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Event:
Amateur League - Playoffs RD1
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Hayashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yosef was covering up waiting for the punch and Hayashi finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Hayashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yosef looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yosef looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yosef! #REVB#
Hayashi sneaks back into half guard.
Hayashi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hayashi tries to get out of the position.
Hayashi is not content to let Yosef control the position.
Hayashi wants to get back to full guard but Yosef has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayashi is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hayashi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yosef gets to mount! Hayashi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hayashi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yosef is trying to control the position but Hayashi postures up. #SUB#
Hayashi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yosef dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yosef gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Hayashi has a closed guard, preventing Yosef from standing up. #SUB#
Hayashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yosef doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yosef manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hayashi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yosef uses it to pass to side control.
Hayashi is looking to regain half guard here but Yosef keeps moving and retains side control.
Hayashi looks to move to half guard but instead Yosef has passed into mount! Damn!
Hayashi is looking to improve his position but Yosef isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayashi regains half guard.#SUB#
Hayashi looking for subs from the bottom but Yosef mounts him!
Hayashi is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Hayashi is working hard here to advance position.
Yosef is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Czech Yosef dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hayashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yosef stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yosef wants it to stay on the feet.
Yosef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hayashi walks into a jab.
Hayashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yosef avoids it really well and circles away.
Hayashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yosef sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayashi somewhat.
Yosef lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Hayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yosef connects with the punch.
Yosef keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yosef cracks Hayashi with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayashi shoots in but Yosef avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yosef tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hayashi defends well and Yosef ends up having to push Hayashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hayashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yosef lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yosef.#T1#
Yosef tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yosef scores with a jab to the head.
Yosef tries to clinch up.
Yosef throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hayashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Yosef.
Hayashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yosef's waist but Yosef gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayashi off to one side.
Hayashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yosef as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Hayashi drives through with a takedown into Yosef's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Hayashi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yosef dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Yosef trying to control but Hayashi is working from the bottom.
Yosef passes Hayashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hayashi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Hayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hayashi actively working from the bottom here.
Yosef tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hayashi controls his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hayashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yosef pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Yosef seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hayashi is looking for a sweep. Yosef is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yosef wants to stand but Hayashi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Hayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yosef wants to stand up but Hayashi has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hayashi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Yosef escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Yosef!
Hayashi is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yosef has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayashi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Yosef presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hayashi tries to reverse the position but Yosef maintains control.
Yosef wants to control the pace but Hayashi is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Czech Yosef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yosef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yosef looks to land a combination but Hayashi avoids it well.
Yosef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Yosef gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hayashi to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Hayashi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yosef is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yosef has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hayashi keeping moving, preventing Yosef from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yosef got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hayashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yosef has managed to get both his arms back between Hayashi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hayashi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yosef has passed into half guard!
#T1##SUB#
Hayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hayashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yosef pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Yosef decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hayashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Yosef tries to sprawl out of it but Hayashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yosef manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yosef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yosef throws a right and a left that Hayashi avoids nicely.
Yosef wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Hayashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yosef tests Hayashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yosef scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hayashi in his tracks.
Yosef has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hayashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yosef scores with a sloppy right hand. Hayashi should have avoided that one.
Yosef lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yosef connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yosef fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yosef dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yosef jabs Hayashi right on the nose. Hayashi blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Hayashi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yosef's half guard.
Yosef wants to stand back up but Hayashi manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Hayashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Yosef is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hayashi has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Hayashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yosef is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yosef is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hayashi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hideo Hayashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Hayashi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yosef has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hayashi but great work by Yosef.
Yosef wants to stand but Hayashi is controlling his arm.
Hayashi looks to move to half guard but instead Yosef has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
Yosef wants to control the pace but Hayashi is squirming around nicely.
Czech Yosef is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hayashi can't escape the position.
Hayashi regains half guard.#SUB#
Hayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yosef moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Hayashi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Czech Yosef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yosef 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Czech Yosef!
In defeat, Hideo Hayashi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Did I look cool at least? Guys? Guys!?'.
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Event:
Amateur League 107
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hayashi.
Collins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Collins tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Hayashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hayashi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Collins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hayashi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Collins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hayashi lets go of the hold and Collins can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hideo Hayashi!
A very excited looking Hideo Hayashi 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:
ACB - Amateur League 106
Date: Feb 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Tazer tries to clinch up but Hayashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Tazer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hayashi misses with a takedown attempt - Tazer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tazer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hayashi.
Hayashi fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Tazer drives through and clinches with Hayashi against the cage.
Hayashi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tazer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Hayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tazer's waist but Tazer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayashi off to one side.
Tazer tries to clinch but Hayashi moves out of range. #CL2#
Tazer has Hayashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Tazer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tazer lands a left hand.
Hayashi looking for a takedown.
Hayashi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tazer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tazer is pressed up against the cage. Hayashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tazer down to the mat. Tazer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tazer tries to clinch but Hayashi moves out of range.
Hayashi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tazer lunges at Hayashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hayashi's hand.
Hayashi fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hayashi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tazer lands a left hand.
Tazer lands an uppercut.
Tazer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tazer misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tazer fails to land.
Hayashi wants a takedown but no success here.
Tazer scores with a shot to the side of Hayashi's head.
Tazer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tazer lands with a short shot to the head.
Tazer working aggressively here.
Tazer lands an uppercut.
Tazer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayashi controls his hands.
A short right from Tazer on the inside.
Tazer misses with some punches.
Tazer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##TD#
Hayashi has Tazer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hayashi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tazer tumbling to the mat - Hayashi dives into Tazer's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tazer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayashi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hayashi drops back looking for a leg! Tazer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tazer manages to kick Hayashi off! Hayashi jumps back into Tazer's guard.
Hayashi postures up.
#SUB#
Hayashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tazer 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.
Tazer has control of Hayashi's left arm, preventing Hayashi from doing any damage.
Hayashi postures up.
#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tazer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hayashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hayashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hayashi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hayashi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tazer screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hayashi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hideo Hayashi!
A relieved looking Hideo Hayashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
ACB - Amateur League 105
Date: Feb 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Hayashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hayashi misses with a takedown attempt - Beauzart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beauzart went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Hayashi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hayashi lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Hayashi drops back looking for a leg! Beauzart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beauzart manages to kick Hayashi off! Hayashi jumps back into Beauzart's guard. #SUB2#
Hayashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hayashi drops back looking for a leg! Beauzart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beauzart manages to kick Hayashi off! Hayashi jumps back into Beauzart's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hayashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hayashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hayashi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beauzart is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hayashi, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hayashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beauzart defends it easily.
Hayashi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2##SUB2#
Hayashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beauzart is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beauzart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hayashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beauzart is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hayashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beauzart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hayashi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Beauzart rolls with it to try and escape but Hayashi cranks on the arm and Beauzart is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hideo Hayashi!
An out of breath Hideo Hayashi 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:
ACB - Amateur League 104
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Terblanche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayashi attempts a counter takedown but Terblanche avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Terblanche gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Terblanche is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Hayashi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Terblanche is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Terblanche. #SUB#
Hayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Terblanche is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hayashi actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Hayashi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Terblanche is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hayashi is just riding it out for now. Terblanche eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Terblanche is looking for a kimura but Hayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Terblanche to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Terblanche is looking for submissions but instead, Hayashi has regained full guard.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Terblanche avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terblanche in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Terblanche advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hayashi is looking for a sweep. Terblanche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hayashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Terblanche pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Terblanche is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hayashi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Terblanche seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Terblanche.
#T3##SUB#
Hayashi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hayashi actively working from the bottom here.
Terblanche stalling away here and it's allowed Hayashi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hayashi keeping moving, preventing Terblanche from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hayashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hayashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terblanche gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Hayashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Terblanche is aware though and is defending well.
Hayashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Terblanche working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Terblanche is looking for a triangle but Hayashi pushes his legs off easily.
Terblanche is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Terblanche tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hayashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Terblanche is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hayashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Terblanche manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hayashi has Terblanche in his guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tokkie Terblanche 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#
Terblanche wants to clinch.#TD#
Hayashi shoots in and bounces Terblanche off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hayashi is posturing up here but Terblanche has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hayashi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hayashi has to tap! Slick submission there by Terblanche!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokkie Terblanche!
A less than humble Tokkie Terblanche misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Hideo Hayashi was interviewed post fight and said 'Did I look cool at least? Guys? Guys!?'.
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Event:
Amateur League 103
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Harrington is looking to score with low kicks.
Hayashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrington.
Hayashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrington but Harrington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hayashi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Harrington throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrington. Hayashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayashi fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Harrington misses.
Hayashi goes for a double leg but Harrington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harrington continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Hayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrington loads up on a big right hand but Hayashi slips the punch.
Hayashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Hayashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harrington is trying to get back to full guard.
Harrington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hayashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harrington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harrington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harrington! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayashi is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Harrington trying to control the position but Hayashi is working away.
Hayashi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harrington.
Hayashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harrington off and has taken his back!
Harrington can't escape the position.
Harrington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Harrington is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Harrington wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Hayashi looking to break Harrington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Harrington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hayashi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Hayashi looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Hayashi looking to break Harrington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Harrington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hayashi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB#
Hayashi has got his arm under Harrington's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Harrington has spun round into Hayashi's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harrington chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Harrington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayashi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hayashi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harrington has picked Hayashi up and slammed him! Hayashi can't keep hold of the triangle and Harrington manages to pass to side control!
Hayashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hayashi tries to buck Harrington off but Harrington is having none of it.
Harrington trying to control the action but Hayashi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayashi tries to improve position but can't.
Hayashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harrington off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Harrington's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Hayashi looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hayashi tightening his grip on Harrington, looking for the choke. #T3#
Hayashi has the hooks in. Harrington is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Hayashi working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Harrington is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Hayashi has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Harrington taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hideo Hayashi!
Hideo Hayashi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Amateur League 102
Date: Dec 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hayashi is defended easily by Wulf.
Wulf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wulf scores with a hook to the body. Hayashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Hayashi drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Hayashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Hayashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayashi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hayashi drops back looking for a leg! Wulf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wulf manages to kick Hayashi off! Hayashi jumps back into Wulf's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hayashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hayashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hayashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wulf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayashi on the ground.#SUB2#
Hayashi drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hayashi seems to have locked his on tight now - Wulf screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hayashi, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hideo Hayashi!
During a confident post fight interview, Hideo Hayashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Amateur League 101
Date: Dec 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Laranja moves into range and clinches up with Hayashi.#TD2#
Hayashi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hayashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laranja tries to roll over but Hayashi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hayashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laranja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laranja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laranja.#SUB2#
Hayashi has gone for a leg lock! Laranja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hayashi's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayashi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Laranja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Hayashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laranja defends it easily.
Laranja pushes down on Hayashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Hayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Laranja is trying to control the action in half guard but Hayashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hayashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laranja pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laranja works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Hayashi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Laranja. #SUB#
Laranja is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hayashi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Laranja controlling from mount.
Hayashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laranja has a good base and remains in mount.
Hayashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laranja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laranja manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hayashi to take his back!#T3#
Hayashi prevents Laranja from getting a body triangle.
Hayashi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hayashi is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Laranja looking for the RNC.
Hayashi tries to escape the position.
Laranja trying to control momentarily.
Hayashi tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Laranja has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hayashi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Laranja is cranking Hayashi's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hayashi! He's tightened the choke and Hayashi is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja 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.
Hideo Hayashi spoke after the fight, saying 'Did I look cool at least? Guys? Guys!?'.
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