Post by The Sandmen on May 23, 2017 8:30:26 GMT -5
Tatsuya Kawajiri glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ryan Hall is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Tatsuya Kawajiri and Ryan Hall touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
As the fight continues it seems that Tatsuya Kawajiri is taking the best of the fight.
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
makes Hall stumble back!
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hall goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Kawajiri tries to jump to side mount.
Ryan Hall jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Hall use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Tatsuya Kawajiri holds Ryan Hall and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Hall misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hall is in closed guard... Kawajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes Ryan Hall down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Hall is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Kawajiri goes for an armbar!
Ryan Hall breaks the lock and pushes away Tatsuya Kawajiri, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Tatsuya Kawajiri. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Hard blow to Kawajiri's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Kawajiri rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Tatsuya Kawajiri is standing now.
Kawajiri is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Tatsuya Kawajiri opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Hall's guard.
Hall didn't see that coming. Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall now.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Kawajiri moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Kawajiri is moving on the ground...
Hall tries to counter Kawajiri's moves on the ground.
Kawajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Hall tries to close his guard around Kawajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Ryan Hall isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Kawajiri tries to break the lock slamming Ryan Hall against the mat!
Ryan Hall doesn't allow Tatsuya Kawajiri to escape. He is tightening the Kimura
Hall is locking that Kimura...
Kawajiri blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hall's guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Ryan Hall sits up and gets an arm around Kawajiri's neck!
Kawajiri pushes Ryan Hall back to the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Kawajiri struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryan Hall's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in Hall open guard now
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Kawajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to posture up and open Ryan Hall's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri forces Ryan Hall to open his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Kawajiri moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Kawajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Hall tries to close his guard around Kawajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Kawajiri is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Hall struggles on the ground and tries to break Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Ryan Hall is in Kawajiri open guard now
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Hall's ribs.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hall is trying to counter now!
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Ryan Hall passes momentarily but Tatsuya Kawajiri sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Hall is in closed guard... Kawajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Kawajiri.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Hall wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Ryan Hall tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kawajiri is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Kawajiri doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ryan Hall embrace and tries to move away...
Ryan Hall pushes Kawajiri forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kawajiri struggles and launches a few punches to Hall's head
Nothing from this... Tatsuya Kawajiri seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Kawajiri grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Hall struggles... Tatsuya Kawajiri is unable to take him down
Kawajiri misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by Hall followed by a hard jab
Tatsuya Kawajiri stumbles back.
Kawajiri throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Hall fires low kicks
punishing Kawajiri's legs repeatedly.
A left hook from Kawajiri
falls short.
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Hall launches a hook to the body
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves aside looking for a counter...
Kawajiri is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is measuring Hall with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kawajiri has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Ryan Hall pushes away Kawajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kawajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ryan Hall
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kawajiri tries to take Ryan Hall down... Hall stumbles backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches...
Ryan Hall dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Hall and Kawajiri circle around the center of the cage.
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward looking for some grappling action
Hall pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Lightning fast low kick from Hall!
Kawajiri blocks that kick with his leg.
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tatsuya Kawajiri is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hall into his guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Hall struggles on the ground and tries to break Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Ryan Hall is in Kawajiri open guard now
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Hall cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kawajiri can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kawajiri struggles to free himself
That leglock from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Hall is locking that leglock...
Kawajiri is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall is looking to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall looks to posture up and open Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Ryan Hall forces Tatsuya Kawajiri to open his guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tatsuya Kawajiri struggles not allowing Ryan Hall improve his position.
Kawajiri is trying to counter now!
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hall's side.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Kawajiri's eyes...
Kawajiri is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Ryan Hall doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kawajiri's moves.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Tatsuya Kawajiri. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kawajiri wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Kawajiri moves forward and holds Hall
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hall doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes Hall forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes away Hall trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hall doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Tatsuya Kawajiri
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Ryan Hall fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Kawajiri launches a stiff jab!
Hall ducks that one.
Tatsuya Kawajiri leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hall
Kawajiri shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Ryan Hall pushes away Kawajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kawajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ryan Hall
The fighters are clinching.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ryan Hall
Tatsuya Kawajiri fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Kawajiri launches a hook to the body
Bang! Hall stops that one with his ribs!
Hall is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kawajiri Hyper-extended his arm
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to show some ground skills
Hall uses his strength to keep Hall at a disadvantage
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ryan Hall looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Tatsuya Kawajiri takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hall blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kawajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Hall tries to move to full mount
Hall's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Hall tries to improve position.
Kawajiri adjusts and closes his guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Hall tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ryan Hall fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall isolates Tatsuya Kawajiri's left arm looking for an armbar...
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ryan Hall lost his dominant position.
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Tatsuya Kawajiri to fight back!
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hall tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall tries to free his leg
Ryan Hall uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kawajiri's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Ryan Hall hooks Kawajiri's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Hall attempts a triangle from bottom! Tatsuya Kawajiri slips out. Hall quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tatsuya Kawajiri slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Hall moves on the ground
Ryan Hall moves to side mount
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Ryan Hall isolates Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tatsuya Kawajiri is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Ryan Hall hooks Kawajiri's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Kawajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Ryan Hall slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Tatsuya Kawajiri cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Ryan Hall gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Kawajiri struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryan Hall's guard...
Hall doesn't want to free his opponent and Kawajiri continues in closed guard
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Kawajiri positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hall's being punished here!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Kawajiri is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Tatsuya Kawajiri uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Hall reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Kawajiri's eyes...
Hall is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Kawajiri blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Hall
Kawajiri has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Kawajiri tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hall from the side mount!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Ryan Hall takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tatsuya Kawajiri realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Tatsuya Kawajiri to fight back!
Kawajiri decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Hall's guard.
Hall tries to fight back with his feet and Kawajiri just needs another plan now.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Ryan Hall slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Tatsuya Kawajiri cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Ryan Hall paws at Kawajiri.
Kawajiri swings ineffectively.
Kawajiri misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Ryan Hall
makes Kawajiri stumble back!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Some nice shots from Ryan Hall
miss their mark.
Ryan Hall attempts to cut off Kawajiri with punches
Kawajiri reels from the strikes.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
glances off Hall's arms.
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Kawajiri seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Hall tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Kawajiri seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Ryan Hall has left Kawajiri staggered! Ryan Hall should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Kawajiri seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall tries to free his leg...
Ryan Hall uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kawajiri's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Kawajiri seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Ryan Hall isolates Tatsuya Kawajiri's right arm looking for an armbar...
Hall is locking that armbar...
Hall is locking that armbar...
That armbar from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ryan Hall lost his dominant position.
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Ryan Hall!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Hall switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kawajiri struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Ryan Hall!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Kawajiri
He succeeds!
Kawajiri seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to posture up and open Ryan Hall's guard...
Ryan Hall has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Hall tries an armbar from the bottom!
You can see the pain reflected in Kawajiri's eyes...
Kawajiri Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Kawajiri struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Hall secures the lock while Tatsuya Kawajiri refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Ryan Hall by Submission (armbar) at 2:34 Round 4
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 9/25 (36%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 693 s
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/11 (45%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 703 s
Ryan Hall submits. That's all he does.
Ryan Hall is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Tatsuya Kawajiri and Ryan Hall touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
As the fight continues it seems that Tatsuya Kawajiri is taking the best of the fight.
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
makes Hall stumble back!
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hall goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Kawajiri tries to jump to side mount.
Ryan Hall jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Hall use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Tatsuya Kawajiri holds Ryan Hall and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Hall misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hall is in closed guard... Kawajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes Ryan Hall down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Hall is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Kawajiri goes for an armbar!
Ryan Hall breaks the lock and pushes away Tatsuya Kawajiri, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Tatsuya Kawajiri. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Hard blow to Kawajiri's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Kawajiri rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Tatsuya Kawajiri is standing now.
Kawajiri is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Tatsuya Kawajiri opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Hall's guard.
Hall didn't see that coming. Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall now.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Kawajiri moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Kawajiri is moving on the ground...
Hall tries to counter Kawajiri's moves on the ground.
Kawajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Hall tries to close his guard around Kawajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Ryan Hall isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Kawajiri tries to break the lock slamming Ryan Hall against the mat!
Ryan Hall doesn't allow Tatsuya Kawajiri to escape. He is tightening the Kimura
Hall is locking that Kimura...
Kawajiri blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hall's guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Ryan Hall sits up and gets an arm around Kawajiri's neck!
Kawajiri pushes Ryan Hall back to the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Kawajiri struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryan Hall's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in Hall open guard now
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Kawajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to posture up and open Ryan Hall's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri forces Ryan Hall to open his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Kawajiri moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Kawajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Hall tries to close his guard around Kawajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Kawajiri is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Hall struggles on the ground and tries to break Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Ryan Hall is in Kawajiri open guard now
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Hall's ribs.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hall is trying to counter now!
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Ryan Hall passes momentarily but Tatsuya Kawajiri sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Hall is in closed guard... Kawajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Kawajiri.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Hall wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Ryan Hall tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kawajiri is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Kawajiri doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ryan Hall embrace and tries to move away...
Ryan Hall pushes Kawajiri forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kawajiri struggles and launches a few punches to Hall's head
Nothing from this... Tatsuya Kawajiri seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Kawajiri grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Hall struggles... Tatsuya Kawajiri is unable to take him down
Kawajiri misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by Hall followed by a hard jab
Tatsuya Kawajiri stumbles back.
Kawajiri throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Hall fires low kicks
punishing Kawajiri's legs repeatedly.
A left hook from Kawajiri
falls short.
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Hall launches a hook to the body
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves aside looking for a counter...
Kawajiri is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is measuring Hall with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kawajiri has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Ryan Hall pushes away Kawajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kawajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ryan Hall
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kawajiri tries to take Ryan Hall down... Hall stumbles backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches...
Ryan Hall dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Hall and Kawajiri circle around the center of the cage.
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward looking for some grappling action
Hall pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Lightning fast low kick from Hall!
Kawajiri blocks that kick with his leg.
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tatsuya Kawajiri is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hall into his guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Hall struggles on the ground and tries to break Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Ryan Hall is in Kawajiri open guard now
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Hall cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kawajiri can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kawajiri struggles to free himself
That leglock from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Hall is locking that leglock...
Kawajiri is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall is looking to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall looks to posture up and open Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Ryan Hall forces Tatsuya Kawajiri to open his guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tatsuya Kawajiri struggles not allowing Ryan Hall improve his position.
Kawajiri is trying to counter now!
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hall's side.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Kawajiri's eyes...
Kawajiri is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Ryan Hall doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kawajiri's moves.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Tatsuya Kawajiri. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kawajiri wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Kawajiri moves forward and holds Hall
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hall doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes Hall forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes away Hall trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hall doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Tatsuya Kawajiri
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Ryan Hall fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Kawajiri launches a stiff jab!
Hall ducks that one.
Tatsuya Kawajiri leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hall
Kawajiri shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Ryan Hall pushes away Kawajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kawajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ryan Hall
The fighters are clinching.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ryan Hall
Tatsuya Kawajiri fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Kawajiri launches a hook to the body
Bang! Hall stops that one with his ribs!
Hall is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kawajiri Hyper-extended his arm
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to show some ground skills
Hall uses his strength to keep Hall at a disadvantage
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ryan Hall looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Tatsuya Kawajiri takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hall blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kawajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Hall tries to move to full mount
Hall's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Hall tries to improve position.
Kawajiri adjusts and closes his guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Hall tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ryan Hall fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall isolates Tatsuya Kawajiri's left arm looking for an armbar...
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ryan Hall lost his dominant position.
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Tatsuya Kawajiri to fight back!
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hall tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall tries to free his leg
Ryan Hall uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kawajiri's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Ryan Hall hooks Kawajiri's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Hall attempts a triangle from bottom! Tatsuya Kawajiri slips out. Hall quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tatsuya Kawajiri slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Hall moves on the ground
Ryan Hall moves to side mount
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Ryan Hall isolates Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tatsuya Kawajiri is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Ryan Hall hooks Kawajiri's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Kawajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Ryan Hall slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Tatsuya Kawajiri cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Ryan Hall gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Kawajiri struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryan Hall's guard...
Hall doesn't want to free his opponent and Kawajiri continues in closed guard
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Kawajiri positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hall's being punished here!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Kawajiri is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Tatsuya Kawajiri uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Hall reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Kawajiri's eyes...
Hall is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Kawajiri blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Hall
Kawajiri has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Kawajiri tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hall from the side mount!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Ryan Hall takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tatsuya Kawajiri realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Tatsuya Kawajiri to fight back!
Kawajiri decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Hall's guard.
Hall tries to fight back with his feet and Kawajiri just needs another plan now.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Ryan Hall slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Tatsuya Kawajiri cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Ryan Hall paws at Kawajiri.
Kawajiri swings ineffectively.
Kawajiri misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Ryan Hall
makes Kawajiri stumble back!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Some nice shots from Ryan Hall
miss their mark.
Ryan Hall attempts to cut off Kawajiri with punches
Kawajiri reels from the strikes.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
glances off Hall's arms.
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
Kawajiri seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Kawajiri
Hall tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Kawajiri seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Ryan Hall has left Kawajiri staggered! Ryan Hall should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Kawajiri seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Kawajiri
Ryan Hall tries to free his leg...
Ryan Hall uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kawajiri's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Kawajiri seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Ryan Hall isolates Tatsuya Kawajiri's right arm looking for an armbar...
Hall is locking that armbar...
Hall is locking that armbar...
That armbar from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ryan Hall lost his dominant position.
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Ryan Hall!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Hall switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kawajiri struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Ryan Hall!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Kawajiri
He succeeds!
Kawajiri seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to posture up and open Ryan Hall's guard...
Ryan Hall has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Hall
Hall tries an armbar from the bottom!
You can see the pain reflected in Kawajiri's eyes...
Kawajiri Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Kawajiri struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Hall secures the lock while Tatsuya Kawajiri refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Ryan Hall by Submission (armbar) at 2:34 Round 4
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 9/25 (36%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 693 s
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/11 (45%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 703 s
Ryan Hall submits. That's all he does.