Post by The Sandmen on Mar 30, 2012 16:49:24 GMT -5
Yushin Okami is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Johny Hendricks glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Yushin Okami and Johny Hendricks touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Yushin Okami shoots for a double leg takedown!
Johny Hendricks sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hendricks is trying to counter now!
Johny Hendricks shoots for a double leg takedown!
Yushin Okami sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
A bunch of leg kicks from Johny Hendricks
are bothering his opponent.
Johny Hendricks goes with a looping right hand while Yushin Okami jumps back and jabs
Hendricks only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Nice punch by Johny Hendricks
that nearly tags Okami.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Hendricks is swinging for the fences!
Okami backpedals and creates space. Johny Hendricks is asking him if he is going to fight!
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Yushin Okami to fight back!
An overhand right from Yushin Okami that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Hendricks's stops that one with his face! How is Hendricks standing?!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Johny Hendricks and Okami engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Yushin Okami is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hendricks's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks and Okami engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Yushin Okami is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Yushin Okami goes with a looping right hand while Johny Hendricks jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Hendricks seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Okami's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Okami pushes Johny Hendricks and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A high kick from Johny Hendricks
falls short of the mark.
Johny Hendricks goes with a looping right hand while Yushin Okami jumps back and jabs
Okami seems staggered and Johny Hendricks runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Yushin Okami's Left eye
Johny Hendricks takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Hendricks steps forward
Okami feints.
Johny Hendricks moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Brilliant combination from Johny Hendricks
that forces Okami to try and defend better.
Okami has a small cut in his Mouth
Yushin Okami leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hendricks
Okami shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Hendricks struggles and launches a few punches to Okami's head
Those punches are hitting! Okami covers his head!
Okami has a small cut in his Left eye
The fighters are clinching.
Yushin Okami's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hendricks struggles and launches a few punches to Okami's head
Nothing from this... Johny Hendricks seems frustrated.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A right hand from Yushin Okami
surprises Hendricks!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Hendricks's chin! That stops Hendricks in his tracks!
Yushin Okami is a bloody mess!
Inside leg kick from Okami
that lands on Johny Hendricks's leg.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Okami!
Hendricks stumbles backwards after that one!
Crushing shot to Hendricks's body! He's holding his side
Yushin Okami leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hendricks
Okami shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Johny Hendricks pushes away Okami trying to keep the fight at striking range
Okami doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Johny Hendricks
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Okami and Johny Hendricks are cliched up against the cage. Okami steps for a throw
Johny Hendricks is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Johny Hendricks tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Okami is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Yushin Okami slightly pushes Hendricks into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Okami tries to grapple
He puts Hendricks in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Johny Hendricks pushes away Okami trying to keep the fight at striking range
Okami doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Johny Hendricks
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Yushin Okami to fight back!
Okami struggles and launches a few punches to Hendricks's head
Those punches are hitting! Hendricks covers his head!
Hendricks's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hendricks has a small cut in his Forehead
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yushin Okami slightly pushes Hendricks into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Okami is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Okami leads with a punch
Johny Hendricks evades but whiffs with a counter.
Hendricks is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Yushin Okami's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hendricks fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Okami sprawls and remains on his feet.
Okami tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Okami tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Okami is clinching with Hendricks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yushin Okami is a bloody mess!
Johny Hendricks tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Okami is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Hendricks struggles and launches a few punches to Okami's head
Nothing from this... Johny Hendricks seems frustrated.
Johny Hendricks gets sloppy and Yushin Okami tries to take advantage...
Okami doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Johny Hendricks embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Okami who put distance between them
Johny Hendricks launches a body shot
Okami dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Hendricks's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hendricks has a small cut in his Right eye
Okami is holding Johny Hendricks's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Johny Hendricks loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Yushin Okami's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hendricks measures the resilience of Okami's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Okami blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Hendricks is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Johny Hendricks attempts to trap Yushin Okami in his guard.
Yushin Okami keeps control and remains in side mount.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Yushin Okami continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Okami is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Johny Hendricks, who is barely covering up!
Hendricks's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Johny Hendricks's Right cheek
That punishment by Yushin Okami has left Hendricks staggered! Yushin Okami should try push forward now and finish this!
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Terrible one sided match... Hendricks was not ready to fight a fighter of Yushin Okami caliber.
Yushin Okami Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Johny Hendricks!
Johny Hendricks is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Hendricks's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Yushin Okami has left Hendricks staggered! Yushin Okami should try push forward now and finish this!
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Okami tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Not a desiderable position that Okami is in now. Johny Hendricks is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Johny Hendricks tries to roll to his side and trap Yushin Okami in his guard...
Yushin Okami keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Okami tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Yushin Okami controls the situation despite Johny Hendricks efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Yushin Okami rolls Johny Hendricks to his stomach and takes his back!
Okami is in rear mount over Hendricks
Johny Hendricks's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hendricks tries to stand up!
Okami doesn't allow him!
Okami is in rear mount over Hendricks
Johny Hendricks 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 Okami's moves.
Okami is in rear mount over Hendricks
Hendricks doesn't stop bleeding.
Okami is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Johny Hendricks, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Johny Hendricks's Mouth
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Okami is in rear mount over Hendricks
Hendricks has given his back to Yushin Okami who is trying to get one hook in!
Yushin Okami has one hook in!
Okami is in rear mount over Hendricks with one hook in
Yushin Okami throws his leg over Johny Hendricks's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Yushin Okami's rear naked choke attempt!
Okami is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Hendricks's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Okami secures the lock while Johny Hendricks refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Yushin Okami by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:33 Round 2
Statistics: Yushin Okami
Punches 18/23 (78%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/15 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 142 s
Statistics: Johny Hendricks
Punches 9/28 (32%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 2/9 (22%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 142 s
People at Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) will not regret paying for this ticket. Okami's awesome performance was worth the money.
Hendricks had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia).
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Johny Hendricks glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
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Yushin Okami and Johny Hendricks touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Yushin Okami shoots for a double leg takedown!
Johny Hendricks sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hendricks is trying to counter now!
Johny Hendricks shoots for a double leg takedown!
Yushin Okami sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
A bunch of leg kicks from Johny Hendricks
are bothering his opponent.
Johny Hendricks goes with a looping right hand while Yushin Okami jumps back and jabs
Hendricks only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Nice punch by Johny Hendricks
that nearly tags Okami.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Hendricks is swinging for the fences!
Okami backpedals and creates space. Johny Hendricks is asking him if he is going to fight!
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Yushin Okami to fight back!
An overhand right from Yushin Okami that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Hendricks's stops that one with his face! How is Hendricks standing?!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Johny Hendricks and Okami engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Yushin Okami is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hendricks's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Johny Hendricks and Okami engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Yushin Okami is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Yushin Okami goes with a looping right hand while Johny Hendricks jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Hendricks seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Okami's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Okami pushes Johny Hendricks and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A high kick from Johny Hendricks
falls short of the mark.
Johny Hendricks goes with a looping right hand while Yushin Okami jumps back and jabs
Okami seems staggered and Johny Hendricks runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Yushin Okami's Left eye
Johny Hendricks takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Hendricks steps forward
Okami feints.
Johny Hendricks moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Brilliant combination from Johny Hendricks
that forces Okami to try and defend better.
Okami has a small cut in his Mouth
Yushin Okami leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hendricks
Okami shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Hendricks struggles and launches a few punches to Okami's head
Those punches are hitting! Okami covers his head!
Okami has a small cut in his Left eye
The fighters are clinching.
Yushin Okami's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hendricks struggles and launches a few punches to Okami's head
Nothing from this... Johny Hendricks seems frustrated.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A right hand from Yushin Okami
surprises Hendricks!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Hendricks's chin! That stops Hendricks in his tracks!
Yushin Okami is a bloody mess!
Inside leg kick from Okami
that lands on Johny Hendricks's leg.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Okami!
Hendricks stumbles backwards after that one!
Crushing shot to Hendricks's body! He's holding his side
Yushin Okami leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hendricks
Okami shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Johny Hendricks pushes away Okami trying to keep the fight at striking range
Okami doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Johny Hendricks
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Okami and Johny Hendricks are cliched up against the cage. Okami steps for a throw
Johny Hendricks is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Johny Hendricks tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Okami is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Yushin Okami slightly pushes Hendricks into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Okami tries to grapple
He puts Hendricks in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Johny Hendricks pushes away Okami trying to keep the fight at striking range
Okami doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Johny Hendricks
Hendricks clumsily fails here and it's time for Yushin Okami to fight back!
Okami struggles and launches a few punches to Hendricks's head
Those punches are hitting! Hendricks covers his head!
Hendricks's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hendricks has a small cut in his Forehead
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yushin Okami slightly pushes Hendricks into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Okami is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Okami leads with a punch
Johny Hendricks evades but whiffs with a counter.
Hendricks is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Yushin Okami's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hendricks fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Okami sprawls and remains on his feet.
Okami tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Okami tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Okami is clinching with Hendricks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yushin Okami is a bloody mess!
Johny Hendricks tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Okami is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Hendricks struggles and launches a few punches to Okami's head
Nothing from this... Johny Hendricks seems frustrated.
Johny Hendricks gets sloppy and Yushin Okami tries to take advantage...
Okami doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Johny Hendricks embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Okami who put distance between them
Johny Hendricks launches a body shot
Okami dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Hendricks's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hendricks has a small cut in his Right eye
Okami is holding Johny Hendricks's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Johny Hendricks loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Yushin Okami's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hendricks measures the resilience of Okami's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Okami blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Hendricks is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Johny Hendricks attempts to trap Yushin Okami in his guard.
Yushin Okami keeps control and remains in side mount.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Yushin Okami continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Okami is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Johny Hendricks, who is barely covering up!
Hendricks's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Johny Hendricks's Right cheek
That punishment by Yushin Okami has left Hendricks staggered! Yushin Okami should try push forward now and finish this!
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Terrible one sided match... Hendricks was not ready to fight a fighter of Yushin Okami caliber.
Yushin Okami Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Johny Hendricks!
Johny Hendricks is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Hendricks's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Yushin Okami has left Hendricks staggered! Yushin Okami should try push forward now and finish this!
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Johny Hendricks
Okami tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Not a desiderable position that Okami is in now. Johny Hendricks is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Johny Hendricks tries to roll to his side and trap Yushin Okami in his guard...
Yushin Okami keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Okami tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Yushin Okami controls the situation despite Johny Hendricks efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Yushin Okami rolls Johny Hendricks to his stomach and takes his back!
Okami is in rear mount over Hendricks
Johny Hendricks's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hendricks tries to stand up!
Okami doesn't allow him!
Okami is in rear mount over Hendricks
Johny Hendricks 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 Okami's moves.
Okami is in rear mount over Hendricks
Hendricks doesn't stop bleeding.
Okami is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Johny Hendricks, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Johny Hendricks's Mouth
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Okami is in rear mount over Hendricks
Hendricks has given his back to Yushin Okami who is trying to get one hook in!
Yushin Okami has one hook in!
Okami is in rear mount over Hendricks with one hook in
Yushin Okami throws his leg over Johny Hendricks's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Yushin Okami's rear naked choke attempt!
Okami is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Hendricks's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Okami secures the lock while Johny Hendricks refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Yushin Okami by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:33 Round 2
Statistics: Yushin Okami
Punches 18/23 (78%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/15 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 142 s
Statistics: Johny Hendricks
Punches 9/28 (32%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 2/9 (22%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 142 s
People at Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) will not regret paying for this ticket. Okami's awesome performance was worth the money.
Hendricks had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia).
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!