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Event:
S-1 Europe GP 2024 - R1
Date: Oct 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Gennari with the inside leg kick.
Hanayama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanayama moves in looking to clinch but Gennari pushes him off.
Hanayama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gennari.
Hanayama moves away from the strike by Gennari.
Gennari misses with a straight right.
Hanayama avoids the body shot from Gennari.
Hanayama thinks about the counter body kick.
Gennari throws a jab when Hanayama was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanayama! But no joy.
Gennari throws a good cross that connects.
Gennari throws a hook but Hanayama avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gennari misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gennari.#T1#
Hanayama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hanayama tries to counter with a clinch but Gennari shakes him off and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Gennari.
Gennari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gennari misses with a low kick.
Hanayama tries to counter with a clinch but Gennari shakes him off and moves away.
Gennari scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gennari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanayama's head backwards.
Gennari jabs at Hanayama's body.#CL2#
Hanayama moves into the clinch successfully.
Gennari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hanayama's face.
A frustrated look appears on Hanayama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hanayama avoiding damage as Gennari throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gennari.#T2#
Gennari misses with a knee strike.
Gennari misses with a knee strike.
Gennari misses with a knee strike.
Gennari looking to throw knees to the head but Hanayama is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Gennari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gennari throws a head punch that misses.
Gennari looking to throw knees to the head but Hanayama is blocking nicely.
Gennari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hanayama up against the ropes.
A short right from Gennari on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Gennari dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hanayama wants to clinch up but Gennari keeps it at a distance.
Gennari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Hanayama.
Hanayama looks to clinch
enabling Gennari to counter with a crisp jab.
Gennari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanayama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanayama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanayama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hanayama takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gennari misses the target.
Hanayama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gennari.
Gennari misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gennari looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hanayama is looking to clinch but Gennari is avoiding it.
Gennari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Gennari gets a clinch. #T1#
Gennari controlling the action here for a moment.
Gennari landing knees to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hanayama.
Gennari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hanayama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hanayama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanayama taking a breather.
Gennari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanayama wants to stall.
Bruno Gennari has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Gennari is trying to stall.
Gennari lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gennari.
Gennari tries to stall but Hanayama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gennari misses with a knee strike.
Gennari landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Gennari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gennari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hanayama moves out of range as Gennari strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Gennari dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hanayama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gennari can pounce on him.
Gennari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gennari lands a head kick. Hanayama smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Hanayama drives through and clinches with Gennari against the ropes.
Gennari lands a right hand. #BC2#
Hanayama manages to break the clinch.
Kaoru Hanayama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gennari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanayama moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gennari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kaoru Hanayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanayama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gennari throws a looping overhand right but Hanayama ducks down to avoid it.
Gennari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Hanayama slips under a jab.
Hanayama counters with a body kick.
Hanayama needs to keep his hands up - Gennari had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Gennari misses.
A slow jab from Gennari misses its intended target.
Hanayama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Hanayama clinches with his opponent.
Gennari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Gennari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gennari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanayama tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hanayama checks a low kick from Gennari.
Hanayama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gennari.
Hanayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Hanayama moves into the clinch.#T2#
Gennari misses with a knee strike.
Gennari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanayama tries to throw a body punch but Gennari avoids it by throwing Hanayama back against the ropes.
Gennari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hanayama's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Hanayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanayama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick misses from Gennari.
Hanayama feints a counter leg kick.
Hanayama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gennari throws a looping overhand right but Hanayama ducks down to avoid it.
Gennari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruno Gennari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gennari lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Gennari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gennari 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Gennari! |
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Event:
S-1 Oceania GP 2024 - Final
Date: Sep 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Makio throws a sloppy head kick
and Hanayama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hanayama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Makio wants to clinch up but Hanayama keeps it at a distance.
Makio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hanayama counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Makio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Makio tries to clinch
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanayama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makio is out of range.
Makio tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Hanayama closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanayama as Makio tries to tie him up.
Makio can't break the clinch.
Hanayama effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makio wants to stall.
Makio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanayama prevents a body shot from Makio. #BC#
Hanayama manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hanayama pushes Makio up against the ropes in a clinch.
Makio is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hanayama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanayama as Makio tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Makio fails to land.
Hanayama slows down the pace here.
Hanayama stalls.
Makio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanayama has Makio pressed against the ropes, preventing Makio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hanayama moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanayama controlling the action here for a moment.
Makio is trying to push Hanayama away but Hanayama has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Hanayama manages to break the clinch.
Hanayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanayama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hanayama clinches with his opponent.
Makio is trying to force a seperation but Hanayama has the dominant position.
Makio is trying to force a seperation but Hanayama has the dominant position.
Hanayama prevents Makio from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Hanayama tries to land a knee to the head but Makio blocks with his arms.
Makio is trying to maintain a safe position but Hanayama gets an underhook and turns Makio into the ropes.
Hanayama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Makio as the two fighters clinch.
Makio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanayama has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Hanayama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanetake Makio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanayama keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanayama looks to land a combination but Makio avoids it well.
Hanayama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makio can do to turn this around?
Makio scores with a nice body kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Makio has eaten all the pies!
Makio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hanayama paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Makio wants to clinch up but Hanayama keeps it at a distance.
Hanayama lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Makio is looking to clinch but Hanayama is avoiding it.
#CL#
Hanayama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Makio managing to block the knees to the body from Hanayama.
Makio working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Makio.
Makio is trying to break the clinch but Hanayama has him pressed against the ropes.
Makio throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanayama stalling.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Hanayama dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hanayama moves into the clinch.
Hanayama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Makio up against the ropes.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Makio looking to slow down the pace here.
Makio wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanayama won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hanayama manages to break the clinch.
Hanayama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makio.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Hanayama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanayama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaoru Hanayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Hanayama has closed the distance and engaged Makio in a clinch.
Kaoru Hanayama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanayama effectively controlling the action here.
Makio looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Makio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanayama has him pressed against the ropes.
Makio is trying to push Hanayama away but Hanayama has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Hanayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makio looks to clinch
and Makio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Hanayama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makio taking a breather.
Hanayama keeps control of Makio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Hanayama breaks the clinch.
Kaoru Hanayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanayama swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hanayama has Makio up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kanetake Makio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanayama leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoru Hanayama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanayama 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama!
A less than humble Kaoru Hanayama misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
S-1 South America GP 2024 - R2
Date: Aug 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Kimura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanayama throws a counter combo.
Kimura really is a fat lump.
Hanayama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hanayama has closed the distance and engaged Kimura in a clinch.
Kimura can't break the clinch.
Kimura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kimura trying to control the position but instead, Hanayama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kimura into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Kimura can't break the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Hanayama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hanayama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kimura, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kimura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanayama has him pressed against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kimura tries to stall but Hanayama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kimura misses with a body punch.
Hanayama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hanayama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kimura tries to circle away but Hanayama has him pinned against the ropes.#T2#
Hanayama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hanayama has Kimura pressed against the ropes, preventing Kimura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Hanayama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kimura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimura moves in looking to clinch but Hanayama pushes him off.#CL2#
Hanayama has Kimura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kimura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanayama is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hanayama circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Hanayama rushes Kimura and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hanayama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanayama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kimura's efforts to push away.
Hanayama keeps control of Kimura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanayama as Kimura tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Hanayama manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Kimura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hanayama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kimura throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Hanayama forces Kimura back against the ropes and clinches.
Hanayama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hanayama slowing the pace effectively.
Kimura utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kimura has had enough of the clinch but Hanayama keeps him there for the moment.
Hanayama just leaning against Kimura, taking a breather.
Kimura tries to stall but Hanayama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hanayama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanayama blocks a body shot from Kimura. #T2#
Kimura wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Hanayama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kimura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Hanayama closes the distance and clinches.
Kimura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kimura is trying to break free.
Hanayama stalling.
Hanayama has Kimura pushed against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanayama prevents Kimura from breaking the clinch.
Hanayama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Hanayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hanayama gets a clinch.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kimura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kimura is trying to break free.
Kimura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kimura can't break the clinch.
Hanayama prevents a body shot from Kimura.
Hanayama is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries to break the clinch but Hanayama is controlling the position.
Hanayama scores with a knee to the head.
Hanayama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Kimura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Hanayama manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Hanayama instigates a clinch.
Kaoru Hanayama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kimura is trying to force a seperation but Hanayama has the dominant position.
Hanayama effectively controlling the action here.
Hanayama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanayama pressing his opponent against the ropes. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kimura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kimura tries to circle away but Hanayama has him pinned against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kimura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura looking to slow down the pace here.
Kimura trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoru Hanayama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanayama 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
S-1 Asia GP 2024 - RD1
Date: Aug 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Countinho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hanayama paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Hanayama clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hanayama.#BC#
Countinho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hanayama rushes Countinho and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Countinho is trying to break the clinch but Hanayama is controlling him.
Countinho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanayama lands a hook that snaps the head of Countinho backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Countinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Countinho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Countinho trying to stall but Hanayama improves his position.
#T1#
Hanayama prevents Countinho from breaking the clinch.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama stalling against the ropes.
Hanayama prevents Countinho from breaking the clinch.
Countinho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Countinho tries to work over Hanayama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanayama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Countinho up against the ropes.
Countinho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Countinho wants to break free but Hanayama has control.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Countinho looking to slow down the pace here.
Countinho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanayama is keeping busy.
Countinho looking to throw knees to the head but Hanayama is blocking nicely.
Countinho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hanayama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Countinho's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanayama prevents Countinho from breaking the clinch.
Countinho is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanayama has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
That's time! Countinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Countinho misses with a low kick.
Hanayama blocks a head kick by Countinho.
Countinho throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Hanayama has Countinho up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hanayama avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Hanayama breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Countinho tries to clinch but Hanayama moves away
and Hanayama counters with a series of strikes. Countinho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Countinho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanayama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Countinho scores with a jab to the body.
Hanayama keeps the fight on the outside.
Countinho could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Countinho is looking to clinch. #T1#
Hanayama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Countinho throws a head kick but Hanayama moves out of range.
We've been informed that Hanayama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Countinho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Countinho wants to clinch
and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanayama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Countinho tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Countinho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Countinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanayama looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Hanayama takes the fight into the clinch.
Countinho tries a body shot but Hanayama blocks it.
#T2#
Countinho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Countinho obliges.#BC2#
Hanayama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hanayama clinches with his opponent.
Hanayama has Countinho pressed against the ropes, preventing Countinho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Countinho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hanayama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Countinho throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Hanayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Countinho throws a head kick that misses.
Hanayama swats away the attempt to clinch by Countinho.
Countinho misses with the combination.
As Countinho backs off Hanayama throws a huge counter combo but Countinho manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Hanayama clinches with his opponent.
Countinho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanayama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Countinho's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Countinho missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Countinho. #T1#
Countinho misses with a punch to the body.
Countinho lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Countinho throws an elbow but misses.
Countinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanayama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanayama misses with a knee strike.
Countinho tries to break free but Hanayama pushes him back against the ropes.
Kaoru Hanayama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Countinho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Hanayama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Countinho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Countinho scores with a head kick.
#T2#
Hanayama circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hanayama instigates a clinch.
Countinho is trying to stall.
Hanayama struggles to land a body shot inside as Countinho controls his hands.
Countinho is trying to force a seperation but Hanayama has the dominant position.#BC2#
Hanayama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaoru Hanayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Countinho tries to clinch up.
Hanayama wants to counter with a clinch but Countinho pushes him away.
Countinho misses with a head kick.
Hayato Countinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Countinho tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayato Countinho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanayama 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama!
A less than humble Kaoru Hanayama misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
S-1 Japan GP 2024 - RD2
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Hanayama moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hanayama prevents Hnawka from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hnawka trying to control the position but instead, Hanayama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hnawka into the ropes.
Hanayama is trying to maintain a safe position but Hnawka gets an underhook and turns Hanayama into the ropes.
Hnawka has had enough of the clinch but Hanayama keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hnawka is trying to push Hanayama away but Hanayama has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hanayama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanayama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hnawka avoids it.
Hnawka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hnawka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Hnawka can't break the clinch.
Hanayama prevents Hnawka from breaking the clinch.
Hnawka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hnawka tries to break the clinch but Hanayama is controlling the position. #BC2#
Hnawka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hnawka lands a jab.
Hnawka misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Hnawka instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hnawka as Hanayama tries to tie him up.
Hanayama tries to stall but Hnawka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Hnawka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hnawka wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Hanayama breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hnawka takes the fight into the clinch.
Hanayama has Hnawka pressed against the ropes, preventing Hnawka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hanayama has Hnawka pushed against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Hanayama.
Hnawka is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lal Hnawka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Hanayama instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hanayama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaoru Hanayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Hnawka has closed the distance and engaged Hanayama in a clinch.
Hanayama prevents Hnawka from breaking the clinch.
Hnawka can't break the clinch.
Hanayama looking to stall.
Hanayama wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hnawka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hnawka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hnawka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Hanayama tries to stall but Hnawka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hnawka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hnawka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanayama has him pressed against the ropes.
Hanayama landing knees to the body.
Hnawka is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanayama has double underhooks.
Hnawka tries to break the clinch but Hanayama is controlling the position.
Hnawka is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanayama has double underhooks.
Hnawka is trying to force a seperation but Hanayama has the dominant position.
Hanayama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hnawka's elbow. #BC2#
Hnawka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice straight punches there by Hnawka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hnawka.
Hanayama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hnawka.
Hnawka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanayama checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Hnawka moves into the clinch successfully.
Hnawka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hnawka can't break the clinch.
Hnawka is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanayama has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hnawka is trying to force a seperation but Hanayama has the dominant position.
Hnawka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanayama avoiding damage as Hnawka throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lal Hnawka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hanayama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hnawka tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanayama looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hnawka swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Hanayama misses its target.#CL#
Hanayama moves into range and clinches up with Hnawka.
Hnawka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hnawka leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kaoru Hanayama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanayama landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hanayama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hnawka throws a head kick but Hanayama moves out of range.
#T1#
Hnawka tries to land a body kick
and Hanayama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hnawka tries to bum rush Hanayama with a series of wild strikes but Hanayama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hnawka wants to slow Hanayama down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Hnawka gets a clinch.
Hnawka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hanayama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hnawka up against the ropes.
Hnawka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanayama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hnawka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hanayama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hnawka's efforts to push away.
Kaoru Hanayama has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Hnawka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hnawka wants to break free but Hanayama has control.
Hnawka is trying to push Hanayama away but Hanayama has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hanayama keeps control of Hnawka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanayama tries a knee to the head but Hnawka blocks it.
Hnawka is trying to push Hanayama away but Hanayama has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hanayama lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Lal Hnawka has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanayama pushes Hnawka back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Hnawka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lal Hnawka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanayama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoru Hanayama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hnawka 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lal Hnawka!
Lal Hnawka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
UCF 50: Casbon v Buddha
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Pereira.
Pereira misses with a wild combination.
Hanayama wants to counter with a clinch but Pereira pushes him away.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Hanayama is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanayama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanayama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanayama is just out of range.
Hanayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanayama avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Hanayama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Hanayama moves into range and clinches up with Pereira.#BC#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pereira throws a body punch but Hanayama moves out of range. #T1#
Hanayama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanayama is looking to clinch.
Pereira lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Pereira catches Hanayama right on the button with a cross.
Sean Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pereira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanayama's hands.
Pereira is looking to wear down Hanayama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hanayama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanayama drops his hands momentarily and Pereira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanayama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanayama is just out of range.
Good shot there by Pereira.
Hanayama is looking to clinch.
Pereira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pereira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanayama tries to clinch but Pereira moves away
and Pereira counters with a straight right hand.
Hanayama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Pereira misses.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Hanayama moves away and avoids it.
Hanayama tries to move into range but Pereira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Hanayama moves into range and clinches up with Pereira.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch.
Pereira lands with a hook. Hanayama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanayama blocks a jab.#T3#
Hanayama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Hanayama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pereira misses the jab.
Hanayama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pereira takes a swing at Hanayama's ribcage but misses.
Hanayama moves in looking to clinch but Pereira pushes him off.
Hanayama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanayama fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Hanayama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Hanayama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanayama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanayama on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanayama's head.
Hanayama wants to clinch.
Pereira connects with a body shot that sends Hanayama's belly button to the back.
Hanayama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanayama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pereira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Pereira dominated that round.
That's time! Pereira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hanayama avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pereira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hanayama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Kaoru Hanayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanayama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pereira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanayama scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Hanayama clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanayama scores with a shot to the body.
Hanayama slips under a jab from Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pereira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira lunges at Hanayama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanayama's hand.
Hanayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Hanayama does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A jab from Pereira misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanayama! But no joy.
Pereira lands with a shot to the body.
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanayama can do to turn this around?
Pereira stalks Hanayama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hanayama's face. Hanayama staggers backwards, shaken.
Hanayama lands a jab-cross combination.
Hanayama avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pereira swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanayama.
Pereira lands with a nice combination. Hanayama backs away looking to recover.
Hanayama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Hanayama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pereira, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Pereira throws a body punch but Hanayama moves out of range.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanayama was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanayama is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
It looked like Pereira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanayama.
Pereira lands with a straight right. Hanayama didn't see that one coming.
Hanayama scores with a jab. Pereira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanayama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pereira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanayama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Pereira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sean Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanayama wants to clinch but Pereira slips to the side
letting Pereira counter with a right hand.
Pereira scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanayama should have avoided that one. #T3##KD#
Pereira lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hanayama sprawling to the canvas. Pereira follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hanayama hang on? #SU#
Pereira postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hanayama to stand up.
Pereira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanayama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hanayama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pereira misses with a straight left.
Hanayama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanayama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanayama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Pereira.
Pereira jabs at Hanayama's body.
Hanayama tries to clinch up but Pereira circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Pereira swings for the body but Hanayama moves out of range.
Pereira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pereira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanayama at a distance.
Hanayama slips a jab and a cross from Pereira.
Pereira lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanayama off the cage and back into range.
Hanayama walks into a jab.
Pereira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanayama.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanayama.
Hanayama tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hanayama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanayama with the counter takedown but Pereira avoids it easily.
Hanayama tries to clinch there but Pereira circles away.
Pereira lands a really nice looking cross but Hanayama seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Pereira dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hanayama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hanayama under the eye.
Pereira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pereira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanayama throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Pereira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanayama misses with a body kick.
Pereira keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanayama tries to clinch but Pereira moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Pereira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanayama doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Pereira - just one landing.
Pereira lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira swings for the body but Hanayama moves out of range.
#T1#
Hanayama avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Hanayama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hanayama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hanayama wants to clinch.
Pereira cracks Hanayama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanayama tries to close the distance and clinch but Pereira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pereira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanayama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanayama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Pereira works the jab nicely.
Hanayama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanayama there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Hanayama is rocked!
Hanayama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanayama tries to clinch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kaoru Hanayama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanayama is still on wobbly legs! Can Pereira finish 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!
Pereira digs a good body shot into Hanayama's ribs.
Nice body punch from Pereira.
Hanayama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanayama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pereira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pereira steps in with a hook that catches Hanayama right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pereira follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hanayama looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Pereira!
An intense looking Sean Pereira took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Chama!'. |
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Event:
UCF 39: Wilder v Slamister
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Khattab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khattab keeps the fight on the outside.
Khattab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanayama as he avoids it easily.
Hanayama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Khattab closes the distance and clinches.
Hanayama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanayama has Khattab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khattab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Khattab lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khattab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khattab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khattab is working Hanayama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanayama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khattab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khattab throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Khattab cracks Hanayama with a solid left hand.
Hanayama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hanayama throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Khattab escapes and throws Hanayama's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Khattab working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hanayama is looking for a sweep.
Khattab working away.#SUB2#
Khattab tries for a kimura but Hanayama is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanayama struggling a bit here.
Khattab landing strikes. #T2#
Khattab misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Khattab lands a nice forearm strike.
Khattab working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Khattab is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanayama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Khattab is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Khattab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khattab with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Khattab.#ROC2#Hanayama is rocked!
Hanayama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khattab cracks Hanayama with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umar Khattab! |
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Event:
UCF 30: Kong v Wilder
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Khattab gets a takedown into half guard.
Hanayama has hold of Khattab's hands but Khattab slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Khattab there.
Hanayama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice strikes from Khattab there.
Hanayama is looking to improve his position.
Khattab looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Khattab working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hanayama's thigh. Hanayama counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khattab trying to control but Hanayama is working from the bottom.
Khattab works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khattab lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama won't allow Khattab to pass to mount.
Hanayama is not content to let Khattab control the position.
Khattab missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khattab lands a nice short elbow.
Khattab looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanayama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Khattab has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Khattab throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khattab tries to pass to full mount but Hanayama defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khattab lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khattab lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Khattab passes to side control.
Hanayama struggling a bit here.
Khattab creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Khattab scoring with punches from side control.
Hanayama is not content to let Khattab control the position.
Khattab looks up at the clock and then as Hanayama takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Khattab smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#Hanayama is rocked!
Hanayama on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Khattab working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Hanayama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khattab crunches a massive hammerfist down on Hanayama - he's out! Khattab Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Umar Khattab! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Sanders moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Hanayama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hanayama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanders wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Sanders throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Sanders has closed the distance and engaged Hanayama in a clinch.
#BC#
Sanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sanders has Hanayama up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama has Sanders pressed against the cage, preventing Sanders from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanders is trying to force a seperation but Hanayama has the dominant position.
Sanders is trying to push Hanayama away but Hanayama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Sanders's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##TD2#
Hanayama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanders's guard.
Hanayama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hanayama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanders wants to stand up but Hanayama is controlling him. #ES#
Sanders wriggles free and stands up.
Hanayama looks winded!#CL#
Sanders gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sanders manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Sanders moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanders wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Sanders has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sanders closes the distance and clinches.#T2##BC#
Sanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Sanders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Sanders breaks the clinch.
Sanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanayama circles away.
#CL#
Sanders forces Hanayama back against the cage and clinches.
Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanders is trying to push Hanayama away but Hanayama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanayama has Sanders pressed against the cage, preventing Sanders from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanders has had enough of the clinch but Hanayama keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Hanayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanayama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanayama circles away.
#T3##TD2#
Hanayama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hanayama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanders is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hanayama works over Sanders with some ground and pound from guard.
Hanayama won't allow Sanders to get back to his feet.
Hanayama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Hanayama 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Sanders wants to clinch.#CL2#
Hanayama has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Sanders breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Hanayama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanders wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marquise Sanders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hanayama pushes Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sanders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sanders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanayama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanders has had enough of the clinch but Hanayama keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Sanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanders is looking to clinch. #CL#
Sanders moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sanders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sanders has Hanayama up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanayama swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Sanders drives through and clinches with Hanayama against the cage.
#T1##BC#
Sanders breaks the clinch.
Sanders wants to clinch up but Hanayama keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Hanayama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanders wants to get back to his feet.
Hanayama is controlling the pace.
Kaoru Hanayama has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hanayama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanders defends it well. #T2#
Sanders is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanayama is controlling the pace.
Hanayama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hanayama controlling the pace for now. #SU2#
Hanayama stands up from mount. Strange move.
Sanders tries to clinch but Hanayama moves out of range. #T3#
Sanders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Hanayama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hanayama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ES#
Sanders manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Hanayama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanders wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanayama in particular looking to stall.
Sanders is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hanayama seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sanders is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama 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.
In defeat, Marquise Sanders stepped up to the mic, saying 'i like big booty latinas and ill be back'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanayama manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Hanayama drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaji wants to sweep here but Hanayama controlling him for the moment.
Hanayama is fighting to break Kaji's control of his arms but Kaji is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kaji is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU2#
Hanayama decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kaji, up you get!
Kaji is breathing heavily.
Kaji swings for the body but Hanayama moves out of range.
Hanayama raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hanayama is looking to clinch but Kaji is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaji moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaji lands the left hand.#TD2#
Hanayama drives through with a takedown into Kaji's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hanayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaji is retaining full guard.
Hanayama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama trying to control but Kaji is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hanayama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hanayama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Kaji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaji can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanayama controls the pace.
Kaji looking to control.
Hanayama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaji looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaji, not yet.
Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully.
Kaji wants to sweep here but Hanayama controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaji looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaji, not yet.
Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanayama.
Hanayama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaji circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Kaji on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaji throws a shot to the body.
Kaji with a jab.
Hanayama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaji swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Hanayama looking to score a takedown here. Kaji is defending well but Hanayama drives through and ends up in Kaji's guard.
Hanayama trying to control but Kaji is working from the bottom. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaji is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hanayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaji is retaining full guard.
Hanayama trying to control but Kaji is working from the bottom.
Hanayama is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaji has wrist control.
Hanayama won't allow Kaji to sweep him here.
Hanayama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanayama with a flurry of punches that miss.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaji tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kaji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanayama defends well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanayama.
Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanayama is defended easily by Kaji.
Hanayama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanayama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaji finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanayama's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Hanayama.
Kaji swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Kaji tries to sprawl but Hanayama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaji is looking for a sweep. Hanayama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaoru Hanayama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kaji connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanayama. Hanayama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanayama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Kaji.#TD2#
Kaji gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaji is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaji looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaji, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hanayama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hanayama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanayama is one step ahead there.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanayama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Hanayama decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Hanayama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Kaji makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaji.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaoru Hanayama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanayama won't allow Kaji to sweep him here.
Hanayama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaji is trying to keep Hanayama in close.
Hanayama preventing the sweep. #T3#
Hanayama wants to control from the top but Kaji keeps moving. #SUB#
Kaji looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hanayama has picked Kaji up and slammed him! Kaji can't keep hold of the triangle and Hanayama manages to pass to side control!
Hanayama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaji keeps working.
Kaji is looking to reverse the position.
Kaji is trying to control Hanayama's posture but Hanayama avoids it.
Hanayama trying to control the action but Kaji is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kaji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Hanayama has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A slow jab from Kaji misses its intended target.
Hanayama fails with a takedown attempt.
As Hanayama tries to get set, Kaji tries to push him back and clinch up but Hanayama manages to avoid the attempt.
Kaji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanayama.
Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
Hanayama tries to clinch up.#CL#
Hanayama gets tackled into the cage by Kaji. Kaji maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaji misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaji.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaoru Hanayama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kaji cracks Hanayama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kaji lands a nice hook to Hanayama's body. Hanayama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanayama tries to clinch there but Kaji circles away.
Kaoru Hanayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaji jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanayama slips under a jab.
Kaji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Hanayama feints and as Kaji raises his hands in defense, Hanayama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully.
Kaji has momentary wrist control but Hanayama slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanayama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Hanayama gets to his feet. Kaji looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hanayama closes the distance and clinches up with Kaji, looking for a takedown. Hanayama pushes Kaji against the cage but Kaji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hanayama wants to clinch.
Hanayama wants to clinch but Kaji slips to the side
and Kaji counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanayama darts in looking for a takedown but Kaji gets double underhooks and turns Hanayama into the cage.
Kaji misses with an uppercut. Hanayama saw that one coming.
Kaji lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Hanayama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaji looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
Hanayama wants to control but Kaji is keeping him busy.
Kaji is looking to reverse the position.
Kaji is not content to let Hanayama control the position.
Kaoru Hanayama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaji is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kaji is working hard here to advance position.
Hanayama is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kaji will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hanayama wants to control but Kaji is keeping him busy.
Kaji is trying to control Hanayama's posture but Hanayama avoids it.
Hanayama trying to control the position but Kaji is working away.
Kaji tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Hanayama decides to stand back up.
Kaji throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanayama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaji avoids it really well and circles away.
Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.#TD2#
Hanayama closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaji quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaji is trying to get back to full guard.
Garuda Kaji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaji moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaoru Hanayama.
I've got Hanayama 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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