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Event:
S-1 Europe GP 2024 - R2
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Hamamoto.
Kimura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hamamoto just manages to avoid it.
Hamamoto misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Kimura rushes Hamamoto and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Kimura breaks the clinch.
Hamamoto tries to clinch but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Hideki Hamamoto has been cut.#CL#
Kimura has managed to clinch.
The referee calls for Kimura to work.
Hamamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamamoto is trying to force a seperation but Kimura has the dominant position.
Hamamoto wants to break free but Kimura has control.
#BC2#
Hamamoto breaks the clinch.
Kimura keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Hamamoto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Kimura stalling.
#BC#
Kimura breaks from the clinch.
Hamamoto moves in looking to clinch but Kimura pushes him off.
Kimura misses with a few strikes there.
Hamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Hamamoto.
Kimura scores with a jab to the body.
Hamamoto tries to bum rush Kimura with a series of wild strikes but Kimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kimura breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kimura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hamamoto wants to get back to striking at distance but Kimura won't allow it.
#T2#
Kimura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hamamoto being controlled against the ropes.#BC#
Kimura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hamamoto gets tackled into the ropes by Kimura. Kimura maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kimura breaks the clinch.
Hamamoto is looking to clinch but Kimura is avoiding it.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimura throws a combination that misses
and Hamamoto counters with an outside leg kick.
Hamamoto moves in looking to clinch but Kimura pushes him off.
Kimura tries to counter by clinching up but Hamamoto breaks away and moves out of range.
Hamamoto tries to clinch up
and Kimura counters with a series of strikes. Hamamoto will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamato Kimura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hideki Hamamoto's cut.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kimura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamamoto manages to avoid it.
Hamamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hamamoto lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kimura as Hamamoto tries to tie him up. #BC#
Kimura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kimura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Hamamoto misses with an uppercut. Kimura saw that one coming.
And Kimura counters with a quick kick to the body but Hamamoto blocks it.#CL2#
Hamamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T1##BC2#
Hamamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamamoto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kimura is looking to clinch but Hamamoto is avoiding it.
Kimura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Hamamoto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hamamoto.
Hamamoto is trying to break free.
Kimura looking to stall.
Kimura wants to break free but Hamamoto has control.
Hamamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hamamoto stalling in the clinch but Kimura improves position. #BC2#
Hamamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hamamoto closes the distance and pushes Kimura back into the ropes.
Kimura leaning his opponent against the ropes.#T2##BC2#
Hamamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamamoto moves in looking to clinch but Kimura pushes him off.
Kimura could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hamamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Hamamoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Hamamoto looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Kimura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Kimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Hamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hideki Hamamoto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kimura throws a right and a left that Hamamoto avoids nicely.
Hamamoto is looking to clinch.
Hamamoto tries to clinch but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hamamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hamamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Hamamoto tries to clinch but Kimura moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Hamamoto.
Kimura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimura is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hamamoto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hamamoto.
Hamamoto lands with a nice combination. Kimura backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimura looks to land a combination but Hamamoto avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Hamamoto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Hamamoto tries to clinch but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kimura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kimura tries to counter by clinching up but Hamamoto breaks away and moves out of range.
Yamato Kimura is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kimura is out of range.
Kimura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kimura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Kimura moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hamamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kimura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Kimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kimura tries to clinch up but Hamamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Hamamoto closes the distance and pushes Kimura back into the ropes.#T2#
Hamamoto is trying to break the clinch but Kimura has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Hamamoto breaks the clinch.
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
Kimura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kimura has Hamamoto up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hamamoto keeps control of Kimura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Hamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Hamamoto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kimura.
Hamamoto tries to bum rush Kimura with a series of wild strikes but Kimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamato Kimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kimura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamato Kimura! |
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Event:
S-1 Oceania GP 2024 - Final
Date: Sep 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Hamamoto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ajuricaba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Hideki Hamamoto has been cut.
Hamamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Ajuricaba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamamoto throws a wild body kick that Ajuricaba sees coming a mile off.
Ajuricaba lands with a hook. Hamamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ajuricaba scores with a hook to the body. Hamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hamamoto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ajuricaba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ajuricaba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamamoto tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Ajuricaba to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Hideki Hamamoto's cut is getting worse.
Hamamoto walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Huena Ajuricaba! |
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Event:
S-1 South America GP 2024 - R2
Date: Aug 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Tsuruta sizes up Hamamoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsuruta misses with a few strikes there.
Hamamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hamamoto darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamamoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamamoto throws a head kick that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Hamamoto.
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Hamamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hamamoto throws a combination that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hamamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamamoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuruta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Hamamoto's ribs.
Hamamoto moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamamoto closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamamoto misses the jab.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Hamamoto
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamamoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamamoto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamamoto tries to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Hamamoto.
Tsuruta catches Hamamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Hamamoto's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hamamoto wants to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hamamoto wants to clinch
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hamamoto wants to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamamoto takes one to the chin there.
Hamamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a jab. Hamamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hamamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hamamoto wants to clinch
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamamoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamamoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamamoto misses with a combination
and Tsuruta counters with a series of strikes. Hamamoto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuruta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. Tsuruta catches Hamamoto right on the button with a cross.
Tsuruta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hamamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamamoto looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamamoto closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta scores with a one two! Hamamoto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Hamamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Hamamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Hideki Hamamoto has been cut.
Hamamoto takes one on the button.
Hamamoto throws a combination that misses
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Hamamoto's body.
Hamamoto wants to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta thuds a left hand into Hamamoto's body.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hamamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Tsuruta throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsuruta finds it's way round the side to connect with Hamamoto's head.
Hamamoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
Hamamoto is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hamamoto darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Hamamoto's body.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Hamamoto's ribs.
Hamamoto tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Hamamoto swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tsuruta, as that shot connected.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hamamoto's head.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hamamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
Hideki Hamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hamamoto momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsuruta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
S-1 Asia GP 2024 - RD1
Date: Aug 16, 2024 |
#R1#
A combination from Sinclair does no damage.
Sinclair swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamamoto.#KD#
Sinclair scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Hamamoto to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT#It looks like Hideki Hamamoto has been cut.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Sinclair moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Hamamoto! Sinclair continues to tee off on Hamamoto, landing with a left and a right! Sinclair connects with a right hand that leaves Hamamoto sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Sinclair!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
S-1 Japan GP 2024 - RD1
Date: Jul 29, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Artusii has Hamamoto up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hamamoto taking a breather.
Artusii is trying to push Hamamoto away but Hamamoto has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hamamoto trying to land knees to the body.
Hamamoto trying to stall but Artusii improves his position.
Artusii avoiding damage.
Artusii blocking some punches.
Hamamoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Artusii avoids it by throwing Hamamoto back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamamoto avoiding damage as Artusii throws knees to the body.
Hamamoto tries to circle away but Artusii has him pinned against the ropes.
Artusii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hamamoto is looking to control Artusii's arms but Artusii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hamamoto has his back to the ropes.
Hamamoto seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#T1#
Artusii keeps control of Hamamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Artusii blocks the elbow strike.
Hamamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Artusii has double underhooks. #BC#
Artusii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artusii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamamoto looks to land a combination but Artusii avoids it well.
Hamamoto wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Artusii misses its target.
Some wild striking there from Artusii.
#CL#
Artusii moves into range and clinches up with Hamamoto.
Artusii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hamamoto's efforts to push away.#T2#
Hamamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Artusii working hard to break the clinch.
Artusii lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Artusii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hamamoto's efforts to push away.
Hamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamamoto tries to circle away but Artusii has him pinned against the ropes.
Hamamoto gets through Artusii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Artusii taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Artusii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hamamoto swinging wildly here.
Artusii seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Artusii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hamamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Artusii misses the jab.
Hamamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Hamamoto tries to keep at a distance but Artusii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Artusii has him pressed against the ropes.
Hamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artusii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Artusii is trying to push Hamamoto away but Hamamoto has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hamamoto stalling in the clinch but Artusii improves position.
Artusii wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Artusii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Artusii wants to get back to striking at distance but Hamamoto won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Artusii.
Hamamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Hamamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Artusii lands a left hand.
Artusii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Artusii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamamoto is defending well for now.
Artusii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Artusii breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Artusii has closed the distance and engaged Hamamoto in a clinch.
Hamamoto has Artusii pressed against the ropes, preventing Artusii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Artusii tries to circle away but Hamamoto has him pinned against the ropes.
Hamamoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Artusii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Artusii is trying to break the clinch but Hamamoto is controlling him.
Nikolas Artusii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Artusii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Artusii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamamoto can do to turn this around?
Artusii tries to break free but Hamamoto pushes him back against the ropes.
Hamamoto has Artusii pressed against the ropes, preventing Artusii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Hamamoto manages to break the clinch.
Hamamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Artusii rushes Hamamoto and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Artusii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Artusii dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Artusii takes the fight into the clinch.
Artusii taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Artusii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Artusii takes the fight into the clinch.
Hamamoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Artusii's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamamoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Artusii's efforts to push away.
Hamamoto keeps control of Artusii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Hamamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Artusii backwards.
Artusii controlling the action here for a moment.
Hamamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Artusii has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Hamamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Artusii has Hamamoto pressed against the ropes, preventing Hamamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Artusii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hamamoto tries to break free but Artusii pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Artusii breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Hamamoto blocks the leg kick.
Hamamoto lands with a good body shot.
Artusii misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Artusii closes the distance and pushes Hamamoto back into the ropes.#T2#
Artusii is trying to break the clinch but Hamamoto is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Hamamoto.
Hamamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Artusii has him pressed against the ropes.
Hamamoto taking a breather.
Artusii struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamamoto controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Artusii as Hamamoto tries to tie him up.
Hamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Artusii avoiding damage as Hamamoto throws knees to the body.
Hideki Hamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolas Artusii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Artusii tries to break free but Hamamoto pushes him back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolas Artusii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Artusii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolas Artusii! |
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