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hijikata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Fitzpatrick.#ROC#
Hijikata is rocked!
Fitzpatrick lands with a nice body punch.
Hijikata walks into a jab.
Hijikata is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzpatrick finish him?
Fitzpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzpatrick checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Fitzpatrick gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
PFC 168 Grande vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Fitzpatrick pushes Hijikata up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Hijikata is predictable there
and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hijikata is looking to slow Fitzpatrick down with leg kicks.
Fitzpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Fitzpatrick rushes Hijikata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hijikata's defenses.
Hijikata takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Toshi Hijikata has been cut.
Hijikata wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzpatrick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hijikata's head.
Hijikata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hijikata connects with a body shot that sends Fitzpatrick's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick connects with a jab.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hijikata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that Hijikata avoids nicely.
Fitzpatrick avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Hijikata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Fitzpatrick misses.
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hijikata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
It seemed like Hijikata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook.#CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Hijikata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Our sources have told us that Fitzpatrick has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hijikata working hard to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hijikata content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Fitzpatrick has Hijikata pressed against the cage, preventing Hijikata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick tries to stall but Hijikata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Hijikata is trying to break the clinch but Fitzpatrick is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Hijikata as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fitzpatrick 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 Hijikata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hijikata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
Hijikata lands with a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Hijikata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hijikata misses with a looping right.#T4#
Hijikata scores with a hook.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Fitzpatrick moved away.
Hijikata loads up on a big right hand but Fitzpatrick slips the punch.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Hijikata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hijikata slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata throws out a counter right but Fitzpatrick avoids it with no problem.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.
Hijikata swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Hijikata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hijikata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
Hijikata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hijikata throws a poor cross that misses
and Hijikata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Hijikata is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzpatrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fitzpatrick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hijikata, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Hijikata 's eye.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and pushes Hijikata back into the cage.#T1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hijikata is keeping busy.
Come on Fitzpatrick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Hijikata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick works on Hijikata's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Hijikata wants to break free but Fitzpatrick has control.
Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hijikata can do to turn this around?
Fitzpatrick tries to stall but Hijikata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hijikata lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzpatrick off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata clobbers Fitzpatrick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands with a hook. Hijikata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hijikata throws a good cross that connects.
Hijikata blocks a jab.#T3#
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Hijikata lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hijikata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hijikata there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hijikata is looking to chop away at Fitzpatrick's legs.
Hijikata misses with a hook
and Fitzpatrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Hijikata lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hijikata thinks about the counter body kick.
Fitzpatrick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hijikata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Fitzpatrick misses with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hijikata lands a head kick!
Fitzpatrick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hijikata counters with a left to the body.
Hijikata staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Hijikata is having none of it.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hijikata lands with a hook. Fitzpatrick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Fitzpatrick misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Hijikata is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata throws an off balance right hand
and Hijikata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hijikata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hijikata scores with a spinning back kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
A jab lands there for Hijikata.#T1#
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata digs a good body shot into Fitzpatrick's ribs.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Fitzpatrick moved away.
Fitzpatrick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hijikatas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hijikata throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hijikata scores with the left hand. Fitzpatrick knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hijikata is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hijikata scores with a nice right hand.
Hijikata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata lands a jab to the head.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Hijikata lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzpatrick with a body shot.
Hijikata tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Hijikata misses its intended target.
Hijikata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hijikata connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hijikata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzpatrick fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hijikata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
Toshi Hijikata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hijikata throws a front kick that sends Fitzpatrick stumbling back into the cage.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzpatrick moves in looking to clinch but Hijikata pushes him off.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.
Hijikata missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzpatrick will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fitzpatrick blocks a jab.
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzpatrick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Hijikata swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.#T4#
Hijikata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hijikata wants to slow Fitzpatrick down by chopping away at his legs.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Fitzpatrick connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Hijikata is having none of it.
Hijikata looks to land a left hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range nicely.
Fitzpatrick throwing a counter right hand but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
Hijikata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Francis Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Fitzpatrick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitzpatrick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hijikata moves forwards but Fitzpatrick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fitzpatrick 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
EMP Graves vs Wood
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Hijikata cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
Rock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hijikata is able to avoid easily.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hijikata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rock throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hijikata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hijikata explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rock misses with a straight left. #CL#
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Hijikata looking to slow down the pace here.
Rock presses Hijikata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Hijikata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hijikata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hijikata tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock gets through Hijikata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Rock.
Rock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock is trying to pull guard but Hijikata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Rock lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Hijikata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Rock drags the fight down to the ground.
Rock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Rock looking for subs off his back but Hijikata has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hijikata is thwarting Rock's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Hijikata stands up and beckons Rock to join him on the feet.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Rock moves into the clinch.#T3#
A short right from Rock on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Hijikata's head.
Hijikata pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Hijikata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hijikata swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Rock tries to pull guard but Hijikata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
A shot in the inside from Hijikata. #T4#
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rock letting Hijikata take a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Rock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rock is trying to control the position but Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Rock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hijikata defends it easily.#SU2#
Hijikata stands up and waves to Rock to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hijikata thows a body kick. Rock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hijikata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Will Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hijikata misses with a hook.
Rock wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Rock throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata checks a low kick from Rock.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Rock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata misses with a straight right.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Hijikata off balance momentarily.
Hijikata lands with a straight right. Rock didn't see that one coming.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Hijikata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Hijikata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters circling a little - Hijikata finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hijikata throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rock 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 Hijikata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hijikata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Rock forces Hijikata back against the cage and clinches.
Hijikata stalling.
Hijikata lands with a left to the head.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Rock misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Rock lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock.
A short left from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a left hand.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Will Rock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
A short left from Rock.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock jumps guard but Hijikata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Rock successfully pulls guard.
Rock keeping full guard, as Hijikata tries to pass.
Hijikata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Hijikata gets to his feet - Rock follows without any prompting.
Hijikata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Rock counters by clinching up.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Rock tries to pull guard but Hijikata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hijikata pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hijikata just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata is struggling to control the position.
Hijikata lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Hijikata.
A short right from Hijikata.
Hijikata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rock working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Hijikata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Rock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
Hijikata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Hijikata misses with a looping right.
Rock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hijikata's head backwards.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rock tries to clinch up but Hijikata circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rock misses the jab.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
As Hijikata tries to get set, Rock tries to push him back and clinch up but Hijikata manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Hijikata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock misses with a leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hijikata.
A swing and a miss from Hijikata.
Hijikata takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hijikata manages to circle out of the way.
Rock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hijikata throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Hijikata - just one landing.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Hijikata flicks out a counter leg kick but Rock steps away.
Hijikata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hijikata misses with a hook.
Hijikata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Hijikata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hijikata scrambles back to his feet.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Rock moves out of range easily. #T2#
Hijikata thumps Rock with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock thumps Hijikata with a low kick.
Hijikata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
Hijikata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
Rock cracks Hijikata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hijikata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick.
Hijikata ducks right into an uppercut from Rock. #T3#
Rock throws a shot from downtown. Hijikata moves away and avoids it.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Hijikata cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata throws out a powerful jab.
Hijikata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Rock is looking to clinch but Hijikata is avoiding it.
Hijikata digs a good body shot into Rock's ribs.
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Hijikata scores with a nice head shot.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hijikata manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Hijikata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Hijikata is looking to score with low kicks.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Hijikata finds it's target.
Rock swings widly with a right hand
and Hijikata counters with a body kick that stops Rock in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Rock scores with a leg kick.
Hijikata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Rock sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Toshi Hijikata just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hijikata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hijikata manages to circle out of the way.
Rock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hijikata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Hijikata slams his shin into Rock's torso.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hijikata misses with a straight right.
Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Hijikata settles back down.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
Hijikata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hijikata missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Rock throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.
Rock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Hijikata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
Rock slips a straight right by Hijikata.
Hijikata jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Rock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rock misses with a hook. Hijikata ducked under it nicely.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Hijikata off balance momentarily.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Hijikata misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hijikata.
Good standup being displayed there by Hijikata as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock is looking to chop away at Hijikata's legs.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Hijikata.
Hijikata looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Rock. Beautiful body shot.
Rock slips a straight right by Hijikata.
Rock throws a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Hijikata breaks away and moves out of range.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hijikata lands with a good body shot.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Hijikata breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hijikata!
Rock lands with a cross.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rock.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Hijikata breaks away and moves out of range.
Hijikata misses with a head kick.
Rock works the jab nicely.
Hijikata walks into a jab.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Hijikata throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease.
Rock throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
#T4#
Rock moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Hijikata saw it coming and moves away.
Rock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Hijikata's front leg but catches the back leg as Hijikata tries to avoid it.
Hijikata motions for Rock to come forward. Hijikata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Rock darts in and clinches Hijikata up against the cage.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Rock misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Hijikata was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Rock gets a clinch.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hijikata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata presses Rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Hijikata on the inside.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Hijikata is pushing Rock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Rock lands a right hand.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hijikata leaning against his opponent.
Hijikata tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rock.
Hijikata pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rock being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Rock gets control of Hijikata's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rock controls Hijikata momentarily but Hijikata frees himself.
Rock being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Hijikata from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Hijikata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Rock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hijikata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hijikata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
Hijikata sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Hijikata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hijikata has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rock is trying to keep Hijikata in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hijikata throws a leg kick that misses.
Hijikata takes one to the side of the head.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Rock moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hijikata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hijikata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Rock wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hijikata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Hijikata coming out on top.
Hijikata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toshi Hijikata.
I think Hijikata 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
Toshi Hijikata is the new lightweight champion!
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Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
Bamalog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bamalog connects with a right hand. Hijikata shakes it off.
Hijikata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hijikata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
Teke Bamalog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamalog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bamalog looks to land a right hand but Hijikata moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hijikata 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 Bamalog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bamalog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bamalog swats away the attempt to clinch by Hijikata.
Bamalog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hijikata.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bamalog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bamalog. That's going to slow Hijikata down.
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!
Hijikata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bamalog throws a big shot that misses.
Bamalog takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata digs a good body shot into Bamalog's ribs.
A low kick from Hijikata misses
and Hijikata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hijikata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bamalog at a distance.
Bamalog throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Hijikata.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hijikata. #CL#
Hijikata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata just leaning against Bamalog, taking a breather.
Hijikata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands with a right to the head.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Bamalog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hijikatas head.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Hijikata has a couple of punches blocked by Bamalog.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata digs a right hand into Bamalog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bamalog's gas tank.
Bamalog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bamalog lands a nice uppercut.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Good body shot from Hijikata.
Bamalog lands a nice shot to the body.
Bamalog lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
A short right from Hijikata on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Teke Bamalog has been cut.
Hijikata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands a shot to the body.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hijikata.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata lands a right hand.
Bamalog lands an uppercut.#T4#
Bamalog blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bamalog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hijikata lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Bamalog on the inside.
Hijikata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bamalogs head.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Hijikata lands a hook that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Hijikata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bamalog or not.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hijikata tries to stall but Bamalog uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Hijikata.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata pushes Bamalog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bamalog looks winded!
Bamalog blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
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 Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teke Bamalog's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bamalog checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Bamalog throws a hook but Hijikata avoids it easily.
Hijikata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bamalog.
Good work by Hijikata as he checks the leg kick.
Bamalog throws a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Bamalog moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
Bamalog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bamalog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bamalog.
Bamalog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hijikata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bamalog's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog misses the shot to the body.
Bamalog connects with an inside leg kick.
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Bamalog's knee but Bamalog avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with the combination.
Bamalog was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Bamalog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bamalog tries to work over Hijikata's front leg with a kick but Hijikata checks it.
Hijikata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamalog! But no joy.
Bamalog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bamalog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hijikata's sensitive parts.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses.
Hijikata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bamalog connects with a leg kick. Hijikata looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hijikata checks a leg kick.
Hijikata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
The fighters circling - Bamalog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bamalog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hijikata.
Some bone on bone action there as Bamalog checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bamalog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata thows a body kick. Bamalog tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Bamalog moves out of range easily.
Bamalog throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Bamalog throws a body shot but no joy.
Teke Bamalog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bamalog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Bamalog misses with a straight left.
Bamalog feints and then cracks Hijikata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hijikata down.
A lazy body kick from Bamalog
and Hijikata counters with a nice uppercut.
Bamalog looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bamalog blocks the low kick.
Bamalog throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bamalog if he has to take too many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bamalog checks a leg kick.
Bamalog looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bamalog manages to circle out of the way.
Hijikata will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Bamalog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hijikata. That did some damage!
Hijikata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bamalog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata throws the left hand but Bamalog avoids the punch easily.
Hijikata misses with a series of wild punches.
Hijikata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bamalog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog fakes the leg kick and cracks Hijikata in the body.
Hijikata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bamalog blocks the body kick.
Bamalog throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bamalog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bamalog throws a body shot but no joy.
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata blocks a head kick by Bamalog.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Bamalog scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bamalog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Bamalog moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hijikata is looking for a counter combo.
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body. Hijikata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hijikata tries to clinch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Hijikata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bamalog motions for Hijikata to come forward. Bamalog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata throws a chopping leg kick but Bamalog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bamalog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hijikata's head.
Bamalog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bamalog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Bamalog.
Hijikata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bamalog.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hijikata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bamalog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hijikata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Bamalog misses with an uppercut.
Bamalog throws a chopping leg kick but Hijikata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bamalog swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bamalog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hijikata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teke Bamalog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Teke Bamalog's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bamalog misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
Hijikata catches Bamalog with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bamalog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bamalog throws a wild body kick that Hijikata sees coming a mile off.
Hijikata checks a leg kick.
Bamalog looks for the body kick but Hijikata saw that one coming.
Bamalog throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hijikata blocks the body kick.
Hijikata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bamalog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamalog misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bamalog, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut lands for Hijikata. That snapped Bamalog's head back.
Hijikata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bamalog can pounce on him.
Hijikata takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bamalog.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
A punch lands to the side of Hijikata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bamalog, right into the meat.
Bamalog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hijikata defending well as Bamalog loads up on a big left hand.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata wants to slow Bamalog down by chopping away at his legs.
Hijikata thumps Bamalog with a low kick.
Bamalog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hijikata on the side of the head.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bamalog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Hijikata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses.
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bamalog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bamalog.
Hijikata was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bamalog jabs at Hijikata's body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata throws a leg kick which misses Bamalog's front leg but catches the back leg as Bamalog tries to avoid it.
Bamalog throws a chopping leg kick but Hijikata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Bamalog misses its intended target.
Hijikata will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hijikata keeps Bamalog at a distance using the push kick.
A left lands for Hijikata.
Bamalog punishes Hijikata's body with a nice straight punch.
Hijikata takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hijikata lands a jab to the nose.
Bamalog thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hijikata if he has to take too many more of those.
Bamalog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hijikata tries to counter by clinching up but Bamalog breaks away and moves out of range.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Bamalog blocks the low kick.
Hijikata looks for the body kick but Bamalog saw that one coming.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bamalog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hijikata with a body shot.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Hijikata lands a leg kick that knocks Bamalog off balance momentarily.
Hijikata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bamalog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bamalog misses with a body shot.
Hijikata is looking to counter punch.
Bamalog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bamalog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bamalog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bamalog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bamalog thows a body kick. Hijikata tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bamalog is able to avoid easily.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Bamalog throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Bamalog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Bamalog sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Bamalog throws a big shot that misses.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Bamalog down.
A leg kick checked by Bamalog.
Hijikata scores with a hook.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bamalog misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
Bamalog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Hijikata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bamalog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hijikata looks for the body kick but Bamalog saw that one coming.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range.
A combination from Hijikata does no damage.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bamalog moves away from the strike by Hijikata.
Bamalog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teke Bamalog.
I think Bamalog 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Toshi Hijikata!
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Event:
EMP Ispa vs. Marceau
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Hibbert throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.
Hibbert throws a combination that misses
and Hijikata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hibbert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hijikata is looking to counter the offense by Hibbert and move into the clinch.
Hijikata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Hibbert misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hibbert throws a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Hibbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata moves out of range of the leg kick from Hibbert.
Hibbert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hijikata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hibbert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hibbert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata swats away the attempt to clinch by Hibbert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hibbert looks to land a combination but Hijikata avoids it well.
Hijikata lands a nice shot to the body.
Hijikata with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hibbert jabs Hijikata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Hibbert down.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Hijikata is looking to wear down Hibbert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Hibbert misses with a body shot
enabling Hijikata to counter with a crisp jab.
Hijikata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Hibbert's leg. Hibbert is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata lands with a good body shot.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Hibbert is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hibbert has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hibbert dips to his left and cracks Hijikata with an uppercut!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hibbert.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Hibbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hibbert.
Hibbert takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hijikata moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hibbert misses.
Hijikata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Hibbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hibbert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hijikata swivels and escapes.
Hijikata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hibbert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Hijikata counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hijikata. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hijikata.
I was talking to Hijikata's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hijikata as Hibbert tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hijikata as Hibbert tries to tie him up.
Hibbert looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hijikata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert lands a shoulder strike.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hibbert as Hijikata tries to tie him up.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hibbert takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Hijikata taking a breather. #TD2#
Hibbert pulls Hijikata into guard.
Hijikata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hijikata wants to control from the top but Hibbert keeps moving.
Hibbert working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Hibbert is looking for a triangle here but Hijikata uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Hijikata stalls from top position.
Hibbert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Hibbert passes into side control, despite Hijikata's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hijikata wants to control but Hibbert postures up.#SUB2#
Hibbert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hibbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hijikata keeps working.
Hijikata is looking to reverse the position.
Hijikata is working hard here to advance position.
Hibbert trying to control the action but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Hibbert wants to take a breather but Hijikata manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hibbert.
Hibbert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hibbert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hijikata defends well and Hibbert ends up having to push Hijikata into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hibbert throws out a leg kick but Hijikata moves out of range and Hibbert only half commits. #CL#
Hijikata moves into range and clinches up with Hibbert.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert controlling the action here for a moment.
Hijikata digs a right hand into Hibbert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hibbert's gas tank.
Hijikata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hibbert can do to turn this around?
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hibbert stalling.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata presses Hibbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Hibbert controls his hands.
#T1#
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hibbert is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hijikata tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
Hibbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Hijikata stalling in the clinch but Hibbert improves position.
Hijikata wants to stall.
Hibbert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hibbert just leaning against Hijikata, taking a breather.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hijikata.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Hijikata leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hijikata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hibbert or not.
Hibbert is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Hijikata.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hijikata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hibbert scores with a hook to the body.
Hibbert blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hijikata.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
#T3#
Hijikata lands a nice uppercut.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a nice uppercut.
Hibbert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata is working Hibbert over against the cage.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hibbert is trying to drag Hijikata to the mat but Hijikata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hibbert is trying to stall.
Hibbert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Hibbert misses with a body punch.
Hibbert lands with a light punch inside.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata wants to stall.
#T4#
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toshi Hijikata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Hijikata - that landed with a thud.
Hibbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hibbert working aggressively here.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
Hibbert lands a nice uppercut.
Hijikata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata pushes Hibbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
A right hook to the body lands for Hijikata.
#TD2#
Hijikata is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hibbert is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hijikata to the mat. Hijikata regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hijikata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hijikata lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Hijikata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hibbert doesn't seem phased though.
Hibbert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hibbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hibbert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hibbert misses with a hook.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hibbert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hijikata lands a slapping body shot.
Hibbert throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hibbert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata thumps Hibbert with a low kick.
Hijikata lands a leg kick that knocks Hibbert off balance momentarily.
Hijikata takes a swing at Hibbert's ribcage but misses.
Hibbert misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Hijikata clinches with his opponent.
Hijikata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hibbert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hijikata up against the cage.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hibbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hibbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Hibbert avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hibbert is trying to maintain a safe position but Hijikata gets an underhook and turns Hibbert into the cage.
Hibbert is working Hijikata over against the cage.
A short left from Hibbert.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Hibbert gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hibbert wants to pass the guard but Hijikata is keeping the position.
Hijikata seems keen to control Hibbert's posture.
Hibbert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hijikata is pulling down on Hibbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Hibbert, at least for the moment.
Hijikata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Hibbert wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hijikata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hijikata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Hibbert does no damage.
Toshi Hijikata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hibbert dips to his left and cracks Hijikata with an uppercut!
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hijikata.
Hibbert closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hibbert.
#T3#
Hijikata on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hijikata moves out of range as Hibbert strikes.
Hijikata is looking to land body kicks.
Hibbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hibbert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Hibbert down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hibbert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Hibbert misses with a lunging right hand
and Hijikata counters with a thumping low kick.
Hibbert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hijikata defends it nicely.
Hijikata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hibbert misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hibbert catches Hijikata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hijikata lands a really nice looking cross but Hibbert seems unphased.
Hijikata tries a head kick but it misses.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Hijikata avoids them all with ease.
Hibbert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Hibbert.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Hibbert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tony Hibbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hibbert takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Hijikata moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hijikata, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
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Event:
EMP Ispa vs Magufuli I V
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Hijikata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Lupei down.
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupei. That did some damage!
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata keeps the fight on the outside.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Lupei moved away.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Lupei clinches up with Hijikata and pushes him back against the cage.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
A short left from Hijikata.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Hijikata lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hijikata throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Hijikata. #T2#
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Hijikata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lupei is keeping busy.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei gets through Hijikata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata stalling in the clinch but Lupei improves position.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei looking to stall.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hijikata tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Lupei breaks from the clinch.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Hijikata connects with a right hand. Lupei shakes it off.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hijikata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lupei counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei thows a leg kick but Hijikata checks it
and Hijikata makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Lupei dips to his left and cracks Hijikata with an uppercut!
No joy there for Lupei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hijikata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Lupei connects with a right hand. Hijikata shakes it off.
We've been told by Hijikata's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hijikata connects with a right hand. Lupei shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Hijikata.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Hijikata ducks down to avoid it.
Hijikata fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lupei just manages to avoid it.
Hijikata throws a leg kick that misses.
Lupei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lupei scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Lupei scores with the left hand. Hijikata knows he should have avoided that one.
Hijikata scores with the left hand. Lupei knows he should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Hijikata.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hijikata thows a leg kick but Lupei checks it
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Hijikata looks for the body kick but Lupei saw that one coming.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hijikata lands a head shot.
Hijikata plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei pushes Hijikata away with a front kick.
Hijikata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei blocks a leg kick.
Lupei lands a head shot.
Hijikata jabs Lupei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lupei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Lupei moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Hijikata checks a leg kick.
Lupei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lupei is looking to score with low kicks.
Hijikata throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.#T1#
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Lupei avoids a kick to the body.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hijikata lands a jab to the head.
Hijikata avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Lupei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hijikata connects with a single shot there.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Lupei lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Hijikata tries to work over Lupei's front leg with a kick but Lupei checks it.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Hijikata swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. Lupei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Lupei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hijikata is out of range.
Hijikata scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lupei checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Hijikata's leg. Hijikata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Hijikata throws a lazy body kick
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Lupei throws a leg kick that misses.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hijikata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lupei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hijikata throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lupei throws a solid leg kick but Hijikata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lupei.
Good standup being displayed there by Hijikata as he connects with a hook.
Lupei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hijikata throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hijikata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick
and Hijikata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hijikata staying out of range there.
Lupei throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata motions for Lupei to come forward. Hijikata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Lupei cracks Hijikata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hijikata lands with a hook. Lupei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lupei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lupei misses with a leg kick
and Hijikata counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hijikata looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lupei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hijikata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lupei thinking.
Hijikata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the body
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hijikata has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Hijikata pushes him off.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
Hijikata cracks the inside of Lupei's front leg.
Hijikata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Hijikata throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Hijikata takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hijikata takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hijikata misses with a lunging right hand
and Lupei counters with a stiff right hand.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Lupei takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
Hijikata connects with a looping right hand.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
#T1#
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Lupei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Lupei dips to his left and cracks Hijikata with an uppercut!
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Hijikata defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Lupei's leg but Lupei calmly moves out of range.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Lupei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hijikata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a jab. Lupei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lupei drops his hands momentarily and Hijikata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Hijikata.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Hijikata throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Hijikata with a nice cross.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata throws a front kick that sends Lupei stumbling back into the cage.
Hijikata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lupei moves to clinch but Hijikata breaks away
and Hijikata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lupei really felt that one!
Hijikata slips under a jab from Lupei.
Hijikata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupei. That did some damage!
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hijikata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hijikata misses the jab.
Lupei moves to clinch but Hijikata breaks away
and Hijikata counters with a good low kick that Lupei was not able to check.
Lupei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Hijikata.#T3#
Hijikata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hijikata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Lupei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good work by Hijikata as he checks the leg kick.
Hijikata thuds a left hand into Lupei's body.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lupei. That one must have hurt.
Lupei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lupei's calf.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Lupei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei tries to work over Hijikata's front leg with a kick but Hijikata checks it.
Hijikata misses with a kick to the body
and Lupei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hijikata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Hijikata.
Nice body kick from Hijikata.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hijikata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Lupei tests Hijikata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hijikata has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
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Event:
EMP Boaz vs Dong
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Darwin misses with a kick to the body.
Darwin thows a leg kick but Hijikata checks it
and Hijikata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darwin slips a straight right by Hijikata.
Darwin throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata throws a hook but Darwin blocks it.
Hijikata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hijikata misses with a looping left.
Darwin throwing a counter right hand but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Darwin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Darwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata throws out a loose jab but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darwin throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Darwin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata throws a leg kick which misses Darwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Darwin tries to avoid it.
Hijikata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Hijikata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Darwin moves out of range easily.
Hijikata lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Darwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Darwin moved away.
A head kick misses from Darwin.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hijikata checks a low kick from Darwin.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Darwin.
Hijikata thumps Darwin with a low kick.
Hijikata motions for Darwin to come forward. Hijikata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darwin throws a sloppy head kick and Hijikata moves out of range easily.
Hijikata slips under a jab from Darwin.
Hijikata throws a push kick but Darwin slaps the foot to one side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hijikata - that will leave a mark!
Darwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hijikata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Darwin.
A low kick from Hijikata is predictable there
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hijikata dodges the punch combination from Darwin.
#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Darwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darwin moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Hijikata.
Darwin cracks Hijikata with a good jab.
Hijikata throws a lazy right hand but Darwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darwin throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Darwin is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hijikata.
Darwin misses with a hook. Hijikata ducked under it nicely.
Hijikata takes one to the side of the head.
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Darwin moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Darwin.
A counter left hand to the body from Darwin misses its target.
Hijikata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hijikata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Darwin's calf.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hijikata lands with an overhand left.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Darwin sees coming a mile off.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata. #T3#
Hijikata with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Darwin to score with a decent uppercut.
Hijikata connects with a body shot that sends Darwin's belly button to the back.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Darwin misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Darwin finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Darwin - just one landing.
A big right from Darwin misses.
Hijikata blocks a head kick by Darwin.
Darwin swings widly with a right hand
and Hijikata counters with a good low kick that Darwin was not able to check.
Darwin connects with a crisp jab.
Darwin looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
A head kick misses from Darwin.
Darwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darwin's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata fakes the leg kick and cracks Darwin in the body.
Hijikata wants to slow Darwin down by chopping away at his legs.
Darwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darwin, as that shot connected.
Hijikata scores with a leg kick.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Darwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darwin down.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darwin misses with a low kick.
Hijikata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Darwin counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Hijikata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Darwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin misses with a head kick.
Hijikata takes a swing at Darwin's ribcage but misses.
Darwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darwin throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Darwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Darwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by Hijikata.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darwin wants to land a leg kick but Hijikata is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Darwin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darwin moves away.
Hijikata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darwin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Darwin thuds his right hand into Hijikata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Darwin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darwin.
Crunch! Hijikata slams his shin into Darwin's torso.
Hijikata cracks the inside of Darwin's front leg.
Good shot there by Hijikata.
Good leg kick by Darwin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hijikata throws a chopping leg kick but Darwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hijikata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darwin.
Darwin dips to his left and cracks Hijikata with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata throws a head kick that Darwin semi-blocks.
Hijikata thows a left - swing and a miss!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hijikata in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Darwin tries to bum rush Hijikata with a series of wild strikes but Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hijikata misses with a jab to the body
and Darwin counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Darwin checks a leg kick.
As Hijikata backs away, Darwin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darwin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Darwin down.
A left lands for Darwin.
Darwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darwin, right into the meat.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darwin misses with a low kick as Hijikata jumps back.
Darwin avoids the head kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a jab to the body.
Hijikata scores with a leg kick.
Hijikata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. Darwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Darwin moves forwards but Hijikata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darwin moves out of range of the leg kick from Hijikata.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darwin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Darwin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Darwin avoids it.
Darwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Darwin connects with a solid leg kick.
Darwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Hijikata.
Darwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hijikata throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darwin 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 Hijikata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hijikata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hijikata feints a counter leg kick.
Darwin is looking to land body kicks.
Darwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata walks forward, straight into a front kick from Darwin.
Hijikata slips under a jab.
Hijikata tries a quick counter leg kick but Darwin is wise to it.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Darwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata cracks the inside of Darwin's front leg.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darwin manages to avoid it.
Darwin connects with a body shot.
Darwin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Darwin does it's job there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Darwin down.
Darwin lands with a shot to the body.
Darwin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hijikata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hijikata.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Darwin checks a leg kick.
Hijikata cracks the inside of Darwin's front leg.
Darwin looks to throw a body kick
and Hijikata counters with a stiff right hand.
Darwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darwin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin throws a head kick that Hijikata semi-blocks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Darwin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hijikata - the referee stops the clock and Darwin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hijikata. Darwin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Darwin sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Hijikata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Darwin misses with a straight right.
Darwin throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot.
Hijikata steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Darwin looks to land a body kick but Hijikata moved away.
Hijikata cracks the inside of Darwin's front leg.
Darwin connects with a solid leg kick.
Darwin throws a lazy head kick
and Hijikata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body kick from Hijikata.
Darwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Darwin misses
and Hijikata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hijikata.
Darwin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hijikata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darwin scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hijikata counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Darwin scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Darwin misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Darwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Darwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darwin ducks right into an uppercut from Hijikata.
Darwin moves out of range as Hijikata strikes.
Darwin misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hijikata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darwin scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws an overhand right that lands on Darwin's shoulder, as Darwin tries to avoid the shot.
Darwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a push kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darwin.
Darwin thows a leg kick but Hijikata checks it
and Hijikata counters with a good low kick that Darwin was not able to check.
Darwin slips a jab from Hijikata.
Good work by Hijikata as he checks the leg kick.
Hijikata works Darwin's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darwin looks to land a right hand but Hijikata moved out of range.
Hijikata takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1#
Darwin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Darwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Darwin's knee but Darwin avoids it well.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Darwin is just out of range.
Hijikata slips a jab from Darwin.
Hijikata throws a shot from downtown. Darwin moves away and avoids it.
Darwin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hijikata tries to work over Darwin's front leg with a kick but Darwin checks it.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darwin throws a lazy right hand but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
Darwin throws a head kick but Hijikata moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Charlie Darwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Darwin.
Hijikata misses with a kick to the body.
Hijikata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Darwin blocks the leg kick.
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darwin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hijikata's calf.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
A head kick from Darwin lands but Hijikata takes it in his stride.
Darwin avoids a kick to the body.
Hijikata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Darwin.
Hijikata lands with an overhand left.
Darwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darwin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Darwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Darwin throws a low kick but Hijikata moves out of range easily.
Darwin lands with a right hand.
Darwin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hijikata. Darwin shrugs it off though.
Darwin misses with a low kick.
Hijikata scores with a push kick.
Darwin looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hijikata throws a head kick but Darwin moves out of range.
Darwin misses with a left hand
and Hijikata counters with a nice leg kick.
Hijikata throws a sloppy body shot
and Darwin counters with a good low kick that Hijikata was not able to check.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hijikata.#T4#
Hijikata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Darwin misses with a straight left.
Darwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Darwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Hijikata.
Darwin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hijikata checks it well.
Hijikata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hijikata blocks the low kick.
Darwin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hijikata.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darwin.
Hijikata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Darwin momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata dips to his left and cracks Darwin with an uppercut!
Hijikata slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hijikata 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Zulu 3
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Beliy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beliy. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hijikata avoids the head kick by Beliy.
Beliy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hijikata lands with a cross.
Beliy throws a sloppy head kick and Hijikata moves out of range easily.
Beliy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hijikata. Hijikata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beliy looks to land a body kick but Hijikata moved away.
It looked like Hijikata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beliy misses with the body kick
and Hijikata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata misses with a looping right.
Beliy tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hijikata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hijikata lands a leg kick that knocks Beliy off balance momentarily.
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!
Hijikata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beliy cracks the inside of Hijikata's front leg.
Good shot there by Beliy.
Beliy throws a combination that misses
and Hijikata counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Beliy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beliy misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
Hijikata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beliy connects with a looping right hand.
Hijikata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beliy.
Beliy checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beliy.
Beliy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beliy misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Beliy avoids it.
Beliy blocks a jab.
Hijikata scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beliy digs a good body shot into Hijikata's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beliy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hijikata's head backwards.#T2#
Beliy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beliy duly obliges.
Hijikata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beliy ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Beliy throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
Hijikata staying out of range there.
Hijikata misses with a looping right.
Beliy throws a leg kick but Hijikata moved away.
Hijikata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beliy can pounce on him.
Hijikata tries to work over Beliy's front leg with a kick but Beliy checks it.
Beliy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hijikata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hijikata moves out of range of the body kick from Beliy.
Beliy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beliy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beliy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hijikata.
Hijikata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beliy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hijikata.#T3#
Beliy misses with a hook
and Hijikata counters with a nice body kick.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beliy throws out the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Beliy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beliy, as that shot connected.
That kick from Beliy tenderised Hijikata's leg. Hijikata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beliy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Beliy throws a leg kick but Hijikata checks it.
Hijikata swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Beliy counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Beliy misses
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Hijikata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Beliy as he checks the leg kick.
Beliy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beliy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Beliy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hijikata.#T4#
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Beliy.
It looked like Hijikata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beliy throws the kick towards the body but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Beliy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hijikata lands the left hand.
Hijikata misses with a hook. Beliy ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Beliy as he checks the leg kick.
Beliy throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
Beliy ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Beliy connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#
Hijikata is rocked!
A head kick by Beliy - that's a beauty! Hijikata is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Beliy can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sasha Beliy!
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Event:
EMP Cobb vs Scrotum
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Fagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Fagan lands with an overhand left.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Fagan misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata cracks Fagan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hijikata looks to land a left hand but Fagan moved out of range nicely.
Fagan misses with an uppercut.
Fagan misses with a looping right.
Fagan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
Fagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Fagan loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Fagan misses.
Hijikata defending well as Fagan loads up on a big left hand.
Hijikata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fagan's calf.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Fagan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fagan down.
Hijikata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fagan throws a shot from downtown. Hijikata moves away and avoids it.
Hijikata sizes up Fagan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Fagan. #T1#
Fagan throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hijikata lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Fagan throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata lands a head shot.
Fagan tries to bum rush Hijikata with a series of wild strikes but Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Fagan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Fagan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hijikata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fagan.
Fagan lands with a hook. Hijikata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Hijikata instigates a clinch.
Fagan tries to land a knee to the head but Hijikata blocks with his arms.
Hijikata lands a nice shot to the body.
Fagan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hijikata or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fagan as Hijikata tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata. #T2#
Hijikata holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Fagan controls the action.
Fagan lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hijikata.
Hijikata stalling.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fagan working aggressively here.
Hijikata gets through Fagan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hijikata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata works on Fagan's body with a couple of short punches.
Fagan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Fagan blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fagan lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hijikata.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Fagan controls the action.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hijikata tries to work over Fagan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Fagan controls the action.
Fagan misses with a punch on the inside.
Fagan connects with a knee to the head.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Our sources have told us that Fagan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fagan.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fagan.
Hijikata has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fagan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hijikata can turn it around.
Hijikata lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Fagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fagan works Hijikata's body with a nice hook.
Hijikata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Hijikata lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Fagan with a hook.
Fagan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fagan misses with a looping left.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fagan.
Fagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Fagan.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hijikata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hijikata is looking to clinch.
Fagan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hijikata on the side of the head.
Fagan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Fagan looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Fagan swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fagan.
Fagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Fagan.
Hijikata tries to clinch but Fagan is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Fagan down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that 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.
#R2#
Fagan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fagan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fagan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hijikata - the referee stops the clock and Fagan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hijikata. Fagan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
Hijikata keeps Fagan at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Hijikata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fagan blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hijikata as Fagan tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fagan.
A short left from Hijikata.
Nice body punch from Hijikata - that landed with a thud.
Fagan misses with a body punch.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hijikata in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fagan lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hijikata.
Fagan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Fagan avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hijikata blocks the elbow strike.
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Fagan throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fagan lands a body shot.
Hijikata effectively controlling the action here.
Fagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hijikata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fagan.
Fagan stalling.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Fagan.
Fagan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Hijikata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fagan trying to control the position but instead, Hijikata has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fagan into the cage.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Fagan blocks it.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fagan backwards. #T2#
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata digs a right hand into Fagan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fagan's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Hijikata scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Fagan is rocked!
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Oh Fagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Fagan seems to have got his legs back now.
Fagan stalling in the clinch but Hijikata improves position.
Hijikata lands a hook that snaps the head of Fagan backwards.
Fagan lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Hijikata.
Hijikata displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fagan up against the cage.
Fagan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Hijikata is pushing Fagan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fagan has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fagan.
Hijikata tries to stall but Fagan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hijikata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fagan backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Fagan fails to land.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A bit of stalling here from Hijikata.
Hijikata is leaning against Fagan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fagan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hijikata or not.
Hijikata cracks Fagan with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fagan.
Hijikata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Hijikata working aggressively here.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fagan misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Fagan.
#T4#
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Fagan avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hijikata pushes Fagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata presses Fagan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hijikata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Fagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fagan can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Fagan lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fagan.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Fagan controls the action.
Fagan throws a head punch that misses.
Fagan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Fagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hijikata at a distance.
Fagan missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fagan lands with a good body shot.
Fagan loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Hijikata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fagan misses with a few strikes there.
Hijikata wants to counter with a clinch but Fagan pushes him away.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fagan throws a hook but Hijikata avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Fagan down.
Hijikata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fagan misses with a hook to the body
and Hijikata counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fagan's knee momentarily.
Hijikata lands with a hook. Fagan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hijikata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fagan's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fagan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hijikata tries to move into range but Fagan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fagan avoids a kick to the body.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Fagan.
Fagan missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fagan throws out the jab. #CL2#
Fagan gets tackled into the cage by Hijikata. Hijikata maintains the clinch. #T1#
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fagan's elbow.
Hijikata presses Fagan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fagan blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Hijikata.
Fagan scores with a shoulder strike.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fagan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata wants to stall.
Fagan lands a shot to the body.
Hijikata is looking to control Fagan's arms but Fagan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hijikata has his back to the cage.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
#T2##BC#
Fagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fagan misses with a left hand
and Hijikata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Hijikata has managed to clinch.
Hijikata throws a punch but it's blocked by Fagan.
Fagan tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fagan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hijikata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata avoiding damage.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Fagan.
Fagan digs a right hand into Hijikata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hijikata's gas tank.
Fagan blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fagan lands an elbow inside that Hijikata shrugs off.
Paddy Fagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fagan blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Fagan blocks it.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Fagan controls his hands.
Fagan digs a right hand underneath Hijikata's ribcage. Hijikata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hijikata throws a punch but it's blocked by Fagan.
Fagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Hijikata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Fagan avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fagan throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Hijikata blocks an elbow strike.
Fagan is trying to force a seperation but Hijikata has the dominant position.
Fagan tries to land a knee to the head but Hijikata blocks with his arms.
Fagan tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fagan backwards.
Fagan working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hijikata.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fagan.
Fagan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hijikata 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
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Event:
EMP Zulu vs Tower 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Hijikata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Hijikata.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tiote doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hijikata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiote takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiote.
Hijikata punishes Tiote's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hijikata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Tiote avoids it.
A jab lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata looks for the body kick but Tiote saw that one coming.
Hijikata has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tiote is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Hijikata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hijikata throws a jab when Tiote was well out of range.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiote's head backwards.
Tiote shoots in looking for a takedown but Hijikata manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiote's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feihck Tiote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiote tries for a takedown but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hijikata moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a slapping body shot.
Hijikata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hijikata throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tiote finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tiote uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
Tiote half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Nice cross by Hijikata.
Tiote fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiote has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tiote gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hijikata scores with a sloppy right hand. Tiote should have avoided that one.
Tiote uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
Tiote feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiote.
Tiote fails with the takedown.#T3#
Hijikata throws a leg kick #TD#
so Tiote counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tiote throws a big elbow that misses.
Tiote passes Hijikata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hijikata tries to roll over but Tiote keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiote is looking to take a break and control but Hijikata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tiote is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hijikata is just riding it out for now. Tiote eventually gives up the hold.
Hijikata trying to control but Tiote postures up.
#T4#
Hijikata is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tiote is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hijikata keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hijikata is pressing down on Tiote's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hijikata seems keen to control Tiote's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tiote or perhaps it was just good defense by Hijikata, which made it look bad.
Hijikata steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Tiote's leg but Tiote calmly moves out of range.
Hijikata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiote.
Feihck Tiote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote shoots and misses
and Hijikata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feihck Tiote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hijikata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Hijikata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiote. That did some damage!
Hijikata throws a leg kick #TD#
and Tiote counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hijikata!
Tiote trying to control the position but Hijikata is working away.
Hijikata is looking for a sweep.
Hijikata is not content to let Tiote control the position.
Hijikata is looking for a sweep.
Tiote is looking to take a break and control but Hijikata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hijikata manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Hijikata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Tiote from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiote passes Hijikata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hijikata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hijikata wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tiote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hijikata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hijikata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Hijikata is controlling Tiote's posture.
Tiote trying to control the position from guard on top but Hijikata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Tiote from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Tiote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiote appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice body punch from Hijikata.
Hijikata with a hook.
Tiote shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hijikata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata missing with a left hand there. Tiote was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiote fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Hijikata finds it's target.
Hijikata lands a really nice looking cross but Tiote seems unphased.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hijikata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hijikata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiote.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hijikata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiote sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Tiote drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hijikata sprawls and moves away.
Hijikata lands a head shot.
Hijikata throws a lazy right hand but Tiote sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiote slips under a jab from Hijikata.
Tiote tries to counter with a takedown but Hijikata is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hijikata.
The fighters circling - Hijikata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata tests Tiote's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiote takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Tiote is rocked!
Hijikata fakes the body blow, causing Tiote to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tiote goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toshi Hijikata!
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Event:
PFC 120 Grabber vs Tuala
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1#
The Multi Hunter wants to clinch.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
The Multi Hunter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Multi Hunter.
Hijikata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good work by The Multi Hunter as he checks the leg kick.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from The Multi Hunter.
Nice cross by The Multi Hunter.
Hijikata wants to land a leg kick but The Multi Hunter is out of range.
The Multi Hunter lands a leg kick that knocks Hijikata off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter misses with a hook.
Hijikata shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hijikata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Multi Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Multi Hunter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toshi Hijikata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
The Multi Hunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick as Hijikata jumps back.
Hijikata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Multi Hunter moves away.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Multi Hunter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hijikata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
The Multi Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from The Multi Hunter.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from The Multi Hunter.
Hijikata throws a push kick but The Multi Hunter slaps the foot to one side.
The Multi Hunter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Multi Hunter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Multi Hunter missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hijikata now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Multi Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
The Multi Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Multi Hunter throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Multi Hunter is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata staying out of range there.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range of the body kick.
The Multi Hunter is looking to counter punch.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Multi Hunter works the jab nicely.
Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Multi Hunter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Multi Hunter throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hijikata.
Hijikata follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dog The Multi Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Multi Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hijikata circles away quickly and effectively.
Hijikata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter cracks the inside of Hijikata's front leg.
Hijikata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Hijikata. That snapped The Multi Hunter's head back.
Hijikata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Multi Hunter can pounce on him.
The Multi Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Hijikata tries to sprawl out of it but The Multi Hunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hijikata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Hijikata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Multi Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hijikata lands with a shot to the body.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter blocks a low kick nicely.
The Multi Hunter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hijikata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Multi Hunter with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as The Multi Hunter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Multi Hunter tries to score with a low kick but Hijikata moves his leg out of the way.
Hijikata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Multi Hunter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from The Multi Hunter misses its target.#T4#
The Multi Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Multi Hunter misses with a left hand
and Hijikata counters with a good, hard body kick but The Multi Hunter shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from The Multi Hunter misses its intended target.
Hijikata throws a body punch but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Multi Hunter.
Hijikata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Multi Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
The Multi Hunter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hijikata sprawls well initially but The Multi Hunter persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hijikata is defending against the submission attempts here by The Multi Hunter.
#SUB#
The Multi Hunter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
The Multi Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Hijikata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 Dog The Multi Hunter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The Multi Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata is looking to chop away at The Multi Hunter's legs.
The Multi Hunter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
Hijikata punishes The Multi Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by The Multi Hunter.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
The Multi Hunter throws a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata digs a good body shot into The Multi Hunter's ribs.
The Multi Hunter cracks the inside of Hijikata's front leg.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog The Multi Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
The Multi Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Hijikata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of The Multi Hunter's head but The Multi Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Multi Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Hijikata pushes him off.
The Multi Hunter scoring well with a low kick there.
The Multi Hunter shoots in but no luck this time.
Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hijikata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!#CL#
The Multi Hunter moves into the clinch.#T1#
The Multi Hunter tries a body shot but Hijikata blocks it.
The Multi Hunter wants a takedown.
The Multi Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Multi Hunter misses with a body punch.
The Multi Hunter is leaning against Hijikata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Multi Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
The Multi Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Multi Hunter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Multi Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Multi Hunter can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog The Multi Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Multi Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hijikata cracks The Multi Hunter with a nice body shot.
The Multi Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hijikatas head.
A short uppercut from Hijikata.
The Multi Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from The Multi Hunter fails to land. #T2#
The Multi Hunter tries a body shot but Hijikata blocks it.
The Multi Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as The Multi Hunter controls his hands.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hijikata.
The Multi Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Multi Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and The Multi Hunter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hijikata's knee momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
The Multi Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Hijikata blocks the body kick.
The Multi Hunter throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.#T3#
The Multi Hunter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Multi Hunter feints and then cracks Hijikata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hijikata down.
The Multi Hunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Multi Hunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hijikata has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Multi Hunter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hijikata counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from The Multi Hunter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hijikata 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 The Multi Hunter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Multi Hunter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hijikata.
The Multi Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick
and The Multi Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hijikata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Multi Hunter throws out the jab.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
#T4#
A head kick misses from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but The Multi Hunter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a leg kick that misses.
The Multi Hunter throws out a leg kick but Hijikata moves out of range and The Multi Hunter only half commits.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Multi Hunter attempts a counter takedown but Hijikata avoids it well and moves away.
The Multi Hunter is looking to clinch.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Multi Hunter.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but The Multi Hunter moved away.
Hijikata throws a low kick but The Multi Hunter avoids it.
Hijikata lands with a straight right. The Multi Hunter didn't see that one coming.
Hijikata does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Multi Hunter wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
The Multi Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a low kick but The Multi Hunter avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Multi Hunter checks it well.
It looked like The Multi Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Multi Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hijikata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Multi Hunter. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
The Multi Hunter throws a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hijikata checks the leg kick.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but The Multi Hunter is just out of range.
Hijikata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Multi Hunter can pounce on him.
Hijikata throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from The Multi Hunter tenderised Hijikata's leg. Hijikata is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Multi Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hijikata throws a body punch but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
Good work by The Multi Hunter as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
The Multi Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
The Multi Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
The Multi Hunter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body. The Multi Hunter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hijikata tries to work over The Multi Hunter's front leg with a kick but The Multi Hunter checks it.
Hijikata blocks a jab.
Hijikata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Multi Hunter rather than just go for the knockout.
The Multi Hunter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Multi Hunter's sensitive parts.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from The Multi Hunter.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Multi Hunter's sensitive parts.
Hijikata scores with a spinning back kick!
Hijikata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Multi Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hijikata checks a leg kick.
The Multi Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.#T2#
The Multi Hunter tries to land a leg kick but Hijikata saw it coming and moves away.
Hijikata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hijikata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Multi Hunter moves away from the strike by Hijikata.
A low kick from Hijikata misses #TD#
so The Multi Hunter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The Multi Hunter trying to control but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Hijikata pulls The Multi Hunter in to control the position.
The Multi Hunter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing The Multi Hunter from controlling successfully.
The Multi Hunter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hijikata has his hands on The Multi Hunter's head, controlling the position. #T3#
The Multi Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hijikata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Multi Hunter wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Multi Hunter 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.
The Multi Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from The Multi Hunter finds it's target.
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
The Multi Hunter sizes up Hijikata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hijikata feints and then cracks The Multi Hunter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Multi Hunter down.
A bone on bone clash there as Hijikata blocks the leg kick.
The Multi Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Multi Hunter counters with a right hand to the body.
The Multi Hunter checks a leg kick nicely.
The Multi Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Multi Hunter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Multi Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
The Multi Hunter thumps Hijikata with a low kick.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
The Multi Hunter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hijikata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Multi Hunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Hijikata - just one landing.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like The Multi Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toshi Hijikata.
I think Hijikata 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Toshi Hijikata!
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Event:
PFC 113 Urani vs Bathory
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Deadmarsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Deadmarsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deadmarsh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Deadmarsh misses with an uppercut
and Hijikata counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A clash of legs there as Hijikata blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Deadmarsh down.
Deadmarsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deadmarsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deadmarsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh misses with a looping right.
Deadmarsh misses with a low kick.
Hijikata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deadmarsh lands a jab.
Deadmarsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deadmarsh backing away here, and Hijikata unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Deadmarsh avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deadmarsh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hijikata wants to land a leg kick but Deadmarsh is out of range.
Hijikata lands with a shot to the body.
Deadmarsh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Hijikata. #T1#
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Deadmarsh's knee but Deadmarsh avoids it well.
Hijikata pushes Deadmarsh away with a front kick.
Deadmarsh throws a shot from downtown. Hijikata moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Hijikata releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hijikata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deadmarsh finds it's way round the side to connect with Hijikata's head.
Hijikata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deadmarsh.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deadmarsh avoids the head kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to move into range but Deadmarsh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deadmarsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toshi Hijikata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deadmarsh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hijikata circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hijikata counters with a leg kick.
Deadmarsh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It appears Deadmarsh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hijikata throws a sloppy body shot
and Hijikata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hijikata.
A shot to the body from Hijikata misses #TD#
and Deadmarsh counters with a shoot takedown. Hijikata fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Deadmarsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hijikata is trying to keep Deadmarsh in close.
Deadmarsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Hijikata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hijikata is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Deadmarsh lands a couple of digs.
Deadmarsh throws a big elbow that misses.
Deadmarsh throwing strikes from guard but Hijikata blocks nicely.
Hijikata has Deadmarsh pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deadmarsh's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Deadmarsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hijikata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Deadmarsh from controlling successfully.
Hijikata has control of Deadmarsh's left arm, preventing Deadmarsh from doing any damage.
Hijikata is trying to keep Deadmarsh in close.
Deadmarsh throwing strikes from guard but Hijikata blocks nicely.
Hijikata controlling Deadmarsh's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deadmarsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deadmarsh working some strikes from top position.
Hijikata is pulling down on Deadmarsh's head. It's preventing any offense from Deadmarsh, at least for the moment.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deadmarsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Hijikata is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deadmarsh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deadmarsh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hijikata trying to strike off his back.
Deadmarsh postures up.
Deadmarsh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deadmarsh wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
Deadmarsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Hijikata has wrist control.
Hijikata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Deadmarsh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Deadmarsh checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata is looking to land body kicks.
Hijikata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Hijikata is predictable there
and Deadmarsh counters with a thumping low kick.
Deadmarsh scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Deadmarsh.
Hijikata dips to his left and cracks Deadmarsh with an uppercut!
Hijikata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deadmarsh rather than just go for the knockout.
Hijikata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Deadmarsh.
Hijikata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Deadmarsh finds it's way through Hijikata's defenses.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deadmarsh takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Deadmarsh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hijikata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Hijikata misses #TD#
and Deadmarsh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hijikata's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deadmarsh won't allow Hijikata to get back to his feet.
Deadmarsh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Deadmarsh wants to control from the top but Hijikata keeps moving.
Deadmarsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deadmarsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hijikata pulls Deadmarsh in close to his closed guard and prevents Deadmarsh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hijikata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hijikata being controlled here, momentarily.
Deadmarsh stops Hijikata from standing up.
Hijikata has Deadmarsh pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hijikata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Deadmarsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hijikata can do to turn this around?
A big right from Deadmarsh misses.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deadmarsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Deadmarsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hijikata slips a straight right by Deadmarsh.
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Deadmarsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deadmarsh throws a leg kick but Hijikata sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Deadmarsh down.
Deadmarsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Deadmarsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Deadmarsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deadmarsh down.
Hijikata slips a jab from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.#T3#
Nice body kick from Hijikata.
Deadmarsh wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Deadmarsh avoids it.
Deadmarsh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deadmarsh.
Hijikata throws a nice head kick!
Deadmarsh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Deadmarsh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Deadmarsh throws an off balance right hand
and Hijikata counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Hijikata is predictable there
letting Deadmarsh counter with a right hand.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Hijikata blocks the leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Deadmarsh checks it well.
Deadmarsh throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hijikata avoids it.
Deadmarsh blocks a leg kick.
Hijikata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deadmarsh moves away from the strike by Hijikata.
Deadmarsh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hijikata just manages to avoid it.
Deadmarsh connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deadmarsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Deadmarsh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata thumps Deadmarsh with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deadmarsh, as that shot connected.
Deadmarsh scores with a hook to the body. Hijikata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hijikata crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Deadmarsh - the referee stops the clock and Hijikata gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Deadmarsh. Hijikata manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and Deadmarsh counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Deadmarsh has managed to clinch.
Hijikata is trying to force a seperation but Deadmarsh has the dominant position.
Hijikata working hard to break the clinch.
Deadmarsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow. #BC2#
Hijikata breaks from the clinch.
Hijikata is looking to score with low kicks.
Deadmarsh is looking to clinch but Hijikata is avoiding it.
Deadmarsh misses the shot to the body.
Deadmarsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata swats away the attempt to clinch by Deadmarsh.
Hijikata tries a quick counter leg kick but Deadmarsh is wise to it.
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 Adam Deadmarsh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Deadmarsh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hijikata is looking for a sweep. Deadmarsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deadmarsh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deadmarsh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hijikata is not content to let Deadmarsh control the position.
Deadmarsh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata trying to control from the bottom.
Adam Deadmarsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deadmarsh is trying to control. Hijikata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deadmarsh is nestled in close to Hijikata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Deadmarsh working over Hijikata with some ground and pound. Hijikata looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hijikata is refusing to be controlled, as Deadmarsh sits in half guard. #T1#
Hijikata wants to control but Deadmarsh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deadmarsh slips a nice elbow through Hijikata's hands, connecting with Hijikata's forehead.
Deadmarsh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Deadmarsh stops Hijikata from getting back to his feet.
Deadmarsh working Hijikata over with strikes.
Deadmarsh is thwarting Hijikata's attempts to control the position.
Hijikata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hijikata with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hijikata is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Deadmarsh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Hijikata is looking for a sweep. Deadmarsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deadmarsh trying to pass the guard but Hijikata defending well.
Hijikata trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hijikata is looking to improve his position.
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. Deadmarsh connects with a nice short shot to Hijikata's temple.
Hijikata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh is thwarting Hijikata's attempts to control the position.
Deadmarsh throwing shots but Hijikata is blocking nicely.
Deadmarsh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hijikata with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Deadmarsh working Hijikata over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hijikata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Toshi Hijikata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hijikata controls Deadmarsh momentarily but Deadmarsh frees himself.
Deadmarsh landing some decent shots from guard.
Hijikata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deadmarsh throwing strikes from guard but Hijikata blocks nicely.
Hijikata seems keen to control Deadmarsh's posture.#SUB2#
Hijikata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deadmarsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deadmarsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hijikata working a defensive guard here.
Deadmarsh postures up and lands a big shot to Hijikata's brow. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deadmarsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deadmarsh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deadmarsh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hijikata is keeping the position for now.
Deadmarsh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deadmarsh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hijikata is adopting a defensive guard.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Deadmarsh from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Deadmarsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deadmarsh, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Deadmarsh!
Adam Deadmarsh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 107 Tuala vs Brakely
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Brixton down.
Brixton throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
We've been told by Hijikata's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brixton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Brixton sizes up Hijikata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hijikata missing with a left hand there. Brixton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Brixton.
Brixton slips under a jab.
Brixton connects with a crisp jab.
Brixton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hijikata checks a low kick from Brixton.
Hijikata slips a jab from Brixton.
Hijikata wants to slow Brixton down by chopping away at his legs.
Brixton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hijikata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hijikata scores with a leg kick.
Hijikata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hijikata connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Brixton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hijikata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brixton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brixton moves out of range of the body kick.
Brixton lands a head shot.
Danny Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hijikata throws a leg kick
letting Brixton counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brixton tries to land a leg kick but Hijikata saw it coming and moves away.
Hijikata walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brixton.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brixton looks to land a right hand but Hijikata moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hijikata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Hijikata.
Brixton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brixton moves out of range of the leg kick from Hijikata.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brixton! But no joy.
Hijikata misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Brixton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brixton, as that shot connected.
Hijikata slips under a jab.
Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brixton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brixton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hijikata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Brixton misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hijikata 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 Brixton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brixton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brixton takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Brixton sees coming a mile off.
Hijikata misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Hijikata misses the target.
Hijikata loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch.
Brixton tried to score with a low kick but Hijikata checks it.
Brixton moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
A lazy left from Brixton finds it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata looks for the body kick but Brixton saw that one coming.
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata throws a lazy right hand but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata avoids the head kick by Brixton.
Brixton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hijikata if he has to take too many more of those.
Brixton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brixton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Brixton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hijikata.
Brixton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Brixton throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
Brixton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hijikata connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brixton, as that shot connected.
Hijikata lands with a good body shot.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Brixton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brixton.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Brixton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brixton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brixton throws a looping overhand right but Hijikata ducks down to avoid it.
Hijikata walks into a jab.
Hijikata throws a jab when Brixton was well out of range.
It seemed like Brixton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brixton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hijikata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata staying out of range there.
Hijikata feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brixton throws out the jab.
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Brixton sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brixton.
Brixton jabs at Hijikata's body.
Brixton throws a low kick, looking for Hijikata's leg but Hijikata calmly moves out of range.
Brixton moves out of range of the body kick.
Hijikata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brixton finds it's way round the side to connect with Hijikata's head.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Brixton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brixton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hijikata throws a push kick but Brixton slaps the foot to one side.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brixton's sensitive parts.
Brixton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hijikata had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and Brixton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hijikata thinking.
Hijikata throws a hook but Brixton avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
Brixton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brixton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Brixton moves out of range easily.
Hijikata takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Brixton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hijikata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Brixton moved away.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brixton.
Hijikata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hijikata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brixton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Brixton tries to work over Hijikata's front leg with a kick but Hijikata checks it.
Brixton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Brixton dips to his left and cracks Hijikata with an uppercut!
Brixton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Brixton's leg but Brixton calmly moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hijikata might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A big left from Brixton misses.
Hijikata blocks a low kick nicely.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brixton checks it well.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brixton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata wants to land a leg kick but Brixton is out of range. #T1#
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton counters with a body kick.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brixton misses with a jab to the body
and Hijikata counters with a thumping low kick.
Brixton checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Brixton misses with a head kick.
Brixton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hijikata.
Danny Brixton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hijikata throws a head kick that misses.
Hijikata ducks right into an uppercut from Brixton.
Hijikata lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Brixton.
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Brixton.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Brixton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brixton looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
Nice body kick from Hijikata.
Brixton loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Brixton tries a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.#T2#
Brixton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hijikata.
Brixton loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Brixton's leg but Brixton calmly moves out of range.
Hijikata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brixton. Brixton obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brixton. Brixton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Brixton.
Brixton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hijikata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brixton is out of range.
Brixton is looking to land body kicks.
Hijikata half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brixton checks the leg kick.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Brixton avoids it.
Brixton checks a leg kick nicely.
Hijikata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hijikata misses the jab.
Hijikata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brixton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hijikata tries to work over Brixton's front leg with a kick but Brixton checks it.
Brixton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Hijikata defending well as Brixton loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brixton.
Brixton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Hijikata misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brixton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brixton tests Hijikata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hijikata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brixton scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Brixton misses.
Hijikata throwing a counter right hand but Brixton manages to avoid it.
Brixton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hijikata is out of range and Brixton settles back down.
Hijikata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata is looking to land body kicks.
Brixton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hijikata cracks the inside of Brixton's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Brixton moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton works Hijikata's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hijikata 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 Brixton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brixton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Brixton.
As Brixton backs away, Hijikata returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Brixton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brixton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Brixton.
Brixton throws a sloppy head kick and Hijikata moves out of range easily.
Hijikata misses with a straight right.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Brixton stuns Hijikata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brixton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hijikata.
Brixton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brixton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Brixton sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Brixton misses its intended target.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hijikata tries to land a front kick but Brixton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hijikata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Brixton moved away.
Brixton misses with a leg kick
and Hijikata counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Brixton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Brixton scores with a body shot.
Hijikata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brixton misses with a straight left.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
And Brixton responds with a good body kick, but Hijikata manages to step out the way in time.
Brixton connects with a leg kick. Hijikata looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brixton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hijikata takes one to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Brixton blocks the leg kick.
Brixton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
As Brixton backs away, Hijikata returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brixton throws a solid leg kick but Hijikata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brixton.
Hijikata tries to land a leg kick but Brixton saw it coming and moves away.
Brixton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata with a nice cross.
Brixton misses with an uppercut.
Hijikata half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Brixton swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Brixton moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
#T1#
Brixton checks a leg kick.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brixton throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Brixton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brixton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hijikata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut.
Brixton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Brixton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Brixton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brixton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brixton looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Crunch! Brixton slams his shin into Hijikata's torso.
The fighters circling - Hijikata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brixton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brixton tried to score with a low kick but Hijikata checks it.
Brixton moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Hijikata lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hijikata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brixton is out of range.
Brixton misses with a low kick.
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!
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Brixton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Brixton.
Brixton throws a leg kick but Hijikata checks it.
Hijikata throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Hijikata blocks the low kick.
It appears Hijikata was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brixton throws a body kick that misses.
Hijikata blocks a leg kick.
Hijikata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hijikata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brixton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brixton throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. Brixton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brixton connects with a leg kick. Hijikata looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brixton scoring well with a low kick there.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton scoring well with a low kick there.
Brixton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brixton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hijikata's calf.
Brixton lands a leg kick that knocks Hijikata off balance momentarily.
Toshi Hijikata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brixton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hijikata takes a step back to recover.
Hijikata lands a nice hook to Brixton's body. Brixton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brixton tests Hijikata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hijikata throws a push kick but Brixton slaps the foot to one side.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Brixton blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton connects with a looping right hand.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.#T4#
Brixton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hijikata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brixton connects with a nice looking jab.
Brixton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Brixton does it's job there.
Hijikata jabs Brixton right on the nose. Brixton blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Danny Brixton has been cut.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Brixton sizes up Hijikata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hijikata moves forwards but Brixton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hijikata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Brixton swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Brixton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hijikata is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hijikata.
Hijikata backing away here, and Brixton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brixton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Brixton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brixton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
PFC 103 Mirage vs Lafitte
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Hijikata slips a straight right by St. Georges.
Hijikata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
St. Georges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St. Georges moves out of range of the body kick.
St. Georges wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Georges moves away.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Georges.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St. Georges checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Hijikata's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
St. Georges misses with a head kick.
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
Hijikata throws a chopping leg kick but St. Georges manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
St. Georges takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.#CL2#
St. Georges gets a clinch.
St. Georges looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Georges misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Georges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St. Georges is pushing Hijikata up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
St. Georges breaks the clinch.
Hijikata misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Georges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hijikata half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hijikata slips a straight right by St. Georges.
The crowd cheers as Hijikata lands an impressive looking overhand right. St. Georges doesn't seem phased though.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that St. Georges sees coming a mile off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
St. Georges closes the distance and pushes Hijikata back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, St. Georges scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Hijikata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St. Georges slips a straight right by Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
St. Georges throws a leg kick but Hijikata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at St. Georges's knee but St. Georges avoids it well.
St. Georges scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St. Georges is out of range.
Gauthier St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St. Georges checks a low kick from Hijikata.
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!
Hijikata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hijikata swings for the body but St. Georges moves out of range.
St. Georges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hijikata is looking to land body kicks.
St. Georges throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
St. Georges misses with an uppercut.
Hijikata fires out a quick counter leg kick but St. Georges just manages to avoid it.
Hijikata scores with a leg kick.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
Hijikata half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hijikata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hijikata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St. Georges is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from St. Georges! But no joy.
Hijikata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent St. Georges stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
St. Georges scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from St. Georges misses its intended target. #T3#
St. Georges throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
St. Georges takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
St. Georges looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hijikata ducks right into an uppercut from St. Georges.
Nice shot lands for Hijikata.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St. Georges blocks the body kick.
Hijikata slips under a jab from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St. Georges avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hijikata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
St. Georges follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hijikata throws a looping overhand right but St. Georges ducks down to avoid it.
St. Georges tries to close the distance and clinch but Hijikata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by St. Georges.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
St. Georges was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hijikata tries to score with a low kick but St. Georges moves his leg out of the way.
Hijikata throws out a loose jab but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
St. Georges keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
St. Georges tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hijikata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St. Georges swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata moves out of range of the body kick from St. Georges.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Georges.
Hijikata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
St. Georges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St. Georges throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
St. Georges checks a leg kick.
St. Georges scores with a hook.
St. Georges drops his hands momentarily and Hijikata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hijikata slips a jab from St. Georges.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and St. Georges is able to avoid easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Hijikata blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Hijikata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St. Georges catches Hijikata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hijikata tried to score with a low kick but St. Georges checks it.
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 Toshi Hijikata 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#
Nice straight punches there by Hijikata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hijikata.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hijikata will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hijikata steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from St. Georges. That one must have hurt.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but St. Georges is out of range.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
St. Georges throws a lazy right hand but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow St. Georges down.
Hijikata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
St. Georges checks a leg kick.
St. Georges appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hijikata throws a leg kick which misses St. Georges's front leg but catches the back leg as St. Georges tries to avoid it.
St. Georges scores with a nice body kick.
St. Georges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St. Georges throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Georges checks the leg kick.
St. Georges slips a straight right by Hijikata.
St. Georges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hijikata swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
St. Georges rushes Hijikata and presses him up against the cage.
St. Georges is struggling to control the position.
St. Georges's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata is trying to force a seperation but St. Georges has the dominant position.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Hijikata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hijikata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St. Georges counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
St. Georges throws a chopping leg kick but Hijikata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
St. Georges throws a low kick but Hijikata moves out of range easily.
St. Georges wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
St. Georges gets a clinch.
St. Georges lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hijikata or not.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Hijikata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
St. Georges tries to clinch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hijikata throws a low kick but it's checked well by St. Georges.
St. Georges is looking to clinch.
St. Georges moves out of range of the body kick.
Hijikata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St. Georges is out of range.
Hijikata misses with an attempted mid kick.
St. Georges lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Georges moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St. Georges getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St. Georges.
Hijikata swings for the body but St. Georges moves out of range.
St. Georges stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hijikata.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by St. Georges. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of St. Georges.
St. Georges blocks the body kick.
St. Georges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hijikata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St. Georges throws a push kick but Hijikata slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Nice body kick from Hijikata.
St. Georges moves out of range of the body kick.
St. Georges feints a counter leg kick.
St. Georges takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St. Georges tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hijikata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St. Georges.
Hijikata thows a leg kick but St. Georges checks it
and St. Georges counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hijikata tries to land a leg kick but St. Georges saw it coming and moves away.
St. Georges takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
St. Georges fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hijikata, pushing him back against the cage.
St. Georges misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Hijikata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Gauthier St. Georges seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
St. Georges misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Georges lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Hijikata has been cut.
Hijikata is looking to break free of the clinch but St. Georges has double underhooks.
Hijikata is trying to push St. Georges away but St. Georges has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Hijikata looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Hijikata breaks the clinch.
St. Georges blocks a leg kick.
St. Georges takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hijikata jabs St. Georges right on the nose. St. Georges blinks but takes it well.
St. Georges's corner calls for a 1-2. St. Georges obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hijikata.
Toshi Hijikata is winning the standup battle so far.
St. Georges throws a wild body kick that Hijikata sees coming a mile off.
St. Georges avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
St. Georges scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
St. Georges takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
St. Georges misses with a kick to the body.
St. Georges cracks the inside of Hijikata's front leg.
St. Georges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and St. Georges is able to avoid easily.
St. Georges looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but St. Georges takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gauthier St. Georges will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Hijikata swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a head kick but Hijikata moves out of range.
St. Georges pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St. Georges throws a head kick that Hijikata semi-blocks.
Hijikata throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A leg kick checked by St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a kick to the body.
Hijikata throws a push kick but St. Georges slaps the foot to one side.
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at St. Georges's knee but St. Georges avoids it well.
St. Georges moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata works St. Georges's body with a nice hook.
Hijikata lands a front kick.
St. Georges tries to clinch up but Hijikata circles away and keeps his distance.
Hijikata takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from St. Georges misses.
St. Georges jabs Hijikata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for St. Georges's leg but St. Georges calmly moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
St. Georges drives through and clinches with Hijikata against the cage.
A short body shot lands from St. Georges as the two fighters clinch.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges scores with a shot to the side of Hijikata's head.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage. #BC#
Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
St. Georges is looking to clinch.
St. Georges misses with a hook.
Hijikata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St. Georges has time to react.#CL2#
St. Georges moves into the clinch.
St. Georges lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hijikata content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Hijikata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St. Georges thows a body kick. Hijikata tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St. Georges.
St. Georges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL2#
St. Georges gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike.
Hijikata working hard to break the clinch.
St. Georges misses with some punches.
St. Georges lands with a left to the head.
Hijikata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St. Georges working aggressively here.
Hijikata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St. Georges has him pressed against the cage.
St. Georges throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hijikata is trying to break the clinch but St. Georges is controlling him.
St. Georges prevents Hijikata from breaking the clinch.
St. Georges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hijikata. #T3#
Hijikata is looking to break free of the clinch but St. Georges has double underhooks. #BC2#
St. Georges manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Hijikata misses
and St. Georges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St. Georges takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata stuns St. Georges with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
St. Georges wants to clinch.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
St. Georges tries a quick counter leg kick but Hijikata is wise to it.
Hijikata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St. Georges tries to clinch but Hijikata moves out of range.
St. Georges misses with a hook.
Hijikata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
St. Georges throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hijikata on the side of the head. #CL2#
St. Georges forces Hijikata back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
St. Georges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws an elbow but it misses.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
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!
Hijikata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St. Georges misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Georges.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with an elbow strike.
St. Georges creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges.
A head punch on the inside from St. Georges fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier St. Georges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think St. Georges 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier St. Georges!
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Event:
PFC 98 Alzheimer vs Zhai
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick blocks the body kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good body shot.
Hijikata throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hijikata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Hijikata up against the cage.
Hijikata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Fitzpatrick keeps control of Hijikata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Hijikata has had enough of the clinch but Fitzpatrick keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Hijikata in his tracks for a moment.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick is struggling to control the position.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Hijikata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Hijikata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hijikata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hijikata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzpatrick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hijikata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hijikata tries to land a front kick but Fitzpatrick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hijikata throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzpatrick's shoulder, as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Fitzpatrick's leg but Fitzpatrick calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Fitzpatrick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick keeps control of Hijikata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzpatrick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hijikata can turn it around.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick trying to stall but Hijikata improves his position.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata is trying to break free.
Fitzpatrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick controlling the action here for a moment.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hijikata's efforts to push away.
Hijikata content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hijikata dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
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!
Come on Hijikata - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hijikata's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fitzpatrick forces Hijikata back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards. #BC2#
Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
Hijikata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzpatrick moves forwards but Hijikata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hijikata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Hijikata circles away.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hijikata counter with a right hand.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Hijikata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hijikata tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Hijikata throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
Fitzpatrick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been told by Fitzpatrick's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Fitzpatrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hijikata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Hijikata on the inside. #BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hijikata. Fitzpatrick shrugs it off though.
Hijikata is looking to slow Fitzpatrick down with leg kicks. #T3#
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Fitzpatrick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
Hijikata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Fitzpatrick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hijikata on the side of the head.
Hijikata lands a front kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Fitzpatrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hijikata's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick. #T4#
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hijikata's brow.
Hijikata being controlled against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hijikata is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzpatrick has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick is working Hijikata over against the cage.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy body kick from Hijikata
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches up with Hijikata and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Hijikata shrugs off.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata tries to circle away but Fitzpatrick has him pinned against the cage.
Hijikata is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzpatrick has double underhooks.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Hijikata shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Toshi Hijikata has been cut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Hijikata trying to stall but Fitzpatrick improves his position.
#T1#
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Hijikata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzpatrick is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Hijikata shrugs off.
Hijikata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hijikata's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick. #T3#
Hijikata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Hijikata blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hijikata avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toshi Hijikata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzpatrick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hijikata.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Hijikata is predictable there
and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hijikata throws a right hand that misses
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.#T4#
Fitzpatrick avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick lands a jab to the head.
Hijikata misses with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a right hand to the body.
Hijikata misses with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick connects with a right hand. Hijikata shakes it off.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzpatrick.#CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into range and clinches up with Hijikata.
Hijikata pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Fitzpatrick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fitzpatrick, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fitzpatrick!
A very excited looking Francis Fitzpatrick rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
EMP Paddington vs San Diego
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Nice shot lands for Arendse.
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata cracks Arendse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Hijikata slips a jab from Arendse.
Hijikata connects with a right hand. Arendse shakes it off.
Hijikata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arendse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hijikata scrambles back to his feet.
Hijikata sizes up Arendse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hijikata thuds his right hand into Arendse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse takes one to the chin there.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse lands a left hand.
Arendse tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Hijikata's head.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Hijikata lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land.
Arendse pushes Hijikata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hijikata.
Hijikata leaning against his opponent.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Arendse is looking to break free of the clinch but Hijikata has double underhooks.
Hijikata stalling against the cage.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Arendse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hijikata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hijikata.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hijikata has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Arendse.
#T3#
Hijikata avoiding damage.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Hijikata's head.
Arendse pushes Hijikata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Arendse manages to break the clinch.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arendse is out of range and Hijikata settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Hijikata throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse swings widly with a right hand
and Arendse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arendse.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Hijikata lands the left hand.#CL#
Arendse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hijikata, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Arendse.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse blocking some punches.
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 Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hijikata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hijikata.
Arendse cracks Hijikata with a good jab.
Arendse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
Hijikata misses with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Hijikata.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hijikata.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Hijikata's leg. Hijikata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.#T1#
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hijikata lands an overhand right.
Hijikata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse thinks about countering with a body kick.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Hijikata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hijikata is looking to clinch.
Arendse missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse is looking to wear down Hijikata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hijikata.
A solid body kick from Arendse. #T2#
Hijikata blocks a jab.
Hijikata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Arendse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
Hijikata connects with a crisp jab.
Arendse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hijikata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hijikata connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arendse.
Good work by Arendse as he checks the leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a jab.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hijikata, as that shot connected.
Nice body kick there by Arendse.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hijikata moves out of range as Arendse strikes.#T3#
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hijikata throws out the jab.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Hijikata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
A quick step to the side and Arendse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
A lazy left from Hijikata finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Hijikata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
#T4#
Nice jab there from Hijikata.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hijikata digs a right hand underneath Arendse's ribcage. Arendse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse lands with a light punch inside.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
A chopping leg kick lands by Arendse.
Hijikata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot.
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Hijikata. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Hijikata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arendse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hijikata scrambles back to his feet.
Hijikata tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
Hijikata misses with a left hand
letting Arendse counter with a right hand.
Hijikata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
Hijikata throws a right hand that misses
and Arendse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hijikata missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hijikata swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
#T1#
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hijikata misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Hijikata - just one landing.
Hijikata lands a leg kick that knocks Arendse off balance momentarily.
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Arendse's corner calls for a 1-2. Arendse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arendse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse swats away the attempt to clinch by Hijikata.#T2#
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse keeps Hijikata at a distance using the push kick.
Hijikata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arendses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Hijikata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hijikata blocks a low kick nicely.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Hijikata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arendse. Arendse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hijikata lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body kick.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Arendse moves out of range as Hijikata strikes.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.#CL#
Arendse has Hijikata up against the cage in a clinch.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Hijikata.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse is leaning against Hijikata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hijikata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Arendse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hijikata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hijikata ducks right into an uppercut from Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Hijikata misses.#T4#
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Arendse jabs at Hijikata's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.
Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hijikata in his tracks.
Arendse tests Hijikata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Arendse lands a jab to Hijikata's midsection.
Arendse walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hijikata swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arendse tries to work over Hijikata's front leg with a kick but Hijikata checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arendse has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enitan Arendse!
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Event:
EMP Boaz vs Lomachenko
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Hijikata lands the left hand.
Hijikata connects with the punch.
Thomas blocks a low kick nicely.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hijikata.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hijikata is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Hijikata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata thuds his shin into the meat of Thomas's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Hijikata counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Hijikata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Hijikata moves out of range easily.
Thomas takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Hijikata is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Hijikata checks it.
And Hijikata responds with a good body kick, but Thomas manages to step out the way in time.
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Hijikata is predictable there
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Hijikata's ribs.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Hijikata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hijikata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
As Hijikata tries to get set, Thomas tries to push him back and clinch up but Hijikata manages to avoid the attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hijikata - that will leave a mark!
Thomas lands with a slapping head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Thomas feints and then cracks Hijikata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hijikata down.
Hijikata checks a low kick from Thomas.
Hijikata wants to slow Thomas down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Hijikata avoids nicely.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hijikata at a distance.
Hijikata thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thomas if he has to take too many more of those.
Thomas jabs Hijikata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hijikata momentarily.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hijikata tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hijikata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Hijikata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Thomas checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Thomas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hijikata tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Hijikata counters with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Hijikata ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Hijikata moved away.
A leg kick checked by Thomas.
Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Hijikata settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toshi Hijikata 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#
Hijikata scores with a leg kick.
Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hijikata tries to land a front kick but Thomas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Hijikata misses with a kick to the body.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.#CL#
Thomas gets a clinch.
Hijikata throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas lands a right hand.
Thomas gets through Hijikata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata working hard to break the clinch.
Thomas gets through Hijikata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Hijikata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Hijikata lands.
Thomas lands a jab.
Hijikata slips a jab from Thomas.
Hijikata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
Hijikata moves out of range as Thomas strikes.#T2#
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
It seemed like Hijikata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
Thomas works Hijikata's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hijikata lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Hijikata.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hijikata 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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Thomas misses the body punch
and Hijikata counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hijikata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hijikata scores with a nice strike.
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas blocks a leg kick.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hijikata at a distance.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Hijikata.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Hijikata misses with a hook
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata staying out of range there.
Hijikata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hijikata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
It seemed like Hijikata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas punishes Hijikata's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Hijikata moves out of range of the leg kick from Thomas.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Hijikata tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Hijikata moves out of range easily.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Hijikata tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Hijikata avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hijikata scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Hijikata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hijikata has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hijikata!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hijikata slips under a jab.#T1#
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
Hijikata connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas with a jab.
Hijikata throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hijikata delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Hijikata.
Thomas takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Hijikata misses with a leg kick.
Thomas checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
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!
Hijikata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Jax Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hijikata lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hijikata takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down. #CL#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike.
Jax Thomas has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Hijikata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hijikata thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thomas if he has to take too many more of those.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
Hijikata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas throws a sloppy body shot
and Hijikata finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas blocks a low kick nicely.
Thomas misses with a low kick as Hijikata jumps back.#T3#
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Thomas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hijikata steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hijikata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hijikata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Hijikata. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hijikata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Hijikata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hijikata throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hijikata is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Jab by Hijikata.
Hijikata takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Hijikata flicks out a counter leg kick but Thomas steps away.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hijikata walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thomas.
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hijikata winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
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AFC #29
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
Harris blocks a low kick nicely.
Hijikata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hijikata blocks a low kick nicely.
Donk. Hijikata catches Harris right on the button with a cross.
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hijikata misses with a low kick as Harris jumps back.
Hijikata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
Hijikata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harris. Harris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harris slips a jab from Hijikata.#T1#
Hijikata connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Harris down.
Harris needs to keep his hands up - Hijikata had a free shot at his head there.
Hijikata looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Harris connects with an inside leg kick.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hijikata misses the jab.
Hijikata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hijikata thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harris if he has to take too many more of those.
Hijikata slips under a jab from Harris.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Hijikata quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hijikata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hijikata looks to land a combination. Harris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Derek Harris has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hijikata takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've been told by Hijikata's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hijikata walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Harris tried to score with a low kick but Hijikata checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hijikata misses the target.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hijikata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hijikata feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Harris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris scores with a body shot.
Harris throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Hijikata moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
#T3#
Harris tries a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
A shot to the body from Hijikata misses
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris throws a leg kick but Hijikata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris connects with a jab.
Hijikata wants to land a leg kick but Harris is out of range.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hijikata moves out of range of the body kick from Harris.
Harris moves out of range as Hijikata strikes.
Hijikata misses with a straight right.
Hijikata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harris.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from Hijikata misses
and Harris counters with a nice body shot.
Hijikata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Harris finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hijikata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris throws a head kick but Hijikata moves out of range.
Harris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice straight punches there by Hijikata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hijikata.
Hijikata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hijikata throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Harris catches Hijikata right on the button with a cross.
Hijikata blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hijikata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harris lands a head shot.
Harris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derek Harris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derek Harris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hijikata's head backwards.
Hijikata throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harris throws a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Hijikata takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Hijikata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harris.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Derek Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Hijikata misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hijikata.
Harris lunges at Hijikata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hijikata's hand.
Harris avoids the head kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harris.
Harris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hijikata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata backing away here, and Harris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hijikata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harris checks a leg kick.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hijikata. Harris shrugs it off though.
Hijikata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris throws a leg kick but Hijikata checks it.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hijikata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hijikata misses its target.#T2#
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hijikata staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hijikata cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harris 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 Hijikata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hijikata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hijikata's head backwards.
Harris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hijikata to score with a decent uppercut.
Harris throws a low kick but Hijikata moves out of range easily.
Harris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hijikata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Hijikata swings widly with a right hand
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Harris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Hijikata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harris slips a jab from Hijikata.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hijikata jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid body kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Harris.
Hijikata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hijikata throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hijikata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hijikata throws a leg kick which misses Harris's front leg but catches the back leg as Harris tries to avoid it.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata scores with the left hand. Harris knows he should have avoided that one.
Hijikata throws a hook but Harris blocks it.#T4#
Hijikata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris thows a leg kick but Hijikata checks it
and Hijikata counters with a nice leg kick.
Hijikata blocks a head kick by Harris.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harris's sensitive parts.
Harris blocks a head kick by Hijikata.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hijikata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derek Harris's cut.
That's time! Hijikata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hijikata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Hijikata lands with a straight right. Harris didn't see that one coming.
Harris moves forwards but Hijikata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harris blocks the body kick.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Hijikata moved out of range.
Harris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hijikata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Harris moves away from the strike by Hijikata.
Hijikata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Hijikata blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Harris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hijikata is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hijikata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Harris blocks a low kick nicely.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hijikata half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hijikata lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
Harris lands a high kick!
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hijikata. That did some damage!
Hijikata cracks Harris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harris only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Harris works the jab nicely.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hijikata.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hijikata has time to react.
Harris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hijikata is able to avoid easily.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Hijikata misses with a looping right.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hijikata takes a step back to recover.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hijikata's hands.
Hijikata tries to work over Harris's front leg with a kick but Harris checks it.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Harris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Harris thumps Hijikata with a low kick.#T3#
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris cracks Hijikata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Hijikata misses the target.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata throws a leg kick that misses.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata tries to land a front kick but Harris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hijikata throws out the jab.
Harris is looking to chop away at Hijikata's legs.
Harris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harris throws a low kick but Hijikata moves out of range easily.
Harris wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Hijikata moves out of range of the leg kick from Harris.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Hijikata misses its intended target.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hijikata.
Harris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Harris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Hijikata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harris is out of range.
Hijikata defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harris checks it well.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Hijikata lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Harris really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Harris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Hijikata stuns Harris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Harris throws a leg kick but Hijikata checks it.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris throws a push kick but Hijikata slaps the foot to one side.
Hijikata half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hijikata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harris's hands.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Hijikata blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Hijikata moves away and avoids it.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Hijikata lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.#T1#
Hijikata throws a leg kick which misses Harris's front leg but catches the back leg as Harris tries to avoid it.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hijikata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Hijikata swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Hijikata.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hijikata.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Hijikata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harris catches Hijikata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harris has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hijikata.
Harris throws a leg kick which misses Hijikata's front leg but catches the back leg as Hijikata tries to avoid it.
Harris sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Harris.
Hijikata looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Harris wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hijikata.
Hijikata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harris staying out of range there.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hijikata cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Harris misses with a hook. Hijikata ducked under it nicely.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Hijikata misses with a straight right.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Harris moves out of range easily.
Hijikata scores with a jab. Harris acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Harris. Beautiful body shot.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harris misses the body punch
and Hijikata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris wants to land a leg kick but Hijikata is out of range.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hijikata connects with a single shot there.
Hijikata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harris finds it's way round the side to connect with Hijikata's head.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Harris cracks Hijikata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris lands a really nice looking cross but Hijikata seems unphased.
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hijikata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Harris is looking to slow Hijikata down with leg kicks.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Harris has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Hijikata lands with a shot to the body.
Hijikata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hijikata checks the leg kick.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hijikata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Harris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harris throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harris walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hijikata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derek Harris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Harris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a front kick that sends Harris stumbling back into the cage.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and Harris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harris lands a really nice looking cross but Hijikata seems unphased.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hijikata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harris stalks Hijikata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hijikata's face. Hijikata staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hijikata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Hijikata misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Harris connects with a crisp jab.
Hijikata misses with a head kick.
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Harris.
Harris misses with a hook.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Hijikata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hijikata catches Harris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hijikata.#T2#
Harris connects with a crisp jab.
Hijikata slips under a jab from Harris.
Both fighters circling a little - Harris finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hijikata with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harris to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hijikata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hijikata is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hijikata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harris.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Harris cracks the inside of Hijikata's front leg.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
Hijikata scores with a push kick.
Hijikata moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
#T3#
Hijikata misses with a low kick as Harris jumps back.
Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harris. That's going to slow Hijikata down.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Hijikata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hijikata.
Nice uppercut there from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands an overhand right.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Hijikata counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris slips under a jab from Hijikata.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hijikata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range. #T4#
Hijikata scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hijikata misses with a leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a leg kick
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Hijikata.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hijikata!
Harris misses with a low kick.
Hijikata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hijikata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toshi Hijikata.
Well Hijikata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Derek Harris!
Derek Harris is the new lightweight champion!
Derek Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Gotti throws out a loose jab but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Hijikata counters with a low kick, right behind Gotti 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hijikata throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gotti avoids it.
Gotti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hijikata counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Gotti misses
and Hijikata finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gotti jabs Hijikata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hijikata lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
It appears Hijikata was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gotti.
Nice cross by Gotti.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata scores with a nice body kick.
Hijikata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Gotti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Hijikata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gotti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been informed that Gotti 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.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gotti clobbers Hijikata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hijikata slaps away a takedown attempt from Gotti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hijikata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gotti.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Hijikata.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but Hijikata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hijikata will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hijikata pinned against the cage. Hijikata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Toshi Hijikata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Gotti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gotti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hijikata's calf.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.
Hijikata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
Hijikata jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Hijikata misses its target.#CL2#
Gotti has managed to clinch.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Gotti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hijikata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Hijikata throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata digs a good hook to Gotti's body.
Hijikata sizes up Gotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Hijikata avoids them all with ease.
Hijikata throws a chopping leg kick but Gotti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Toshi Hijikata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Gotti's head but Gotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata lands with a nice body punch.
Hijikata does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big right from Gotti misses.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
A low kick from Hijikata misses
and Gotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hijikata lands with a nice body kick.
Gotti misses with a left hand
and Hijikata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gotti thinking.
Hijikata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hijikata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hijikata keeps Gotti at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Gotti throws a big shot that misses.
Gotti moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gotti avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a jab to the nose.
Gotti looks to land a right hand but Hijikata moved out of range.
Gotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.
Hijikata misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gotti throws a low kick but Hijikata moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hijikata.
Hijikata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Hijikata wants to slow Gotti down by chopping away at his legs.
Gotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hijikata but Hijikata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gotti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Gotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hijikata.
Hijikata has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gotti.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
Gotti slips under a jab.
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
#TD2#
Hijikata gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hijikata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gotti is stalling in the full guard.
Gotti being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that round.
That's time! Hijikata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hijikata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotti. Gotti obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gotti swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gotti jabs Hijikata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hijikata throws a sloppy head kick and Gotti moves out of range easily.
Hijikata lands a nice shot that snaps Gotti's head back.
Hijikata digs a good hook to Gotti's body.
Gotti misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Gotti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hijikata on his heels. He'll look to pass Hijikata's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hijikata is keeping the position for now.
Hijikata controlling the position.
Gotti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Hijikata has Gotti pulled in close to control his posture.
Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hijikata is keeping the position for now.
Gotti postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gotti throws an off balance right hand
and Hijikata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hijikata.
Gotti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gotti misses with a body shot.
Hijikata tried to counter with a leg kick but Gotti avoided it.
Gotti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Gotti misses with an uppercut
and Hijikata counters with an inside leg kick.
Gotti lands with a kick to the temple. Hijikata shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hijikata moves out of range of the body kick.
Gotti slips under a jab from Hijikata.
Gotti lands a nice looking body shot.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gotti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hijikata throws a series of punches but Gotti moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
Gotti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hijikata keeps Gotti at a distance using the push kick.
Gotti shoots and misses
and Hijikata finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gotti cracks the inside of Hijikata's front leg.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata throws the left hand but Gotti avoids the punch easily.
Gotti moves in looking to clinch but Hijikata pushes him off.
Hijikata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gotti can do to turn this around?
Gotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Gotti's leg but Gotti calmly moves out of range.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Gotti scores with a three punch combo!
Gotti misses with a looping right.
Gotti needs to keep his hands up - Hijikata had a free shot at his head there.
Hijikata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gotti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gotti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Gotti lands a nice hook to Hijikata's body. Hijikata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Gotti.#TD2#
Gotti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
Hijikata tries to roll over but Gotti keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti not doing much here.
Hijikata is positioning himself well to prevent Gotti advancing to mount.
Hijikata trying to hold on to Gotti's head to control him but Gotti postures up.
Gotti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hijikata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Gotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Nice body kick there by Hijikata.#TD2#
Gotti scores with a takedown into Hijikata's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti trying to control but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Gotti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hijikata has his hands on Gotti's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Hijikata is adopting a defensive guard.
Gotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hijikata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hijikata has Gotti pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gotti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hijikata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gotti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gotti.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Hijikata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gotti scoring well with a low kick there.
Gotti connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hijikata, as that shot connected.
Gotti fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Gotti is predictable there
and Hijikata finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Gotti moves out of range easily.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Gotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gotti down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hijikata counters with a body kick that stops Gotti in his tracks momentarily.
Gotti connects with the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gotti.
Gotti takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gotti 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 Hijikata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hijikata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Gotti gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Gotti trying to control the position but Hijikata is working away.
Gotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hijikata can't do much from the bottom here.
Hijikata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rings Russia, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gotti wants to control but Hijikata is keeping him busy.
Hijikata sneaks back into half guard.
Hijikata is positioning himself well to prevent Gotti advancing to mount.
Gotti is taking a breather. Hijikata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hijikata is pressing down on Gotti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hijikata trying to control the position here.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Hijikata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hijikata pulls Gotti in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Toshi Hijikata did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Gotti.
Gotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Toshi Hijikata is winning the standup battle so far.
Hijikata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hijikata throws a hook but Gotti blocks it.
Gotti throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gotti avoids it.
Gotti throws a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Gotti misses with an uppercut.
Hijikata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gotti! But no joy.
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gotti throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
Gotti wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
Hijikata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gotti throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Gotti as he checks the leg kick.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hijikata defends it well.#T1#
Gotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Gotti misses.
Hijikata misses with a jab to the body
and Gotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotti throws the kick towards the body but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Gotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Good shot there by Gotti.
Hijikata connects with a body shot.
Gotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
A nice side step and Gotti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hijikata cracks Gotti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gotti tries to bum rush Hijikata with a series of wild strikes but Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Gotti.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gotti misses with a lunging right hand
and Hijikata counters with a nice body kick.
Gotti is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gotti throws a right hand that Hijikata ducks under and follows up with a left that Hijikata also avoids with ease.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Gotti checks it.
Hijikata checks a low kick from Gotti.
Hijikata appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hijikata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotti swings widly with a right hand
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.
Hijikata throws a push kick but Gotti slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Gotti blocks the leg kick.
Hijikata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Gotti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Gotti lands a jab to the head.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotti throws out the jab. #T3#
Hijikata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hijikata with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Danga de danga de dang - Gotti scores with a four punch combination!
Hijikata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gotti misses with a two punch combination.
Gotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hijikata tries to avoid it but Gotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hijikata to the ground. Hijikata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A good leg kick by Gotti.
Gotti misses with a straight left.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Gotti checks it.
Gotti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gotti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gotti shoots in but Hijikata avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Gotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hijikata throws a shot to the body.
Hijikata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotti throws a combination that misses
and Hijikata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gotti thinking.
Gotti lands with a right hand.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Gotti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hijikata sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gotti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hijikata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gotti off and has taken his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata tries to get the hooks in deep but Gotti pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Gotti dives in and grabs Hijikata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hijikata pushes down on Gotti's head and hops out.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hijikata counters with a nice leg kick.
Gotti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hijikata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gotti. Gotti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gotti throws a front kick aimed at Hijikata's knee but Hijikata avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gotti checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Hijikata.
Jab, jab by Hijikata - just one landing.
Gotti connects with a looping right hand.
Hijikata connects with a looping right hand.
Gotti throws a leg kick but Hijikata sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Gotti clinches. #TD2#
Gotti gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hijikata manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gotti keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Hijikata.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hijikata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gotti fails to land. #BC#
Hijikata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Hijikata misses its intended target.
Hijikata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gotti counters with an inside leg kick.
Gotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hijikata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hijikata stuffs the takedown attempt from Gotti. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet.
Gotti is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Gotti moved away.
Gotti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good work by Gotti as he checks the leg kick.
Gotti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Gotti blocks the leg kick.
Gotti scores with a leg kick.
Hijikata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotti. Gotti obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Gotti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Gotti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hijikata lands a front kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gotti checks a leg kick.
Gotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotti moves away.
Gotti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hijikata defends well and Gotti ends up having to push Hijikata into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Toshi Hijikata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Gotti misses.
Gotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hijikata at a distance.
Gotti moves out of range of the body kick.
Gotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Gotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Don Gotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gotti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hijikata lands with a nice body kick.
Gotti throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gotti tried to score with a low kick but Hijikata checks it.
Hijikata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotti.
Hijikata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotti. Gotti obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata throws a hook but Gotti blocks it.
Gotti lands an overhand right.
Hijikata lands an overhand right.
Hijikata slips a straight right by Gotti.
Gotti lands with a nice body punch.
Gotti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hijikata counters with a good, hard body kick but Gotti shrugs it off.
A big left from Gotti misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotti misses with a low kick.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Gotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Gotti lands a nice looking body shot.
Gotti ducks right into an uppercut from Hijikata.
Gotti takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Gotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Hijikata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but Hijikata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hijikata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gotti's hands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hijikata.
Gotti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hijikata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hijikata 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
Toshi Hijikata retains his lightweight title!
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AFC #20 Main Card
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Marcos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Marcos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marcos. #BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Marcos moves into range and clinches up with Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Marcos manages to pull guard.
Hijikata trying to control but Marcos is working from the bottom.
Hijikata controlling from the top position.
Hijikata is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos controlling the position.#T1##SUB#
Marcos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hijikata defends well.
Hijikata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Hijikata gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Damiao Marcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marcos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcos dives in and grabs Hijikata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hijikata pushes down on Marcos's head and hops out.
Marcos punishes Hijikata's body with a nice straight punch.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Marcos's leg but Marcos calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hijikata.
Hijikata cracks the inside of Marcos's front leg.
Hijikata connects with a body shot.#T2#
Marcos checks a leg kick nicely.
Marcos throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.
Marcos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been hearing reports that Marcos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Some bone on bone action there as Marcos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Hijikata misses its intended target.
It looked like Marcos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marcos lands a slapping body shot.
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Marcos moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch but Hijikata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hijikata at a distance.
Hijikata tries to land a front kick but Marcos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Marcos blocks the leg kick.
Marcos connects with a body shot.#CL#
Marcos rushes Hijikata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcos.
Marcos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Marcos avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hijikata lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Hijikata is leaning against Marcos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damiao Marcos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hijikata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Hijikata throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcos.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Marcos.
A hook to the body from Marcos.
Hijikata lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Hijikata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hijikata tries to score with a low kick but Marcos moves his leg out of the way.
Marcos is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Hijikata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hijikata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcos.
Hijikata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marcos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Marcos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hijikata. That did some damage!#T4#
Marcos cracks Hijikata with a good jab.
Marcos moves in looking to clinch but Hijikata pushes him off.
Toshi Hijikata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
Marcos checks a leg kick.
Marcos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hijikata lands with a nice body punch.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marcos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Hijikata throws a jab when Marcos was well out of range.
Marcos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcos cracks the inside of Hijikata's front leg.
Marcos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marcos misses with an uppercut.
Marcos throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcos with a jab.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Marcos down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toshi Hijikata 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#
Marcos fails with a takedown attempt.
Hijikata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcos misses with a looping right.
Marcos blocks a leg kick.
Marcos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Marcos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hijikata. Hijikata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marcos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Marcos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hijikata misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcos misses with a hook.#CL#
Marcos closes the distance and clinches.
Marcos throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Marcos tries to pull guard but Hijikata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hijikata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hijikata is trying to stall.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos jumps guard but Hijikata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damiao Marcos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hijikata is working Marcos over against the cage.
Hijikata prevents the takedown attempt.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcos is trying to pull guard but Hijikata has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Hijikata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hijikata lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Marcos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL#
Marcos clinches.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcoss head.
Damiao Marcos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hijikata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Marcos misses with a double jab.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. Marcos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata is looking to score with low kicks.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcos.
Hijikata throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Marcos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hijikata!
Marcos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hijikata some visible discomfort.
Hijikata is trying to control Marcos's posture but Marcos avoids it.
Marcos wants to control but Hijikata is keeping him busy.
Hijikata tries to buck Marcos off but Marcos is having none of it.
Hijikata is trying to control Marcos's posture but Marcos avoids it.
Marcos in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Marcos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hijikata is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos working away.#SUB#
Marcos is trying to get an arm triangle but Hijikata is defending well.
Hijikata struggling a bit here.
Marcos scoring with punches from side control.
Hijikata struggling a bit here.
Hijikata regains half guard.
Marcos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hijikata is looking to get back to full guard here but Marcos has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
Marcos cracks Hijikata with a big right hand but Hijikata just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Damiao Marcos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hijikata struggling a bit here.
Hijikata on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hijikata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marcos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hijikata is trying to control Marcos's posture but Marcos avoids it.
Hijikata holding on.
Hijikata wants to control but Marcos postures up.
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 Damiao Marcos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Marcos defending well as Hijikata loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a hook. Marcos ducked under it nicely.
Marcos swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.
Marcos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marcos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marcos tries to clinch up.
Marcos fails to land the takedown.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. Marcos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hijikata scores with a nice body kick.
Marcos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hijikata keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marcos checks it well.
As Hijikata tries to get set, Marcos tries to push him back and clinch up but Hijikata manages to avoid the attempt.
Hijikata misses with a straight right.
Hijikata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marcos tries to clinch
and Hijikata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Marcos throws a leg kick that misses.
Hijikata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marcos dives in for a single leg takedown but Hijikata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcos is looking to wear down Hijikata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hijikata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
Hijikata tries to score with a low kick but Marcos moves his leg out of the way.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Marcos.
Hijikata lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marcos takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Marcos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Hijikata as he connects with a hook.
Marcos checks the leg kick.
Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marcos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hijikata misses with a kick to the body.
Marcos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marcos takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marcos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Marcos moves out of range.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata lands with an overhand left.
Hijikata throws an overhand right that lands on Marcos's shoulder, as Marcos tries to avoid the shot.
Marcos tries to clinch but Hijikata is having none of it.
Marcos moves forwards but Hijikata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marcos misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
Hijikata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marcos with a body shot.
Hijikata staying out of range there.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Marcos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hijikata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcos works Hijikata's body with a nice hook.
Hijikata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marcos's head.
Marcos scores with a nice head shot.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Hijikata misses with a looping right.#TD#
Marcos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hijikata!
Hijikata tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hijikata is trying to control Marcos's posture but Marcos avoids it. #T4#
Marcos trying to control the position but Hijikata is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hijikata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hijikata is trying to get back to half guard.
Hijikata manages to get back to half guard.
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!
Hijikata keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Marcos is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata really 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.
#R4#
Hijikata checks a leg kick.
Damiao Marcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marcos tests Hijikata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marcos wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Marcos closes the distance and pushes Hijikata back into the cage.
Marcos lands a nice shot to the body.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Marcos looking for a takedown.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hijikata pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hijikata cracks the inside of Marcos's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown but Hijikata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damiao Marcos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Hijikata finds it's way through Marcos's defenses.
Hijikata motions for Marcos to come forward. Hijikata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
No luck for Marcos with that takedown attempt. #T1##CL#
Marcos moves into the clinch.#TD#
Marcos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marcos keeping moving, preventing Hijikata from controlling successfully.
Hijikata stays in close to Marcos's body and controls the position.
Hijikata advances to half guard. #SUB#
Marcos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hijikata pulls his head out easily.
Hijikata working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Marcos's thigh. Marcos counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Hijikata trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Hijikata stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hijikata looks to land a left hand but Marcos moved out of range nicely.
Marcos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Hijikata gets tackled into the cage by Marcos. Marcos maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch but Hijikata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Marcos misses the target.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Marcos misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.#T3#
Marcos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Marcos moves away from the strike by Hijikata.
Marcos misses with an uppercut
and Hijikata counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Marcos moves into the clinch.
Marcos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata tries to stall but Marcos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata has Marcos pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata. #BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hijikata as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Hijikata misses the jab.
Marcos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Marcos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marcos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marcos doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
A jab from Marcos misses.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marcos.
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!#TD#
Marcos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hijikata looking to control.
Marcos trying to control but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Hijikata is trying to keep Marcos in close.
Marcos throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Marcos lands a nice hook to Hijikata's body. Hijikata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hijikata checks a leg kick.
Marcos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hijikata throws a good cross that connects.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hijikata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Marcos both land. Nice combination.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcos moves in looking to clinch but Hijikata pushes him off.
Nice cross by Hijikata.
A jab from Hijikata does it's job there.#CL#
Marcos moves into the clinch.
Hijikata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Marcos lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Marcos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hijikata smiles and moves away.
Marcos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcos throws a low kick, looking for Hijikata's leg but Hijikata calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Marcos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hijikata!
An elbow from Marcos crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Marcos swings around for an armbar but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marcos's guard.
Hijikata slips nicely into half guard.
Marcos is looking for a sweep. Hijikata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Hijikata wants to take a breather but Marcos is having none of it.
Hijikata prevents Marcos from improving his position.
Hijikata slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata wants to free his trapped foot but Marcos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Hijikata seems content to control.
Marcos tries to roll over but Hijikata keeps him under control.#T3#
Marcos is working hard here to advance position.
Hijikata content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Marcos actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Hijikata stands up from half guard.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#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.
Marcos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marcos misses with a body shot.
Hijikata lunges at Marcos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marcos's hand.
Marcos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marcos shoots for a double leg takedown but Hijikata sprawls well. He's pushed Marcos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hijikata.
Crunch! Hijikata slams his shin into Marcos's torso.
Marcos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hijikata counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marcos's knee momentarily.
Marcos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hijikata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcos.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
Marcos throws a shot from downtown. Hijikata moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hijikata 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
Toshi Hijikata is the new lightweight champion!
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#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hijikata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hijikata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy right hand. Hijikata should have avoided that one.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Hijikata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hijikata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Hijikata. Beautiful body shot.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata. #CL#
Hijikata clinches up against the cage.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata working aggressively here.
Hijikata avoiding damage as Raharuhi throws knees to the body.
Hijikata lands an uppercut.
Hijikata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raharuhi or not.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Raharuhi throws an elbow but it misses.
Raharuhi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Raharuhi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raharuhi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hijikata prevents Raharuhi from breaking the clinch.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hijikata avoids it.#T1#
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow. #BC2#
Raharuhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hijikata thows a body kick. Raharuhi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but Hijikata moved out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raharuhi's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hijikata.
Raharuhi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hijikata misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi counters with a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hijikata to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hijikata has Raharuhi up against the cage in a clinch.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raharuhi is keeping busy.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharuhi.
Hijikata lands a nice shot to the body.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Hijikata. #BC2#
Raharuhi manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi connects with the punch.
Hijikata jabs Raharuhi right on the nose. Raharuhi blinks but takes it well.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raharuhi checks it well.
Raharuhi moves forwards but Hijikata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hijikata lands a head shot.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hijikata.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
Hijikata throws a hook but Raharuhi avoids it easily.
Raharuhi tries a quick counter leg kick but Hijikata is wise to it.
Hijikata cracks Raharuhi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Hijikata's midsection.
Raharuhi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hijikata.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Hijikata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hijikata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Hijikata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hijikata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hijikata throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body shot.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Hijikata takes the fight into the clinch.
Hijikata tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Raharuhi pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Raharuhi cracks Hijikata with a nice body shot.
Raharuhi wants to get back to striking at distance but Hijikata won't allow it.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hijikata blocks the elbow strike.
Hijikata is stalling here.
Raharuhi tries to circle away but Hijikata has him pinned against the cage.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the head but Hijikata blocks with his arms.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hijikata lands a left hand.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hijikata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata 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#
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raharuhi looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
Hijikata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raharuhi misses with a hook
enabling Hijikata to counter with a crisp jab.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata motions for Raharuhi to come forward. Hijikata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Hijikata was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raharuhi.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. Raharuhi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hijikata.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.#T1#
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Hijikata's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi works Hijikata's body with a nice hook.
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hijikata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raharuhi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hijikata cracks Raharuhi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Hijikata works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
A lazy left from Raharuhi finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi defending well as Hijikata loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Raharuhi misses with a hook
and Hijikata counters with a good low kick that Raharuhi was not able to check.
Raharuhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hijikata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hijikata thumps Raharuhi with a low kick.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hijikata slips under a jab.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
As Raharuhi backs away, Hijikata returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raharuhi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Hijikata jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Raharuhi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Hijikata's ribs.
A slow jab from Hijikata misses its intended target.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Raharuhi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hijikata connects with an inside leg kick.
Hijikata takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Raharuhi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Hijikata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raharuhi can do to turn this around?
Raharuhi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hijikata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hijikata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hijikata counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata thumps Raharuhi with a low kick.
Hijikata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raharuhi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.#T4#
Hijikata scores with a hook.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi lunges at Hijikata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hijikata's hand.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata slips under a jab.
Hijikata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to clinch but Raharuhi is having none of it.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Hijikata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Hijikata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toshi Hijikata is winning the standup battle so far.
Hijikata lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Raharuhi manages to circle out of the way.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raharuhi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raharuhi cracks Hijikata with an open hand slap.
Hijikata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi throws a poor cross that misses
and Hijikata counters with a leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
Hijikata lands an overhand right.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Hijikata sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Hijikata takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Hijikata lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Raharuhi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hijikata taking a breather.
Hijikata is pushing Raharuhi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hijikata is leaning against Raharuhi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raharuhi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Hijikata lands a left hand.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Raharuhi is trying to break the clinch but Hijikata is controlling him.
Hijikata swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hijikata.
Hijikata digs a right hand into Raharuhi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raharuhi's gas tank.
Raharuhi can't break the clinch.
Hijikata is leaning against Raharuhi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow. #T2#
Hijikata taking a breather.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hijikata has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the head but Hijikata blocks with his arms.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Raharuhi throws an elbow that misses.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi tries a knee to the head but Hijikata blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land. #T3#
Raharuhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hijikata has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hijikata gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Raharuhi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raharuhi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Hijikata punishes Raharuhi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata scores with a jab to the head.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Raharuhi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hijikata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hijikata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
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!
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Raharuhi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hijikata at a distance.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Hijikata rushes Raharuhi and presses him up against the cage.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Hijikata lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hijikata is working Raharuhi over against the cage.
Raharuhi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hijikata.
Raharuhi pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands with a short shot to the head.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hijikata tries to stall but Raharuhi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raharuhi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL#
Hijikata rushes Raharuhi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Raharuhi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata pushes Raharuhi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raharuhis head.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hijikata avoids it.
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!
Hijikata lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Raharuhi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hijikata blocks the elbow strike.
Hijikata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raharuhi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hijikata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage. #BC2#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hijikata lands a slapping body shot.
Hijikata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata lands with an uppercut that bounces Raharuhi off the cage and back into range.
Hijikata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the body.
Hijikata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hijikata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raharuhi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hijikata looks to throw a body kick
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Hijikata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raharuhi's calf.
Raharuhi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Raharuhi swings widly with a right hand
and Hijikata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hijikata lunges at Raharuhi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raharuhi's hand.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hijikata wants to clinch
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hijikata throws a leg kick which misses Raharuhi's front leg but catches the back leg as Raharuhi tries to avoid it.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Hijikata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Hijikata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Hijikata as he connects with a hook.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range. #CL#
Hijikata darts in and clinches Raharuhi up against the cage.
Raharuhi lands an uppercut.#T3#
Hijikata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata pushes Raharuhi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hijikata working aggressively here.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raharuhi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raharuhi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Hijikata avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi looking to throw knees to the head but Hijikata is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the head but Hijikata blocks with his arms.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata works on Raharuhi's body with a couple of short punches.
Hijikata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.#T4#
Hijikata lands a right hand.
Raharuhi tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hijikata has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Raharuhi avoids it.
Hijikata thuds his right hand into Raharuhi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hijikata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hijikata scores with a leg kick.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata had his way with Taine Raharuhi in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hijikata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. Raharuhi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hijikata connects with a body shot.
Hijikata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata thows a body kick. Raharuhi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Raharuhi avoids it.
Raharuhi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hijikata looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the body
and Hijikata counters with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body kick.
Hijikata lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.#T1#
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hijikata digs a good body shot into Raharuhi's ribs.
Raharuhi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hijikata tries to move into range but Raharuhi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Raharuhi scores with a jab to the body.
Hijikata thuds his shin into the meat of Raharuhi's side.
Hijikata explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Hijikata lands the left hand.
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!
Raharuhi lands a jab-cross combination.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Hijikata lands with a straight right. Raharuhi didn't see that one coming.
Hijikata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raharuhi is able to avoid easily.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Raharuhi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hijikata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raharuhi scrambles back to his feet.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Hijikata's body. Hijikata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hijikata works the jab nicely.#T3#
Hijikata cracks the inside of Raharuhi's front leg.
Raharuhi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hijikata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hijikata thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raharuhi if he has to take too many more of those.
Hijikata is looking to land body kicks.
Hijikata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raharuhi in his tracks.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Raharuhi's leg. Raharuhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Hijikata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hijikata misses.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hijikata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raharuhi drops his hands momentarily and Hijikata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
As Hijikata backs off Raharuhi throws a huge counter combo but Hijikata manages to avoid it all.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Raharuhi.#T4#
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Hijikata's front leg but catches the back leg as Hijikata tries to avoid it.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hijikata moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hijikata throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Hijikata lands with a hook. Raharuhi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raharuhi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hijikata.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hijikata.
Hijikata works Raharuhi's body with a nice hook.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raharuhi's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hijikata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
Toshi Hijikata retains his lightweight title!
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GPG: 46
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Hijikata scores with a hook.#CL#
Hijikata gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
A short right from Hijikata on the inside.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers.
Hijikata lands an uppercut.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Rivers's coach down at The House of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rivers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A body shot lands from Hijikata.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Come on Hijikata - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Rivers blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
A shot in the inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rivers is keeping busy.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata. #T1#
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Rivers looking to slow down the pace here.
Hijikata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers tries a body shot but Hijikata blocks it.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
A body shot lands from Rivers.
Hijikata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata lands a nice shot to the body.
Hijikata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Rivers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers tries to stall but Hijikata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rivers tries to stall but Hijikata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hijikata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata lands an uppercut.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata pushes Rivers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Rivers tries a body shot but Hijikata blocks it.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land.
Hijikata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata lands a left hand.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata lands with a light punch inside.
Hijikata throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Hijikata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Hijikata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hijikata tries to stall but Rivers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Hijikata.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hijikata.
Rivers looks winded!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rivers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Hijikata lands with a light punch inside.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Hijikata lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Rivers is rocked!
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Rivers is still on wobbly legs! Can Hijikata finish him?
Hijikata is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hijikata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers seems to have recovered his senses.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hijikata tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hijikata throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rivers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hijikata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rivers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Rivers's leg but Rivers calmly moves out of range.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Rivers.
Rivers throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata checks a leg kick.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Rivers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Rivers moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
Rivers throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hijikata lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Hijikata thuds his shin into the meat of Rivers's side.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata is looking to clinch but Rivers is avoiding it.
#CL#
Hijikata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Hijikata.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hijikata.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Hijikata is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hijikata works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Hijikata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hijikata lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Hijikata tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata pushes Rivers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
A short right from Hijikata on the inside.
Hijikata's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rivers takes a shot to the head.
Hijikata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land.
Hijikata works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Hijikata. #T3#
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Hijikata's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Toshi Hijikata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata just leaning against Rivers, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Rivers.
Hijikata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hijikata has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
#T4#
Hijikata lands a right hand.
Hijikata slowing the pace effectively.
Rivers tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Hijikata.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hijikata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Hijikata.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers is trying to maintain a safe position but Hijikata gets an underhook and turns Rivers into the cage.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hijikata has Rivers pressed against the cage.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Good exchange - Hijikata coming out on top.
Rivers looks to land a combination but Hijikata avoids it well.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Hijikata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hijikata throws an off balance right hand
and Rivers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hijikata throws a leg kick which misses Rivers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivers tries to avoid it.
Rivers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivers moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Rivers misses
and Rivers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Toshi Hijikata is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hijikata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rivers counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Hijikata throws a leg kick which misses Rivers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivers tries to avoid it.
Hijikata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
A nice side step and Rivers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some bone on bone action there as Hijikata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hijikata takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Hijikata catches Rivers right on the button with a cross.
Hijikata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rivers tries to bum rush Hijikata with a series of wild strikes but Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hijikata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hijikata does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivers! But no joy.
Rivers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hijikata counters with a good low kick that Rivers was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hijikata.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rivers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a nice body kick.
Rivers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hijikata wants to slow Rivers down by chopping away at his legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hijikata. Rivers shrugs it off though.
Hijikata wants to clinch up but Rivers keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rivers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
Hijikata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Rivers avoids it.
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Rivers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Rivers checks it.
Hijikata moves in looking to clinch but Rivers pushes him off.
Rivers misses with a body kick.
Hijikata tries to clinch but Rivers is having none of it. #T3#
Hijikata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hijikata takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Rivers avoids it.
Rivers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hijikata throws a shot to the body.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hijikata lands the left hand.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
Rivers lands a jab to Hijikata's midsection.#T4#
A lazy left from Hijikata finds it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Rivers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hijikata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hijikata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Hijikata.
A good leg kick by Rivers.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hijikata lands with a hook. Rivers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hijikata throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Rivers walks into a stiff left hand from Hijikata.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Rivers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Rivers's head but Rivers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rivers. That did some damage!
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Hijikata throws a lazy right hand but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hijikata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hijikata connects with a body shot that sends Rivers's belly button to the back.
Hijikata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rivers misses with a hook. Hijikata ducked under it nicely.
Rivers misses with a left hand
and Hijikata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivers throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Hijikata lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rivers. Rivers tries to recover but Hijikata is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rivers lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshi Hijikata!
Toshi Hijikata retains his lightweight title!
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Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Hijikata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hijikata misses with a looping right.
Hijikata scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hijikata swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hijikata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Hijikata clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Hijikata to work.
Hijikata tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hijikata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hijikata swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Hijikata stalling the fight.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hijikata gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt tries a body shot but Hijikata blocks it.
Hijikata lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Hijikata.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hijikata misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Hunt.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt tries a body shot but Hijikata blocks it.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Hijikata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hijikata pushes Hunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hijikata is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt looks winded!
Hijikata lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata is stalling here.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands a left hand.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata lands with a right to the head.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hijikata has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hijikata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hijikata lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Hijikata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Hijikata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hijikata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Hijikata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toshi Hijikata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt misses with some punches.
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!
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hijikata lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata is looking to control Hunt's arms but Hunt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hijikata has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt pushes Hijikata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands a nice uppercut.
Hijikata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. #T2#
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Hijikata's ribcage. Hijikata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hijikata has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
The referee calls for Hijikata to work.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Hijikata - that landed with a thud.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt tries a body shot but Hijikata blocks it.
Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Hijikata.
Hijikata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hunt pushes Hijikata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hijikata lands a body punch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hijikata.
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!
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hijikata swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
A short left from Hunt.
A short right from Hijikata.
Hijikata pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt is working Hijikata over against the cage.
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 Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Hijikata pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt gets through Hijikata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata lands a nice uppercut.
Hijikata throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hijikata trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hijikata lands a nice shot to the body.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hijikata presses Hunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Hunt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata works on Hunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hijikata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Hijikata lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. #ROC#
Hunt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Hijikata finish him?
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a left hand.
A short right from Hijikata on the inside.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hijikata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
Hunt tries a body shot but Hijikata blocks it.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Hijikata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Hijikata.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Hijikata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hijikata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hijikata throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hijikata swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Hijikata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata misses with a body punch
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Hijikata avoids it well.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hijikata counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Hunt misses with a hook.#CL#
Hijikata has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hijikata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hijikata has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hijikata.
Hijikata is looking to control Hunt's arms but Hunt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hijikata has his back to the cage.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hijikata.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hijikata.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt works on Hijikata's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Hijikata lands a body punch.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hijikata has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hijikata controlling the action here for a moment.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hijikata.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Hijikata looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Hunt tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Hijikata controlling the action here for a moment.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hijikata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike.
Hijikata lands with a right to the head.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hijikata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hijikata holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hijikata.
Hijikata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata had his way with Tim Hunt in that round.
That's time! Hijikata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Hijikata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Hijikata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hijikata misses with a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Hunt down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hijikata at a distance.
Hunt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Hijikata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hijikata is looking to wear down Hunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hijikata.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
Hijikata lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Hijikata's body. Hijikata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Hijikata wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hijikata stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Hijikata counters by clinching up.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hijikata working aggressively here.
#T3#
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hijikata.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a right hand.
Hijikata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
#T4#
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hijikata pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a body punch.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata takes a shot to the head.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Hijikata lands a left hand.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hijikata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tim Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Hunt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Hunt.
Well Hijikata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
Toshi Hijikata is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
GPG 39
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lang's sensitive parts.
Hijikata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lang's calf.
Hijikata avoids the head kick by Lang.
Lang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hijikata wants to land a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
Hijikata avoids the head kick by Lang.
Hijikata tried to counter with a leg kick but Lang avoided it.
Hijikata lands a nice shot that snaps Lang's head back.
Hijikata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lang. Lang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata ducks right into an uppercut from Lang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata tries to work over Lang's front leg with a kick but Lang checks it.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.
Nice body kick from Hijikata.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. Lang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Lang throws a leg kick but Hijikata moved away.
A leg kick checked by Lang.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hijikata.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Hijikata moves out of range easily.
Lang swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Hijikata moves out of range easily.
Hijikata looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lang throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
Lang throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Lang's leg. Lang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hijikata misses with a kick to the body.
Lang throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
Lang jabs at Hijikata's body.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang blocks the body kick.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Lang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
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!
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lang throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.
Lang misses with a hook. Hijikata ducked under it nicely.
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata moves out of range of the body kick from Lang.
A quick step to the side and Hijikata tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata lands a slapping body shot.
Lang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
Lang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hijikata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lang scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hijikata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Lang.
Lang throws a hook but Hijikata avoids it easily.
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Lang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Lang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some bone on bone action there as Lang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
A jab from Lang finds it's way through Hijikata's defenses.
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata tries to work over Lang's front leg with a kick but Lang checks it.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Lang sees coming a mile off.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hijikata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Good work by Lang as he checks the leg kick.
Lang throws a shot from downtown. Hijikata moves away and avoids it.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang misses with a hook to the body
and Hijikata counters with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
Lang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Lang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hijikata throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hijikata tries to move into range but Lang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lang tries a head kick but it misses.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang throws a head kick but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hijikata takes one to the side of the head.
Hijikata throws a lazy body kick
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Lang blocks the low kick.
Lang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hijikata. Hijikata obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hijikata jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Hijikata.
Hijikata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Hijikata moved out of range.
Lang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hijikata had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hijikata.
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 Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Walter Lang has been cut.
Lang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hijikata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lang misses with the combination.
Hijikata connects with a crisp jab.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata blocks a jab.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lang misses with a head kick.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Lang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hijikata swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hijikata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Lang misses with a head kick.
Lang blocks a low kick nicely.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hijikata to score with a decent uppercut.
Lang throws a hook but Hijikata avoids it easily.
Lang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hijikata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Hijikata's shoulder, as Hijikata tries to avoid the shot.
Hijikata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hijikata lands with a kick to the temple. Lang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Lang is rocked!
Lang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lang is still on wobbly legs! Can Hijikata finish him?
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata drops Lang with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hijikata follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshi Hijikata!
Walter Lang was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Event:
ABW 132 Potter - Reign
Date: May 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Megalos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Megalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Megalos finds it's target.
Megalos throws the kick towards the body but Hijikata avoids it.
Megalos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hijikata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Megalos moves out of range.
Hijikata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Megalos on the side of the head.
Megalos ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Megalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hijikata. That did some damage!
Hijikata throws a looping overhand right but Megalos ducks down to avoid it.
Megalos tries to land a body kick
and Hijikata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hijikata digs a good body shot into Megalos's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata swats away the attempt to clinch by Megalos.
Megalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Megalos.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Megalos throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Jab from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to land a leg kick but Megalos saw it coming and moves away.
Megalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Megalos connects with a body shot.
Megalos checks a leg kick nicely.
Megalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Megalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Megalos.
Hijikata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body. Megalos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Megalos moves in looking to clinch but Hijikata pushes him off.
Megalos lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Hijikata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Megalos misses the shot to the body.
Megalos cracks Hijikata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hijikata is looking to wear down Megalos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Megalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Megalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut. Megalos saw that one coming.
Megalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Megalos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Megalos.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Megalos throws out the jab.
Hijikata lands with an uppercut that bounces Megalos off the cage and back into range.
Megalos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hijikata throwing a counter right hand but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Megalos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Megalos throws a big shot that misses.
Megalos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Megalos is rocked!
Megalos misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
And Hijikata counters with a quick kick to the body but Megalos blocks it.
Hijikata takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Megalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hijikata throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Megalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Megalos only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Hijikata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Megalos misses with a straight right.
Megalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Megalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Megalos moves away.
Megalos misses with a double jab.
Megalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
A big left from Megalos misses.
Megalos moves out of range of the body kick.
Megalos throws a front kick aimed at Hijikata's knee but Hijikata avoids it well.
Megalos scores with a jab.
Hijikata throws a right hand that misses
and Megalos counters with a nice body shot.
Hijikata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hijikata throws a hook but Megalos blocks it.
Megalos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hijikata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megalos scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Megalos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hijikata is out of range and Megalos settles back down. #CL2#
Megalos pushes Hijikata up against the cage in a clinch.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hijikata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Hijikata's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Megalos tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Megalos.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Megalos prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Megalos.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Megalos on the inside.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Megalos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Megalos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Megalos cracks the inside of Hijikata's front leg.
Megalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hijikata walks into a stiff left hand from Megalos.
Megalos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Megalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hijikata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Megalos checks it.
Hijikata throws a jab but it's blocked by Megalos.
Hijikata drops his hands momentarily and Megalos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hijikata with a hook.
Megalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Hijikata finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Hijikata misses its target.
Megalos seems to have recovered his senses.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
Megalos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hijikata's hands.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Megalos looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hijikata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Megalos.#T1#
Hijikata slips a jab from Megalos.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Hijikata cracks Megalos with an open hand slap.
Hijikata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Megalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Hijikata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hijikata tries to land a front kick but Megalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Megalos takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Megalos scores with a head kick.
Megalos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Megalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Megalos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Megalos is looking to clinch.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata throws a right hand that misses
and Megalos counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Megalos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Megalos. Beautiful body shot.
Megalos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Megalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Megalos digs a good body shot into Hijikata's ribs.
Megalos sizes up Hijikata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hijikata stuns Megalos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hijikata drops Megalos with a huge uppercut! Megalos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hijikata is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshi Hijikata!
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Event:
ABW 121 Verygood - Tjack
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Slater. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slater.
Slater throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slater has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hijikata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slater under the eye.
Slater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Hijikata counters with a quick kick to the body but Slater blocks it.
Slater connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a kick to the body
and Slater counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slater takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slater throws a low kick, looking for Hijikata's leg but Hijikata calmly moves out of range.
Hijikata tries to counter by clinching up but Slater breaks away and moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hijikata blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater throws a looping overhand right but Hijikata ducks down to avoid it. #T1##KD#
Hijikata lands a big head kick that sends Slater tumbling to the mat! Hijikata takes a step backwards and waves Slater back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Slater is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Solomon Slater has been cut.
Hijikata misses with a double jab
and Slater counters with a left and a right that stings Hijikata.
Slater is still on wobbly legs! Can Hijikata finish him?
Slater rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hijikata counters with a good low kick that Slater was not able to check.
Slater seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Hijikata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slater, pushing him back against the cage.
Hijikata cracks Slater with a nice body shot.
Hijikata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slater's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to work over Slater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I was talking to Hijikata's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hijikata takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Hijikata as the two fighters clinch.
Hijikata gets through Slater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
Hijikata gets through Slater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Hijikata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hijikata pushes Slater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slater can't break the clinch.
Slater tries to circle away but Hijikata has him pinned against the cage.
Hijikata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slater tries to circle away but Hijikata has him pinned against the cage.
Slater working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Slater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the side of Slater's head.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata digs a right hand underneath Slater's ribcage. Slater let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slater looks winded!
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike.
Slater's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hijikata stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Hijikata just leaning against Slater, taking a breather.
Hijikata gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Slater tries to circle away but Hijikata has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike.
Hijikata presses Slater against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hijikata scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hijikata.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hijikata.
Hijikata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hijikata.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Hijikata on the inside.
Hijikata has Slater pressed against the cage, preventing Slater from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Hijikata - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
A right hook to the body lands for Hijikata.
#T4#
Slater takes a shot to the head.
Hijikata controlling the action here for a moment.
Hijikata stalling in the clinch.
Hijikata effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Hijikata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hijikata gets through Slater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata lands an uppercut.
Slater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#KD#
Hijikata drops Slater onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Slater is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hijikata creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Slater with a big uppercut! Slater tries to clinch up but Hijikata pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Slater to the mat! Slater covers up and Hijikata unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toshi Hijikata!
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Event:
ABW 112 De Lange - Bear
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Hijikata goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Vanna is rocked!
Vanna gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hijikata gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vanna is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshi Hijikata!
Marcin Vanna was interviewed post fight and said 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'.
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Event:
ABW 104 Jones - Ludwig II
Date: Feb 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Fonseca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fonseca slips a straight right by Hijikata.
Fonseca is looking to chop away at Hijikata's legs.
Fonseca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hijikata.
Fonseca just misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fonseca throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
Hijikata looks to land a right hand but Fonseca moved out of range.
Hijikata takes a swing at Fonseca's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata throws a looping overhand right but Fonseca ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Hijikata darts in and clinches Fonseca up against the cage.
Fonseca is trying to force a seperation but Hijikata has the dominant position.
Hijikata digs a right hand underneath Fonseca's ribcage. Fonseca let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Fonseca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fonseca throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata with a jab.
Fonseca throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Hijikata's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Fonseca 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.#T1#
Hijikata's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Fonseca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fonseca swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fonseca.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fonseca's sensitive parts.
Hijikata throws a lazy uppercut
and Fonseca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fonseca thumps Hijikata with a low kick.
Fonseca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hijikata throws out the jab.
Fonseca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Hijikata closes the distance and clinches.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Fonseca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fonseca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fonseca is trying to break the clinch but Hijikata has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Fonseca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Fonseca breaks from the clinch.
Fonseca avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Fonseca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata misses with a hook.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Fonseca's leg. Fonseca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hijikata sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice cross by Fonseca.
Fonseca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hijikata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hijikata walks into a straight right hand from Fonseca.
Fonseca throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Hijikata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fonseca can pounce on him.
Fonseca thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Fonseca misses. #T3#
Hijikata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Hijikata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fonseca avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
It seemed like Fonseca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hijikata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fonseca with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Hijikata is rocked!
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Oh Hijikata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonseca lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hijikata drops his hands momentarily and Fonseca needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hijikata just on the top of the head. Hijikata drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hijikata - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Fonseca!
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Event:
ABW 97 O'Byrne - Attack
Date: Jan 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Pspic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pspic tries a head kick but it misses.
Pspic is looking to land body kicks.
Hijikata slips a jab and a cross from Pspic.
Hijikata thuds a left hand into Pspic's body.
Pspic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pspic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hijikata if he has to take too many more of those.
Pspic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pspic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Hijikata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hijikata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pspic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pspic avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata checks a leg kick.
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pspic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pspic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hijikata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pspic's head backwards.
Hijikata throws a sloppy head kick and Pspic moves out of range easily.
Pspic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Hijikata lunges at Pspic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pspic's hand.
Pspic tries to land a front kick but Hijikata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hijikata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Hijikata.
Pspic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hijikata has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hijikata is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pspic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hijikata jabs Pspic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pspic moves out of range of the body kick.
Pspic blocks the body kick.
It looked like Pspic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pspic fails to land with a series of punches.
Pspic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hijikata lands an overhand right.
A head kick by Pspic misses #KD2#
and Hijikata counters with a crisp one two that drops Pspic! Hijikata thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pspic to his feet! Pspic is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Pspic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Pspic.
Oh Pspic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pspic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pspic seems to have got his legs back now.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pspic throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Hijikata scores with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a nice strike.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pspic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Hijikata.
Hijikata connects with a jab.
Hijikata connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the body from Pspic misses
and Hijikata counters with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata lands with a nice body kick.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
Pspic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hijikata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pspic takes one to the side of the head.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pspic thuds his shin into the meat of Hijikata's side.
Hijikata throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Hijikata scores with a jab to the body.
Hijikata scores with a punch to the head.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses.
Pspic fails to land with a series of punches.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body kick.
Pspic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pspic throws a combination that misses
and Hijikata counters with a stiff right hand.
Pspic is breathing heavily.
Hijikata delivers a nice body kick.
Pspic scores with a hook to the body. Hijikata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pspic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pspic misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pspic misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Hijikata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pspic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hijikata.
Hijikata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Hijikata. #T4#
Hijikata punishes Pspic's body with a nice straight punch.
Hijikata lands a right hook to the body.
Crunch! Hijikata slams his shin into Pspic's torso.#KD2#
Hijikata sends Pspic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hijikata is motioning to the referee to let Pspic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hijikata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pspic's hands.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Hijikata engages and cracks Pspic with a massive lead left hook - Pspic tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Hijikata is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toshi Hijikata!
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Event:
ABW 90 Distacio Jr - Space
Date: Dec 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kettu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hijikata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Kettu sees coming a mile off.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu tries a quick counter leg kick but Hijikata is wise to it.
Kettu scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
A low kick from Hijikata misses
and Kettu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hijikata looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Hijikata takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata avoids the head kick by Kettu.
Hijikata is looking to counter punch.
Hijikata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hijikata slips under a jab from Kettu.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Hijikata has Kettu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kettu is working Hijikata over against the cage.
A short left from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata blocks an elbow strike.
Hijikata presses Kettu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Kettu throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Kettu has Hijikata pushed against the cage.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Kettu.
A short left from Kettu.
Kettu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kettu lands a body shot.
Kettu lands a nice uppercut.
Kettu being controlled against the cage.
Kettu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kettu lands an uppercut.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kettu lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu pushes Hijikata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu misses with an elbow strike.
Kettu digs a right hand underneath Hijikata's ribcage. Hijikata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kettu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands a right hand.
Kettu pushes Hijikata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Hijikata. #BC2#
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Hijikata moves out of range easily. #T4#
Kettu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Kettu moves out of range easily.
Kettu throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Kettu wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kettu tries to land a body kick
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.
Kettu slips under a jab from Hijikata.
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 Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata fakes the leg kick and cracks Kettu in the body.
The fighters circling - Hijikata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata lands with a hook. Kettu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toshi Hijikata is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab. #CL#
Hijikata moves into range and clinches up with Kettu.
Hijikata lands a shot to the body.
Kettu misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hijikata displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kettu up against the cage.
Esa Kettu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kettu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Kettu misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata has Kettu pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kettu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata blocks an elbow strike.
Hijikata blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands an uppercut.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Kettu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hijikata takes a shot to the head.
Hijikata tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kettu tries a body shot but Hijikata blocks it.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hijikata pushes Kettu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kettu or not.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Hijikata. #BC2#
Kettu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Kettu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata wants to clinch.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Kettu moves into the clinch successfully.
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hijikata as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Hijikata works on Kettu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kettu lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
A body shot lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the side of Kettu's head.
Hijikata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kettu's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Hijikata to work.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kettu is keeping busy.
Kettu lands a left hand.
Kettu stalling in the clinch but Hijikata improves position. #T4#
A hook to the body from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the side of Kettu's head.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kettu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Kettu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kettu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hijikata.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that second round.
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#
Kettu throws a head kick that misses.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Hijikata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hijikata.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Hijikata avoids the head kick by Kettu.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
Kettu lands an overhand right.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hijikata on the side of the head.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Hijikata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu takes one on the button.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Kettu pushes Hijikata up against the cage in a clinch.
Hijikata misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kettu on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kettu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hijikata's brow.
Kettu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hijikata tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
#T2#
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kettu lands a nice uppercut.
Kettu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Kettu.
Hijikata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Kettu breaks from the clinch.
Hijikata tries to bum rush Kettu with a series of wild strikes but Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hijikata is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettu.
Hijikata walks into a straight right hand from Kettu.
Hijikata scores with a punch to the head.
Kettu throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hijikata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hijikata throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Hijikata blocks the leg kick.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hijikata misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Hijikata as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hijikata's sensitive parts.
Hijikata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Hijikata works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Hijikata misses with a body punch
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hijikata thuds a left hand into Kettu's body.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hijikata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Hijikata tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata misses with a lunging right hand
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Kettu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Kettu closes the distance and clinches.
Kettu takes a shot to the head.
Hijikata dodges an elbow strike from Kettu.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toshi Hijikata.
Well Hijikata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
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Event:
ABW 79 Murhaa - Pi Fian
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Rasic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hijikata as he avoids it easily.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Rasic's head but Rasic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rasic.
Rasic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hijikata misses with a straight right.
Hijikata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hijikata throws a good cross that connects.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Rasic moves out of range.
Rasic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rasic at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Hijikata. No joy for Rasic on that attempt.
Toshi Hijikata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rasic or perhaps it was just good defense by Hijikata, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Hijikata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Rasic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hijikata cracks Rasic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rasic moves in looking to clinch but Hijikata pushes him off.
Rasic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hijikata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rasic moves away.
Hijikata misses with a body punch
and Rasic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rasic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hijikata swivels and escapes.
Hijikata throws a big shot that misses.
Hijikata lands a jab to Rasic's midsection.
Nice body punch from Hijikata.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hijikata.#KD2#
Hijikata lands a big right hand that sends Rasic crashing to the mat! Hijikata stays standing though and waves Rasic back to his feet!#ROC2#
Rasic is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandar Rasic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rasic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Oh Rasic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Hijikata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rasic is breathing heavily.
A jab from Rasic misses.
A little jabbing left from Hijikata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rasic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hijikata to score with a decent uppercut.
Rasic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasic gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hijikata gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshi Hijikata!
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Event:
ABW 70 Space - Rodgers
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hijikata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata is looking to slow OByrne down with leg kicks.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
OByrne backing away here, and Hijikata unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Hijikata checks it.
Hijikata tries a quick counter leg kick but OByrne is wise to it.
OByrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OByrne counters with a thumping low kick.
OByrne pushes Hijikata away with a front kick.#CL#
OByrne moves into range and clinches up with Hijikata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OByrne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hijikata.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from OByrne.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hijikata. #T1#
OByrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
OByrne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OByrne lands a left hand.
Hijikata looking to stall.
#BC2#
Hijikata breaks the clinch.
OByrne staying out of range there.
Hijikata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hijikata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Hijikata backs away, OByrne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hijikata throws a predictable looking body shot
and OByrne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne throws a chopping leg kick but Hijikata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
OByrne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
OByrne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for OByrne.
OByrne has Hijikata pressed against the cage, preventing Hijikata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hijikata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OByrne has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from OByrne - that landed with a thud.
Hijikata looks winded!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata is trying to break free.
OByrne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hijikata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
OByrne manages to break the clinch.
OByrne blocks the body kick.
OByrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down OByrne rather than just go for the knockout.
OByrne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hijikata.#CUT#
It looks like Toshi Hijikata has been cut.
OByrne connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but OByrne is out of range and Hijikata settles back down.
OByrne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
OByrne looks to land a body kick but Hijikata moved away.
Hijikata steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from OByrne. That one must have hurt.
OByrne lands a front kick.
OByrne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OByrne.
Hijikata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. Hijikata looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch combination from Hijikata misses. #T3#
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
OByrne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hijikata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata throws a chopping leg kick but OByrne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hijikata. That did some damage!
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
OByrne swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! OByrne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hijikata - the referee stops the clock and OByrne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hijikata. OByrne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hijikata.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
OByrne scores with a push kick.
Hijikata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Hijikata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OByrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hijikata under the eye.
OByrne fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
That kick from Hijikata tenderised OByrne's leg. OByrne is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata misses with a head kick.
Hijikata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
OByrne works Hijikata's body with a nice hook.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good work by OByrne as he checks the leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a leg kick.
Hijikata moves away from the strike by OByrne.
Hijikata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
OByrne lands a nice hook to Hijikata's body. Hijikata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hijikata has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from OByrne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
OByrne scores with a shot to the body.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and OByrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
OByrne looks to land a body kick but Hijikata moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
OByrne throws a solid leg kick but Hijikata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at OByrne.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and OByrne counters with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Hijikata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OByrne's calf.
OByrne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
OByrne takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
OByrne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OByrne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body kick.
OByrne stuns Hijikata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hijikata at a distance.
Hijikata checks a leg kick.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Hijikata throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily. #T1#
Hijikata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hijikata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OByrne backing away here, and Hijikata unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph OByrne is winning the standup battle so far.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
OByrne connects with a solid leg kick.
OByrne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. OByrne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
OByrne tries to land a leg kick but Hijikata saw it coming and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Hijikata
and OByrne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hijikata's knee momentarily.
OByrne misses with a leg kick
and Hijikata counters with a good low kick that OByrne was not able to check.
A nice leg kick lands there from OByrne.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
OByrne throws a push kick but Hijikata slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick from Hijikata lands but OByrne takes it in his stride.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
OByrne checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
OByrne closes the distance and pushes Hijikata back into the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OByrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hijikata in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hijikata working aggressively here.
OByrne tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing OByrne back against the cage.
Hijikata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata pushes OByrne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OByrne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Hijikata.
OByrne has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from OByrne as the two fighters clinch.
OByrne has Hijikata pressed against the cage, preventing Hijikata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OByrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
OByrne pushes Hijikata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
OByrne scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for OByrne.
Hijikata is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hijikata stalling in the clinch but OByrne improves position. #BC#
OByrne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OByrne misses with a double jab.
Hijikata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OByrne.
Hijikata tries to land a leg kick but OByrne saw it coming and moves away.
OByrne throws a head kick but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but OByrne checks it.
Hijikata looks for the body kick but OByrne saw that one coming.
Hijikata throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
OByrne walks into a stiff left hand from Hijikata.
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hijikata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hijikata is able to avoid easily.
OByrne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.
Hijikata misses with a straight right.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but OByrne moved away.
OByrne quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
OByrne missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from OByrne. Hijikata does a little dance to reset his feet.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata lands with a kick to the ribs.
OByrne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hijikata counters with a good, hard body kick but OByrne shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hijikata's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hijikata.
OByrne checks a low kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata checks a low kick from OByrne.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Hijikata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hijikata throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
Hijikata tried to score with a low kick but OByrne checks it.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Hijikata misses with the body kick
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toshi Hijikata's cut.
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!
#R3#
Hijikata dodges the punch combination from OByrne.
OByrne digs a good hook to Hijikata's body.
Good exchange - OByrne coming out on top.#CL#
OByrne clinches with his opponent.
OByrne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from OByrne.
Hijikata trying to control the position but instead, OByrne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hijikata into the cage.#BC2#
Hijikata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
OByrne throws a quick counter head kick but Hijikata was just out of range.
OByrne scores with a leg kick.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
OByrne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OByrne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hijikata's head.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but OByrne avoids it.
Hijikata thows a body kick. OByrne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OByrne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hijikata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OByrne cracks the inside of Hijikata's front leg.
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OByrne wants to land a leg kick but Hijikata is out of range.
Hijikata misses with the body kick
and OByrne counters with a slapping leg kick.
OByrne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hijikata was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
OByrne blocks a head kick by Hijikata.
An inside leg kick lands from OByrne.
OByrne throws a head kick but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised OByrne's leg. OByrne is trying to keep his angry face on.
OByrne connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata tries to score with a low kick but OByrne moves his leg out of the way.
And OByrne counters with a quick kick to the body but Hijikata blocks it.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hijikata misses with a low kick as OByrne jumps back.
OByrne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
OByrne tries to work over Hijikata's front leg with a kick but Hijikata checks it.
OByrne throws a front kick aimed at Hijikata's knee but Hijikata avoids it well.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
OByrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
OByrne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OByrne blocks the body kick.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata thuds his shin into the meat of OByrne's side.
OByrne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.#T3##CL#
OByrne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Hijikata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OByrne.
Hijikata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OByrne. OByrne obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but OByrne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hijikata checks a low kick from OByrne.
Hijikata follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
OByrne is looking to chop away at Hijikata's legs.
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hijikata blocks the low kick.
OByrne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OByrne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OByrne misses with a looping right.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
OByrne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
OByrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hijikata can do to turn this around?
Hijikata walks into a straight right hand from OByrne.
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
OByrne throws the kick towards the body but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
OByrne pushes Hijikata away with a front kick.
Hijikata misses with a leg kick.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for OByrne's leg but OByrne calmly moves out of range.
OByrne is looking to land body kicks.
OByrne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. OByrne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hijikata.
OByrne throws a solid leg kick but Hijikata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at OByrne.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OByrne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
A victorious Joseph OByrne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ABW 60 Space - Renton
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Mizushima clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Hijikata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hijikata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mizushima's calf.
Hijikata swinging wildly here.
Hijikata takes a swing at Mizushima's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Mizushima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hijikata, pushing him back against the cage.
Hijikata lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Hijikata to work.
Hijikata has Mizushima pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Mizushima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mizushima goes for a takedown attempt but Hijikata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters circling - Hijikata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima blocks the body kick.
Mizushima jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mizushima throws a leg kick but Hijikata moved away.
Nice defenses there by Mizushima.
Hijikata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mizushima. Mizushima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mizushima tries to clinch up but Hijikata circles away and keeps his distance.
Mizushima shoots in looking for a takedown but Hijikata manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mizushima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Hijikata misses.#T1#
Mizushima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
Hijikata looks to land a body kick but Mizushima moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mizushima 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 Hijikata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hijikata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mizushima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hijikata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hijikata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mizushima doesn't seem bothered though.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mizushima's sensitive parts.
Mizushima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hijikata tries a head kick but it misses.
Mizushima delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Hijikata gets tackled into the cage by Mizushima. Mizushima maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizushima is struggling to control the position.
Hijikata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mizushima stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Hijikata breaks from the clinch.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Mizushima moves out of range.
As Hijikata backs away, Mizushima returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mizushima 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 Hijikata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hijikata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mizushima wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Hijikata.
Toshi Hijikata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mizushima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mizushima is looking to clinch.
Mizushima misses with a left hand
and Hijikata counters with a nice body kick.
Hijikata will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mizushima walks into a stiff left hand from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Mizushima moves out of range.
Mizushima feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hijikata throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Mizushima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mizushima stands and throws Hijikata's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hijikata struggling a bit here.
Hijikata is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Hijikata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hijikata is trying to control but can't.
Mizushima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hijikata desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hijikata wants to improve his position but Mizushima is controlling well.
Hijikata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hijikata told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mizushima tries to pass to full mount but Hijikata defends it.
Mizushima slows the pace down in half guard. #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.
Mizushima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hijikata keeps working.
Hijikata wants to improve his position but Mizushima is controlling well.
Mizushima wants to control but Hijikata is keeping him busy.
Hijikata is trying to maintain the position but Mizushima is very close to passing his half guard.
Mizushima looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy left from Hijikata finds it's target.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mizushima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Mizushima takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Mizushima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hijikata scores with a leg kick.
Mizushima lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hijikata keeps the fight on the outside.
Mizushima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hijikata misses the shot to the body.
Hijikata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hijikata lands a right hook to the body.
Mizushima tries to land a body kick
and Hijikata counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mizushima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Mizushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Mizushima counters with a quick kick to the body but Hijikata blocks it.
Mizushima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hijikata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mizushima rather than just go for the knockout.
Hijikata sizes up Mizushima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hijikata throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizushima throws a leg kick but Hijikata moved away.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mizushima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hijikata to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Mizushima is rocked!
Hijikata throws a body punch but Mizushima moves out of range. #T1#
Mizushima avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Mizushima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Hijikata. Beautiful body shot.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mizushima checks a leg kick.
Mizushima throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
and Hijikata counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mizushima! Hijikata lets Mizushima back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
Hijikata checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mizushima misses with a body kick.
Mizushima connects with an inside leg kick.
Mizushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hijikata moves away.
Hijikata moves out of range of the body kick from Mizushima.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Mizushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata scores with a spinning back kick!
Mizushima seems to have got his legs back now.
Hijikata lunges at Mizushima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mizushima's hand.
Hijikata cracks Mizushima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hijikata circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
A lazy left from Hijikata finds it's target.
Mizushima tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hijikata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Mizushima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Mizushima wants to land a leg kick but Hijikata is out of range.
And Hijikata responds with a good body kick, but Mizushima manages to step out the way in time.
Hijikata circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mizushima to the canvas! Mizushima doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hijikata keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshi Hijikata!
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Event:
ABW 48 Kieboom - Mouse
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Hijikata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santos's calf.
Hijikata cracks Santos with a good jab.
A big left from Santos misses.
Hijikata lands with a good body shot.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Santos avoids it.
Santos misses the jab.
Hijikata was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata slips under a jab.
Santos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Hijikata counters with a leg kick.
We've been told by Santos's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hijikata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hijikata misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Santos blocks a head kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata walks into a jab.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Santos gets a clinch.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
#T1#
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
Hijikata is working Santos over against the cage.
Hijikata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Hijikata lands with a light punch inside.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hijikata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hijikata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hijikata. #T2#
Hijikata effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Hijikata.
Hijikata working aggressively here.
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Hijikata is stalling here.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Hijikata.
Hijikata has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Hijikata prevents Santos from breaking the clinch.
Hijikata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hijikata.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a body shot. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Hijikata.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos being controlled against the cage.
Hijikata stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hijikata lands a right hand.
Hijikata lands an uppercut.
Hijikata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hijikata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Santos misses with some punches.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hijikata lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hijikata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hijikata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Hijikata slowing the pace effectively.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hijikata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santos's calf.
Santos walks into a straight right hand from Hijikata.
Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
Hijikata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hijikata tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Hijikata makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hijikata lands a nice hook to Santos's body. Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hijikata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hijikata misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Hijikata lands with a nice combination. Santos backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Santos walks into a jab.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Hijikata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santos scores with a hook.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts.
Santos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Santos throws a hook but Hijikata avoids it easily.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Hijikata looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Hijikata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hijikata punishes Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Hijikata throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Hijikata is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
Hijikata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hijikata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
Hijikata scores with a nice right hand.
Hijikata is looking to clinch.
Hijikata throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Hijikata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hijikata throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Santos moves away from the strike by Hijikata.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos cracks Hijikata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Nice body kick there by Hijikata.
Santos lunges at Hijikata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hijikata's hand.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hijikata throws a good cross that connects.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Hijikata misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Hijikata finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hijikata scores with a push kick.
Santos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hijikata. That one must have hurt.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hijikata throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Santos misses.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hijikata!
Santos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hijikata.
Hijikata works Santos's body with a nice hook.
Hijikata takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hijikata scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Hijikata closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santos's efforts to push away.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hijikata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Santos.
Nice body kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata thumps Santos with a low kick.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
Hijikata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Santos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hijikata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Santos throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Hijikata slips the punch.#T1#
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Santos.
A head kick misses from Hijikata.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Santos - just one landing.
Santos lands a jab to the nose.
Hijikata staying out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hijikata lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hijikata. That's going to slow Santos down.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Santos lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hijikata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Hijikata throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Hijikata pushes him off.
Hijikata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Hijikata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata throws a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hijikata - that will leave a mark!
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Hijikata.
Hijikata with a hook.#T3##CL2#
Hijikata closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hijikata slows down the pace here.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Daniel Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hijikata has Santos pressed against the cage.
Hijikata has Santos pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hijikata - that landed with a thud.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hijikata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Santos being controlled against the cage.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Hijikata presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hijikata lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Hijikata - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hijikata stalling against the cage.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hijikata on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Hijikata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hijikata 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
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