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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joesph Benavidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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132 lbs
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163 cm
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuo Hashimoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joesph Benavidez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashimoto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Benavidez keeps the fight on the outside.
Benavidez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hashimoto defends it nicely.
Hashimoto misses with a left hand
and Benavidez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hashimoto's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Benavidez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hashimoto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Benavidez, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto is looking to stand up but Benavidez won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benavidez is on top in guard.
Benavidez has gone for a leg lock! Hashimoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benavidez's guard.
Benavidez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hashimoto is aware though and is defending well.
Hashimoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benavidez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hashimoto has managed to get both his arms back between Benavidez's legs - danger averted.
Hashimoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benavidez wants to sweep but no luck.
Benavidez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hashimoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hashimoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hashimoto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Benavidez, up you get!
Benavidez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hashimoto's waist but Hashimoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benavidez off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez fails with the takedown.
Kazuo Hashimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joesph Benavidez.
Benavidez shoots in and drives through. Hashimoto sprawls well.
Kazuo Hashimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benavidez moves away.
Hashimoto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Hashimoto misses.
Benavidez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto stuns Benavidez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hashimoto misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Hashimoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Benavidez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hashimoto sprawls well. Hashimoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benavidez gets slowly back to his feet.
Benavidez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hashimoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hashimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benavidez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hashimoto but Hashimoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Benavidez fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazuo Hashimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joesph Benavidez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benavidez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hashimoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hashimoto digs a good hook to Benavidez's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hashimoto tries to sprawl out of it but Benavidez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hashimoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benavidez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benavidez.
Hashimoto is looking to wear down Benavidez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benavidez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hashimoto lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Hashimoto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hashimoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benavidez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benavidez.
Hashimoto keeping full guard, as Benavidez tries to pass.
Benavidez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hashimoto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Benavidez, into his guard.
Benavidez has his foot on Hashimoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hashimoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Hashimoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hashimoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benavidez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hashimoto is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez looking for a guillotine here but Hashimoto defends easily.
Benavidez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hashimoto wanted to stand there but Benavidez had control of the position.
Benavidez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hashimoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benavidez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hashimoto is aware though and is defending well.
Benavidez has a closed guard, preventing Hashimoto from standing up.
Benavidez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashimoto defends well.
Hashimoto wants to stand but Benavidez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Benavidez is looking for a triangle but Hashimoto pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benavidez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hashimoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Benavidez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hashimoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Benavidez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hashimoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hashimoto wants to stand but Benavidez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hashimoto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Benavidez, up you get!
Benavidez blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez shoots for a takedown but Hashimoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Benavidez is having none of it.
Benavidez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benavidez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hashimoto's guard.
Benavidez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hashimoto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hashimoto has escaped and now he's on top!
Hashimoto wants to stand but Benavidez is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joesph Benavidez really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benavidez shoots for a takedown but Hashimoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto misses with a looping right.
Benavidez shoots in for a takedown but Hashimoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benavidez misses with a takedown attempt - Hashimoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kazuo Hashimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joesph Benavidez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Benavidez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hashimoto.
Benavidez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hashimoto defends it nicely.
Hashimoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez ducks under a wild hook from Hashimoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benavidez dives in and grabs Hashimoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hashimoto pushes down on Benavidez's head and hops out.
Benavidez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hashimoto tries to sprawl out of it but Benavidez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hashimoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benavidez is defended easily by Hashimoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Hashimoto had his way with Joesph Benavidez in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hashimoto missing with a left hand there. Benavidez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hashimoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Hashimoto swings widly with a right hand
and Benavidez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Benavidez has gone for a leg lock! Hashimoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benavidez's guard.
Hashimoto wanted to stand there but Benavidez had control of the position.
Hashimoto stands up from Benavidez's guard - Hashimoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hashimoto defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Benavidez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hashimoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto looks to land a left hand but Benavidez moved out of range nicely.
Hashimoto lands with a hook. Benavidez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Hashimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hashimoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Hashimoto!
Kazuo Hashimoto retains his bantamweight title!
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