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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akiyama Shinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
26 - 15 - 1 |
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172 cm
44
151 lbs
51 - 25 - 4 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akiyama Shinichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 25 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keiji Hashimoto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashimoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashimoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shinichi.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shinichi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hashimoto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hashimoto trying to control the position but Shinichi is working away.
Shinichi taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto cracks Shinichi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hashimoto trying to control the action but Shinichi is working from the bottom.
Shinichi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto trying to control the action but Shinichi is working from the bottom.
Shinichi tries to improve position but can't.
Hashimoto is looking to take a break and control but Shinichi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinichi is looking to regain half guard here but Hashimoto keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shinichi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shinichi wants to improve his position but Hashimoto is controlling well.
Hashimoto slows the pace down in half guard.
Hashimoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shinichi keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto trying to pass the guard but Shinichi defending well.
Shinichi is looking to improve his position.
Shinichi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hashimoto is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shinichi shoots in for a takedown but Hashimoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Hashimoto misses.
Shinichi checks a leg kick.
Shinichi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shinichi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hashimoto.
Shinichi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shinichi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiyama Shinichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hashimoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto looks to land a combination but Shinichi avoids it well.
Hashimoto misses with the combination.
Good work by Shinichi as he checks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Hashimoto.
Shinichi drives through with a takedown into Hashimoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashimoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shinichi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shinichi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shinichi wants to pass the guard but Hashimoto is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto dominated that round.
That's time! Shinichi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hashimoto throws out a powerful jab.
Hashimoto connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Hashimoto misses.
Hashimoto connects with a crisp jab.
Shinichi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hashimoto is pressed up against the cage. Shinichi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hashimoto down to the mat. Hashimoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shinichi shoots in but Hashimoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hashimoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shinichi's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinichi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws a right hand that Shinichi ducks under and follows up with a left that Shinichi also avoids with ease.
Shinichi walks into a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shinichi checks a leg kick.
Keiji Hashimoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi feints and as Hashimoto raises his hands in defense, Shinichi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hashimoto is trying to keep Shinichi in close.
Shinichi passes Hashimoto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hashimoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shinichi wants to pass the guard but Hashimoto is keeping the position.
Hashimoto keeping moving, preventing Shinichi from controlling successfully.
Shinichi looking to pass the guard.
Shinichi wants to control from the top but Hashimoto keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shinichi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shinichi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hashimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shinichi wants to control from the top but Hashimoto keeps moving.
Shinichi wants to pass the guard but Hashimoto is keeping the position.
Shinichi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hashimoto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hashimoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Shinichi keeps moving.
Shinichi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shinichi wants to sweep but no luck.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Shinichi keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hashimoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shinichi shoots in but Hashimoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiyama Shinichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinichi avoids the head kick by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto stuns Shinichi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hashimoto.
Shinichi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hashimoto.
Shinichi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hashimoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shinichi wants to improve his position but Hashimoto is controlling well.
Hashimoto is looking for a kimura but Shinichi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hashimoto to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shinichi.
Hashimoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shinichi. Shinichi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Keiji Hashimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashimoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hashimoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shinichi. That did some damage!
Hashimoto works Shinichi's body with a nice hook.
Hashimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shinichi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hashimoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hashimoto lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinichi tries to clinch up.
Hashimoto punishes Shinichi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hashimoto jabs Shinichi right on the nose. Shinichi blinks but takes it well.
Hashimoto connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shinichi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the side of Shinichi's head but Shinichi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hashimoto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shinichi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hashimoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hashimoto works Shinichi's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Hashimoto misses.
Hashimoto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Shinichi.
Hashimoto throws a series of punches but Shinichi moves out of range.
Shinichi throws a leg kick that is checked
so Hashimoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hashimoto is in close to Shinichi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hashimoto postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinichi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shinichi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shinichi is trying to keep Hashimoto in close.
Shinichi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hashimoto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shinichi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hashimoto postures up and lands a big shot to Shinichi's brow.
Shinichi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shinichi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto trying to control but Shinichi is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shinichi wants to improve his position but instead Hashimoto has moved into half guard.
Hashimoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shinichi keeps working.
Shinichi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hashimoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hashimoto's back!
Shinichi is persistently looking for the submission but Hashimoto is defending it well.
Hashimoto tries to break free.
Keiji Hashimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi tries to keep control of the position but Hashimoto is staying busy.
Hashimoto tries to break free.
Hashimoto prevents Shinichi from getting a body triangle.
Hashimoto trying to control the hands but Shinichi breaks the grip.
Shinichi keeps control of the position as Hashimoto tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Akiyama Shinichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hashimoto showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Hashimoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hashimoto 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Keiji Hashimoto!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Keiji Hashimoto!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Keiji Hashimoto!
Keiji Hashimoto wins by unanimous decision!
Keiji Hashimoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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