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Event:
TL Fight Night 7
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Houston swings for the body but Hanashima moves out of range.
Hanashima looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Houston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Houston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU2#
Houston stands up and beckons Hanashima to join him on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanashima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Houston looks for the body kick but Hanashima saw that one coming.
It looked like Hanashima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hanashima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanashima throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Houston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Houston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Houston lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
Houston decides to stand up. #TD2#
Houston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Houston lands in his opponent's guard.
Hanashima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Houston controls the pace.
Houston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Houston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanashima's guard.
Still in half guard, Houston seems content to control.#T2#
Houston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SU2#
Houston stands up from half guard. #CL2#
Houston drives through and clinches with Hanashima against the cage.
We've been informed that Houston has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Houston drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Houston is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hanashima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Houston controls the pace.
Hanashima wants to stand up but Houston is controlling him. #T3##SU2#
Houston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hanashima, up you get! #TD2#
Houston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hanashima is trying to defend but Houston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Houston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Houston is taking a breather. Hanashima says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Houston drops an elbow to the side of Hanashima's head.
Houston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hanashima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Houston on the ground.
Houston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hallam Houston 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##TD2#
Houston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Houston scoring with some ground and pound. #SU2#
Houston stands up and waves to Hanashima to follow him.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.#CL2#
Houston has Hanashima up against the cage in a clinch.
Houston missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston is trying to pull guard but Hanashima has him pressed against the cage.
Houston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Houston has Hanashima pressed against the cage.
#T1##BC2#
Houston breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Houston forces Hanashima back against the cage and clinches.
Houston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanashima is defending well for now.
Hanashima is trying to pull guard but Houston has him pressed against the cage.
Houston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Houston gets control of Hanashima's arms and successfully pulls guard. Houston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hanashima is sitting in close to Houston's body. Houston has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hanashima is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hanashima is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Houston.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hallam Houston!
Tanjira Hanashima spoke after the fight, saying 'Tough loss, but i will definitely come back stronger!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Hanashima gets tackled into the cage by Siddik. Siddik maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hanashima fails to land.
The referee calls for Siddik to work.
#BC#
Siddik manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Siddik closes the distance and clinches.
Hanashima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hanashima tries to break free but Siddik pushes him back against the cage.
Siddik fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hanashima breaks from the clinch.
Siddik keeps the fight on the outside.
Siddik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanashima lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Ebubekir Siddik has been cut.
A head kick misses from Hanashima. #T1#
Siddik has a takedown stuffed.
Siddik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Siddik drives through and clinches with Hanashima against the cage.
#TD#
Siddik gets control of Hanashima's arms and successfully pulls guard. Siddik will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Siddik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanashima defends it easily.#SU2#
Siddik is working an open guard so Hanashima takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Hanashima misses.
Siddik shoots in for a double leg but Hanashima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Hanashima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siddik tries to counter by clinching up but Hanashima breaks away and moves out of range.
Hanashima tries to clinch there but Siddik circles away.
#T2#
Hanashima misses with a head kick.
Hanashima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanashima throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Siddik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hanashima being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Siddik pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Hanashima gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Siddik ducks right into an uppercut from Hanashima.
Hanashima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Siddik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanashima manages to avoid it.
Siddik lands a head kick!
Hanashima throws a right hand that Siddik ducks under and follows up with a left that Siddik also avoids with ease.#T3#
Hanashima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanashima tries to clinch up but Siddik circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Hanashima misses.
A nice leg kick from Hanashima, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanashima fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Siddik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Hanashima drags the fight down to the ground.
Hanashima is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Siddik is controlling him.
Siddik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanashima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanashima is looking to stand up but Siddik isn't so interested in that idea.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Hanashima keeps moving. #T4#
Siddik 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.
Siddik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanashima is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Siddik postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hanashima is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Siddik, into his guard. #REVB#
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 Ebubekir Siddik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ebubekir Siddik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hanashima tries to close the distance and clinch but Siddik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Siddik.
Hanashima throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Siddik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Siddik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanashima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siddik appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Siddik rushes Hanashima and presses him up against the cage.
Hanashima letting Siddik take a breather here.
Siddik stalls.
Siddik seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hanashima wants to take the fight to the mat but Siddik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Siddik jumps guard.
#SU2#
Hanashima stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Siddik goes for a double leg but Hanashima avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hanashima continues to drive forward.#T1#
Siddik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanashima pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Siddik pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Hanashima stands up and waves to Siddik to follow him. #TD#
Siddik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hanashima napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hanashima tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Siddik misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Siddik looking to ground and pound but Hanashima is blocking nicely.
Hanashima is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hanashima is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Siddik tries to control but Hanashima wriggling away.
Siddik wants to control the action but instead Hanashima gets a body lock and reverses into Siddik's guard! Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siddik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hanashima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Siddik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Siddik tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Hanashima gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Hanashima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Siddik fails with the takedown.
Hanashima tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanashima tries to close the distance and clinch but Siddik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanashima wants to clinch up but Siddik keeps it at a distance.
Siddik shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanashima tries to sprawl out of it but Siddik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanashima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Siddik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Siddik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanashima throws a sloppy head kick and Siddik moves out of range easily.
Hanashima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siddik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hanashima lands a two punch combo.
Hanashima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Siddik.
Tanjira Hanashima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanashima is breathing heavily.
Hanashima is looking to clinch but Siddik is avoiding it.
Hanashima misses with a wild body shot.
Siddik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanashima throws a leg kick but Siddik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Siddik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Siddik instigates a clinch.
Siddik'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.
Siddik misses with a punch to the body.
Hanashima managing to block the knees to the body from Siddik.
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 Ebubekir Siddik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ebubekir Siddik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Siddik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanashima as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Siddik takes the fight into the clinch.
Siddik slowing the pace effectively.
Hanashima is trying to break the clinch but Siddik has him pressed against the cage.
Hanashima is looking to break free of the clinch but Siddik has double underhooks. #BC#
Siddik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanashima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanashima throws a head kick but Siddik moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hanashima misses.
Hanashima throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Siddik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Hanashima pushes Siddik off looking to stand but Siddik dives back in and keeps control.
Hanashima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Siddik thows a huge punch but Hanashima dodges it nicely.
Hanashima wants to get back to his feet.
Hanashima is staying active underneath Siddik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddik trying to mount his opponent but Hanashima defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanashima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#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.
Hanashima ducks under a wild hook from Siddik.
Hanashima unleashes a big counter combination but Siddik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Siddik tries for a takedown but Hanashima circles away easily
and Hanashima counters with a head kick. That will keep Siddik thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Siddik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanashima but Hanashima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanashima throws a push kick but Siddik slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Siddik gets a clinch.
Siddik looking for a takedown.
Siddik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Siddik is trying to pull guard but Hanashima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Siddik tries to pull guard but Hanashima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Siddik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hanashima is defending well.
Siddik goes for a takedown attempt but Hanashima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Hanashima lands with a kick to the temple. Siddik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Siddik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanashima.
Ebubekir Siddik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siddik shoots in and drives through. Hanashima sprawls well.
Siddik feints a jab promting Hanashima to slip. Siddik then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hanashima slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hanashima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siddik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hanashima feints the counter takedown.
No joy there for Hanashima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siddik shoots in but Hanashima avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4##CL#
Siddik has managed to clinch.
Tanjira Hanashima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanashima is trying to break the clinch but Siddik is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanashima.
Hanashima tries to circle away but Siddik has him pinned against the cage.
Hanashima is looking to break free of the clinch but Siddik has double underhooks.
Siddik tries to pull guard but Hanashima won't allow it.
Hanashima is pressed up against the cage. Siddik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hanashima down to the mat. Hanashima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanashima misses with a kick to the body.
Siddik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Siddik scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanashima misses with a head kick.
Hanashima dodges the punch combination from Siddik.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tanjira Hanashima.
I think Siddik 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ebubekir Siddik!
In defeat, Tanjira Hanashima stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tough loss, but i will definitely come back stronger!!'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1143 Round 1
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Chosokabe shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanashima tries to sprawl out of it but Chosokabe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanashima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rikishi Chosokabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chosokabe or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanashima, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chosokabe is defended easily by Hanashima.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikishi Chosokabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chosokabe scores with a takedown into Hanashima's guard.
Chosokabe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chosokabe wants to pass the guard but Hanashima is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chosokabe is working Hanashima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chosokabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chosokabe throwing strikes from guard but Hanashima blocks nicely. #T1#
Chosokabe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanashima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chosokabe is working hard here to advance position.
Hanashima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chosokabe chips away with some ground and pound.
Hanashima wants to stand but Chosokabe is controlling the position.
Hanashima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chosokabe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chosokabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chosokabe trying to control but Hanashima is working from the bottom.
Chosokabe passes Hanashima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chosokabe working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Chosokabe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chosokabe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chosokabe trying to pass the guard but Hanashima defending well.
Chosokabe working Hanashima over with strikes.
Chosokabe lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chosokabe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chosokabe lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chosokabe tries to pass to full mount but Hanashima defends it.
Chosokabe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chosokabe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chosokabe lands a big shot there that rocks Hanashima but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#Hanashima is rocked!
Chosokabe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hanashima taking shots to the head. #T3#
Chosokabe with good strikes from the mount here!
Hanashima is still in real trouble! Can Chosokabe finish him?
Chosokabe with the ground and pound from mount.
Chosokabe with good strikes from the mount here!
Chosokabe wants to control the pace but Hanashima is squirming around nicely.
Chosokabe controlling his opponent.
Hanashima seems to have recovered his senses.
Chosokabe scoring with strikes but Hanashima is staying in there.
Chosokabe loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hanashima scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Chosokabe land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Chosokabe stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rikishi Chosokabe!
The defeated Tanjira Hanashima had this to say: 'Tough loss, but i will definitely come back stronger!!'. |
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