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Event:
SMASH Kentas vs Hiro
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1# Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range. Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams misses the shot to the body. Hisashi throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily. A jab from Adams finds it's way through Hisashi's defenses. Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Adams misses with a leg kick and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi. Adams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hisashi with a body shot. Hisashi throws a front kick aimed at Adams's knee but Adams avoids it well. We've been told by Hisashi's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Adams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hisashi's head backwards. Hisashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi. Hisashi misses with a hook
letting Adams counter with a right hand. Hisashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Adams. Adams digs a good body shot into Hisashi's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hisashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Adams defending well as Hisashi loads up on a big left hand. Adams only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1# Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice defenses there by Adams. Hisashi slips a straight right by Adams. Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hisashi moves out of range as Adams strikes. Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a nice body shot. Hisashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hisashi lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Scott Adams has been cut. Nice shot by Hisashi. Adams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Adams misses with a low kick. Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut. Adams avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Adams throws a quick inside leg kick. Adams takes one to the chin there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisashi manages to avoid it. Adams throws a hook to the side of Hisashi's head but Hisashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2# Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range. It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Adams misses with an uppercut. Hisashi saw that one coming. Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A punch lands to the side of Hisashi 's head but he takes it in his stride. Adams throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range. Hisashi lands a jab to the nose. Hisashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams cracks Hisashi with a right hand to the side of the head. Adams blocks a head kick by Hisashi.
Adams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Adams blocks a jab. Hisashi backing away here, and Adams unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Hisashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hisashi is looking to chop away at Adams's legs. Adams swings and misses with a shot to the body and Hisashi counters with a straight right hand. Adams scores with a hook to the body. Hisashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi. Adams moves out of range of the strikes. Adams throws a big shot that misses.#T3# Adams scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hisashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hisashi with a nice cross. Adams misses with an uppercut. Adams throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range. Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hisashi throws a hook but Adams blocks it. Adams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hisashi with a body shot. Adams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Adams scores with a leg kick.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hisashi moves away. Hisashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi. Adams checks a leg kick. Adams misses the body punch and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hisashi circles away quickly and effectively. Hisashi misses with a wild body shot. Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hisashi. Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi.#T4# Adams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hisashi swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Hisashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Adams throws a body shot but no joy. Adams scores with a jab to the body. Hisashi lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
#CL# Hisashi rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage. Adams avoids the elbow strike from Hisashi, against the cage.
Adams working hard to break the clinch. Hisashi throws an elbow but it misses.
Hisashi misses with some punches.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Hisashi controls the action.
Hisashi trying to stall but Adams improves his position.
#BC2# Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams. Adams throws a leg kick and Hisashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scott Adams's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Hisashi drops his hands momentarily and Adams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Adams misses the body punch and Hisashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi. Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely. Adams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Adams lands with an overhand left. Adams jabs Hisashi to the body, keeping him at a distance. Scott Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup. Adams connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick from Adams, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hisashi moves away. Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams. Adams throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range. Adams lands a glancing blow to the side of Hisashi's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hisashi throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Adams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hisashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it. Adams throws a right hand that misses
and Hisashi counters with a series of strikes. Adams will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1# Adams scores with a leg kick.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy. Hisashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Adams avoided it. Adams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Hisashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hisashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hisashi rather than just go for the knockout. Hisashi blocks a jab. A big right from Adams misses. Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters with an inside leg kick. Adams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adams misses the jab.#CL# Hisashi pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Hisashi tries to tie him up. Adams tries to break free but Hisashi pushes him back against the cage. Hisashi just leaning against Adams, taking a breather. Hisashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi. #T2# Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut. Hisashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Adams misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hisashi ducks under a wild hook from Adams. Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Hisashi. Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Adams. Hisashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Adams takes a swing at Hisashi's ribcage but misses. Hisashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Adams throws a body shot but no joy. Adams tries to work over Hisashi's front leg with a kick but Hisashi checks it. Hisashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adams can pounce on him.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.#T3# Hisashi throws a right hand that misses
and Hisashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Hisashi dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut! Adams lands a nice looking body shot.
Hisashi slips under a jab. Hisashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams's hands. Hisashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut. Hisashi cracks Adams with an open hand slap. Adams blocks a low kick nicely. Hisashi throws a solid leg kick but Adams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hisashi. Adams misses with a hook. A little feinted left hand from Hisashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Adams changes levels and scores with a jab 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! A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target. Adams throws out a counter right but Hisashi avoids it with no problem.#T4# Adams walks into a jab. Adams scores with a hook to the body. Hisashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Adams slips a jab from Hisashi. Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hisashi feints and then cracks Adams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adams down. Nice body punch from Adams. Adams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adams cracks Hisashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming. Nice body kick from Adams. Adams throws a low kick, looking for Hisashi's leg but Hisashi calmly moves out of range. Hisashi swings widly with a right hand
and Adams counters with a left and a right that stings Hisashi. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A little feinted left hand from Hisashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Adams misses the shot to the body. Adams connects with a body shot that sends Hisashi's belly button to the back. Hisashi takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Scott Adams's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi. Adams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Adams throws a leg kick which misses Hisashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hisashi tries to avoid it. Adams throws a quick inside leg kick. Adams misses with a body shot
enabling Hisashi to counter with a crisp jab. Hisashi thows a left - swing and a miss! Adams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hisashi. Hisashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Adams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hisashi blocks a jab. Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hisashi avoids the body shot from Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hisashi counter with a right hand. Adams jabbing away but nothing is landing. Adams scores with a leg kick.
Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adams lands a right hook to the body.
#T1# Hisashi avoids a kick to the body.
Adams misses with a looping left. A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target. Sloppy strikes from Hisashi. Those never looked like landing. Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily. Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it. Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Hisashi. Adams digs a good hook to Hisashi's body.
Adams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Adams sizes up Hisashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Adams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hisashi. Hisashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Adams connects with a body shot. Hisashi misses with a wild body shot. Adams misses with a low kick. Hisashi avoids the body shot from Adams.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy. Hisashi connects with a jab.#T2# Adams throws a body shot but no joy. Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hisashi moves away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adams feints and then cracks Hisashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hisashi down. Hisashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adams jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams throws a body kick that misses. Hisashi throws a hook but Adams blocks it. Adams swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi lands a body shot.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams moves away from the strike by Hisashi. Adams lands a leg kick that knocks Hisashi off balance momentarily. A shot to the body from Adams misses and Hisashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hisashi throws a shot to the body.
#T3# Adams misses with a leg kick. Adams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Hisashi. Adams misses with a body kick. A head kick misses from Hisashi. Adams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Adams misses with a looping right. A big right from Adams misses. Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Adams tries a low kick but Hisashi avoids it. Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Adams throws out a counter right but Hisashi avoids it with no problem. A jab from Adams does it's job there. Hisashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adams slips under a jab from Hisashi. Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A low kick from Adams is predictable there and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# Adams lands a nice shot that snaps Hisashi's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action! Adams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hisashi at a distance.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range. Hisashi slips under a jab from Adams. Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Adams moves forwards but Hisashi connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hisashi moves out of range as Adams strikes. Adams connects with a solid leg kick. Adams scores with a hook to the body. Hisashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Adams throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range. No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hisashi to counter with a crisp jab. Adams misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight! Scott Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Adams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Adams! Scott Adams 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: Hun vs Noeigati
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1# Hisashi throws a right hand that Silver ducks under and follows up with a left that Silver also avoids with ease. Hisashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silver momentarily.
Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hisashi circles away quickly and effectively. Hisashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver. Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Hisashi's shoulder, as Hisashi tries to avoid the shot. Hisashi lands an overhand right. Nice uppercut lands for Hisashi. That snapped Silver's head back.
Silver takes a swing at Hisashi's ribcage but misses. Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silver misses with an uppercut. Hisashi saw that one coming. Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi. Silver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi. Hisashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A jab lands there for Silver. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hisashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hisashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silver. That did some damage!#T1# Silver punishes Hisashi's body with a nice straight punch. Hisashi throws a hook but Silver avoids it easily. Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisashi manages to avoid it. Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hisashi slips a straight right by Silver. Silver misses the shot to the body. Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver. Hisashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silver on the side of the head. A slow jab from Silver misses its intended target. Silver jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hisashi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hisashi throws a leg kick and Silver counters with a three punch combo that has Hisashi backing up. Hisashi nods at Silver to acknowledge the strikes. Hisashi cracks Silver with a right hand to the side of the head. Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hisashi lands the left hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hisashi. Silver misses with a looping right.#T2# Nice shot by Hisashi. Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver moves out of range of the strikes. Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut. Silver is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hisashi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Silver misses with a body punch
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Silver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hisashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver. Silver scoring well with a low kick there.
Hisashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hisashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hisashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Silver blocks a low kick nicely. Hisashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silver had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Silver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hisashi at a distance.
Silver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hisashi.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range. Silver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Silver misses with a right hand and Hisashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi. Silver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hisashi counters with a one-two to the body. Silver misses with an uppercut. Hisashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Silver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Hisashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hisashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4# Hisashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silver counters with a right hand to the body. Hisashi dips to his left and cracks Silver with an uppercut! Silver lands a right hook to the body.
Hisashi throws a jab when Silver was well out of range. Silver misses with a body shot.
Hisashi cracks Silver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Silver swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
Silver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hisashi has time to react. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A punch combination from Silver misses. Hisashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver. Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Silver appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Silver tries to clinch up. Silver with a hook. Hisashi misses with a straight left. It looked like Silver was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hisashi. Hisashi keeps the fight on the outside. Silver tries to clinch and Hisashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hisashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Silver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hisashi throws a right hand that misses
and Silver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hisashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A chopping leg kick lands by Hisashi. Hisashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silver. Silver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it. Silver misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hisashi counters with a head kick. #T1# Hisashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silver on the side of the head. Hisashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver. Hisashi scores with a head kick. Silver tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hisashi misses with a hook. A big right from Silver misses. Hisashi avoids the body shot from Silver.
Hisashi throws out a counter right but Silver avoids it with no problem. Hisashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silver counters with a stiff right hand. A big right from Hisashi misses. Silver looks to land a combination but Hisashi avoids it well. Silver misses with a low kick as Hisashi jumps back. Hisashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hisashi blocks a jab. Hisashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Hisashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hisashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hisashi throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2# Silver misses with a few strikes there.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range. A little feinted left hand from Silver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hisashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hisashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver. Silver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Silver walks into a stiff left hand from Hisashi. Silver defending well as Hisashi loads up on a big left hand. Hisashi throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
Jab from Hisashi. Hisashi lands a nice hook to Silver's body. Silver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hisashi lands with a shot to the body. Silver misses with a hook. Hisashi ducked under it nicely. Silver connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3# Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Silver ducks right into an uppercut from Hisashi. Hisashi misses with a hook
and Silver counters with a three punch combo that has Hisashi backing up. Hisashi nods at Silver to acknowledge the strikes. Hisashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver. Silver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Silver throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range. Hisashi lands an overhand right. Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Silver appears to be looking for a big counter. Hisashi misses with a head kick.
It looked like Silver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Silver throws a right and a left that Hisashi avoids nicely. #T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hisashi throws a jab when Silver was well out of range. Silver is looking to counter punch. Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it. Nice shot lands for Silver. Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Hisashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silver lands with a straight right. Hisashi didn't see that one coming. Silver looks to land a left hand but Hisashi moved out of range nicely. Hisashi misses with a looping right. Hisashi connects with a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Silver connects with a body shot that sends Hisashi's belly button to the back. Hisashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Silver misses with a hook. Hisashi ducked under it nicely. 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 Terry Silver will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Hisashi throws a nice inside leg kick. Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silver counters with a straight right hand. Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver. Hisashi feints a counter leg kick. Hisashi works the jab nicely. Hisashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silver's hands. Silver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Hisashi moves away and avoids it. Silver slips under a jab from Hisashi. Hisashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silver's hands. Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab. Silver blocks a jab. A right-left combo lands from Silver. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisashi throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Hisashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hisashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hisashi throws the left hand but Silver avoids the punch easily. Hisashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silver in his tracks. Hisashi thuds his right hand into Silver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisashi manages to avoid it. Silver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hisashi. Hisashi takes one to the chin there. Silver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Hisashi is rocked! Silver misses with a right hand and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut. Hisashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him? Hisashi looks to land a right hand but Silver moved out of range. Silver moves in looking to clinch but Hisashi pushes him off. Hisashi seems to have recovered his senses. Silver swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hisashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Silver throws a body shot but no joy. A big right from Silver misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Hisashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Good exchange - Hisashi coming out on top. Silver takes a swing at Hisashi's ribcage but misses. Hisashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Silver throws a lazy uppercut
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Silver throws the left hand but Hisashi avoids the punch easily. Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silver. Hisashi takes one on the button. Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hisashi. Silver looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Silver looks to score with a jab to the body but Hisashi is just out of range. Silver throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it. Hisashi throws a good cross that connects.
#T3# Silver throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hisashi counter with a right hand. #CL2# Hisashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hisashi trying to stall but Silver improves his position.
Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Hisashi controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi. Hisashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards. Silver scores with a hook to the body. Silver tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Silver.
Hisashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Silver avoids the damage to the body. Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it. Hisashi lands with a right to the head. Hisashi leaning his opponent against the cage. Hisashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver. #T4# Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silver lands a body punch in the clinch. Silver misses with a punch to the body.
Silver tries to work over Hisashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Silver misses with some punches.
Hisashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Silver backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Silver misses with a body punch.
Silver lands with a light punch inside. Hisashi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hisashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Silver blocks an uppercut.
Hisashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silver presses Hisashi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Silver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hisashi lands an elbow that stopped Silver in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Akahoshi Hisashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hisashi 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
SMASH: Honenthal vs Hernandez
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1# Hisashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bafote's head. Hisashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bafote throws a head kick that misses and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hisashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Bafote's head. Bafote takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bafote throws a lazy head kick and Hisashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bafote throws a push kick but Hisashi slaps the foot to one side. Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hisashi ducks under a wild hook from Bafote. Bafote tries a head kick but it misses.
Hisashi feinted there with a counter leg kick. Bafote throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bafote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hisashi. 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! Bafote is looking to clinch but Hisashi is avoiding it.
Hisashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hisashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bafote stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hisashi.#T1# Hisashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hisashi works the jab nicely. Hisashi lands a jab to Bafote's midsection. Hisashi scores with a hook to the body. Bafote takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bafote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi. Hisashi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Bafote has Hisashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Hisashi working aggressively here.
Bafote misses with a short punch on the inside. Hisashi pressing his opponent against the cage. Bafote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hisashi blocks an elbow strike. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hisashi as Bafote tries to tie him up. Hisashi stalling against the cage.
#T2# Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head. Bafote misses with a knee strike.
Bafote looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hisashi lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right hand to the side of the head by Hisashi. Hisashi stalling in the clinch.
Hisashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Bafote. Bafote tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
Bafote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bafote misses with an elbow strike.
Bafote creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bafote tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
Hisashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bafote throws an elbow but misses. Bafote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bafote just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hisashi's brow. Still in the clinch, Hisashi scores with a nice short uppercut. Hisashi pushes Bafote back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bafote misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Hisashi stalls. Bafote working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hisashi tries a body shot but Bafote blocks it.
Bafote with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bafote looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head. Hisashi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bafote has Hisashi pressed against the cage.
Hisashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bafote takes a shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hisashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Hisashi breaks from the clinch.
Bafote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi. Bafote moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bafote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hisashi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hisashi scores with a nice head shot.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hisashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bafote's hands. Bafote has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Hisashi thuds his right hand into Bafote's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd cheers as Hisashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bafote doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Bafote is rocked! Bafote walks into a jab. Bafote is still on wobbly legs! Can Hisashi finish him?#CL2# Bafote has closed the distance and engaged Hisashi in a clinch.
Bafote seems to have recovered his senses. Hisashi blocks an elbow strike. Bafote throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bafote fails to land. Bafote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hisashi avoids it. Bafote throws an elbow but it misses.
Bafote looks to throw an elbow but misses. Bafote tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
Hisashi avoids the elbow strike from Bafote, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hisashi blocks a body shot from Bafote. Hisashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bafotes head. Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head. Bafote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hisashi avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Hisashi cracks Bafote with an open hand slap. Bafote tries to clinch but fails miserably and Hisashi counters with a nice body shot. Hisashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bafote drops his hands momentarily and Hisashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hisashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hisashi lands a jab. Bafote takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hisashi. Hisashi lands a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bafote is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akahoshi Hisashi is winning the standup battle so far. Hisashi connects with a crisp jab. Bafote looks to clinch and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hisashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hisashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1# Hisashi jabs Bafote right on the nose. Bafote blinks but takes it well. Bafote tries to clinch but Hisashi is having none of it. Hisashi keeps the fight on the outside. It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bafote blocks a jab. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hisashi slips a jab from Bafote. Hisashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bafote! But no joy. Hisashi moves out of range as Bafote strikes. Bafote wants to clinch up but Hisashi keeps it at a distance. Hisashi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Hisashi cracks Bafote with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bafote looks to land a right hand but Hisashi moved out of range. It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bafote takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hisashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bafote can do to turn this around? Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bafote misses the jab.#T2# Hisashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bafote moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Decent striking displayed by Hisashi there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bafote avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hisashi misses the jab. Bafote throws out a counter right but Hisashi avoids it with no problem. We've been told by Hisashi's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hisashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bafote closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Hisashi to counter with a crisp jab. Bafote throws an off balance right hand
and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand. Bafote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisashi throws out the jab. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hisashi scores with a shot to the side of Bafote's head. #T3# Bafote tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bafote letting Hisashi take a breather here. Bafote swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it. Bafote pushes off an throws an elbow but Hisashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Bafote lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bafote misses with a knee to the head. Hisashi scores with a shoulder strike. Hisashi lands a right hand. Hisashi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bafote throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hisashi has Bafote pushed against the cage. Hisashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bafote with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bafote swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Bafote lands with a light punch inside. Hisashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bafote backwards. Bafote blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bafote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hisashi.
Bafote tries to land knees in the clinch but Hisashi avoids the damage to the body. Bafote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bafote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hisashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Bafote backwards. Hisashi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hisashi lands a body shot. Hisashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bafote tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hisashi missing with knees to the body.
Akahoshi Hisashi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Still in the clinch, Hisashi scores with a nice short uppercut. Hisashi gets through Bafote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bafote misses with a hook from the clinch. Bafote tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hisashi's elbow. Bafote is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Hisashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bafote backwards. Bafote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Bafote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hisashi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bafote tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bafote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bafote is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hisashi connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice defenses there by Bafote. Bafote avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A punch lands to the side of Bafote 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1# Bafote is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A quick step to the side and Hisashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bafote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hisashi. Hisashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bafote takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bafote staying out of range there. Hisashi feints and then cracks Bafote's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bafote down. Hisashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bafote is looking to clinch but Hisashi is avoiding it.
Bafote doesn't manage to clinch there - Hisashi circles away.
#CL2# Bafote forces Hisashi back against the cage and clinches. Hisashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bafote lands an elbow just above Hisashi 's eye. #T2# A nice glancing elbow lands by Bafote. Bafote content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bafote misses with an elbow strike.
Bafote fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hisashi scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bafote lands an elbow inside that Hisashi shrugs off. Bafote misses with a hook from the clinch. Hisashi blocks an elbow strike from Bafote.
Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head. Hisashi blocks an elbow strike from Bafote.
Hisashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hisashi with a knee to the head.
A short right from Hisashi on the inside. Bafote throws a punch but it's blocked by Hisashi. Bafote tries to land knees in the clinch but Hisashi avoids the damage to the body. Hisashi scores with a shoulder strike. Hisashi blocks the elbow strike.
Hisashi lands with a short shot to the head. Bafote tries to land a knee to the head but Hisashi blocks with his arms.
#T3# Bafote misses with some punches.
Hisashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bafote pushes off an throws an elbow but Hisashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hisashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bafote misses with a short punch on the inside. Bafote with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Hisashi. Hisashi lands a nice uppercut. Bafote missing with knees to the body.
Bafote looking to slow down the pace here. Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head. Hisashi has Bafote pressed against the cage. Bafote drops his hands and Hisashi takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Bafote tumbling to the canvas! Hisashi rains down with more punches but Bafote was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Hisashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
SMASH: Noeigati vs Hun
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1# Hisashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saqqaf slips a jab from Hisashi. A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target. Saqqaf throws the kick towards the body but Hisashi avoids it. Saqqaf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A big left from Hisashi misses. Hisashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saqqaf. Saqqaf obviously looking to wear him down.
Hisashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Saqqaf scores with a body shot.
Saqqaf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Saqqaf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Saqqaf tried to counter with a leg kick but Hisashi avoided it. Saqqaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hisashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saqqaf in his tracks. Saqqaf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hisashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Saqqaf's head. Hisashi throws the left hand but Saqqaf avoids the punch easily. 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! Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisashi manages to avoid it. Saqqaf throws a series of punches but Hisashi moves out of range. A leg kick checked by Hisashi. It seemed like Hisashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A leg kick checked by Hisashi.#T1# Saqqaf throws a leg kick that misses. Saqqaf throws a wild body kick that Hisashi sees coming a mile off. Saqqaf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Saqqaf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hisashi takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Saqqaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hisashi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hisashi. An inside leg kick lands from Hisashi. Saqqaf throws a nice inside leg kick. Saqqaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hisashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Saqqaf throws a nice inside leg kick. Saqqaf bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Saqqaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi misses with a hook. Saqqaf ducked under it nicely. Hisashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saqqaf sees it coming and avoids it easily. Saqqaf scores with a leg kick.
Saqqaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Saqqaf defending well as Hisashi loads up on a big left hand. Saqqaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Hisashi is just out of range. Saqqaf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hisashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Saqqaf. It looked like Saqqaf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hisashi. Saqqaf throws a nice inside leg kick. Hisashi moves out of range as Saqqaf strikes. A low kick from Saqqaf is predictable there and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut. Saqqaf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hisashi has time to react. A jab from Hisashi misses. Saqqaf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Saqqaf is looking to score with low kicks. Saqqaf throws a low kick but Hisashi avoids it. Hisashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Saqqaf with the inside leg kick. Saqqaf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hisashi under the eye. Nice defenses there by Saqqaf. Hisashi dips to his left and cracks Saqqaf with an uppercut!#T3# Hisashi tries a low kick but Saqqaf avoids it. Saqqaf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Saqqaf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hisashi has time to react. Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Saqqaf with a nice calf kick. Saqqaf throws a quick inside leg kick. Saqqaf throws a front kick aimed at Hisashi's knee but Hisashi avoids it well. A jab from Saqqaf does it's job there. Saqqaf misses with a body punch
and Hisashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice jab there from Hisashi. Saqqaf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hisashi connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Saqqaf lunges at Hisashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hisashi's hand. Hisashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Saqqaf. Hisashi lands a head kick!
Saqqaf slips a straight right by Hisashi.#T4# Saqqaf defending well as Hisashi loads up on a big left hand. A nice leg kick lands there from Hisashi. Hisashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saqqaf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Saqqaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi lands with a straight right. Saqqaf didn't see that one coming. Saqqaf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisashi throws out the jab. Saqqaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saqqaf lands a nice looking body kick. Saqqaf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Saqqaf throws a body kick that misses. Saqqaf moves out of range of the strikes. Saqqaf feinted there with a counter leg kick. Hisashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saqqaf. Hisashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saqqaf. A little jabbing left from Hisashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A bone on bone clash there as Saqqaf blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Saqqaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saqqaf throws a low kick but Hisashi moves out of range easily. Hisashi misses with a left hand and Saqqaf counters with a stiff right hand. Saqqaf cracks a nice hook into Hisashi's ribs. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waheed Saqqaf dominated that round. That's time! Saqqaf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Saqqaf misses with a low kick. Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Saqqaf moved out of range nicely. Saqqaf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisashi throws out the jab. Saqqaf throwing a counter right hand but Hisashi manages to avoid it. Saqqaf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hisashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Saqqaf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Hisashi misses. Saqqaf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hisashi just manages to avoid it. Saqqaf scores with a nice strike. Saqqaf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hisashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Saqqaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hisashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saqqaf cracks a nice hook into Hisashi's ribs. Hisashi throws a hook to the side of Saqqaf's head but Saqqaf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Saqqaf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Saqqaf is looking for a counter combo. Saqqaf looks to throw the jab but Hisashi is out of range. #T1# Saqqaf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hisashi. Hisashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick and Hisashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A slow jab from Hisashi misses its intended target. A jab from Hisashi misses. Some bone on bone action there as Hisashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hisashi moves forwards but Saqqaf connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD# Saqqaf lands a big head kick that sends Hisashi tumbling to the mat! Saqqaf takes a step backwards and waves Hisashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hisashi is rocked! Saqqaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hisashi can do to turn this around? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Saqqaf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hisashi is able to avoid easily. Hisashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Saqqaf finish him? Saqqaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Saqqaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hisashi seems to have recovered his senses. Hisashi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A jab from Hisashi misses. Saqqaf swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hisashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saqqaf. #T2# Saqqaf misses with a body kick. Hisashi misses with a looping left. Saqqaf works Hisashi's body with a nice hook. Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Saqqaf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Saqqaf misses and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hisashi sizes up Saqqaf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Saqqaf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hisashi. Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisashi manages to avoid it. Saqqaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hisashi. That did some damage! Saqqaf is looking to wear down Hisashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Saqqaf tries to score with a low kick but Hisashi moves his leg out of the way. Hisashi blocks a head kick by Saqqaf.
Hisashi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Some bone on bone action there as Hisashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hisashi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Hisashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hisashi throws a nice head kick!
#T3# The fighters circling - Hisashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hisashi with a jab. Waheed Saqqaf is winning the standup battle so far. Saqqaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saqqaf. Saqqaf scores with a nice right hand.
Saqqaf lands with a kick to the temple. Hisashi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A big right from Hisashi misses. Saqqaf throws a leg kick which misses Hisashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hisashi tries to avoid it. Hisashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saqqaf. Saqqaf circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hisashi misses with a low kick.
Saqqaf throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range. Hisashi throws a head kick that half lands.
Crunch! Saqqaf slams his shin into Hisashi's torso. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Saqqaf misses with a hook to the body
and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand. Saqqaf motions for Hisashi to come forward. Saqqaf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4# A telegraphed right hand from Saqqaf misses the target. Saqqaf tries a low kick but Hisashi avoids it. Saqqaf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hisashi throws a shot from downtown. Saqqaf moves away and avoids it. Saqqaf throws the left hand but Hisashi avoids the punch easily. Hisashi throws a big counter head kick but Saqqaf avoids it with no problem. A low kick from Saqqaf is predictable there and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hisashi misses with a straight right. Hisashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saqqaf slips under a jab. Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi. Saqqaf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hisashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Hisashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Saqqaf lands a jab to Hisashi's midsection. Saqqaf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hisashi. 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 Waheed Saqqaf will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# No joy there for Hisashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saqqaf slips under a jab from Hisashi. Saqqaf tried to score with a low kick but Hisashi checks it. Saqqaf misses with a wild body shot. Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saqqaf is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hisashi. Hisashi connects with an inside leg kick. Saqqaf connects with a solid leg kick. Saqqaf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hisashi circles away quickly and effectively. Saqqaf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Saqqaf lands a leg kick that knocks Hisashi off balance momentarily. Hisashi throws a leg kick but Saqqaf sees it coming and moves out of range. Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice defenses there by Hisashi. Hisashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. An inside leg kick from Saqqaf misses. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Hisashi closes the distance and pushes Saqqaf back into the cage.#T1# Hisashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid it. Hisashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saqqaf.
Hisashi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saqqaf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head. Hisashi working aggressively here.
Saqqaf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hisashi is keeping busy. Hisashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saqqaf avoids it. Hisashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf blocking some punches.
Saqqaf leaning his opponent against the cage. Saqqaf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Saqqaf trying to control the position but instead, Hisashi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saqqaf into the cage. Hisashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hisashi lands a body punch. Hisashi lands with a short shot to the head. Hisashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2# Hisashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Saqqaf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hisashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid it. Saqqaf feinted there with a counter leg kick. Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid it. Saqqaf scores with 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! Saqqaf misses with a low kick as Hisashi jumps back. Saqqaf takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3# Hisashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hisashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Saqqaf lands with a shot to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Saqqaf.
Saqqaf lands a jab to the head.
Hisashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hisashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hisashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hisashi tries to bum rush Saqqaf with a series of wild strikes but Saqqaf uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Saqqaf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Saqqaf misses with a body kick. Saqqaf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saqqaf moves out of range of the strikes. Hisashi misses with a right hand and Saqqaf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses. Hisashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Hisashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Saqqaf wants to slow Hisashi down by chopping away at his legs. Saqqaf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4# Saqqaf lands a nice shot to the body.
Hisashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Saqqaf moves out of range as Hisashi strikes. Saqqaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Hisashi throws a shot from downtown. Saqqaf moves away and avoids it. Saqqaf throws a leg kick but Hisashi sees it coming and checks it nicely. Hisashi throws a big counter head kick but Saqqaf avoids it with no problem. Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A left lands for Hisashi. Hisashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Saqqaf. Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi. Saqqaf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hisashi just manages to avoid it. Hisashi misses with a looping right. Hisashi throws a hook but Saqqaf blocks it. Saqqaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Saqqaf does no damage. Saqqaf thuds his shin into the meat of Hisashi's side. Akahoshi Hisashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Waheed Saqqaf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Saqqaf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Akahoshi Hisashi. I think Saqqaf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Fleshou 3
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1# Talvela with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hisashi to score with a decent uppercut. The fighters circling - Hisashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hisashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talvela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it. Talvela tries a low kick but Hisashi avoids it. It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Talvela has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Hisashi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Talvela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hisashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Talvela - the referee stops the clock and Hisashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Talvela. Hisashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Talvela walks into a straight right hand from Hisashi. Talvela moves out of range as Hisashi strikes. A swing and a miss from Talvela.#TD2# Talvela bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Talvela throwing shots but missing, from side control. Hisashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Talvela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1# Talvela wants to take a breather but Hisashi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Talvela. Talvela postures up in Hisashi's guard and throws a big left but Hisashi blocks it. Hisashi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Talvela slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Talvela's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hisashi trying to keep a closed guard but Talvela is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Talvela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hisashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Hisashi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Talvela stacks Hisashi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Talvela! Talvela is putting a hurting on Hisashi here, landing some big shots from side control. Hisashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3# Talvela tries to score with some ground and pound. Hisashi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Hisashi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Hisashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Talvela is trying to control. Hisashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Talvela working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Talvela trying to control the action but Hisashi is working from the bottom. Hisashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Talvela. Hisashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Talvela is working away from the top position though.#T4# Talvela not doing much here.
Talvela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hisashi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Talvela jumps into side control! Talvela postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Talvela connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hisashi some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Talvela's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Talvela scoring with punches and elbows. Hisashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Talvela off and has taken his back!#SUB# Hisashi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Talvela dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Talvela throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range. Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hisashi throws a hook but Talvela blocks it. Hisashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talvela. Talvela has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hisashi thows a left - swing and a miss! Talvela checks the leg kick. A jab from Talvela misses. Talvela misses with a leg kick and Hisashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hisashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talvela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Talvela misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Talvela scores with a nice right hand.
Talvela moves out of range as Hisashi strikes. Talvela with the counter takedown but Hisashi avoids it easily. Akahoshi Hisashi is winning the standup battle so far. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Talvela appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Talvela takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and Hisashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Hisashi is rocked!#T1# Hisashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hisashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hisashi throws a right hand that Talvela ducks under and follows up with a left that Talvela also avoids with ease. Hisashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hisashi throws a leg kick but Talvela sees it coming and checks it nicely. Talvela blocks a head kick by Hisashi.
Akahoshi Hisashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Talvela throws a poor cross that misses
and Hisashi counters with a flying knee. Nice. A head kick misses from Hisashi. Talvela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hisashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily. Talvela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Talvela gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hisashi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Talvela to counter with a crisp jab. Talvela throws a body shot but no joy. Hisashi is looking to counter punch.#T2# Hisashi looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range. Hisashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Talvela under the eye. Nice shot by Hisashi. This has been an exciting period of action! Hisashi scores with a punch to the head. Talvela throws a right hand that misses
and Hisashi counters with a nice body shot. Talvela swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hisashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hisashi throws a hook but Talvela blocks it. Talvela is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Hisashi misses. Hisashi dips to his left and cracks Talvela with an uppercut! Talvela blocks a jab. Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3# Talvela swinging wildly here.
A bone on bone clash there as Talvela blocks the leg kick.
Talvela throws out a counter right but Hisashi avoids it with no problem. Hisashi throws a hook but Talvela blocks it. Some wild striking there from Hisashi.
Talvela throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hisashi on the side of the head. #CL# Hisashi moves into the clinch. Talvela lands a hook to the side of the head. Talvela misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Talvela. A shot in the inside from Talvela. Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Talvela blocks an elbow strike.#BC2# Talvela breaks the clinch.
Hisashi loses concentration momentarily and Talvela pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Hisashi crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Talvela finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paavo Talvela! Paavo Talvela 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:
SMASH: Krylov vs Barkley
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
#R1# Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid it. Hisashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saqqaf sees it coming and avoids it easily. Saqqaf connects with a nice looking jab.
Hisashi throws a lazy right hand but Saqqaf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big right from Hisashi misses. It looked like Saqqaf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Saqqaf missing with a left hand there. Hisashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hisashi misses with a hook. Saqqaf ducked under it nicely. Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saqqaf. Hisashi throws a jab when Saqqaf was well out of range. Nice straight punches there by Hisashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hisashi. Saqqaf thows a leg kick but Hisashi checks it and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut. Saqqaf throws a nice outside leg kick. Saqqaf misses with a low kick as Hisashi jumps back. Saqqaf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hisashi is out of range and Saqqaf settles back down. Hisashi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Saqqaf throws a front kick aimed at Hisashi's knee but Hisashi avoids it well. Saqqaf throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range. Saqqaf takes a swing at Hisashi's ribcage but misses. #T1# Saqqaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Saqqaf feints and then cracks Hisashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hisashi down. Saqqaf connects with a solid leg kick. Saqqaf avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Saqqaf moves out of range easily. Hisashi throws a big shot that misses. Hisashi blocks the body kick.
As Saqqaf backs off Hisashi throws a huge counter combo but Saqqaf manages to avoid it all. Saqqaf swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Hisashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saqqaf. Saqqaf circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Saqqaf throws a leg kick but Hisashi sees it coming and checks it nicely. Saqqaf lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hisashi checks the leg kick. Saqqaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Saqqaf walks into a left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A slapping leg kick lands for Saqqaf.
Hisashi motions for Saqqaf to come forward. Hisashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Saqqaf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hisashi just manages to avoid it. Hisashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2# Saqqaf missing with a left hand there. Hisashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hisashi misses with a low kick. Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi. Saqqaf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand! A telegraphed right hand from Saqqaf misses the target. Hisashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Saqqaf off the cage and back into range. Saqqaf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saqqaf there as he acknowledges the shot. Saqqaf is looking to wear down Hisashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Saqqaf lands a jab to Hisashi's midsection. Hisashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hisashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hisashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saqqaf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Hisashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hisashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hisashi is looking to slow Saqqaf down with leg kicks. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saqqaf lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hisashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hisashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Saqqaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A low kick from Saqqaf misses and Hisashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Saqqaf throws out a leg kick but Hisashi moves out of range and Saqqaf only half commits. Saqqaf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3# Hisashi lands the left hand. A swing and a miss from Hisashi. Hisashi scores with the left hand. Saqqaf knows he should have avoided that one. Hisashi swings away with a leg kick that misses. Saqqaf throws a head kick but Hisashi moves out of range.
Saqqaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hisashi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Hisashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Saqqaf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hisashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saqqaf.
Hisashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saqqaf. Hisashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hisashi throws a hook but Saqqaf avoids it easily. Saqqaf swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
Saqqaf swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
A big right from Hisashi misses. Hisashi checks a leg kick. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hisashi takes a swing at Saqqaf's ribcage but misses. Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Saqqaf is out of range. Saqqaf feinted there with a counter leg kick. Hisashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saqqaf is out of range. Hisashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Saqqaf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Saqqaf throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range. Hisashi blocks the body kick.
Hisashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saqqaf. Good shot there by Hisashi. Saqqaf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hisashi loads up on a big right hand but Saqqaf slips the punch. Saqqaf slips a jab from Hisashi. A big right from Hisashi misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hisashi stuns Saqqaf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A head kick misses from Saqqaf. Hisashi throws a right and a left that both miss. A lazy left from Saqqaf finds it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Saqqaf swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Hisashi scores with the left hand. Saqqaf knows he should have avoided that one. Hisashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saqqaf. Hisashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hisashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hisashi blocks a head kick by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf misses with a left hand and Hisashi counters with a straight right hand. Hisashi throws an off balance right hand
and Saqqaf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hisashi's knee momentarily. A head kick by Hisashi misses and Saqqaf counters with a leg kick. Saqqaf misses with a low kick.
Saqqaf slips under a jab. Saqqaf throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Saqqaf. Nice body punch from Saqqaf. Saqqaf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Saqqaf throws a lazy head kick letting Hisashi counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Saqqaf throws a poor cross that misses
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut. Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Saqqaf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hisashi checks a leg kick nicely. Saqqaf misses with a low kick.
Hisashi throws a leg kick but Saqqaf moved away. Hisashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saqqaf circles away quickly and effectively. Hisashi thows a left - swing and a miss! Saqqaf scores with a nice head shot. Saqqaf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A looping hook to the body misses from Saqqaf. Hisashi does a little dance to reset his feet. Hisashi misses with a looping left. Saqqaf tries to land a leg kick but Hisashi saw it coming and moves away.
Hisashi misses with a straight right. Saqqaf looks for the body kick but Hisashi saw that one coming. It seemed like Hisashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Saqqaf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hisashi avoids the body shot from Saqqaf.
#T2# The fighters circling - Hisashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hisashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saqqaf throws a push kick but Hisashi slaps the foot to one side. Saqqaf lands with an overhand left.#CL2# Hisashi has closed the distance and engaged Saqqaf in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hisashi as Saqqaf tries to tie him up. Hisashi misses with the head strike.
Hisashi trying to land knees to the body.
Hisashi trying to land knees to the body.
Hisashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Hisashi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Saqqaf tries to work over Hisashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Saqqaf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but Hisashi has him pressed against the cage. Saqqaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Hisashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD# Saqqaf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saqqaf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Saqqaf keeping full guard, as Hisashi tries to pass. Saqqaf being controlled here, momentarily. Saqqaf working a defensive guard here.
Saqqaf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB# Hisashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Saqqaf.
#T4# Saqqaf is keen to just control but Hisashi is a slippery customer.#ES2# Hisashi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Saqqaf is on him like a limpet, forcing Hisashi back against the cage. Hisashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Saqqaf gets an underhook and turns Hisashi into the cage. Saqqaf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hisashi or not. Hisashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saqqaf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hisashi is keeping busy. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hisashi as Saqqaf tries to tie him up. Hisashi misses with a short punch on the inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. This is the final round!#R3# Saqqaf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saqqaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi. Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisashi misses with a straight right. Saqqaf looks for the body kick but Hisashi saw that one coming. Saqqaf throws a head kick but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi throws a hook but Saqqaf avoids it easily. Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf. Hisashi throws a hook but Saqqaf avoids it easily. Saqqaf thuds a left hand into Hisashi's body. Saqqaf throws a lazy right hand but Hisashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little jabbing left from Hisashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi throws a leg kick but Saqqaf sees it coming and moves out of range. Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi. Saqqaf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hisashi misses with a left hand and Saqqaf counters with a low kick, right behind Hisashi 's knee. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Saqqaf throws a solid leg kick but Hisashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saqqaf. Hisashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hisashi avoids the body shot from Saqqaf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hisashi. Hisashi throws a hook to the side of Saqqaf's head but Saqqaf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Saqqaf half committed to a counter leg kick. Saqqaf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hisashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be getting the better of the standup. A punch combination from Hisashi misses. Hisashi misses with a straight left. Saqqaf throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Hisashi counters with a straight right hand. Saqqaf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hisashi's head. Saqqaf slips a jab from Hisashi. Saqqaf tries a low kick but Hisashi avoids it. Hisashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saqqaf is out of range and Hisashi settles back down. Hisashi scores with a nice right hand.
Saqqaf with a jab.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Saqqaf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Saqqaf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Hisashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Saqqaf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Saqqaf moves out of range easily. Saqqaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Saqqaf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Saqqaf keeps Hisashi at a distance using the push kick. Saqqaf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Saqqaf slips a jab from Hisashi. Saqqaf slips under a jab. Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Saqqaf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A little jabbing left from Hisashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A slow jab from Hisashi misses its intended target. Saqqaf throws a quick inside leg kick. Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hisashi misses with a straight right. #T3# Hisashi throws an overhand right that lands on Saqqaf's shoulder, as Saqqaf tries to avoid the shot. Saqqaf misses with a head kick.
Saqqaf throws a low kick but Hisashi moves out of range easily. Saqqaf swings away with a leg kick that misses. Saqqaf lands a jab to Hisashi's midsection. Hisashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saqqaf. Saqqaf blocks a jab. As Hisashi backs away, Saqqaf returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Hisashi misses with a hook. Hisashi loads up on a big right hand but Saqqaf slips the punch. A counter left hand to the body from Saqqaf misses its target. Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Saqqaf saw that one coming. Saqqaf throws a right and a left that both miss. Hisashi connects with a jab. Saqqaf throws a chopping leg kick but Hisashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Saqqaf digs a good hook to Hisashi's body.
A big left from Hisashi misses. #T4# Hisashi throws a right hand that misses
and Saqqaf counters with an inside leg kick. Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hisashi works over Saqqaf's head and body with a nice combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Saqqaf misses with a low kick. Saqqaf avoids the body shot from Hisashi.
Saqqaf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Nice shot by Hisashi. Saqqaf is looking to land body kicks. Hisashi scores with a nice right hand.
Saqqaf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A shot to the body from Saqqaf misses and Hisashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Saqqaf checks a low kick from Hisashi. Saqqaf throws a leg kick but Hisashi moved away. Waheed Saqqaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Akahoshi Hisashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. That kick from Saqqaf tenderised Hisashi's leg. Hisashi is trying to keep his angry face on. Saqqaf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Akahoshi Hisashi. Well Hisashi 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Brown
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1# Hisashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hisashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liee. A good leg kick by Liee. Hisashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Liee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hisashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Liee's head. Hisashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Liee's hands. No joy there for Liee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL# Liee moves into the clinch successfully.
Liee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hisashi prevents it.
Hisashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liee backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hisashi has Liee pushed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Hisashi fails to land. Hisashi blocks a body shot from Liee. Liee can't find room to land a body shot as Hisashi controls the action.
Hisashi lands a left hand.
Liee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Hisashi fails to land. Liee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Liee as Hisashi tries to tie him up. Liee swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it. Hisashi blocks a body shot from Liee. Hisashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Liees head. Liee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liee misses with the head strike.
Liee tries a knee to the head but Hisashi blocks it.
Liee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hisashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Liee misses with a short punch on the inside. Hisashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Liee misses with a knee to the head. Hisashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Liee. Liee has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
Liee looking to throw knees to the head but Hisashi is blocking nicely.
Hisashi has Liee pushed against the cage.#T2# Liee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Liee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Liee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Hisashi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hisashi misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Liee misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Liee.
Liee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brusse Liee. That's going to take a lot out of him. Liee lands an elbow inside that Hisashi shrugs off. Liee tries to pull guard but Hisashi won't allow it.
#TD# Liee tightens his grip and picks Hisashi up, before dumping him to the ground. Hisashi manages to land in guard. #SUB2# Hisashi pushes a forearm under Liee's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Liee is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akahoshi Hisashi! Brusse Liee spoke after the fight, saying 'No! Not water! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ohhh! I'm melting! I'm melting! What a world, what a world! It was a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude!'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Longabaugh vs Talvela
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1# Hisashi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Hisashi takes one to the chin there. Hisashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hisashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Sky scores with a hook to the body. Hisashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A punch combination from Hisashi misses. It looked like Sky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hisashi. Hisashi slips a straight right by Sky. Sky walks into a jab. Hisashi misses with a looping right. Hisashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. We've been told by Sky's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sky avoids the head kick by Hisashi.
Hisashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. It looked like Sky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hisashi misses with a hook
and Hisashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It looked like Sky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hisashi.#T1# Hisashi walks into a straight right hand from Sky. Hisashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Hisashi is rocked! Sky looks to score with a jab to the body but Hisashi is just out of range. A jab from Hisashi misses. Hisashi throws a one two combo.
Sky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD# Sky drops Hisashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hisashi looks back up at him and smiles so Sky waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hisashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sky finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hisashi is aggressively charging in as Sky backs up avoiding any damage. Sky tosses out a jab and Hisashi runs right into it face first! Hisashi is out cold! Sky dropped down on all fours and is barking in Hisashi's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Journey Sky! An out of breath Journey Sky 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:
SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1# A low kick from Frank is predictable there and Hisashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Some wild striking there from Hisashi.
Good shot there by Hisashi. Hisashi moves out of range of the body kick. Hisashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Frank's head. A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target. Frank throws a series of punches but Hisashi avoids them all with ease. Frank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hisashi misses with a body kick. Hisashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away. Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hisashi tries to land a front kick but Frank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hisashi moves out of range of the body kick from Frank.
#T1# Frank throws a lazy right hand but Hisashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hisashi thinks about countering with a body kick. Hisashi misses with a hook
and Frank makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Frank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hisashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hisashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frank.
Frank tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hisashi is able to avoid easily. Hisashi throws a right hand that misses
and Frank counters with a nice body shot. Hisashi moves out of range of the body kick. Frank tries to score with a low kick but Hisashi moves his leg out of the way. Frank throws a sloppy body shot
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Hisashi. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet. Hisashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BKC Gym in the buildup to the fight. Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi. Hisashi moves out of range as Frank throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frank. Hisashi scores with a leg kick.
#T2# Frank thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2# Frank forces Hisashi back against the cage and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Frank scores with a shoulder strike. Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi scores with a shot to the side of Frank's head. Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hisashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Frank misses the jab. Frank misses with a left hand letting Hisashi counter with a right hand. Hisashi misses with a hook
and Frank counters with a slapping leg kick. Hisashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hisashi moves to clinch but Frank breaks away and Frank counters with a stiff right hand. Frank wants to land a leg kick but Hisashi is out of range. #T3# Hisashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Frank fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hisashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Frank throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it. Frank throws out a loose jab but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it. Hisashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Frank connects with a leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target. Hisashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily. Frank throws a lazy uppercut
and Hisashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Frank throws a shot from downtown. Hisashi moves away and avoids it. Hisashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frank can pounce on him.
A punch lands to the side of Hisashi 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hisashi clobbers Frank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A swing and a miss from Hisashi. As Hisashi backs off Frank throws a huge counter combo but Hisashi manages to avoid it all.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Frank swings away with a leg kick that misses. Donk. Hisashi catches Frank right on the button with a cross. Hisashi stuns Frank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Frank throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Frank throws a hook but Hisashi blocks it. Frank gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Hisashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Frank off the cage and back into range. Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hisashi scores with a kick to the midsection. Frank misses the shot to the body. Hisashi defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand. Frank ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Frank scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Frank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A slapping leg kick lands for Frank.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hisashi's sensitive parts. Frank moves away from the strike by Hisashi. Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily. Despite the aggression on Frank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target. Frank throws a counter combo.#CL# Hisashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hisashi tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hisashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hisashi. Hisashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Hisashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Frank blocking some punches.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch. Hisashi scores with a nice hook to the head. Hisashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frank backwards. Frank working aggressively here.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Hisashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hisashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frank blocks it with crossed arms. Frank throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hisashi stalling in the clinch.
Hisashi lands a left hand.
Hisashi lands a shot to the body. Frank leaning against his opponent.
Hisashi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Hisashi controls the action.
Frank blocking some punches.
Hisashi lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short left from Frank. A short left from Frank. Hisashi effectively controlling the action here. A short right from Hisashi. Hisashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank. Hisashi blocks a body shot from Frank. Hisashi gets through Frank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hisashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frank's elbow. Hisashi blocking some punches.
A short left from Hisashi. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank. Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Frank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank. Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hisashi is keeping busy. Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle. Frank tries to throw a body punch but Hisashi avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Hisashi throws an elbow but misses. Frank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Frank.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2# Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akahoshi Hisashi is winning the standup battle so far. Hisashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4# A jab from Hisashi finds it's way through Frank's defenses. Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! A leg kick checked by Frank. Hisashi misses with a hook. Frank connects with the punch. Frank jabs Hisashi right on the nose. Hisashi blinks but takes it well. Frank walks into a straight right hand from Hisashi. Jab, jab by Frank - just one landing. Hisashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hisashi checks the leg kick. Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hisashi. Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Frank ducks down to avoid it. Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it. 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 Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# A nice leg kick from Frank, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hisashi cracks Frank with an open hand slap. Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily. Frank throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Frank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hisashi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Frank throws a leg kick but Hisashi sees it coming and moves out of range. Frank misses with a low kick.
Hisashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Frank cracks a nice hook into Hisashi's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Frank throws a front kick aimed at Hisashi's knee but Hisashi avoids it well. Hisashi throws the kick towards the body but Frank avoids it. Hisashi works the jab nicely. Frank misses with a kick to the body and Hisashi counters with a nice body shot. #T1# Frank digs a good hook to Hisashi's body.
Frank tries to land a front kick but Hisashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A jab from Hisashi misses. Hisashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Frank looks like he wants to counter punch here. Frank misses with a left hand enabling Hisashi to counter with a crisp jab. A head kick by Hisashi misses and Frank counters with an outside leg kick.
Hisashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Hisashi ducks under a wild hook from Frank. Hisashi tries to clinch up but Frank circles away and keeps his distance. Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank. Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Hisashi. An attempted straight right counter from Hisashi misses the target. Hisashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frank slips under a jab.#T2# Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hisashi throws the kick towards the body but Frank avoids it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Frank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Frank scoring well with a low kick there.
Frank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Donk. Frank catches Hisashi right on the button with a cross. Hisashi tries to land a front kick but Frank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hisashi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frank. Hisashi throws a lazy head kick and Frank counters with a low kick, right behind Hisashi 's knee. Hisashi with a nice cross. Frank lands with a straight right. Hisashi didn't see that one coming. Frank misses with a body shot.
Hisashi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Hisashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.#T3# Hisashi moves away from the strike by Frank. Hisashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hisashi throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hisashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hisashi misses with a low kick. Hisashi tries to score with a low kick but Frank moves his leg out of the way. Hisashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hisashi tries to land a leg kick but Frank saw it coming and moves away.
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming. Hisashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frank. That kick from Frank tenderised Hisashi's leg. Hisashi is trying to keep his angry face on. Frank scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4# Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily. Hisashi misses with a kick to the body.
Frank misses with an uppercut. Hisashi is looking to counter with a body kick. Frank looks to land a left hand but Hisashi moved out of range nicely. Hisashi throws a quick counter head kick but Frank was just out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hisashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Frank lands with a hook. Hisashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Frank is looking to slow Hisashi down with leg kicks. Frank throws a combination that misses and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A big right from Frank misses. Frank throws a poor cross that misses
and Frank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hisashi avoids the head kick by Frank.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Micah Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Akahoshi Hisashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank blocks a head kick by Hisashi.
And that's the end of the fight! Micah Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hisashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1# Hisashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick from Hisashi lands but Gerber takes it in his stride. Hisashi staying out of range there. Gerber misses with a body shot.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses. Gerber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from Hisashi. No joy for Gerber on that attempt. Gerber misses with a hook. Gerber backing away here, and Hisashi unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Gerber takes a kick to the side of the head. Hisashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#KD# Gerber lands a big head kick that sends Hisashi tumbling to the mat! Gerber takes a step backwards and waves Hisashi back to his feet - he wants the finish! Gerber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gerber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hisashi, as that shot connected.
Hisashi walks into a left hand. #ROC#Hisashi is rocked! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hisashi. Gerber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Hisashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Gerber finish him? Hisashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hisashi seems to have recovered his senses.#T1# Gerber tries a low kick but Hisashi avoids it. Gerber throws a combination that misses and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hisashi with a hook. Gerber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hisashi! But no joy. Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi. Hisashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A decent looking body kick lands there for Hisashi. Hisashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hisashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gerber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hisashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gerber's head. A swing and a miss from Hisashi. Gerber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Hisashi with a nice calf kick. Hisashi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab. Gerber looks to land a right hand but Hisashi moved out of range.#T2# Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi. Hisashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hisashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hisashi throws a body kick that misses. Hisashi avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range. Gerber moves out of range of the body kick from Hisashi.
Gerber connects with the punch. Hisashi blocks a low kick nicely. Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gerber swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi cracks Gerber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hisashi cracks Gerber with a right hand to the side of the head. Hisashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerber.
Gerber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3# Gerber throws a poor cross that misses
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hisashi. Hisashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gerber had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Hisashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hisashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hisashi throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily. Hisashi swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber throws a series of punches but Hisashi moves out of range. Gerber misses the shot to the body. Gerber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A shot to the liver by Hisashi. Beautiful body shot. Hisashi misses with a low kick. Gerber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hisashi scores with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hisashi feints and then cracks Gerber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gerber down. Hisashi thuds a left hand into Gerber's body.#T4# Gerber pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gerber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hisashi counters with a straight right hand. Hisashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gerber throwing a counter right hand but Hisashi manages to avoid it. Gerber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gerber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hisashi throws a nice head kick!
Hisashi checks a leg kick. Gerber throws a leg kick that is checked and Gerber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice uppercut lands for Gerber. That snapped Hisashi's head back.
Hisashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2# Gerber tries to keep at a distance but Hisashi has taken the fight into the clinch. Hisashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Gerber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hisashi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gerber eats them both and turns towards Hisashi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hisashi counters with a body kick. Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Gerber is out of range. No joy there for Gerber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hisashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Gerber is rocked! Hisashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gerber. Gerber obviously looking to wear him down.
Gerber throws out a leg kick but Hisashi moves out of range and Gerber only half commits. Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber. Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it. Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hisashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Gerber takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A slow jab from Gerber misses its intended target. Hisashi misses with a body kick. Hisashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hisashi scores with a nice head shot. Oh Gerber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Gerber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses. Gerber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Gerber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gerber misses with a hook
and Hisashi counters with a left right combination that sends Gerber crashing to the mat - Hisashi wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Gerber out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
SMASH: Silver vs Lee
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1# A big left from Longabaugh misses. Longabaugh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hisashi momentarily.
Hisashi's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hisashi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL# Longabaugh moves into the clinch successfully.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Longabaugh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hisashi. Longabaugh misses with a punch on the inside.
Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
A short right from Hisashi on the inside. Hisashi looking to stall.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
Longabaugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head. Longabaugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Hisashi.
#T1# Hisashi misses with a short punch on the inside. Hisashi prevents a body shot from Longabaugh. Hisashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hisashi blocks a body shot from Longabaugh. Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Hisashi controls his hands.
Hisashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head. Longabaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi scores with an uppercut up the middle. A right hook to the body lands for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh - that landed with a thud.
Hisashi looks winded! A right hook to the body lands for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh scores with a shoulder strike. Longabaugh tries to throw a body punch but Hisashi avoids it by throwing Longabaugh back against the cage. Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right from Longabaugh on the inside. Hisashi prevents a body shot from Longabaugh. Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longabaugh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hisashi up against the cage. Longabaugh misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Longabaugh. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Longabaugh. Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short left from Longabaugh. Hisashi misses with some punches.
Hisashi working aggressively here.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Longabaugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Hisashi. #T3# Longabaugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi working aggressively here.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hisashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hisashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Longabaugh works on Hisashi's body with a couple of short punches. Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
Hisashi working aggressively here.
Longabaugh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Longabaugh working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hisashi. Longabaugh lands a hook to the side of the head. Hisashi is looking to control Longabaugh's arms but Longabaugh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hisashi has his back to the cage. Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Longabaugh works on Hisashi's body with a couple of short punches. Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Longabaugh. Stalling in the clinch from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A quick uppercut on the inside from Longabaugh. Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Hisashi is rocked! Hisashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hisashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Longabaugh finish him? Hisashi blocks an uppercut.
Hisashi seems to have recovered his senses. Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Longabaugh lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hisashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Longabaugh tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land. Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Hisashi.
Hisashi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that round. That's time! Longabaugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisashi manages to avoid it. Hisashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Longabaugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hisashi can do to turn this around? Longabaugh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Longabaugh takes a kick to the side of the head. Jab from Longabaugh. Hisashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longabaugh. Nice defenses there by Longabaugh. Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid it. Hisashi misses with a looping right. Hisashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Longabaugh dips to his left and cracks Hisashi with an uppercut! Decent striking displayed by Longabaugh there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hisashi scores with a head kick.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Longabaugh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A leg kick checked by Longabaugh.#T1# Hisashi throws an off balance right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Longabaugh misses the shot to the body. Hisashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hisashi ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh. Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hisashi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hisashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hisashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Longabaugh misses with a right hand and Hisashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hisashi looks to land a combination but Longabaugh avoids it well. Longabaugh wants to clinch. Decent striking displayed by Longabaugh there. Longabaugh throws an off balance right hand
and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Hisashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Longabaugh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hisashi doesn't seem bothered though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Longabaugh cracks Hisashi with an open hand slap.#KD# Longabaugh drops Hisashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hisashi looks back up at him and smiles so Longabaugh waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hisashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Longabaugh cracks Hisashi with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hisashi falls to his knees and Longabaugh doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh! During a confident post fight interview, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Romero vs Jones
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1# Hisashi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sam back to the cage. Hisashi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.#TD# Sam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hisashi did well to prevent Sam getting side control. Sam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Sam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Sam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hisashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hisashi wants to get back to his feet. Sam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hisashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Sam drops an elbow to the side of Hisashi's head. Sam is looking to take a break and control but Hisashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sam lands with a punch from half guard. Hisashi pushes Sam off looking to stand but Sam dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Sam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hisashi is just riding it out for now. Sam eventually gives up the hold. Sam is nestled in close to Hisashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1# Sam stops Hisashi from getting back to his feet.
#ES2# Hisashi manages to escape and get back to his feet! Sam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand. Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Sam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sam tries for a takedown but Hisashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hisashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hisashi misses the jab. Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Sam moved out of range nicely. Sam slips under a jab from Hisashi. Hisashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Hisashi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2# Sam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hisashi. Hisashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A shot to the liver by Sam. Beautiful body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Sam closes the distance and clinches up with Hisashi, looking for a takedown. Sam pushes Hisashi against the cage but Hisashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Sam throws out a loose jab but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it. Sam moves out of range as Hisashi strikes. Sam looks to land a combination but Hisashi avoids it well. Sam throws a body shot but no joy. A head kick misses from Hisashi. Sam appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hisashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3# Hisashi scores with a decent looking hook. Hisashi moves out of range of the strikes. It seemed like Hisashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hisashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hisashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Sam. Hisashi does a little dance to reset his feet. Sam just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisashi misses with a hook. Sam ducked under it nicely. Hisashi cracks Sam with an open hand slap. Hisashi misses the jab. Hisashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sam throwing a counter right hand but Hisashi manages to avoid it. Sam blocks a jab. Akahoshi Hisashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##TD# Sam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hisashi was covering up waiting for the punch and Sam finishes the takedown easily into guard. Sam throws an elbow that misses. Hisashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sam's guard. Nice move by Hisashi!#REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sam has a closed guard, preventing Hisashi from standing up. #SUB# Sam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hisashi passes into side control.
#SU2# Hisashi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Hisashi lands an overhand right. Hisashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Sam throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it. Hisashi throws the left hand but Sam avoids the punch easily. A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target. A big left from Hisashi misses. Hisashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sam throws out the jab. A little jabbing left from Hisashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hisashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hisashi misses with a looping left. Sam misses with a takedown attempt and Hisashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi lands the left hand. Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Sam ducks down to avoid it. Hisashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A big right from Sam misses. #T1# Hisashi misses with a looping right. Hisashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sam moves away. A jab from Hisashi misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Hisashi. Sam does a little dance to reset his feet. Hisashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice cross by Hisashi. Hisashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Sam misses with a shot to the body and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand. Sam throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range. Sam misses with a lunging right hand
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hisashi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Sam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2# Hisashi lands with a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sam throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Hisashi. Sam tries to counter with a takedown but Hisashi is quick to defend against it. Sam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisashi throws out the jab. Hisashi connects with the punch. Sam moves out of range of the strikes. Hisashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hisashi misses with a two punch combination.
Sam looks to score with a jab to the body but Hisashi is just out of range. Hisashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hisashi slips under a jab from Sam. It seemed like Hisashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sam slips a jab and a cross from Hisashi.
#T3# Hisashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sam. A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target. #TD# Sam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hisashi manages to escape and get back to his feet! Hisashi misses with a looping left. Sam misses with a looping left. Hisashi shapes to counter with a head kick. Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Sam counters with a single leg into guard. Hisashi didn't expect that.
Hisashi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. 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! Sam jumps guard but Hisashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4# Hisashi is stalling here.
Hisashi scores with a shoulder strike. Hisashi tries to land a knee to the head but Sam blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Hisashi.
Hisashi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head. Hisashi misses with a short punch on the inside. Sam takes a shot to the head. Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Hisashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hisashi throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Sam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hisashi's guard. Sam looking to sit in guard and control but Hisashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Sam trying to control the position.
Hisashi wants to get up but he can't break Sam's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Sam trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hisashi is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1# Hisashi wants to get up but he can't break Sam's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Sam tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hisashi wants to stand but Sam is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB# Sam throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hisashi uses it to pass to side control.
Sam can't do much from the bottom here. Sam is looking for a sweep. Sam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SU2# Hisashi decides to stand and escape the position. #T2# Hisashi misses with an uppercut
letting Sam counter with a right hand. Hisashi throws a hook but Sam blocks it. Sam drops his hands momentarily and Hisashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hisashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hisashi connects with a looping right hand.
Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Sam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hisashi wants to get back to his feet but Sam is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Sam looking to pass the guard. Sam stops Hisashi from standing up. #T3# Sam is stalling in the full guard. Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sambo Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sam's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sam distracts Hisashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Sam won't allow Hisashi to get back to his feet. Akahoshi Hisashi has got the better of the ground game so far. Sam works over Hisashi with some ground and pound from guard. Sam stands and throws Hisashi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Sam lands an elbow. #SUB# Sam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hisashi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sam's guard! Nice work there by Hisashi! #SUB# Sam throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hisashi uses it to pass to side control.
Sam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB# Sam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hisashi pulls his head out easily. Akahoshi Hisashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hisashi wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Sam uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Akahoshi Hisashi. Well Hisashi 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
HFC 107: Cruz vs Dew
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1# Kruczek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hisashi to score with a decent uppercut. Kruczek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hisashi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hisashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruczek misses the jab. It seemed like Hisashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kruczek throws out a powerful jab. Kruczek moves out of range of the strikes. Hisashi throws a jab when Kruczek was well out of range. Hisashi throws a jab when Kruczek was well out of range. Kruczek misses with a hook
and Hisashi counters with a left and a right that stings Kruczek. #TD# Kruczek looking to score a takedown here. Hisashi is defending well but Kruczek drives through and ends up in Hisashi's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Kruczek 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. Kruczek has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Kruczek looking to pass the guard. Kruczek prevents Hisashi from getting back to his feet. #T1##ES2# Hisashi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Hisashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruczek looking for a takedown. Hisashi throws a head punch that misses. Kruczek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hisashi prevents it.
Hisashi misses with a body punch.
Kruczek tries to pull guard but Hisashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Kruczek drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dionizy Kruczek. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hisashi scores with a shoulder strike. Kruczek blocks an uppercut.
Hisashi lands an elbow just above Kruczek 's eye. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi. Kruczek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hisashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hisashi tries to stall but Kruczek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2# Hisashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruczek's elbow. Hisashi throws a head punch that misses. Kruczek tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
Hisashi prevents the takedown attempt.
Hisashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hisashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kruczek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kruczek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hisashi just stands there and leans against the cage. Kruczek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruczek goes for a takedown attempt but Hisashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hisashi lands a jab.#T3# Kruczek ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kruczek ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi. Kruczek thows a left - swing and a miss! Kruczek misses with a hook. Some bone on bone action there as Hisashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hisashi defending well as Kruczek loads up on a big left hand. Hisashi tries to clinch up.#CL2# Hisashi gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kruczek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hisashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kruczek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hisashi swivels and escapes. Hisashi throws a lazy right hand but Kruczek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kruczek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruczek. Hisashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruczek moves away. Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kruczek connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruczek tries a low kick but Hisashi avoids it. Akahoshi Hisashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice cross by Kruczek. Hisashi misses with a looping right.#T4# Kruczek throws a shot from downtown. Hisashi moves away and avoids it. Hisashi misses with a hook. Kruczek ducked under it nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hisashi.#TD# Kruczek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hisashi sprawls well initially but Kruczek persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Hisashi pushes Kruczek off looking to stand but Kruczek dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Kruczek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Hisashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruczek.
Kruczek prevents Hisashi from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Kruczek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruczek misses with an uppercut. Kruczek moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circling - Kruczek throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A swing and a miss from Hisashi. Kruczek ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi. A swing and a miss from Hisashi. Kruczek misses with a hook. Hisashi ducked under it nicely. Kruczek misses with a left hand and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand. Hisashi throws the left hand but Kruczek avoids the punch easily. Hisashi misses with a hook. Kruczek ducked under it nicely. Kruczek throws a big shot that misses. Kruczek misses with a hook. Kruczek misses with a wild body shot. Hisashi throws a hook to the side of Kruczek's head but Kruczek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice takedown defense from Hisashi. No joy for Kruczek on that attempt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Kruczek manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hisashi on his heels. He'll look to pass Hisashi's guard now, I'm sure. Hisashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##ES2# Hisashi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kruczek off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Kruczek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hisashi. Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Kruczek is out of range. Kruczek connects with a looping right hand.
Kruczek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi. Hisashi throws a jab when Kruczek was well out of range. Nice defenses there by Hisashi. Kruczek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Hisashi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kruczek closes the distance and clinches up with Hisashi, looking for a takedown. Kruczek pushes Hisashi against the cage but Hisashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A chopping leg kick lands by Kruczek. Kruczek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hisashi at a distance.
#CL2# Hisashi clinches up with Kruczek and pushes him back against the cage. Hisashi is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dionizy Kruczek. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hisashi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hisashi misses with the head strike.
Hisashi misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Hisashi trying to stall but Kruczek improves his position.
Kruczek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hisashi's elbow. Kruczek looking for a takedown. Kruczek goes for a takedown attempt but Hisashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dionizy Kruczek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hisashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruczek.
Hisashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Kruczek. Hisashi 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.
Hisashi throws a big shot that misses. Kruczek with a nice cross. Kruczek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hisashi. That did some damage! Kruczek fails with a takedown attempt. Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Kruczek moved out of range nicely. Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruczek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kruczek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kruczek throws a big shot that misses.#T3# Hisashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Kruczek is out of range. Nice defenses there by Kruczek. Kruczek misses with a low kick.
Kruczek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruczek dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hisashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hisashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jab, jab by Hisashi - just one landing. Kruczek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hisashi looks to land a right hand but Kruczek moved out of range. Kruczek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruczek. Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kruczek throws an off balance right hand
and Hisashi counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hisashi lands a jab to the nose. Hisashi misses with a right hand #TD# and Kruczek counters with a takedown into side control. Hisashi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Hisashi wants to get back to his feet. #SUB# Kruczek is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hisashi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB# Kruczek looking for the choke from the back. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hisashi trying to get back to his feet but Kruczek is in full control for now. Hisashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Hisashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruczek's head. Dionizy Kruczek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kruczek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2# Hisashi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kruczek sprawling to the canvas! Kruczek rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hisashi finish him?!
#ROC2#Kruczek is rocked! Kruczek lands a jab to Hisashi's midsection. Oh Kruczek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Whack! Hisashi lands a heavy head kick that drops Kruczek. The ref tackles Hisashi to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kruczek was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
HFC 104: Hernandez vs Nayati
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1# Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris. Hisashi throws a big shot that misses. Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hisashi connects with a jab.#CL2# Hisashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage. Harris wants to break free but Hisashi has control.
Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch. Harris lands a body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi prevents Harris from breaking the clinch. Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Hisashi has double underhooks. #BC# Harris breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Hisashi.
#T1# Hisashi looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hisashi connects with a single shot there. Harris lands a jab to the nose. Hisashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Harris misses with a looping left. Hisashi with a jab. Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Hisashi has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
Harris tries to stall but Hisashi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris blocks the elbow strike.
#T2# Hisashi misses with a body punch.
Harris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC# Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target. Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris. Hisashi throws a lazy head kick letting Harris counter with a right hand. Donk. Hisashi catches Harris right on the button with a cross.#CL2# Hisashi moves into range and clinches up with Harris.#BC# Harris breaks from the clinch.
Hisashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris. Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi. Harris throwing a counter right hand but Hisashi manages to avoid it. Hisashi connects with a jab.#T3# Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hisashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The crowd cheers as Hisashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though. Hisashi connects with the punch. Hisashi cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hisashi misses with a right hand and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hisashi lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Harris is rocked! Hisashi moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off. Hisashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harris. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harris blocks a head kick by Hisashi.
Harris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hisashi just manages to avoid it. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and Harris counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# Hisashi cracks Harris with a good jab. Hisashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harris. Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hisashi fails in his attempt to clinch. Harris seems to have got his legs back now. Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice defenses there by Harris. Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Harris blocks a jab. A big right from Hisashi misses. Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hisashi. Hisashi darts in trying to clinch and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi 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# Jab by Hisashi. Hisashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Hisashi throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot. Harris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hisashi just manages to avoid it. Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi. Hisashi lands with a cross. Hisashi tries to clinch up. Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hisashi's sensitive parts. Hisashi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Hisashi moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Harris breaks the clinch.
Hisashi throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it. Harris takes one on the button. Hisashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi.#T1# Harris slips a straight right by Hisashi. Hisashi lands a jab. Hisashi misses with a hook
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hisashi lands a body shot.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hisashi. Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range. A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hisashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hisashi misses with a right hand and Harris counters with a low kick, right behind Hisashi 's knee. Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a good low kick that Hisashi was not able to check. Harris ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi. Harris feinted there with a counter leg kick. A big left from Harris misses. #T2# Hisashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Hisashi is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hisashi scores with a nice head shot. Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily. Hisashi connects with a crisp jab. Hisashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hisashi. Harris feinted there with a counter leg kick. Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hisashi misses with a hook to the body
letting Harris counter with a right hand. Hisashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him? Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming. Hisashi seems to have recovered his senses. Harris takes a kick to the side of the head. Hisashi throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Harris ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi. Harris feinted there with a counter leg kick. Hisashi lunges at Harris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harris's hand. A head kick by Hisashi misses and Harris counters with a crisp right that sends Hisashi to the canvas! Harris follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Harris! |
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Event:
HFC 99: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Hisashi has Hofmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Hisashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hofmann backwards. Hofmann tries to pull guard but Hisashi won't allow it.
A short right from Hisashi. Hisashi misses with the head strike.
Hofmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi lands a left hand.
Hisashi scores with a nice hook to the head. Hisashi lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut. Hofmann jumps guard but Hisashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A short right from Hisashi. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi. Hofmann slowing the pace effectively. Hofmann blocks an uppercut.
Hisashi stalling.
#T1# Hofmann tries to pull guard but Hisashi won't allow it.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hofmann. Hisashi looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hofmann blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2# Hofmann drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU# Hofmann is working an open guard so Hisashi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2# Hisashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hisashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Hofmann trying to control but Hisashi is working from the bottom. Hisashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hofmann is controlling him. Hofmann scoring with punches to the head and body. Hofmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Hofmann with a flurry of punches that miss. Hisashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hofmann is controlling him. Hofmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Hisashi is retaining full guard. Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hofmann content to stall in guard here. Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3# Hisashi wants to stand and escape but Hofmann is having none of it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. No luck for Hofmann with that takedown attempt. Hisashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hofmann momentarily.
Hofmann throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range. Hisashi throws a big counter combination but Hofmann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hisashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Hisashi misses with a looping left. Hofmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hofmann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hisashi pinned against the cage. Hisashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4# Hisashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Hisashi enables Hofmann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hisashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Hisashi wants to stand up but Hofmann is controlling him. Hisashi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hofmann dives into side control.
Hisashi pushes Hofmann away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hofmann gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Hisashi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2# Hofmann stands up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann'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# Nice takedown defense from Hisashi. No joy for Hofmann on that attempt. Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Hofmann uses good head movement to avoid it. Hofmann darts in looking for a takedown but Hisashi gets double underhooks and turns Hofmann into the cage. Hisashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hisashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Hofmann should have avoided that one. #CL2# Hofmann rushes Hisashi and presses him up against the cage. Hofmann being controlled against the cage. Hisashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi throws a head punch that misses. Hisashi digs a right hand into Hofmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hofmann's gas tank. Hisashi misses with a knee strike.
Hisashi stops a takedown attempt from Hofmann.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hofmann. Hisashi can't find room to land a body shot as Hofmann controls the action.
#T1# Hofmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hisashi smiles and moves away.
Hofmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hisashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Hofmann saw that one coming. Hisashi misses with a looping right. Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hofmann. Hofmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hofmann fails with a takedown attempt. Hofmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2# Hofmann dives in and scores a takedown into Hisashi's guard. Hisashi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hofmann dives into side control.
#REVR# Hisashi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Hofmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Hisashi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hofmann asserts his dominance and retains side control. Hofmann throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Hisashi wants to get back to his feet but Hofmann drags him back down. Hisashi defending against the ground and pound. Hisashi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3# Hofmann working the ground and pound. Hisashi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Hofmann shoots for a takedown but Hisashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Hisashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hofmann can do to turn this around?#T4# Hofmann misses with a combination
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hofmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Hisashi circles away.
Hofmann walks into a left hand. #TD2# Hofmann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Hisashi is trying to stand.
#ES# Hisashi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hofmann is on him like a limpet, forcing Hisashi back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Hofmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi stalling in the clinch.
Hisashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hofmann. Hofmann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hisashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Hofmann shoots in but Hisashi avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hofmann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hisashi to score with a decent uppercut. Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Hofmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hisashi scores with a decent looking hook.#CL# Hisashi takes the fight into the clinch. Hofmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hofmann up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hofmann working hard to break the clinch. Hofmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hisashi smiles and moves away.
#T1# Hofmann doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand. Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hofmann.#TD2# Hofmann gets a double leg takedown into Hisashi's guard. Hisashi is looking to stand up but Hofmann isn't so interested in that idea. Hofmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hofmann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Hofmann wants to control from the top but Hisashi keeps moving. Hisashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Hofmann controls from within his opponent's guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Hofmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hisashi is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice takedown defense from Hisashi. No joy for Hofmann on that attempt. An attempted straight right counter from Hisashi misses the target. Hisashi throws a jab when Hofmann was well out of range. Hofmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL# Hisashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Hofmann is trying to pull guard but Hisashi has him pressed against the cage. Hisashi throws a head punch that misses. Hofmann blocking some punches.
#T3# Hofmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hisashi smiles and moves away.
Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Hofmann moved out of range nicely. Hisashi throws a jab when Hofmann was well out of range. Hisashi cracks Hofmann with a right hand to the side of the head. Hofmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hofmann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hisashi misses with a straight left. Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hofmann. Hofmann throws a counter combo. Hisashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hisashi cracks Hofmann with a right hand to the side of the head. Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL# Hisashi clinches with his opponent.
Hofmann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hisashi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hisashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hisashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hofmann. #T4# Hofmann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hisashi after a bit of a struggle. Hisashi lands with a short shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hisashi lands with a right to the head. Albert Hofmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hisashi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hofmann's brow. Hisashi is pressed up against the cage. Hofmann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hisashi down to the mat. Hisashi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Hofmann gets tackled into the cage by Hisashi. Hisashi maintains the clinch. Hofmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi working aggressively here.
Hofmann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hisashi fails to land. #TD2# Hofmann jumps guard.
#SU# Hisashi gets to his feet - Hofmann follows without any prompting. Akahoshi Hisashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hofmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight! Akahoshi Hisashi showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hisashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 69
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1# Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hisashi as he jumps to the side. Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Hisashi moves away and avoids it.#TD2# Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Hisashi is looking to escape. Ryan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ground and pound from Ryan. Hisashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan. Ryan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hisashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ryan thows a huge punch but Hisashi dodges it nicely.
#T1##ES# Hisashi pushes Ryan off and gets back to his feet.#TD2# Ryan feints and as Hisashi raises his hands in defense, Ryan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hisashi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ryan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Hisashi misses with a knee strike.
Hisashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now. A shot in the inside from Hisashi. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A short right from Ryan. Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
Hisashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ryan is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryan. Ryan lands a shot to the body. Hisashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hisashi trying to control the position but instead, Ryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hisashi into the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryan. Ryan has Hisashi pushed against the cage. Ryan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hisashi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ryan can turn it around.#TD2# Ryan lands a takedown into guard.
Hisashi wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ryan throws a big right hand that misses. Ryan wants to stand but Hisashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Ryan cracks Hisashi with a solid left hand.#T3##ES# Hisashi wriggles free and stands up. #CL2# Ryan instigates a clinch. Ryan misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hisashi. Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hisashi's elbow. Hisashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan works on Hisashi's body with a couple of short punches. A head punch on the inside from Hisashi fails to land. Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Ryan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hisashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hisashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. Hisashi letting Ryan take a breather here. Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land. Ryan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hisashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hisashi. Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hisashis head. Ryan throws a head punch that misses. Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan is stalling here.
Ryan tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dax Ryan will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Hisashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryan on the side of the head. Hisashi keeps the fight on the outside. Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hisashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A quick step to the side and Hisashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Jab, jab by Hisashi - just one landing. Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hisashi's waist but Hisashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side. Ryan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHisashi. Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hisashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. An attempted straight right counter from Hisashi misses the target. Hisashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Ryan should have avoided that one. Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hisashi counters with a straight right hand. Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan. Hisashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryan off the cage and back into range.#CL# Hisashi clinches up with Ryan and pushes him back against the cage. Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
#TD2# Ryan is trying to trip Hisashi. He has hold of a leg but Hisashi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ryan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES# Hisashi kicks Ryan off and gets to his feet. Nice uppercut there from Hisashi. Ryan tries to clinch up but Hisashi circles away and keeps his distance. Hisashi throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it. Hisashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hisashi misses with a head kick.
#T1# Hisashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ryan under the eye. Ryan tries to clinch up and Hisashi counters with a right hand to the body. Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hisashi.#CL2# Ryan moves into the clinch. Ryan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A short left from Ryan. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan. Ryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Ryan lands an uppercut.#T2# Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hisashi. Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hisashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan pushes Hisashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Ryan lands a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Hisashi scores with a nice short uppercut. A short left from Hisashi. Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hisashi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ryan misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan. A short right from Ryan on the inside. Hisashi lands with a left to the head. Hisashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ryan has Hisashi pressed against the cage, preventing Hisashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3# Hisashi looking to slow down the pace here. Ryan misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan. Hisashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hisashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. Ryan wants to stall.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside. Ryan blocks an elbow strike. Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hisashi after a bit of a struggle. A right hand to the body from Ryan.
Dax Ryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ryan blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# A short right from Hisashi. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hisashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hisashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hisashi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hisashi misses with the head strike.
Ryan leaning his opponent against the cage. Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land. Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Hisashi.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan lands an uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Ryan catches Hisashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hisashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryan momentarily.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hisashi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Hisashi clinches with his opponent.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi cracks Ryan with a nice body shot. Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan takes a shot to the head. Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hisashi. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan. Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi lands an uppercut. Hisashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hisashi misses with a hook from the clinch. Ryan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hisashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hisashi trying to stall but Ryan improves his position.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land. Ryan takes a shot to the head. Hisashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land. Ryan being controlled against the cage. Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body. Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hisashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. Hisashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land. Ryan tries to work over Hisashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hisashi. #T2# Ryan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hisashi. Ryan avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hisashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ryan is trying to pull guard but Hisashi has him pressed against the cage. A short right from Hisashi on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hisashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan. Ryan takes one on the button. Hisashi scores with the left hand. Ryan knows he should have avoided that one. Hisashi scores with a punch to the head. Akahoshi Hisashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hisashi lands a head shot.#T3# Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Hisashi, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Hisashi against the cage but Hisashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL# Hisashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the cage. Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch. Hisashi leaning against his opponent.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ryan scores with a shoulder strike. Ryan working aggressively here.
Hisashi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ryan wants a takedown.
Hisashi misses with a knee strike.
Hisashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses. Hisashi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hisashi. Ryan throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Hisashi throws a head punch that misses. Hisashi throws a head punch that misses. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hisashi lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hisashi. Hisashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hisashi throws a head punch that misses. Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
Hisashi misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Hisashi on the inside. A shot in the inside from Ryan. A nice right hand lands inside from Hisashi. Hisashi has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Hisashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan. Hisashi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight! Akahoshi Hisashi showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hisashi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 65
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1# Hisashi moves out of range of the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Hisashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hofmann misses with a combination
and Hisashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL# Hisashi instigates a clinch. Hofmann blocks an uppercut.
Hofmann tries to pull guard but Hisashi won't allow it.
#TD2# Hofmann ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hofmann no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2# Hofmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hisashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Hisashi stands up from guard. Let's bang! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hofmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Hofmann there. Hisashi fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target. A cross from Hofmann lands. Hisashi misses with a looping left. Hisashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight. Hisashi lands with a nice combination. Hofmann backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut. Hisashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hofmanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hisashi throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Hofmann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hofmann. Hisashi keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully. Hofmann stops Hisashi from standing up. Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hofmann won't allow Hisashi to get back to his feet. #T2##ES# Hisashi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Hofmann breaks from the clinch.
Hofmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hisashi. Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Hofmann moves out of range easily. Hisashi misses with a straight left. Hofmann connects with a body shot. Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hisashi throws a hook to the side of Hofmann's head but Hofmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hisashi tries to clinch and Hofmann counters with a nice uppercut. Hisashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hofmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3# A big right from Hisashi misses. Hofmann moves away from the strike by Hisashi. Hofmann loads up on a big right hand but Hisashi slips the punch. Hisashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jab from Hisashi. A head kick misses from Hisashi. Hisashi works the jab nicely. Akahoshi Hisashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A jab from Hisashi misses. Hofmann misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hisashi tries to clinch up. Hofmann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hisashi throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Hofmann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hisashi! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hisashi pushes Hofmann away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hofmann gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4# Check out the look on Hofmann's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hisashi pushes Hofmann away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hofmann gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Hofmann is looking to take a break and control but Hisashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hofmann advances to mount. Hofmann lands a heavy elbow. You get the feeling that Hisashi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hofmann has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hisashi's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Hisashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hofmann on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hisashi throws a lazy right hand but Hofmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hofmann with the counter takedown but Hisashi avoids it easily. Hofmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hisashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hofmann slips under a jab. Hofmann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A jab from Hisashi misses. Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Hofmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hisashi with a nice cross. Hofmann takes one on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hofmann takes a swing at Hisashi's ribcage but misses. Hofmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hofmann drops his hands momentarily and Hisashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1# Hisashi misses with a looping left. Hofmann shoots in and drives through. Hisashi sprawls well. Hisashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hisashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. An attempted straight right counter from Hisashi misses the target.#CL2# Hofmann takes the fight into the clinch. Hofmann is working Hisashi over against the cage. Hisashi misses with a knee to the head. Hofmann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hisashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Hofmann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hisashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Hofmann.#TD2# Hofmann turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2# Hofmann prevents Hisashi from escaping the position. Hisashi is not content to let Hofmann control the position. Hisashi is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Hofmann lands a decent elbow from side control. Hofmann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hisashi down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hisashi is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far. Hisashi bucks up and tries to throw Hofmann off but instead Hofmann has got his back!#T3##ES# Hisashi manages to escape to his feet. Hisashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hofmann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hisashi misses with a straight right. Hofmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hisashi catches Hofmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Hofmann counters with a straight right hand. The fighters circling - Hofmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hisashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hisashi fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice jab there from Hisashi. Hofmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi.#T4# Hisashi misses with a hook. The fighters circling - Hisashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hofmann throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it. Hisashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hofmann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hisashi tries to clinch up. Hisashi throws a head kick but Hofmann moves out of range.
Hofmann misses with a right hand and Hofmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hofmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisashi throws out the jab. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses #TD2# and Hofmann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hisashi! Hofmann is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hisashi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. 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 Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Hofmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hofmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hisashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hofmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hisashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Hofmann off the cage and back into range. Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Hofmann moved out of range nicely. It seemed like Hofmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hisashi looks to clinch and Hisashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hisashi cracks Hofmann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hofmann on the wrong end of a nice jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hofmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hofmann. Hisashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisashi wants to clinch up but Hofmann keeps it at a distance. Hisashi connects with a jab.#T1# Hisashi misses with a straight right. The fight stays on the outside here - Hisashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hofmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Hofmann misses with a straight right. Hisashi misses with a straight right. A little jabbing left from Hofmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Hofmann ducks down to avoid it. #TD2# Hofmann gets the takedown into side control. Hisashi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hisashi trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hofmann controlling the position easily from mount. Hofmann working away from the top, dropping strikes. Hofmann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hisashi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hisashi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hofmann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hisashi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hofmann breaks from Hisashi's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3# Hisashi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hofmann working the ground and pound effectively.
Hofmann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Hofmann lands with some strikes. Albert Hofmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Hisashi is rocked! Hofmann unloading with bombs! Oh Hisashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hofmann trying to control but Hisashi is having none of it. Hofmann connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hofmann postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Hisashi out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hofmann goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Albert Hofmann! A victorious Albert Hofmann 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:
MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1# Hisashi wants to clinch. Hisashi wants to clinch. And Hofmann tries to counter it with a takedown but Hisashi pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hisashi is looking to clinch. #CL# Hisashi clinches. #BC2# Hofmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hofmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Hisashi rushes Hofmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hofmann scores with a shoulder strike. Hofmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Hisashi controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Hisashi. #T1# Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2# Hofmann gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES# Hisashi manages to escape and get back to his feet! Hisashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hisashi moves in looking to clinch but Hofmann pushes him off. Hofmann misses with a wild body shot. #TD2# Hofmann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown 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! Hisashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hisashi is not content to let Hofmann control the position. Hofmann scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hofmann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# Hisashi pushes Hofmann off looking to stand but Hofmann dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hofmann connects with a nice short shot to Hisashi's temple. Hofmann not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hisashi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Hofmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hisashi defends it well. Hisashi tries to kick Hofmann off but Hofmann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3# Hisashi taking some punishment here, with Hofmann in his half guard. #ES# Hisashi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hofmann keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Hofmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi looking to throw knees to the head but Hofmann is blocking nicely.
#TD2# Hofmann pulls guard successfully.
Hisashi preventing the sweep. #SU# Hisashi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hofmann, up you get! Hisashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hisashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hofmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hisashi as he jumps to the side. #CL# Hisashi moves into the clinch.#T4# Hisashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hofmann. Hofmann misses with a hook from the clinch. A hook to the body from Hofmann.
Hofmann is looking to break free of the clinch but Hisashi has double underhooks. A short right from Hisashi. Hisashi blocks a body shot from Hofmann. Hisashi is trying to stall.
Hisashi gets underhooks to prevent Hofmann's takedown attempt.
#BC2# Hofmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hofmann lands with an overhand left. Hisashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hofmann. Hofmann circles away out of range and recomposes himself. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Hofmann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Hofmann ducks down to avoid it. #TD2# Hofmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2# Hofmann is looking for a kimura here.
Hisashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Hofmann working Hisashi over with strikes. Hofmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Hofmann moves nicely into side control. Hisashi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Hisashi wants to get back to his feet. #T2# Hofmann lands strikes to the head. Hisashi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Hisashi is taking damage to the body and head. Hisashi is trying to stand back up. Hisashi is trapped and Hofmann is scoring with shots to the head and body. Hofmann has Hisashi flattened out and is raining down punches. Hofmann tries to keep control of the position but Hisashi is staying busy.#T3# Hisashi trying to get back to his feet but Hofmann is in full control for now. Hofmann cracks Hisashi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hisashi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hofmann has Hisashi flattened out and is raining down punches. Hofmann punches Hisashi on the ear. #ROC2#Hisashi is rocked! Hisashi is trying to stand back up. Oh Hisashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hisashi seems to have got his legs back now. Hisashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2# Hofmann is looking for the choke from the back position but Hisashi is controlling his hands well. #T4# Hofmann somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. The referee is taking a good look at Hisashi as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hofmann!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hofmann controlling the positon. Hisashi is trying to stand back up. Hofmann lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hofmann lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Hofmann lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hofmann.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Hofmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL# Hisashi rushes Hofmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hisashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hofmann's efforts to push away. Hofmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hofmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hisashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hofmann misses with a hook from the clinch. Hofmann tries to break free but Hisashi pushes him back against the cage. Hisashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2# Hofmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hofmann misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi misses with a hook. Hofmann ducked under it nicely. Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Hofmann throws a hook but Hisashi avoids it easily. Hofmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1# Some wild striking there from Hisashi.
Hisashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hofmann. Hisashi is looking to counter punch.#TD2# Hofmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Hisashi blocks nicely. Hisashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hisashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hofmann throws a strike but Hisashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Hisashi preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Hisashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SU# Hisashi stands up from guard. Let's bang! Hofmann needs to keep his hands up - Hisashi had a free shot at his head there. Hofmann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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! Hisashi lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut. Hisashi is looking to clinch. #CL# Hisashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hofmann lands a body punch. Hisashi prevents the takedown attempt.
Hofmann tries to work over Hisashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2# Hofmann breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Hisashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Hisashi manages to break the clinch.
Hisashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hofmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hisashi is looking to clinch but Hofmann is avoiding it.
Hofmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hofmann drops his hands momentarily and Hisashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hofmann 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.
Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Hofmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A nice side step and Hofmann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL# Hisashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hofmann, pushing him back against the cage. Hofmann wants a takedown but no success here.
Hisashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hofmann up against the cage. Hofmann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Akahoshi Hisashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4# Hisashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hofmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi. Hisashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hofmann uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Hofmann decides to pull guard. #SU# Hisashi gets to his feet - Hofmann follows without any prompting. Hisashi misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hisashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hofmann circles away.
Hofmann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hisashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hofmann blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Akahoshi Hisashi showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hisashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 52
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1# Hisashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karokaro as he jumps to the side. Karokaro misses with a low kick.
#CL# Hisashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hisashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hisashi.
Hisashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karokaro is defending well for now. Karokaro letting Hisashi take a breather here. Hisashi is struggling to control the position. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hisashi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karokaro is trying to force a seperation but Hisashi has the dominant position. Karokaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Karokaro. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Karokaro has had enough of the clinch but Hisashi keeps him there for the moment.#T1# Hisashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Karokaro controls his hands.
Hisashi tries a body shot but Karokaro blocks it.
Karokaro working hard to break the clinch. Hisashi slowing the pace effectively. Karokaro takes a shot to the head. Karokaro wants to get back to striking at distance but Hisashi won't allow it.
Karokaro wants to break free but Hisashi has control.
Hisashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karokaro backwards. Hisashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Karokaro controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi. Hisashi has a couple of punches blocked by Karokaro.
#BC2# Karokaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Karokaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karokaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Karokaro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hisashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2# Karokaro checks a low kick from Hisashi. Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A jab from Hisashi misses. Hisashi wants to clinch but Karokaro slips to the side and Karokaro counters with a nice body kick.
#CL# Hisashi gets a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hisashi prevents Karokaro from breaking the clinch. Hisashi misses with a short punch on the inside. Karokaro tries to break the clinch but Hisashi is controlling the position. #BC2# Karokaro manages to break the clinch.
Hisashi lunges at Karokaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karokaro's hand. Hisashi misses with a left hand and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD# Hisashi scores with a takedown into Karokaro's guard.
Karokaro manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3# Hisashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hisashi shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akahoshi Hisashi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD# Hisashi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2# Karokaro throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Hisashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karokaro as he avoids it easily. Hisashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Karokaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hisashi fails with a takedown attempt. Karokaro keeps the fight on the outside.#T4# Hisashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karokaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A countering left hand to the body from Karokaro misses. Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hisashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Karokaro sprawls well. He's pushed Hisashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Karokaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Hisashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Karokaro keeps the fight on the outside. Hisashi is looking to clinch but Karokaro is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Karokaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hisashi. Karokaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Hisashi off the cage and back into range.#TD# Hisashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Karokaro wants to get back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod. That's time! Hisashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Hisashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand. Hisashi tries to clinch there but Karokaro circles away.
Hisashi wants to clinch. Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hisashi tries to clinch there but Karokaro circles away.
A little jabbing left from Karokaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hisashi tries to clinch there but Karokaro circles away.
Karokaro misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi swings widly with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a straight right hand. Karokaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hisashi. Karokaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Karokaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1##CL# Hisashi darts in and clinches Karokaro up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hisashi.#BC2# Karokaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karokaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hisashi. Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Karokaro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL# Hisashi gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hisashi has Karokaro pressed against the cage, preventing Karokaro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Hisashi manages to break the clinch.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Hisashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Karokaro can't break the clinch.
Karokaro blocks an elbow strike from Hisashi.
#BC2# Karokaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Hisashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Karokaro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karokaro duly obliges. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Karokaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hisashi is looking to counter with head kicks. Hisashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hisashi shoots in for a takedown but Karokaro shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akahoshi Hisashi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hisashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karokaro paws at him with a jab and circles away. Karokaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hisashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karokaro's efforts to push away. Hisashi has a couple of punches blocked by Karokaro.
Hisashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akahoshi Hisashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3##BC2# Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Karokaro takes one to the chin there. Hisashi fails with the takedown enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab. Horrible takedown attempt by Hisashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Karokaro, which made it look bad. Hisashi drops his hands momentarily and Karokaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Sloppy strikes from Hisashi. Those never looked like landing. Karokaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Hisashi is wise to it. No luck for Hisashi with that takedown attempt. Hisashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karokaro sprawls well. Karokaro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hisashi gets slowly back to his feet. A little jabbing left from Karokaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4# Hisashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karokaro can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hisashi checks a leg kick. Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Karokaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hisashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL# Hisashi clinches with his opponent.
Karokaro blocks an uppercut.
Hisashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hisashi wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karokaro. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roberto Karokaro will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# A shot to the liver by Karokaro. Beautiful body shot. Karokaro connects with an inside leg kick. Hisashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karokaro paws at him with a jab and circles away. Karokaro circles away from the clinch attempt and Karokaro counters with a left to the body. Hisashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hisashi darts in trying to clinch and Karokaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karokaro scores with a nice right hand.
Karokaro throws a front kick aimed at Hisashi's knee but Hisashi avoids it well. Karokaro is looking to slow Hisashi down with leg kicks. #T1# Hisashi tries to clinch there but Karokaro circles away.
Hisashi tries to clinch but Karokaro moves away and Karokaro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Hisashi wants to clinch and Karokaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hisashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karokaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hisashi tries to clinch there but Karokaro circles away.
Karokaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hisashi has time to react. Hisashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karokaro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hisashi scrambles back to his feet. Hisashi darts in trying to clinch and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hisashi, as that shot connected.
#T2# Hisashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Karokaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Karokaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Hisashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Hisashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hisashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hisashi just leaning against Karokaro, taking a breather. #BC2# Karokaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hisashi tries to clinch up but Karokaro circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Hisashi gets a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hisashi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hisashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hisashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karokaro's efforts to push away. Hisashi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Karokaro is trying to break the clinch but Hisashi is controlling him. Karokaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Karokaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi throws a head punch that misses. Hisashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karokaro wants to break free but Hisashi has control.
Hisashi lands with a left to the head. Hisashi trying to control the position but instead, Karokaro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hisashi into the cage. Hisashi looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2# Karokaro breaks the clinch.
#T4# Nice body punch from Karokaro. Hisashi tries to clinch up but Karokaro circles away and keeps his distance. Karokaro throws out a counter right but Hisashi avoids it with no problem. Hisashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hisashi tries to clinch and Karokaro counters with a one-two to the body. Hisashi takes a body punch but keeps moving. The fight stays on the outside here - Hisashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hisashi scores with a nice right hand.
Hisashi takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hisashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Karokaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! Roberto Karokaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Karokaro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Karokaro! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 45
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1# Hisashi tries to bum rush Maldita with a series of wild strikes but Maldita uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldita counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hisashi misses with a two punch combination.
#KD2# Maldita lands a left and a right that send Hisashi crashing to the mat, dazed. Maldita thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Hisashi is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maldita moves out of range of the strikes. Oh Hisashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Maldita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Maldita avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Maldita now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Maldita avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hisashi seems to have got his legs back now. Maldita displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hisashi. A countering left hand to the body from Maldita misses. Maldita scores with a sloppy right hand. Hisashi should have avoided that one. Hisashi looks for a takedown but Maldita sprawls well. Hisashi with a poor takedown and Maldita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akahoshi Hisashi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Maldita drops Hisashi with a straight right hand, right on the button! Maldita follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Velha Maldita! Velha Maldita is the new welterweight champion! An out of breath Velha Maldita 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:
MMAHKI 38
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1# Sykov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hisashi staying out of range there.#TD2# Sykov feints and as Hisashi raises his hands in defense, Sykov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Sykov throws a strike but Hisashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Sykov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hisashi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Sykov working for a triangle but Hisashi defends it easily.
Hisashi wants to stand but Sykov is controlling his posture from full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Hisashi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Hisashi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Sykov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2# Sykov shoots in and gets a takedown into Hisashi's guard. Hisashi wants to stand and escape but Sykov is having none of it. Hisashi keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully. Hisashi wants to stand and escape but Sykov is having none of it. #SUB2# Sykov 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. Sykov wants to pass the guard but Hisashi is keeping the position. Sykov wants to control from the top but Hisashi keeps moving. #T2# Sykov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hisashi's head.#ES# Hisashi has his feet on Sykov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Sykov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Sykov tries to clinch there but Hisashi circles away.
Sykov fails in his attempt to clinch. Hisashi throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Sykov counters with a nice double leg into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sykov won't allow Hisashi to get back to his feet. Sykov controlling from the top position. Sykov wants to control from the top but Hisashi keeps moving. #T3# Hisashi wants to get back to his feet but Sykov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Sykov trying to control but Hisashi is working from the bottom. Sykov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sykov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sykov looks to land a left hand but Hisashi moved out of range nicely. Sykov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hisashi throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Sykov counters with a shoot takedown. Hisashi fights it but they end up in guard. #ES# Hisashi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sykov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4# Nice defenses there by Sykov. Hisashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2# Sykov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hisashi napping and manages to drive through into side control! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Sykov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Hisashi is pushing Sykov's head away, looking to escape. Sykov manages to hold on to the position though. We've been hearing good reports from Hisashi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Hisashi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod. 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##TD2# Sykov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hisashi quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2# Sykov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hisashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sykov. #ES# Hisashi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sykov is on him like a limpet, forcing Hisashi back against the cage. A short right from Hisashi on the inside. #TD2# Sykov manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sykov is on top in guard.
#REVB# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sykov prevents Hisashi from getting back to his feet. Hisashi has momentary wrist control but Sykov slips an elbow through the middle.#T1# Sykov looking to pass the guard. Hisashi wants to stand up but Sykov is controlling him. Hisashi keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully. Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hisashi is keeping the position for now. Hisashi wants to stand but Sykov is controlling the position. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Hisashi keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Sykov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sykov showed some decent athleticism there. Hisashi is refusing to be controlled, as Sykov sits in half guard. Sykov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3# Hisashi wants to stand back up but Sykov manages to pass into side control.
Hisashi is letting Sykov control him for a moment. Hisashi is trying to get back to his feet. Hisashi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2# Sykov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2# Sykov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hisashi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Hisashi is trying to stand back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Even with his hooks in, Sykov manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2# Sykov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Sykov throwing sloppy strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sykov scores with punches and elbows. Sykov lands a shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Sykov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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.#R3# Hisashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykov. Sykov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hisashi scores with a punch to the head. Sykov fails in his attempt to clinch. Hisashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Sykov fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Sykov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi. Sykov feints the counter takedown. Hisashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sykov's hands. A big right from Hisashi misses. Sykov has a takedown stuffed. Sykov blocks a jab. Decent striking displayed by Hisashi there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sykov misses with a takedown attempt - Hisashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov. Sykov fails to land the takedown.#T1# Hisashi misses with a hook. Hisashi throws a head kick but Sykov moves out of range.
#CL# Hisashi closes the distance and clinches. Sykov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Hisashi.
Hisashi misses with a short punch on the inside. Sykov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hisashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykov's elbow. Sykov wants a takedown.
Hisashi misses with a knee strike.
Hisashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykov uses good head movement to avoid it. Hisashi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sykov tries to pull guard but Hisashi won't allow it.
Sykov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hisashi just stands there and leans against the cage. Hisashi working aggressively here.
Hisashi lands an uppercut. Sykov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# Hisashi misses with a hook from the clinch. Hisashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykov jumps guard but Hisashi stands there with Sykov around his waist. Sykov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hisashi misses with a knee to the head. Hisashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sykov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hisashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hisashi steps in with a hook that catches Sykov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hisashi follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sykov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akahoshi Hisashi! Akahoshi Hisashi retains his welterweight title! The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 32
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1# Hisashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marek. Hisashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kamil Marek has been cut. Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Marek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hisashi misses with a jab to the body
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Marek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Marek. Hisashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Hisashi throws a hook but Marek blocks it. Marek throws a body shot but no joy. Hisashi slips under a jab. A combination from Marek does no damage. Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Marek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Marek misses with an uppercut. Hisashi saw that one coming. Hisashi misses with a looping right. Marek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hisashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Marek counter with a right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Marek slips under a jab from Hisashi. Hisashi misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Marek misses its target. Hisashi throws a hook but Marek blocks it.#T1# Hisashi scores with a nice strike. Marek on the wrong end of a nice jab. Marek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hisashi. Marek walks into a straight right hand from Hisashi. Marek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi. Marek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nice defenses there by Marek. Hisashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Marek should have avoided that one. Good shot there by Hisashi.#ROC2#Marek is rocked!#CUT2#Kamil Marek's cut is getting worse. Marek avoids a lazy jab quite easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Hisashi throws a lazy right hand but Marek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hisashi lands with a nice body punch. Hisashi cracks Marek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hisashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Marek is out of range. Hisashi misses with a looping left.#T2# Hisashi misses with a straight left. Marek moves out of range of the strikes. It looked like Marek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hisashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hisashi scores with a shot to the body.
Hisashi moves out of range of the strikes. Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek counters with a three punch combo that has Hisashi backing up. Hisashi nods at Marek to acknowledge the strikes. A cross from Hisashi lands. Marek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi. Nice shot lands for Hisashi. Hisashi throws a hook but Marek blocks it. A big left from Hisashi misses. Hisashi lands a jab-cross combination. Hisashi cracks a nice hook into Marek's ribs. Marek throws a hook to the side of Hisashi's head but Hisashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hisashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3# Hisashi swings widly with a right hand
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hisashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hisashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Marek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Kamil Marek's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hisashi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Hisashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marek. Hisashi drops Marek with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hisashi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akahoshi Hisashi! Akahoshi Hisashi is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 26
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1# Hisashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Hisashi throws a combination. Deckel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deckel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Hisashi catches Deckel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Deckel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deckel there as he acknowledges the shot. Deckel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hisashi throws a monster overhand right that drops Deckel! Hisashi follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 20
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1# Trapperson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hisashi tries to sprawl out of it but Trapperson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hisashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Trapperson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hisashi jabs at Trapperson's body. Hisashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Trapperson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hisashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Hisashi cracks Trapperson with an open hand slap.#TD# Trapperson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hisashi to the mat! Hisashi manages to get full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Trapperson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hisashi is retaining full guard. #ES2# Hisashi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hisashi. Trapperson jumps guard but Hisashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Trapperson looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trappy Trapperson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Hisashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trappersons head. A short right from Hisashi on the inside. Hisashi lands a nice elbow. Hisashi slows down the pace here.
Hisashi's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hisashi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Hisashi scores with a shoulder strike. Hisashi lands with a light punch inside. Hisashi lands with a light punch inside. Hisashi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hisashi scores with a shot to the side of Trapperson's head. Hisashi lands an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hisashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trapperson backwards. A short right from Hisashi on the inside. Hisashi leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2# A body shot lands from Hisashi.
Hisashi scores with a shot to the side of Trapperson's head. Hisashi scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short uppercut from Hisashi. Hisashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#Trapperson is rocked! Hisashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Oh Trapperson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Trapperson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hisashi pulls him back up using the underhooks. Trapperson seems to have got his legs back now. Hisashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Hisashi. Trapperson tries to pull guard but Hisashi forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Trapperson goes for a takedown attempt but Hisashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trapperson tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Hisashi moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Hisashi.
#T3# Hisashi scores with an uppercut up the middle. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hisashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hisashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Hisashi on the inside. A short left from Hisashi. A shot in the inside from Hisashi. Hisashi lands a big right hand that drops Trapperson! The killer instinct kicks in and Hisashi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hisashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 11
Date: Nov 30, 2022 |
#R1# Hisashi throws a shot to the body.
Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hisashi throws a hook to the side of Marek's head but Marek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hisashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Hisashi. Marek ducks right into an uppercut from Hisashi. Hisashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Kamil Marek has been cut. Marek throws a shot from downtown. Hisashi moves away and avoids it. Marek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Marek throws a leg kick that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hisashi misses with a straight left. Hisashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hisashi misses with a hook
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand! Marek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hisashi. An attempted straight right counter from Hisashi misses the target. Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hisashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marek. Marek circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Marek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hisashi throws an overhand right that lands on Marek's shoulder, as Marek tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2# and Marek counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hisashi! Marek lets Hisashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Hisashi is rocked! Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Marek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Marek throws a counter combo. Oh Hisashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hisashi lands with a right hand. A shot to the liver by Marek. Beautiful body shot. Hisashi seems to have got his legs back now. Marek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi. Marek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Marek saw that one coming. It seemed like Marek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Marek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hisashi throws an overhand right that lands on Marek's shoulder, as Marek tries to avoid the shot. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Marek sizes up Hisashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Marek takes one on the button. Hisashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hisashi misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely. We've been told by Hisashi's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hisashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nice shot by Hisashi. Hisashi closes the distance looking to clinch and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Marek avoids the body shot from Hisashi.
Marek slips under a jab from Hisashi. Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hisashi throws an off balance right hand
and Marek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hisashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Hisashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hisashi lands a really nice looking cross but Marek seems unphased.
Marek on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hisashi misses with a hook
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Marek drops Hisashi with a huge uppercut! Hisashi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Marek is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Marek! Kamil Marek is the new welterweight champion! Kamil Marek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 5
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1# Hisashi misses with a hook. Hisashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight. Hisashi swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucy! But no joy. Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hisashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hisashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hisashi misses the shot to the body. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucy! But no joy. Hisashi 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.
Lucy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi. Hisashi throws a right and a left that Lucy avoids nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lucy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hisashi misses with a double jab
and Lucy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lucy misses the jab. Lucy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hisashi.#T1# Hisashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucy manages to avoid it.#CL# Hisashi pushes Lucy up against the cage in a clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hisashi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lucy's brow. Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hisashi lands a right hand. A head punch on the inside from Hisashi fails to land. Hisashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucy. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hisashi. Hisashi lands a right hand. Hisashi lands a nice uppercut. Hisashi has a couple of punches blocked by Lucy.
Hisashi pushes Lucy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A right handed body shot lands from Hisashi.
A short uppercut from Hisashi. Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head. Hisashi scores with a nice hook to the head. A nice glancing elbow lands by Hisashi. Hisashi misses with some punches.
Hisashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucy backwards. Hisashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hisashi working aggressively here.
Hisashi lands an elbow inside that Lucy shrugs off. Hisashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucy backwards. #ROC#Lucy is rocked! Hisashi digs a right hand underneath Lucy's ribcage. Lucy let out a lung full of air as it connected. Come on Hisashi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hisashi keeps control of Lucy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3# Lucy avoiding damage as Hisashi throws knees to the body.
Hisashi lands a left hand.
Hisashi lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hisashi. Lucy is still on wobbly legs! Can Hisashi finish him? A quick uppercut on the inside from Hisashi. Hisashi lands an uppercut. Hisashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucys head. Hisashi just leaning against Lucy, taking a breather. Hisashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lucy's efforts to push away. Hisashi lands a nice uppercut. Hisashi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lucy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hisashi is unloading with more strikes now! Lucy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
Big Wave XVII
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1# Hisashi scores with a nice right hand.
Chaos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Chaos throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It looked like Hisashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chaos. Hisashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Hisashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaos was well out of range. Poor timing from Hisashi. Chaos throws a leg kick but Hisashi sees it coming and checks it nicely. Chaos swinging wildly here.
Chaos's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chaos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Chaos moves out of range easily. Chaos takes a kick to the side of the head. Hisashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hisashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chaos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Chaos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hisashi looks to land a combination but Chaos avoids it well. Hisashi throws a jab when Chaos was well out of range. Chaos fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1# Chaos blocks the body kick.
Hisashi lands a jab to the head.
Hisashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've been told by Hisashi's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hisashi lands with a nice combination. Chaos backs away looking to recover. A jab from Hisashi misses. Despite the aggression on Chaos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hisashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaos was well out of range. Poor timing from Hisashi. Hisashi looks to land a combination. Chaos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Chaos misses with an uppercut. Hisashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hisashi scores with a jab. Chaos acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hisashi throws a shot from downtown. Chaos moves away and avoids it. Chaos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chaos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chaos. Chaos misses with a wild combination.
#T2# A jab from Hisashi finds it's way through Chaos's defenses. A lazy left from Hisashi finds it's target. Hisashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chaos throws a big shot that misses. Chaos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hisashi ducks under a wild hook from Chaos. Chaos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hisashi. Hisashi catches Chaos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hisashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Chaos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hisashi in his tracks. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chaos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hisashi - the referee stops the clock and Chaos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hisashi. Chaos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Hisashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hisashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaos is just out of range. Hisashi throws a right hand that Chaos ducks under and follows up with a left that Chaos also avoids with ease.#T3# Hisashi throws a jab when Chaos was well out of range. Chaos lands a head shot. Hisashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hisashi scores with a push kick. Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Chaos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hisashi. A big left from Chaos misses. Hisashi throws a quick counter head kick but Chaos was just out of range. Hisashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hisashi throws a leg kick and Chaos counters with a series of strikes. Hisashi will be more careful next time no doubt. Hisashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Chaos. Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Chaos is out of range. Hisashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chaos misses with a straight left. Chaos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses. Chaos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Chaos slips under a jab from Hisashi.#T4# Hisashi misses with a right hand and Chaos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hisashi catches Chaos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hisashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaos. Chaos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Chaos misses with a lunging right hand
and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chaos with a nice cross. Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hisashi misses with a straight right. Hisashi swings widly with a right hand
and Chaos counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hisashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice cross by Chaos. Hisashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chaos throws a nice looking combination but Hisashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hisashi throws a leg kick which misses Chaos's front leg but catches the back leg as Chaos tries to avoid it. Hisashi scores to the head and body with a nice combination! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round. That's time! Hisashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# A big right from Chaos misses. Hisashi slips a jab from Chaos. Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Chaos counters with a straight right hand. Hisashi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Chaos to counter with a crisp jab. Chaos misses with a looping left. Chaos misses with a straight right. Chaos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Chaos scores with a one two! Hisashi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Hisashi is rocked! Hisashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chaos. Oh Hisashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hisashi with the inside leg kick. Hisashi seems to have got his legs back now. Hisashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaos counters with a lovely straight right hand! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hisashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chaos. Chaos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chaos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi. Chaos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1# Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chaos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Chaos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisashi throws out the jab. Chaos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A swing and a miss from Chaos. Hisashi scores with a head kick. Chaos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hisashi scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Chaos is rocked! Hisashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaos can do to turn this around? Hisashi throws a right and a left that both miss. Hisashi moves out of range of the strikes. A counter left hand to the body from Hisashi misses its target. Hisashi with a jab. Hisashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Hisashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hisashi misses with a shot to the body and Chaos counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hisashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaos throws out the jab. Hisashi lands a head shot. Chaos is still on wobbly legs! Can Hisashi finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Nice cross by Hisashi. Chaos 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.
Chaos seems to have recovered his senses.#T2# Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Chaos counters with a series of strikes. Hisashi will be more careful next time no doubt. A looping hook to the body misses from Hisashi. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet. Hisashi lands with a nice combination. Chaos backs away looking to recover. Chaos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot lands for Hisashi. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chaos, as that shot connected.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and Chaos counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hisashi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Hisashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A slapping leg kick lands for Hisashi.
Chaos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Hisashi throws a series of punches but Chaos avoids them all with ease. Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Chaos slips a straight right by Hisashi. Left hook, right uppercut from Chaos. Chaos walks into a jab.#T3# Hisashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chaos sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chaos looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hisashi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chaos to counter with a crisp jab. Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and Chaos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hisashi misses with a body shot.
Chaos misses with the combination.
Chaos dodges the punch combination from Hisashi.
Despite the aggression on Chaos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A decent looking cross lands there for Chaos. Chaos slips a jab from Hisashi. Chaos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Hisashi lands a nice shot that snaps Chaos's head back.
Chaos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Chaos slips under a jab from Hisashi.#T4# Hisashi slips a jab from Chaos. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chaos connects with a single shot there. Chaos slips under a jab. Hisashi throws a hook to the side of Chaos's head but Chaos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Chaos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hisashi misses the shot to the body. Hisashi digs a good body shot into Chaos's ribs. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hisashi!
Chaos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hisashi moves out of range as Chaos strikes. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hisashi. Hisashi throws an off balance right hand
and Chaos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chaos throws a lazy right hand but Hisashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chaos throws a shot from downtown. Hisashi moves away and avoids it. It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hisashi on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chaos counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lexus Chaos will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Hisashi throws a hook but Chaos avoids it easily. Chaos moves away from the strike by Hisashi. Hisashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaos. Hisashi misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Chaos misses. Chaos scores with a sloppy right hand. Hisashi should have avoided that one. Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Chaos moved out of range nicely. Chaos jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hisashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chaos under the eye. Hisashi misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hisashi throws a series of punches but Chaos avoids them all with ease. Chaos swings widly with a right hand
and Hisashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hisashi misses with a hook
enabling Chaos to counter with a crisp jab. Chaos misses with a straight right. Hisashi dodges the punch combination from Chaos.
Akahoshi Hisashi is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Hisashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Chaos lands with a cross. Hisashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaos. Chaos defending well as Hisashi loads up on a big left hand. A big left from Chaos misses. Hisashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaos manages to avoid it. Hisashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hisashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hisashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hisashi lands an overhand right. Chaos throws a poor cross that misses
and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Chaos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chaos slips under a jab from Hisashi. Chaos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Chaos moves out of range easily. Chaos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hisashi swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos moves out of range as Hisashi strikes. Chaos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A jab from Chaos misses. Chaos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hisashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chaos has time to react. Hisashi throws a body punch but Chaos moves out of range. It seemed like Chaos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Chaos throws a shot from downtown. Hisashi moves away and avoids it. Hisashi scores with a hook to the body. Chaos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Chaos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hisashi. Hisashi cracks Chaos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3# Hisashi swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos scores with a nice head shot. Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Chaos moved out of range nicely. Chaos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hisashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Chaos swinging wildly here.
Hisashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hisashi slips a straight right by Chaos. Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Chaos counters with a nice uppercut. Hisashi lands with a nice body punch. Chaos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hisashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hisashi slips a jab from Chaos. Hisashi misses with a double jab.
#T4# Hisashi throws a head kick that Chaos semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hisashi slips a jab from Chaos. Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it. Chaos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hisashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Chaos misses. Hisashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hisashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chaos sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chaos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hisashi. A swing and a miss from Hisashi. Chaos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hisashi under the eye.#CL# Hisashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Hisashi breaks the clinch.
Chaos walks into a straight right hand from Hisashi.
And that's the end of the fight! Akahoshi Hisashi showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hisashi 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28 Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
Big Wave XIV
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1# Hofmann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hofmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hofmann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hisashi defends it well. A left lands for Hisashi.#TD2# Hofmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hisashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Hofmann lands a couple of elbows. Hofmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Hofmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hisashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hofmann has managed to get both his arms back between Hisashi's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Hisashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hisashi wants to stand but Hofmann is controlling the position. #SUB# Hisashi has his foot on Hofmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hofmann works his way back into a safe position though. Hisashi keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully. Hisashi wants to stand up but Hofmann is controlling him. #T1# Hisashi keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully. Hofmann stands up over Hisashi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hofmann stays in close to Hisashi's body and controls the position. Hofmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hofmann connects with a couple of short punches. Hisashi wants to control but Hofmann passes easily into half guard.
#SUB# Hisashi actively working from the bottom here. Hofmann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Hisashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hofmann working over Hisashi with some ground and pound. Hisashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2# Hisashi is trying to stand up here but Hofmann is controlling him well. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hisashi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Hisashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hisashi taking some punishment here, with Hofmann in his half guard. Hofmann working over Hisashi with some ground and pound. Hisashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Hofmann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ground and pound from Hofmann. Hofmann working over Hisashi with some ground and pound. Hisashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Hisashi is trying to stand back up but Hofmann is controlling him
#SUB# Hisashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hisashi is staying active underneath Hofmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hofmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3# Hofmann prevents Hisashi from improving his position. Hisashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Hofmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Hisashi pushes Hofmann off looking to stand but Hofmann dives back in and keeps control.
Hofmann is controlling the pace.
Hofmann slips a nice elbow through Hisashi's hands, connecting with Hisashi's forehead. Hofmann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Hofmann scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hofmann stops Hisashi from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Hofmann. Hisashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Hofmann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hisashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4# Hisashi trying to control but Hofmann postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hofmann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Hisashi is trying to maintain the position but Hofmann is very close to passing his half guard. Hofmann drops an elbow to the side of Hisashi's head. #SUB# Hisashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hisashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Hofmann is nestled in close to Hisashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Hisashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hofmann pulls his head out easily. Hofmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hofmann lands a nice short elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! Hisashi wants to sweep but Hofmann has passed to side control! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Hofmann dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2# Hofmann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hisashi is trying to defend but Hofmann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Hisashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hofmann trying to control the action but Hisashi is working from the bottom. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hofmann lands a nice short elbow. Hisashi is trying to stand back up but Hofmann is controlling him
Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far. Hofmann slips a nice elbow through Hisashi's hands, connecting with Hisashi's forehead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hofmann drops an elbow to the side of Hisashi's head. Hisashi trying to control here.
Hisashi is staying active underneath Hofmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Hisashi looking for submissions off his back.#T1# Hofmann winds up and cracks Hisashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hisashi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hisashi tries to get out of the position. Hisashi is trying to control but can't.
Hisashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Hisashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hofmann defends it easily. Hofmann postures up and lands a big shot to Hisashi's brow. Hisashi wants to sweep but no luck. Hofmann lands a couple of digs. Hisashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hofmann controls the pace. Hofmann is pushing down on Hisashi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hisashi is fighting to maintain full guard but Hofmann has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Hisashi looking for submissions off his back.#T2# Hofmann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Hisashi is trying to stand back up but Hofmann is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hofmann connects with a nice short shot to Hisashi's temple. Hofmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Hisashi wants to control but Hofmann is keeping busy and won't allow it. Hofmann is nestled in close to Hisashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Hisashi is rocked! Hisashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Oh Hisashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hofmann looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Hofmann scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hofmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hisashi tries to roll over but Hofmann keeps him under control. Hofmann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3# Hisashi is trying to stand up here but Hofmann is controlling him well. Hisashi seems to have got his legs back now. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hofmann connects with a nice short shot to Hisashi's temple. Hofmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Hisashi looking for submissions off his back. Hofmann lands strikes from half guard.#SUB# Hisashi with the active half guard here but Hofmann passes nicely into side control. Hofmann working the head and body with strikes. Hofmann working the ground and pound. Hisashi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Hofmann works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4# Hisashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hisashi tries to improve position but can't. Hofmann looks up at the clock and then as Hisashi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hofmann smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hisashi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A big shot lands for Hofmann! That's hurt Hisashi! Will he recover? Hofmann fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Hofmann! During a confident post fight interview, Albert Hofmann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Big Wave 9
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1# Hisashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Leebus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hisashi as he jumps to the side. Leebus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hisashi. Hisashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leebus.
Hisashi connects with a body shot. Leebus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
#CL# Hisashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Hisashi breaks from the clinch.
Leebus takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Leebus is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jeebus Leebus has been cut. Hisashi fakes the body blow, causing Leebus to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Leebus goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
IMMAC 1: The Beginning
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Hisashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB# Hisashi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bottas defend it? Hisashi steps over the head and cranks it - Bottas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hisashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1# Hisashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. LoL throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it. LoL misses with a hook. Hisashi ducked under it nicely. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! LoL throws a hook to the side of Hisashi's head but Hisashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hisashi throws a series of strikes that have LoL backpedaling.
A head kick from LoL lands but Hisashi takes it in his stride. Hisashi lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#LoL is rocked! Hisashi tests LoL's chin there with a solid looking shot. LoL is still on wobbly legs! Can Hisashi finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Are you kidding me?! Hisashi ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent LoL clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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