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Event:
Just some fights 9
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Coppola shoots in but Hanma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Coppola looks to move away, Hanma throws a big counter combo but Coppola just gets out of the way.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Hanma lands a right hook to the body.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanma appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck for Hanma with that takedown attempt.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Coppola is just out of range.
Hanma takes a swing at Coppola's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Coppola.
Coppola misses with a takedown
and Hanma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coppola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Coppola throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coppola.
Hanma scores with a one two! Coppola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.
Salvatore Coppola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coppola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanma with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Hanma gets a double leg takedown into Coppola's guard.
Coppola keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Coppola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Coppola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coppola controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself.
Hanma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coppola controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself.
Hanma is in close to Coppola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hanma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coppola's head.
Coppola has control of Hanma's left arm, preventing Hanma from doing any damage.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coppola is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hanma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanma trying to control but Coppola is working from the bottom.
Hanma chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanma postures up and lands a big shot to Coppola's brow.
Hanma connects with a couple of short punches.
Coppola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coppola swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Hanma is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Coppola is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hanma frees his head nicely. Oh but Coppola has switched to an armbar! Hanma is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Salvatore Coppola!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Salvatore Coppola waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Just some fights 3
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Hanma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Point.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Point misses with a body kick.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Point as he avoids it easily.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kane Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Point works Hanma's body with a nice hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Point.
Point goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hanma swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hanma crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Point - the referee stops the clock and Hanma gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Point. Hanma manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Point bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanma's head.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point lands with a nice body punch.
Hanma misses with a lunging right hand
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Point throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Point scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Point lands with a good body shot.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Point lands a head kick. Hanma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Point's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Point's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Point scores with a head kick.
Hanma moves out of range as Point throws a body kick.
Point cracks Hanma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Point.
Point slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuujiro Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Point throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Point thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hanma if he has to take too many more of those.
Point throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Point scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanma manages to avoid it.
Point sizes up Hanma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanma misses with a series of wild punches.
Point stuns Hanma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Point bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanma's head backwards.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Point lands with a good body shot.
Hanma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
#T3#
Point throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma is looking to wear down Point with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Point misses with a hook. Hanma ducked under it nicely.
Hanma misses with a hook to the body
enabling Point to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Point.
Nice shot by Point.
Kane Point is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Point scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanma should have avoided that one.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Point misses with a body shot.
Hanma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Point cracks Hanma with a good jab.
Hanma shoots in for a double leg but Point sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Point is out of range.
Hanma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point dodges the punch combination from Hanma.
#T4#
A lazy left from Point finds it's target.
Hanma walks into a left hand.
Point avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Point throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Point swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Point lands a right hook to the body.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
Hanma misses with a hook to the body
and Point counters with a right hand to the body.
Point throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanma on the side of the head.
Hanma lands with a shot to the body.
Hanma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanma.
A countering left hand to the body from Point misses.
Point is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Point scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanma in his tracks.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanma was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Point dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Point lands a jab to the head.
A solid body kick from Point.
Point moves out of range of the strikes.
Point lands with a nice body punch.
A solid body kick from Point. #TD#
Hanma drives through with a takedown into Point's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Point working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanma.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Point swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Point looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Point pulls Hanma in close to prevent any damage.
Point has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Point looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanma is one step ahead there. #T1#
Point is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Point swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanma is working hard here to advance position.
Point avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Point is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2##SU2#
Point gets to his feet - Hanma follows without any prompting.
Point connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanma stuns Point with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Hanma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Point's head.
Nice body kick from Point.
Point misses the body punch #CL#
and Hanma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hanma.
Point is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hanma.#T3#
Hanma avoiding damage.
Point pressing his opponent against the cage.
Point stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hanma pushes Point back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Point is stalling here.
Hanma is looking for a takedown.
Point prevents a body shot from Hanma. #T4#
Hanma tries to score a body lock takedown but Point shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuujiro Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Point slowing the pace effectively.
Hanma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Point has Hanma pushed against the cage.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanma as Point tries to tie him up.
Hanma trying to stall but Point improves his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Point dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hanma tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Yuujiro Hanma will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Hanma looking to score a takedown here. Point is defending well but Hanma drives through and ends up in Point's guard.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Point is keeping the position.
Point looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanma is one step ahead there.
Hanma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanma trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Point is keeping the position.#T1#
Hanma postures up in Point's guard and throws a big left but Point blocks it.
Point has his hands on Hanma's head, controlling the position.
Hanma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Point holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Point goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice body kick from Point.
Point connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Point as he connects with a hook.
Hanma misses with a wild combination.
Point doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Hanma does no damage.
Point appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Point throws a sloppy head kick and Hanma moves out of range easily.
It looked like Hanma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Point.
Point lands a head kick. Hanma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hanma digs a good body shot into Point's ribs.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Point scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Point bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Point fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanma in the body.
Point scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Hanma throws a body punch but Point moves out of range.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Point takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Point.#CL#
Hanma clinches up with Point and pushes him back against the cage.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Point controls his hands.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma tries to score a body lock takedown but Point shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Point controlling the action here for a moment.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
Hanma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Point taking a breather.
Point stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Point's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD#
Hanma decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Point stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Point scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Point scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point throws a shot to the body.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Point comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Point 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Point!
A relieved looking Kane Point thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Casimiro Nicoletta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuujiro Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hanma slaps away a takedown attempt from Nicoletta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nicoletta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nicoletta is defended easily by Hanma.
Nicoletta sets himself, and Hanma steps forward looking for the clinch! Nicoletta avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casimiro Nicoletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hanma clinches up with Nicoletta and pushes him back against the cage.
Nicoletta is pressed up against the cage. Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nicoletta down to the mat. Nicoletta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nicoletta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanma's waist but Hanma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nicoletta off to one side.
Nicoletta misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Hanma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nicoletta is looking for a takedown.
Nicoletta is trying to drag Hanma to the mat but Hanma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nicoletta is trying to drag Hanma to the mat but Hanma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Hanma is trying to drag Nicoletta to the mat but Nicoletta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nicoletta is trying to drag Hanma to the mat but Hanma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nicoletta is looking for a takedown.
Nicoletta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hanma is working for takedown but Nicoletta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nicoletta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicoletta is trying to drag Hanma to the mat but Hanma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nicoletta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nicoletta prevents it.
Nicoletta wants a takedown but no success here.
Nicoletta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hanma pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hanma clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Hanma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nicoletta.
Hanma is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicoletta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hanma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nicoletta misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Hanma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nicoletta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicoletta can't get the takedown.
Nicoletta is breathing heavily.#TD#
Nicoletta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hanma regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nicoletta (2) vs (0) Hanma
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma has control of Nicoletta's left arm, preventing Nicoletta from doing any damage.
Nicoletta trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Hanma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanma is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nicoletta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hanma trying to control the position here.
Hanma keeping full guard, as Nicoletta tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hanma holds on and takes a little breather.
Hanma looking to control.
#T5#
Nicoletta 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.
Nicoletta looking to pass the guard.
Hanma is trying to control the position but Nicoletta postures up.
Hanma has Nicoletta pulled in close to control his posture.
Hanma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanma seems keen to control Nicoletta's posture.#T6#
Let's hope that Hanma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hanma is trying to hold Nicoletta in close to prevent damage but Nicoletta has managed to pass into half guard.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Nicoletta is controlling well.
Hanma keeping control of the position.
Hanma is trying to control but Nicoletta passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nicoletta (5) vs (0) Hanma
Hanma struggling a bit here.
Hanma felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T7#
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nicoletta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Nicoletta seems to be looking for submissions.
Hanma controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hanma trying to hold on to Nicoletta's head to control him but Nicoletta postures up.
Nicoletta is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Hanma holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nicoletta is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Hanma might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nicoletta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hanma is trying to control but Nicoletta passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nicoletta (8) vs (0) Hanma
Nicoletta working away.
Hanma is looking to reverse the position.
Nicoletta taking a breather here.
Hanma struggling a bit here.#T10#
Nicoletta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Nicoletta controls the position from side control.
Hanma struggling a bit here.
Nicoletta just content to control the position.
Nicoletta working away.#T11#
Hanma being controlled for a moment.
Hanma controls the position for a moment.
Nicoletta controlling the position. #T12#
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanma is being controlled here.
Nicoletta working away.#T13#
Hanma stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Nicoletta is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanma keeps Nicoletta under control for a moment.
Hanma struggling a bit here.
Hanma isn't going anywhere.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Nicoletta working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicoletta takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Casimiro Nicoletta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CCC 62 : Dienekes vs Alexander
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Hanma lands a nice looking body shot.
Hanma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hillburn's hands.
A shot to the liver by Hanma. Beautiful body shot.
Hanma misses with a jab to the body
and Hillburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanma scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Hanma. Beautiful body shot.
Hanma jabs Hillburn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hillburn manages to avoid it.
Hillburn is looking for a counter combo.
We've been told by Hillburn's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Hillburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hillburn prevents a body shot from Hanma.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Hillburn stalling.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hillburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hillburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Hillburn avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Hillburn controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hillburn.
Hillburn tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Hillburn back against the cage.
Hillburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hillburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Hillburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hillburn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hillburn takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch but Hillburn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yuujiro Hanma 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.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Hillburn moves away and avoids it.
Hanma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hillburn under the eye.
Hillburn dodges the punch combination from Hanma.
Hillburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Hanma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hillburn's head.
Hanma jabs at Hillburn's body.
Hillburn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Hanma.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanma.#T4#
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Hillburn feinted with a counter takedown.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Hillburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hillburn misses with a straight left.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hillburn.
#KD#
Hillburn lands a big head kick that sends Hanma tumbling to the mat! Hillburn takes a step backwards and waves Hanma back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hanma is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yuujiro Hanma has been cut.
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!
Hanma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hillburn counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Hillburn! |
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Event:
CCC 54 : Creenshaw vs The 3rd
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Blanc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blanc scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanma throws a body punch but Blanc moves out of range.
Blanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Blanc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blanc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blanc connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Hanma scores with a takedown into Blanc's guard.
Blanc kicks Hanma off and gets to his feet.
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 shot to the body from Hanma misses
and Blanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blanc works Hanma's body with a nice hook.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanc manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Blanc's ribs.
Hanma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blanc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blanc connects with the punch.
Michel Blanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blanc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Hanma is rocked!
Hanma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blanc counters with a low kick, right behind Hanma 's knee.
Oh Hanma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanc circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hanma tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Blanc wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michel Blanc!
Our winner, Michel Blanc, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CCC 44 : Kersikov vs Kay
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dyer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hanma doesn't manage to clinch there - Dyer circles away.
Hanma lands a really nice looking cross but Dyer seems unphased.
Dyer jabs Hanma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanma.
Dyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dyer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dyer is looking for the big counter here.
Hanma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dyer works Hanma's body with a nice hook.
Hanma misses with a combination
and Dyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyer is just out of range.#CL2#
Dyer closes the distance and clinches.
Dyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Dyer avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Dyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Dyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dyer scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanma looking to stall.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Dyer controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dyer.#T2#
Dyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Dyer presses Hanma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Hanma looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hanma taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Dyer.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Dyer.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dyer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Dyer.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Dyer lands with a short shot to the head.
Dyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dyer.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dyer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dyer digs a right hand underneath Hanma's ribcage. Hanma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dyer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hanma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dyer can turn it around.#T3#
Dyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Dyer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dyer stalling in the clinch.
Dyer lands a nice uppercut.
Dyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dyer lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dyer cracks Hanma with a nice body shot.
Dyer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dyer cracks Hanma with a nice body shot.
A short right from Dyer. #ROC2#Hanma is rocked!
Dyer throws a big uppercut that drops Hanma! More strikes from Dyer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hanma lies dazed against the cage as Dyer celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Dyer! |
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Event:
RSE 78:
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germanicus .
Germanicus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanma throws a body punch but Germanicus moves out of range.
Germanicus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hanma with a body shot.
Hanma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Germanicus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma connects with a crisp jab.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Germanicus is just out of range.
Hanma misses the body punch
and Germanicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Germanicus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Germanicus misses with a body kick.
Germanicus throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanma lands a jab to Germanicus 's midsection.#T1#
Germanicus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hanma.
Germanicus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Germanicus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romulus Germanicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germanicus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanma takes a swing at Germanicus 's ribcage but misses.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Germanicus .
Hanma tries to clinch there but Germanicus circles away.
#T2#
Hanma is looking to clinch but Germanicus is avoiding it.
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germanicus .
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Hanma rushes Germanicus and presses him up against the cage.
Germanicus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanma tries to stall but Germanicus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hanma just leaning against Germanicus , taking a breather.
Germanicus lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Germanicus controls the action.
Germanicus prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Germanicus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanma avoids it.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Germanicus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Germanicus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germanicus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Germanicus .#T3#
Germanicus struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hanma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Germanicus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
Germanicus digs a right hand underneath Hanma's ribcage. Hanma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Germanicus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Germanicus .
Germanicus lands a good knee to the midsection. Hanma won't want to take too many of those.
Germanicus scores with a knee to the head.
Germanicus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanma prevents a body shot from Germanicus .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Germanicus .
Germanicus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanma or not.
Germanicus lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Germanicus lands a body shot.
Germanicus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hanma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Germanicus .
Good body shot from Germanicus .
Germanicus lands a nice knee to the body.
Germanicus misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Germanicus tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Germanicus after a bit of a struggle.
Germanicus lands a shot to the body.
Germanicus tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Germanicus back against the cage.
Germanicus throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Germanicus connects with a knee to the head.
Germanicus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Germanicus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Germanicus throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma looking to slow down the pace here.
Germanicus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Germanicus .
Hanma stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hanma.
Germanicus lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hanma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Germanicus dominated that round.
That's time! Hanma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hanma throws a body punch but Germanicus moves out of range.
Hanma is looking to wear down Germanicus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germanicus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Germanicus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Germanicus .
Germanicus tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Germanicus back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Germanicus obliges.
Germanicus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Germanicus .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Germanicus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Germanicus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Germanicus lands a good knee to the midsection. Hanma won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Germanicus as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Germanicus obliges.
Germanicus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Germanicus throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Germanicus lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Romulus Germanicus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Germanicus fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Germanicus .
Germanicus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hanma's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Germanicus .
Germanicus tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Germanicus struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hanma taking a breather.
Germanicus scores a nice knee to the body.
Germanicus lands an uppercut.
Germanicus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Germanicus working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Hanma is rocked!
Germanicus gets through Hanma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Hanma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germanicus creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hanma with a big uppercut! Hanma tries to clinch up but Germanicus pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hanma to the mat! Hanma covers up and Germanicus unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Romulus Germanicus ! |
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Event:
RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Hartford.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hartford. That's going to slow Hanma down.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Hartford's shoulder, as Hartford tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma takes a swing at Hartford's ribcage but misses.
Hartford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hartford ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Hartford pushes Hanma up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma letting Hartford take a breather here.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hartford as Hanma tries to tie him up.
Hanma looking to slow down the pace here.
Hanma looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Hanma stalls.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hartford blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hartford blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Hartford breaks from the clinch.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hartford throwing a counter right hand but Hanma manages to avoid it.
Hartford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hartford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hanma counters with a three punch combo that has Hartford backing up. Hartford nods at Hanma to acknowledge the strikes.
Hartford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hartford misses with a looping right.
Hanma is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hartford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanma.
#T2#
Hanma avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Hartford tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from Hartford.
Hanma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hartford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartford looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hartford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hartford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Hartford controls the action.
Hartford is pushing Hanma up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
I was talking to Hartford's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Hartford breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Hartford lands a head kick!
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Hartford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hanma misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartford.
Hanma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hartford rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hartford scores with a kick to the body.
Hartford tries to clinch but Hanma moves out of range.
Hartford moves away from the strike by Hanma.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hartford doesn't seem bothered though.
Hartford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hanma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hartford avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartford.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hartford has time to react.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartford manages to avoid it.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartford was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma moves out of range as Hartford throws a body kick.
Hartford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanma at a distance.
Whack! Hartford lands a heavy head kick that drops Hanma. The ref tackles Hartford to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hanma was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Stratton Hartford!
Stratton Hartford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Clarkint fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarkint is just out of range.
Clarkint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clarkint manages to avoid it.
Clarkint looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clarkint tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanma swivels and escapes.
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Clarkint.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clarkint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clarkint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yuujiro Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarkint is just out of range.
Hanma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clarkint wants to clinch
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Clarkint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Clarkint closes the distance but Hanma moves to the side
and Clarkint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarkint connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarkint appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hanma fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hanma's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanma thuds a left hand into Clarkint's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma looks to land a combination but Clarkint avoids it well.
As Hanma tries to get set, Clarkint tries to push him back and clinch up but Hanma manages to avoid the attempt.
Clarkint is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clarkint.
No joy there for Hanma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Clarkint avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Clarkint wants to clinch up but Hanma keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Clarkint tries to counter by clinching up but Hanma breaks away and moves out of range.
Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hanma! Clarkint is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuujiro Hanma!
Yuujiro Hanma took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sakura Style for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
RSE 43: Out Of The Abyss
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Hanma closes the distance and clinches.
Pilao lands a right hand.
Pilao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Pilao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanma or not.
Hanma has Pilao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pilao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pilao.
Hanma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pilao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pilao lands with a left to the head.
Pilao misses with a punch to the body.
Pilao stops a takedown attempt from Hanma.
Gilberto Pilao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuujiro Hanma.
Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pilao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pilao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pilao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pilao lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Pilao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pilao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pilao slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hanma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pilao pinned against the cage. Pilao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Pilao fails with a takedown attempt.
Pilao shoots for a takedown but Hanma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pilao scores with a body shot.
Hanma wants to clinch.
Pilao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hanma avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Hanma. No joy for Pilao on that attempt.
Hanma fails with the takedown.
Pilao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
Hanma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pilao swivels and escapes.
Hanma tries for a takedown but Pilao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanma misses with a takedown
and Pilao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pilao is fending him off so far but Hanma persists. Nope, Pilao circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pilao but Pilao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pilao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pilao lands a big head kick that sends Hanma to the canvas! Pilao follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilberto Pilao!
A very excited looking Gilberto Pilao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RSE 35: Dawn No More Rises
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Brandt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brandt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanma wants to control but Brandt postures up.#SUB#
Brandt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hanma tries to buck Brandt off but Brandt is having none of it.
Brandt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hanma takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brandt 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.
Hanma is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandt trying to control the position but Hanma is working away.
Hanma is trying to improve his position.
Brandt advances nicely into full mount.
Brandt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanma is looking to improve his position but Brandt isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Brandt landing strikes from the mount and Hanma is in trouble!
Brandt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Brandt has isolated one of Hanma's arms. Hanma looking to fight him off but Brandt twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rayan Brandt!
Rayan Brandt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SUF 10: Laake vs Leighton
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Hanma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Hanma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bay regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hanma.
Hanma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanma.
Hanma is looking to work some ground and pound but Bay has wrist control.
Hanma throwing strikes but missing.
Bay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Hanma throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanma throws a big elbow that misses.
Bay is breathing heavily.
Hanma content to stall in guard here.
Hanma works over Bay with some ground and pound from guard.
Bay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanma scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bay has momentary wrist control but Hanma slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Hanma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Bay keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hanma shoots in and bounces Bay off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanma passes into half guard.
Hanma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bay defending well though.
Hanma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Hanma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bay taking some punishment here, with Hanma in his half guard.
Hanma lands strikes from half guard.
Hanma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hanma is nestled in close to Bay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanma lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#Bay is rocked!
Hanma lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Bay quite badly. Bay pulls Hanma in close trying to recover. Hanma postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Bay on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Bay doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuujiro Hanma!
Yuujiro Hanma took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sakura Style for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
4: The Calm
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Carter.
#TD2#
Hanma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hanma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Hanma connects with a nice short shot to Carter's temple.
Carter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carter tries to get out of the position.
Hanma lands with a punch from half guard.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
Hanma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hanma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanma.
Hanma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Hanma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanma 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.
Hanma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
Carter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hanma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.
Hanma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.
Hanma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hanma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanma stops Carter from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Carter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hanma to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Hanma stands up over Carter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanma throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanma stands up over Carter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Carter has momentary wrist control but Hanma slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanma passes Carter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Hanma throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carter to regain full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hanma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carter has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hanma is trying to keep Carter in close.
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma controlling the position.
Hanma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carter is one step ahead there.
Hanma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hanma wants to improve his position but instead Carter has moved into half guard.
Hanma tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
Carter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hanma trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma is pressing down on Carter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuujiro Hanma 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#
Hanma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Hanma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hanma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carter taking some punishment here, with Hanma in his half guard.
Hanma thows a huge punch but Carter dodges it nicely.
Carter has hold of Hanma's hands but Hanma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanma lands strikes from half guard.
Hanma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanma.
Hanma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yuujiro Hanma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanma throws a strike but Carter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Hanma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Carter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanma is controlling him.
Hanma lands a couple of elbows.
Hanma landing with the ground and pound.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanma scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanma postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hanma shoots in and gets a takedown into Carter's guard.#T2#
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanma.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma pushes down on Carter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanma.
Carter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanma.
Hanma trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
Hanma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Hanma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hanma is trying to control the action in half guard but Carter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Carter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanma.
Hanma is stalling here. Carter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hanma seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Carter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hanma tries to buck Carter off but Carter is having none of it.
Hanma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hanma holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Carter prevents Hanma from improving his position.#T4#
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Hanma might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hanma trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma tries to hold on but Carter postures up.
Hanma doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuujiro Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hanma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carter to the mat! Carter manages to get full guard.
Hanma lands a couple of digs.
Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hanma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanma throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanma looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Carter stopping the sweep attempt from Hanma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma wants to hit a sweep here but Carter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanma there!
Hanma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Hanma is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Hanma throws a strike but Carter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hanma controlling Carter's posture.
Carter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carter's guard. #REVB#
Hanma connects with a couple of short punches.
Hanma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hanma working some strikes from top position.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanma throwing strikes but missing.
Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sam Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hanma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
Hanma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hanma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanma trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Hanma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanma distracts Carter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hanma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hanma pushes down on Carter's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Hanma thows a huge punch but Carter dodges it nicely.
Hanma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hanma looks to land a strike but Carter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hanma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Hanma throwing strikes but missing.
Hanma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hanma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
Hanma chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hanma is in close to Carter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yuujiro Hanma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanma throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Carter tries to sprawl but Hanma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hanma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hanma trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
Carter has hold of Hanma's hands but Hanma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Carter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Hanma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanma.
Still in half guard, Hanma seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuujiro Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuujiro Hanma! |
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Event:
2: Corruption
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Hanma rushes Simoan and presses him up against the cage.
Simoan misses with a knee strike.
Simoan is trying to push Hanma away but Hanma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simoan tries to break free but Hanma pushes him back against the cage.
Hanma prevents Simoan from breaking the clinch.
Simoan wants to break free but Hanma has control.
Simoan looking to throw knees to the head but Hanma is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Hanma has clasped his hands together around Simoan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hanma creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Simoan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hanma working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hanma landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Simoan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma in the domination position with Simoan hanging on.
Simoan tries to improve position but can't.
Hanma is working Simoan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hanma landing strikes.
Hanma 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.
Hanma lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Simoan is rocked!
Hanma scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Simoan is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hanma can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuujiro Hanma! |
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