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Event:
C387: Shida vs Sanford
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hidaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Powell throws a leg kick
and Hidaka counters with a good low kick that Powell was not able to check.
Powell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Powell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hidaka counters with a straight right hand.
Powell misses with a hook to the body
and Hidaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Powell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hidaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Powell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hidaka's sensitive parts.
Powell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Powell plants his feet and lands a nice head 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!
Powell on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Nice body punch from Powell.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Hidaka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hidaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hidaka.
Powell misses with a body shot.
Hidaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powell is looking to wear down Hidaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Powell throws a body shot but no joy.
Hidaka connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
Powell loads up on a big right hand but Hidaka slips the punch.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.#T2#
Hidaka checks the leg kick.
Jab from Powell.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powell throws a body punch but Hidaka moves out of range.
Hidaka throws a leg kick
and Powell counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Hidaka misses its intended target.
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hidaka.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a counter combo.
Powell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hidaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.
Hidaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Hidaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Powell tries to counter by clinching up but Hidaka breaks away and moves out of range.
Hidaka misses with a left hand
and Powell counters with a good low kick that Hidaka was not able to check.
Hidaka throws a shot from downtown. Powell moves away and avoids it.
Hidaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powell.
Kemar Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell throws a body punch but Hidaka moves out of range.
Hidaka with the inside leg kick.
Powell misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Powell.
Powell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Hidaka.
Hidaka missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Powell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Powell lands a jab to the head.
Powell throws a body punch but Hidaka moves out of range.
Powell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hidakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hidaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Hidaka misses.
Hidaka throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Hidaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Powell misses with a jab to the body
letting Hidaka counter with a right hand.
Powell connects with a leg kick.
Powell misses with a hook to the body
and Hidaka counters with a straight right hand.
Hidaka thows a leg kick but Powell checks it
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemar Powell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hidaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Hidaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Powell.
Hidaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Powell.
Kemar Powell is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Hidaka.
Powell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hidaka feints a counter leg kick.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hidaka throws a leg kick which misses Powell's front leg but catches the back leg as Powell tries to avoid it.
Hidaka throws a leg kick but Powell moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Powell misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Hidaka misses.
Powell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hidaka manages to circle out of the way.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hidaka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Powell has got the better of the exchanges.
Powell with a jab.
A low kick from Powell is predictable there
and Hidaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Powell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powell tries to counter by clinching up but Hidaka breaks away and moves out of range.
Hidaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Powell thuds his right hand into Hidaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Powell with a nice calf kick.
Hidaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hidaka lands the left hand.
Powell throws a front kick aimed at Hidaka's knee but Hidaka avoids it well.
It seemed like Hidaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Powell slips a jab from Hidaka.
A slapping body kick lands there for Powell.
Powell lands a jab to Hidaka's midsection.
Hidaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Powell tries to work over Hidaka's front leg with a kick but Hidaka checks it.
Powell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hidaka is out of range.
Hidaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Powell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Powell, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell lands with a shot to the body.
Powell tests Hidaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hidaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Hidaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hidaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Powell.
Donk. Powell catches Hidaka right on the button with a cross.
Hidaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hidaka.#T3#
Powell is looking to chop away at Hidaka's legs.
Hidaka throws out a counter right but Powell avoids it with no problem.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hidaka!
Powell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hidaka checks a leg kick. #KD2#
Hidaka drops Powell with a beautiful combination! Powell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hidaka is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Powell is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hidaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Hidaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hidaka throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hidaka at a distance.
Powell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hidaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell punishes Hidaka's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Powell checks a leg kick nicely.
As Hidaka backs away, Powell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Powell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hidaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Powell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.
Powell feints and then cracks Hidaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hidaka down.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Powell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Powell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Powell misses with a hook to the body
and Hidaka counters with a straight right hand.
Hidaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Powell misses
and Hidaka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powell.
Powell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kemar Powell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Powell scores with a hook to the body. Hidaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takehiko Hidaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hidaka misses with a leg kick.
Powell cracks Hidaka with a good jab.
Hidaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powell finds it's way round the side to connect with Hidaka's head.
Powell clobbers Hidaka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hidaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Powell lands a two punch combo.
Hidaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Powell blocks the low kick.
It looked like Powell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hidaka is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Hidaka throws a low kick, looking for Powell's leg but Powell calmly moves out of range.
Powell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hidaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
Hidaka punishes Powell's body with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Hidaka lands a big head kick that sends Powell tumbling to the mat! Hidaka takes a step backwards and waves Powell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Kemar Powell has been cut.
Hidaka throws a hook to the side of Powell's head but Powell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powell scores with a nice 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!
Powell throws a leg kick
and Hidaka scores with a counter punch that sends Powell to the canvas! Hidaka smells blood - he's punishing Powell with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Powell has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takehiko Hidaka!
After winning the bout, Takehiko Hidaka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha 3
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Hidaka blocks a head kick by Crazyhorse.
An attempted straight right counter from Hidaka misses the target.
Hidaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crazyhorse.
Hidaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot.
Crazyhorse shoots and misses
and Hidaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crazyhorse throws a leg kick but Hidaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crazyhorse lands a leg kick that knocks Hidaka off balance momentarily.#CL#
Hidaka rushes Crazyhorse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crazyhorse misses with a body punch.
Hidaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Crazyhorse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hidaka lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crazyhorses head.
Crazyhorse misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Hidaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Hidaka pushes Crazyhorse up against the cage in a clinch.
Hidaka prevents a body shot from Crazyhorse.
Hidaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Crazyhorse tries to work over Hidaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crazyhorse misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hidaka.#BC#
Hidaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crazyhorse staying out of range there.
Hidaka tries to clinch up.
We've been told by Hidaka's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crazyhorse walks into a stiff left hand from Hidaka.
Crazyhorse tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hidaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crazyhorse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hidaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hidaka drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Crazyhorse right on the button. Crazyhorse goes down! Hidaka follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hidaka gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takehiko Hidaka!
Takehiko Hidaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Denver vs Drago
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Hidaka stuns Kalambay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalambay lands the left hand.
Kalambay looks to land a left hand but Hidaka moved out of range nicely.
Hidaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kalambay throws a lazy right hand but Hidaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hidaka throws a head kick that misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalambay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hidaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambay misses the target.
It seemed like Hidaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalambay throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay throws a lazy uppercut
and Hidaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay throws a leg kick
and Hidaka counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hidaka misses with a left hand
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kalambay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hidaka checks a leg kick.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambay misses the target.
Hidaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalambay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hidaka in his tracks.
Kalambay scores with a leg kick.
Kalambay lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalambay lands a slapping body shot.
Kalambay throws a shot from downtown. Hidaka moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kalambay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalambay .
Kalambay throws a shot 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!
Kalambay with the inside leg kick.
Hidaka misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Hidaka.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalambay wants to slow Hidaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Kalambay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hidaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kalambay feints and then cracks Hidaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hidaka down.
That kick from Kalambay tenderised Hidaka's leg. Hidaka is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Kalambay misses with an uppercut
enabling Hidaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Hidaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hidaka misses with a few strikes there.
Kalambay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kalambay .
Kalambay wants to clinch up but Hidaka keeps it at a distance.
Hidaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kalambay moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Hidaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hidaka moves away from the strike by Kalambay .
Kalambay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hidaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Good work by Kalambay as he checks the leg kick.
Kalambay connects with a crisp jab.
Hidaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Kalambay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalambay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hidaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalambay scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalambay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hidaka moves away from the strike by Kalambay .
Kalambay throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sumbu Kalambay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kalambay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hidaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalambay appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hidaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hidaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalambay throws a chopping leg kick but Hidaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kalambay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalambay moves in looking to clinch but Hidaka pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hidaka! But no joy.
Kalambay lands a right hook to the body.
Hidaka ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka throws a big shot that misses.
Kalambay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hidaka.
A cross from Kalambay lands.#T1#
Kalambay lands with a good body shot.
Hidaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sumbu Kalambay is winning the standup battle so far.
Hidaka throws the left hand but Kalambay avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Kalambay .
Hidaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kalambay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hidaka can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Kalambay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalambay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hidaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalambay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hidaka manages to avoid it.
Kalambay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hidaka.#T2#
Hidaka ducks right into an uppercut from Kalambay .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hidaka ducks right into an uppercut from Kalambay .
Kalambay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hidaka ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
Kalambay misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hidaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalambay checks a low kick from Hidaka.
Kalambay tries to land a front kick but Hidaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kalambay backing away here, and Hidaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hidaka throws a body kick that misses.
Hidaka looks to land a left hand but Kalambay moved out of range nicely.
Kalambay connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Hidaka slips under a jab from Kalambay .
Hidaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalambay with the inside leg kick.
Hidaka throws a one two combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hidaka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kalambay has got the better of the exchanges.
Kalambay wants to clinch up but Hidaka keeps it at a distance.
Hidaka is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Kalambay .
Kalambay swings for the body but Hidaka moves out of range.
Hidaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hidaka misses with a wild combination.
Kalambay misses with a hook to the body
and Hidaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kalambay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hidaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Hidaka throws a hook to the side of Kalambay 's head but Kalambay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Hidaka throws out a counter right but Kalambay avoids it with no problem.
Kalambay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kalambay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hidaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hidaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalambay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalambay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalambay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hidaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kalambay throws a good cross that connects.
Kalambay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sumbu Kalambay dominated that second round.
That's time! Kalambay 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kalambay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hidaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takehiko Hidaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalambay throws the left hand but Hidaka avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalambay .
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambay misses the target.
Kalambay digs a good hook to Hidaka's body.
Hidaka misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalambay counters with a solid body kick.
Kalambay throws a solid leg kick but Hidaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalambay .
Hidaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hidaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalambay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hidaka's head backwards.#T1#
Kalambay throws a solid leg kick but Hidaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalambay .
A jab from Kalambay misses.
Kalambay lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hidaka. Kalambay does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalambay misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalambay .
A big right from Hidaka misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hidaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalambay takes a swing at Hidaka's ribcage but misses.
Hidaka avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
Kalambay misses with a body kick.
Hidaka is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Hidaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalambay scores with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Hidaka misses.
Kalambay lands a really nice looking cross but Hidaka seems unphased.
#CL#
Kalambay drives through and clinches with Hidaka against the cage.
#BC2#
Hidaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Kalambay throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Hidaka coming out on top.
Hidaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Kalambay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalambay throws an off balance right hand
and Hidaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hidaka misses with a body kick.
Kalambay looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kalambay scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Kalambay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalambay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalambay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hidaka at a distance.
Kalambay slips under a jab.
Hidaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hidaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Kalambay slips under a jab from Hidaka.
Nice uppercut there from Hidaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalambay cracks Hidaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Hidaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Hidaka backs away, Kalambay returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kalambay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalambay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hidaka to score with a decent uppercut.
Kalambay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalambay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hidaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kalambay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hidaka moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalambay 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay ! |
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Event:
SMASH: Hun vs Talvela
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Hidaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cabal blocks a jab.
Cabal looks to land a right hand but Hidaka moved out of range.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cabal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cabal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hidaka.
Cabal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hidaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hidaka throws a looping overhand right but Cabal ducks down to avoid it.
Hidaka swings and misses with a 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!
Cabal loads up on a big right hand but Hidaka slips the punch.
Cabal scores with a jab. Hidaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hidaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hidaka throws out a leg kick but Cabal moves out of range and Hidaka only half commits. #T1#
Hidaka throws a right hand that misses
and Cabal counters with an inside leg kick.
Hidaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabal.
Cabal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabal slips a straight right by Hidaka.
Cabal checks a leg kick.
Cabal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Santino Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hidaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabal.
Cabal cracks a nice hook into Hidaka's ribs.
Cabal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hidaka throws a solid leg kick but Cabal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hidaka.
Cabal misses with a combination
and Hidaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabal connects with a leg kick.
Cabal misses with a straight right. #T2#
Cabal swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hidaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hidaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabal.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabal.
Cabal scores with a jab. Hidaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabal lands an overhand right.
Cabal throws a series of strikes that have Hidaka backpedaling.
Hidaka checks the leg kick.
Hidaka digs a good body shot into Cabal's ribs.
A big right from Cabal misses.
Hidaka throws a head kick that misses.
Cabal catches Hidaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cabal misses with a right hand
and Hidaka counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hidaka.
Cabal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Cabal backs away, Hidaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Hidaka dodges the punch combination from Cabal.
Hidaka with the inside leg kick.
Hidaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been told by Hidaka's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hidaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabal throws a leg kick
and Hidaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cabal.
Cabal misses the jab.
Cabal misses with a wild body shot.
Hidaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cabal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hidaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hidaka walks into a left hand. #T4#
Cabal blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hidaka.
Cabal tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hidaka under the eye.
Hidaka blocks a jab.
Cabal takes a swing at Hidaka's ribcage but misses.
Cabal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hidaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hidaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cabal throws the left hand but Hidaka avoids the punch easily.
Hidaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hidaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hidaka misses with a straight left.
Cabal tries to clinch but Hidaka is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Cabal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cabal moves out of range of the leg kick from Hidaka.
Hidaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hidaka walks into a left hand.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cabal throws a body punch but Hidaka moves out of range.
Hidaka is looking to counter punch.
Cabal throws an off balance right hand
and Hidaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabal throws a big shot that misses.
Hidaka checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabal.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabal missing with a left hand there. Hidaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hidaka throws a quick counter head kick but Cabal was just out of range.
Hidaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hidaka walks into a jab.#T1#
Cabal lands a lovely overhand right.
Cabal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hidaka manages to avoid it.
Hidaka closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Cabal out cold! Cabal corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takehiko Hidaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Takehiko Hidaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hohenthal vs Richard
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Prescott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prescott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hidaka under the eye.
Prescott tries to clinch but Hidaka moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Hidaka.
Pete Prescott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prescott looks to clinch
and Hidaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hidaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prescott.
Hidaka only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Prescott gets a clinch.
Prescott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hidaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hidaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prescott lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka blocks an uppercut.
Hidaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Prescott misses with the head strike.
Prescott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hidaka's efforts to push away.
Prescott lands with a left to the head. #T1##BC2#
Hidaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hidaka misses with a wild combination.
Prescott avoids the head kick by Hidaka.
Prescott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hidaka lands a nice shot that snaps Prescott's head back.
Prescott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hidaka blocks a head kick by Prescott.
Hidaka misses with an uppercut. Prescott saw that one coming.
Hidaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prescott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hidaka scrambles back to his feet.
Prescott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prescott backing away here, and Hidaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hidaka throws a push kick but Prescott slaps the foot to one side.
Hidaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Prescott throws a hook but Hidaka avoids it easily.
Hidaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prescott.
Prescott looks to clinch
and Hidaka scores with a counter punch that sends Prescott to the canvas! Hidaka smells blood - he's punishing Prescott with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Prescott has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takehiko Hidaka!
A relieved looking Takehiko Hidaka 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:
SMASH: Cedillo vs Pandeya
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Hidaka sprawls well.
Hidaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Hidaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hidaka.
Hidaka misses with the head strike.
Hidaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hidaka to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hidaka misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka lands a body punch.
Hidaka is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
I was talking to Wilson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Hidaka lands a shoulder strike.
Hidaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hidaka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hidaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#It looks like The Wilson has been cut.#T1#
A body shot lands from Hidaka.
Hidaka lands a nice uppercut.
Hidaka throws a big uppercut that drops Wilson! More strikes from Hidaka and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wilson lies dazed against the cage as Hidaka celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takehiko Hidaka!
Takehiko Hidaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The Wilson was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back, won't get rid of me that easily!'. |
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Event:
AF3: Minoru v Vargas
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hidaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panda defending well as Hidaka loads up on a big left hand.
Panda fails to land with a series of punches.
Hidaka misses with a hook. Panda ducked under it nicely.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Hidaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Hidaka.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hidaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hidaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panda momentarily.
#CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panda scores with a shot to the body.
Panda misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Hidaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka throws a leg kick but Panda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Panda.
Panda shoots for a double leg takedown but Hidaka sprawls well. He's pushed Panda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hidaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panda is out of range and Hidaka settles back down.
Hidaka misses the jab.#T1#
Hidaka thows a leg kick but Panda checks it #TD#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control.
Panda working away.
Hidaka 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.
Hidaka seems a little lost for a moment, as Panda dominates the positioning.
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.
Hidaka prevents Panda from improving position.
Panda happy to just control the position for now.
Panda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hidaka's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Panda controls the position from side control.
Panda trying to control the position but Hidaka is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takehiko Hidaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hidaka cracks Panda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hidaka throws a big shot that misses.
Hidaka lands a head kick. Panda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hidaka looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Hidaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Panda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takehiko Hidaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hidaka throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Hidaka misses with a low kick.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hidaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Panda misses with a looping left.
Panda tries to clinch but Hidaka is having none of it.
Panda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hidaka circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hidaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Hidaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panda misses with a straight right.
Hidaka stuffs the takedown.
Hidaka throws a nice head kick!
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hidaka defends it nicely.#T4#
Panda throws a hook but Hidaka blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hidaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Panda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hidaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hidaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Panda dodges the punch combination from Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hidaka won't be happy with that.
Hidaka is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
Panda controlling the position from side mount.
Hidaka tries to buck Panda off but Panda is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takehiko Hidaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hidaka connects with a single shot there.
Panda lands a slapping body shot.
Takehiko Hidaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hidaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Hidaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Hidaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panda misses with a hook.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hidaka.
Panda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hidaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hidaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panda.
Panda checks a leg kick.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Hidaka avoids it well and moves away.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda lands with a shot to the body.
Panda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hidaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Panda is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hidaka's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Panda avoids the body shot from Hidaka.
Panda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Panda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hidaka circles away.
Hidaka scores with a nice right hand.
Hidaka connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is getting worse.
Hidaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panda lands a glancing blow to the side of Hidaka's head.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hidaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hidaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panda checks a leg kick.
Hidaka scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Hidaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hidaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Hidaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Hidaka misses with an uppercut.
Panda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken 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!
Hidaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panda tries to clinch up but Hidaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Hidaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda goes for a double leg but Hidaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hidaka continues to drive forward.
Hidaka is working Panda over against the cage.
Hidaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hidaka scores with a shot to the side of Panda's head. #T3#
Panda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hidaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda leaning against his opponent.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Panda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Hidaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda stalling in the clinch but Hidaka improves position.
Hidaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Hidaka misses with a body punch.
Hidaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hidaka as Panda tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Panda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Panda taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by D.D Panda.
Horrible takedown attempt by Panda or perhaps it was just good defense by Hidaka, which made it look bad.
Hidaka jabs Panda right on the nose. Panda blinks but takes it well.
Hidaka dips to his left and cracks Panda with an uppercut!
Panda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.
Sloppy strikes from Hidaka. Those never looked like landing.
Hidaka misses with a right hand #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Hidaka wants to get back to full guard.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Hidaka is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hidaka tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takehiko Hidaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda'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#
Hidaka lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Panda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hidaka ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Hidaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Panda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Panda or perhaps it was just good defense by Hidaka, which made it look bad.
Hidaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Panda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hidaka throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Panda scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Panda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hidaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panda.
Some wild striking there from Panda.
#T1#
Panda misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Panda is looking to clinch.
Hidaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Panda ducks right into an uppercut from Hidaka.
Hidaka lands a slapping body shot.
Hidaka throws a looping overhand right but Panda ducks down to avoid it.
Hidaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hidaka throws a head kick that misses.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Hidaka throws a nice looking combination but Panda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hidaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hidaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hidaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hidaka tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Hidaka back against the cage.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hidaka walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big right from Hidaka misses.
Hidaka dips to his left and cracks Panda with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hidaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hidaka thuds his shin into the meat of Panda's side.
Hidaka looks to land a combination. Panda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hidaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hidaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hidaka throws a low kick, looking for Panda's leg but Panda calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Panda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panda shoots and misses
and Hidaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hidaka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hidaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hidaka sprawls and moves away.
Hidaka wants to land a leg kick but Panda is out of range.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hidaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hidaka misses with a head kick.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4##TD#
Panda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hidaka is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hidaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
D.D Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hidaka wants to sweep but no luck.
D.D Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takehiko Hidaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hidaka 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takehiko Hidaka!
Takehiko Hidaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Kha ducks right into an uppercut from Hidaka.
Hidaka lands the left hand.#CL#
Hidaka forces Kha back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Hidaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hidaka digs a right hand underneath Kha's ribcage. Kha let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Hidaka breaks the clinch.
Hidaka steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Kha is out on his feet! Hidaka sets himself and nearly takes Kha's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takehiko Hidaka!
An out of breath Takehiko Hidaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Un Kha was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Hidaka drives through and clinches with Wang against the cage.
#BC#
Hidaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Hidaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hidaka is looking to counter punch.
Wang darts in looking for a takedown but Hidaka gets double underhooks and turns Wang into the cage.
Wang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#It looks like Wing Wang has been cut.
Wang fails to land the takedown.
Takehiko Hidaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wing Wang.#KD#
Hidaka lands a big uppercut and Wang crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wang looks OK. Hidaka waves Wang back to his feet!#ROC#Wang is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hidaka lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wang up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hidaka from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wang's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takehiko Hidaka!
Takehiko Hidaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Hidaka lands a left and a right that send Shrute crashing to the mat, dazed. Hidaka thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Shrute is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dwight Shrute has been cut.
Hidaka throws a pinpoint strike between Shrute's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Shrute crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hidaka scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takehiko Hidaka!
A victorious Takehiko Hidaka 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:
2
Date: Jul 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Holtzmann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hidaka pinned against the cage. Hidaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hidaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holtzmann circles away.#CL2#
Holtzmann clinches up with Hidaka and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hidaka manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Holtzmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Hidaka gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holtzmann kicks Hidaka off and gets back to his feet.
Hidaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Holtzmann keeps Hidaka at a distance using the push kick.
Hidaka is looking to clinch but Holtzmann is avoiding it.
Hidaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holtzmann tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Hidaka gets caught napping as Holtzmann dives in and scores a takedown. Hidaka manages to retain guard.#T1#
Hidaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Hidaka, not yet.
Hidaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hidaka wants to control from the top but Holtzmann keeps moving.
Hidaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hidaka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holtzmann is trying to keep Hidaka in close.
Hidaka advances position into side control!
Holtzmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Holtzmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hidaka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hidaka is pressing down on Holtzmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holtzmann is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hidaka lands a nice short elbow.
Holtzmann is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hidaka is trying for a kimura here. Holtzmann looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hidaka wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takehiko Hidaka! |
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Event:
Fisting
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Hidaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Gabasa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hidaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Hidaka fakes the leg kick and cracks Gabasa in the body. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gabasa.
Hidaka wants to get back to his feet but Gabasa is dominant here and he's now got Hidaka's back!
Hidaka is in bad spot here.
Hidaka is still trying to improve position.
Gabasa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Hidaka's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hidaka covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T1#
Hidaka tries to escape the position.
Gabasa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hidaka's body.
Gabasa scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hidaka is looking for a way out.
Gabasa is trying to stick to Hidaka's back but Hidaka is turning into Gabasa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gabasa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hidaka.
Hidaka throwing strikes from guard but Gabasa blocks nicely.
Hidaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SU2#
Hidaka stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Hidaka looking to score a takedown here. Gabasa is defending well but Hidaka drives through and ends up in Gabasa's guard.
Hidaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Gabasa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hidaka is controlling him.
Gabasa 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.
Hidaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hidaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takehiko Hidaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hidaka 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 9:10
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takehiko Hidaka! |
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