Post by xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club on Aug 24, 2013 17:28:16 GMT -5
Hatsu Hioki looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ricardo Lamas doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Greg Franklin.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Hatsu Hioki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lamas launches a furious low kick!
Hioki receives a hard blow on his right leg!
That punishment by Ricardo Lamas has left Hioki staggered! Ricardo Lamas should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Hioki decides to launch some tentative punches
Ricardo Lamas takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hatsu Hioki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lamas goes down.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Lamas tries to close his guard around Hioki
He succeeds!
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Lamas
Lamas cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hioki can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Hatsu Hioki tries to better his position on the ground...
Lamas holds Hatsu Hioki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Lamas
Lamas is moving on the ground...
Hioki tries to counter Lamas's moves on the ground.
Lamas misses a step and Hatsu Hioki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hatsu Hioki tries to pass Ricardo Lamas's guard...
Hatsu Hioki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Lamas measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hioki's side.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Ricardo Lamas attempts to move to full guard
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Ricardo Lamas attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Lamas manages to switch to full guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Hioki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Hioki misses a step and Ricardo Lamas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ricardo Lamas launches a few punches to Hioki's cheek from the guard.
Hatsu Hioki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Lamas tries to close his guard around Hioki
He succeeds!
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Lamas
Hioki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Greg Franklin stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rogers Arena (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Hioki moves backwards and Ricardo Lamas is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Nice punches from Hatsu Hioki.
Even nicer blocks from Lamas.
Lamas is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ricardo Lamas!
Hioki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Hioki has a small cut in his Left cheek
Hioki steps backwards away from Ricardo Lamas. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ricardo Lamas attempts a sweep single...
Ricardo Lamas catches Hatsu Hioki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lamas.
Ricardo Lamas is in closed guard over Hioki
Lamas tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ricardo Lamas fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ricardo Lamas is in half guard over Hioki
Hioki measures the resilience of Lamas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lamas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ricardo Lamas is in half guard over Hioki
Hioki measures the resilience of Lamas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lamas's side.
Ricardo Lamas is in half guard over Hioki
Hatsu Hioki tries to close the guard.
Hioki put Ricardo Lamas in closed guard.
Ricardo Lamas is in closed guard over Hioki
Lamas is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ricardo Lamas!
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas launches a few weak punches
Hioki blocks them effectively.
Lamas clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Ricardo Lamas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Lamas launches a few weak punches
Hioki blocks them effectively.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas launches a few weak punches
Hioki blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Hatsu Hioki looks to counter!
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Ricardo Lamas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Ricardo Lamas launches a few punches to Hioki's cheek from the guard.
Hatsu Hioki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Some of the people here are booing!
Ricardo Lamas tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Ricardo Lamas is in closed guard over Hioki
Ricardo Lamas is cooling the fight on the ground
Greg Franklin has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Lamas is in now. Hatsu Hioki is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shovel hook by Hatsu Hioki
tags Lamas.
Ricardo Lamas shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hatsu Hioki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
High kick from Ricardo Lamas!
Hioki seems to be done!
Hioki steps forward
Lamas feints.
Ricardo Lamas gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Lamas throws a lazy kick
Hioki blocks and keeps his distance.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
0:50 Round 2 and Lamas is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ricardo Lamas fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Hioki blocks and pushes his opponent.
Ricardo Lamas fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Hioki's chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki and Lamas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ricardo Lamas is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hioki and Lamas circle around the center of the cage.
Hioki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Hioki moves forward and holds Lamas
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hioki looks to be in very good shape.
Hatsu Hioki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hioki circles out and slips free of Ricardo Lamas's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Hioki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ricardo Lamas's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Lamas grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Hioki struggles... Ricardo Lamas is unable to take him down
Lamas misses a step and Hatsu Hioki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lamas launches a kick
but Hatsu Hioki avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Hatsu Hioki throws an uppercut
Lamas slips it.
Lamas studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lamas looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Hatsu Hioki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Hatsu Hioki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Hatsu Hioki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lamas pushes off of Hatsu Hioki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Hioki stumbles backwards but Ricardo Lamas chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hioki tries to take Ricardo Lamas down... Lamas stumbles backwards and Hatsu Hioki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lamas's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lamas pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Hioki easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Lamas fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Hioki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hatsu Hioki!
Lamas ducks under...
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Lamas goes for a low kick..
Hioki avoids the deadly blow.
Lamas clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Hioki fires low kicks
punishing Lamas's legs repeatedly.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Hatsu Hioki paws at Lamas.
Lamas swings ineffectively.
Hatsu Hioki tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Lamas's face
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Hioki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Ricardo Lamas pushes away Hioki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hioki stumbles backwards and Ricardo Lamas circles to get the center of the cage
Lamas steps backwards away from Hatsu Hioki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Lamas launches a furious low kick!
Hioki blocks.
Hioki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ricardo Lamas didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Lamas tries to close his guard around Hioki
He is not able to do it
Greg Franklin separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lamas.
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Round 3
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Lamas launches a furious hook!
That hits Hioki's chin like a wrecking ball! Hioki loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Hatsu Hioki's Chin
Greg Franklin halts the fight to stand up Ricardo Lamas. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Hioki is holding Ricardo Lamas's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ricardo Lamas loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hioki's side.
Crushing shot to Hioki's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Ricardo Lamas attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Hatsu Hioki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki tries to move to full mount!
Lamas won't allow him to take this position easily.
Lamas is trying to counter now!
Ricardo Lamas launches a few punches to Hioki's cheek from the guard.
Hatsu Hioki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hioki's side.
Hard blow to Hioki's mid-section, he seems hurt
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas tries to show some ground skills
Hioki uses his strength to keep Hioki at a disadvantage
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Ricardo Lamas attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Ricardo Lamas manages to switch to half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Hioki tries to get a side mount...
Lamas wraps his leg around Hatsu Hioki leg and prevents him from moving.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Hatsu Hioki tries to pass Ricardo Lamas's guard...
Hatsu Hioki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ricardo Lamas's arm and tries an armbar!
Lamas holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Lamas's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Hatsu Hioki.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rogers Arena (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Hioki launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lamas's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Greg Franklin didn't see the foul!
Some nice shots from Ricardo Lamas
that stun Hioki.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Hioki throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Hioki moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Lamas's thigh!
Hioki pushes Ricardo Lamas and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Ricardo Lamas just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Hioki may be in trouble!
Lamas wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Hatsu Hioki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hioki circles out and slips free of Ricardo Lamas's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Lamas goes to the body...
He punishes Hioki's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Hioki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lamas launches a furious low kick!
Hioki receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Inside leg kick from Lamas
that goes awry.
Lamas throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Poorly executed technique. Hatsu Hioki looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Hatsu Hioki
goes nowhere.
Hatsu Hioki and Lamas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Lamas steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Middle kick from Lamas.
The kick just misses.
Hioki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hioki showing excellent timing, blasts Ricardo Lamas with a right hand.
Great hook by Hatsu Hioki! Ricardo Lamas is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Greg Franklin separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
The cutman is working on Hioki's face.
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Round 4
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Ricardo Lamas goes with a looping right hand while Hatsu Hioki jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Hioki seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lamas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Lamas breaths deeply while on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Lamas tries to close his guard around Hioki
He succeeds!
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Lamas
Hatsu Hioki tries to better his position on the ground...
Lamas holds Hatsu Hioki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Lamas
Hioki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hatsu Hioki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Hatsu Hioki aggressively and repeatedly punches Lamas.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Hatsu Hioki tries to pass Ricardo Lamas's guard...
Hatsu Hioki passes momentarily but Ricardo Lamas sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Lamas measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hioki's side.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Lamas tries to close his guard around Hioki
He succeeds!
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Lamas
Hioki is in closed guard... Lamas tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lamas clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Hioki tries to escape from closed guard...
Hioki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Hioki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Greg Franklin didn't see the foul!
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Hioki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ricardo Lamas is not able to stop Lamas ground skills and Hatsu Hioki moves to side mount!
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki hovers above Lamas
Good punches to Lamas's body.
Lamas ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Ricardo Lamas...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki tries to better his position on the ground...
Hioki is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki catch Ricardo Lamas's left arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Ricardo Lamas holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Ricardo Lamas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Ricardo Lamas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas launches a few weak punches
Hioki blocks them effectively.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Ricardo Lamas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas tries to escape from the full mount...
Hatsu Hioki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki tries to open Lamas's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Hatsu Hioki. Lamas is unable to cover himself now!
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ricardo Lamas
Solid shots!
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas tries to stand up!
Hioki doesn't allow him!
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Ricardo Lamas...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki isolates Ricardo Lamas's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ricardo Lamas is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lamas's face!
Greg Franklin is asking Lamas to defend himself! Greg Franklin jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lamas.
Lamas has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Hatsu Hioki by TKO (GnP) at 4:39 Round 4
Statistics: Hatsu Hioki
Punches 13/31 (42%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/23 (78%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 2520,65
Clinch Damage 67,8
Ground Damage 1467,1
Time on the ground 596 s
Statistics: Ricardo Lamas
Punches 24/37 (65%)
Kicks 3/12 (25%)
Clinch strikes 4/8 (50%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 8/29 (28%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1318,58
Clinch Damage 20,33
Ground Damage 203,33
Time on the ground 596 s
Great fight; candidate for FotN IMO. Both these fellas came to play today. Lamas with his stand up and Hioki on the ground. Very impressive outing for both of them. Hioki just managed to take enough control on the ground and maintain it. Well done.
Ricardo Lamas doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Greg Franklin.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Hatsu Hioki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lamas launches a furious low kick!
Hioki receives a hard blow on his right leg!
That punishment by Ricardo Lamas has left Hioki staggered! Ricardo Lamas should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Hioki decides to launch some tentative punches
Ricardo Lamas takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hatsu Hioki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lamas goes down.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Lamas tries to close his guard around Hioki
He succeeds!
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Lamas
Lamas cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hioki can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Hatsu Hioki tries to better his position on the ground...
Lamas holds Hatsu Hioki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Lamas
Lamas is moving on the ground...
Hioki tries to counter Lamas's moves on the ground.
Lamas misses a step and Hatsu Hioki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hatsu Hioki tries to pass Ricardo Lamas's guard...
Hatsu Hioki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Lamas measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hioki's side.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Ricardo Lamas attempts to move to full guard
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Ricardo Lamas attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Lamas manages to switch to full guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Hioki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Hioki misses a step and Ricardo Lamas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ricardo Lamas launches a few punches to Hioki's cheek from the guard.
Hatsu Hioki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Lamas tries to close his guard around Hioki
He succeeds!
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Lamas
Hioki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Greg Franklin stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rogers Arena (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Hioki moves backwards and Ricardo Lamas is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Nice punches from Hatsu Hioki.
Even nicer blocks from Lamas.
Lamas is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ricardo Lamas!
Hioki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Hioki has a small cut in his Left cheek
Hioki steps backwards away from Ricardo Lamas. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ricardo Lamas attempts a sweep single...
Ricardo Lamas catches Hatsu Hioki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lamas.
Ricardo Lamas is in closed guard over Hioki
Lamas tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ricardo Lamas fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ricardo Lamas is in half guard over Hioki
Hioki measures the resilience of Lamas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lamas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ricardo Lamas is in half guard over Hioki
Hioki measures the resilience of Lamas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lamas's side.
Ricardo Lamas is in half guard over Hioki
Hatsu Hioki tries to close the guard.
Hioki put Ricardo Lamas in closed guard.
Ricardo Lamas is in closed guard over Hioki
Lamas is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ricardo Lamas!
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas launches a few weak punches
Hioki blocks them effectively.
Lamas clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Ricardo Lamas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Lamas launches a few weak punches
Hioki blocks them effectively.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas launches a few weak punches
Hioki blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Hatsu Hioki looks to counter!
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Ricardo Lamas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Ricardo Lamas launches a few punches to Hioki's cheek from the guard.
Hatsu Hioki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Some of the people here are booing!
Ricardo Lamas tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Ricardo Lamas is in closed guard over Hioki
Ricardo Lamas is cooling the fight on the ground
Greg Franklin has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Lamas is in now. Hatsu Hioki is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shovel hook by Hatsu Hioki
tags Lamas.
Ricardo Lamas shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hatsu Hioki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
High kick from Ricardo Lamas!
Hioki seems to be done!
Hioki steps forward
Lamas feints.
Ricardo Lamas gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Lamas throws a lazy kick
Hioki blocks and keeps his distance.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
0:50 Round 2 and Lamas is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ricardo Lamas fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Hioki blocks and pushes his opponent.
Ricardo Lamas fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Hioki's chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki and Lamas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ricardo Lamas is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hioki and Lamas circle around the center of the cage.
Hioki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Hioki moves forward and holds Lamas
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hioki looks to be in very good shape.
Hatsu Hioki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hioki circles out and slips free of Ricardo Lamas's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Hioki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ricardo Lamas's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Lamas grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Hioki struggles... Ricardo Lamas is unable to take him down
Lamas misses a step and Hatsu Hioki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lamas launches a kick
but Hatsu Hioki avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Hatsu Hioki throws an uppercut
Lamas slips it.
Lamas studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lamas looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Hatsu Hioki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Hatsu Hioki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Hatsu Hioki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lamas pushes off of Hatsu Hioki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Hioki stumbles backwards but Ricardo Lamas chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hioki tries to take Ricardo Lamas down... Lamas stumbles backwards and Hatsu Hioki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lamas's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lamas pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Hioki easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Lamas fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Hioki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hatsu Hioki!
Lamas ducks under...
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Lamas goes for a low kick..
Hioki avoids the deadly blow.
Lamas clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Hioki fires low kicks
punishing Lamas's legs repeatedly.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Hatsu Hioki paws at Lamas.
Lamas swings ineffectively.
Hatsu Hioki tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Lamas's face
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Hioki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Ricardo Lamas pushes away Hioki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hioki stumbles backwards and Ricardo Lamas circles to get the center of the cage
Lamas steps backwards away from Hatsu Hioki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Lamas launches a furious low kick!
Hioki blocks.
Hioki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ricardo Lamas didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Lamas tries to close his guard around Hioki
He is not able to do it
Greg Franklin separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lamas.
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Round 3
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Lamas launches a furious hook!
That hits Hioki's chin like a wrecking ball! Hioki loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Hatsu Hioki's Chin
Greg Franklin halts the fight to stand up Ricardo Lamas. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Hioki is holding Ricardo Lamas's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ricardo Lamas loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hioki's side.
Crushing shot to Hioki's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Ricardo Lamas attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Hatsu Hioki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki tries to move to full mount!
Lamas won't allow him to take this position easily.
Lamas is trying to counter now!
Ricardo Lamas launches a few punches to Hioki's cheek from the guard.
Hatsu Hioki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hioki's side.
Hard blow to Hioki's mid-section, he seems hurt
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas tries to show some ground skills
Hioki uses his strength to keep Hioki at a disadvantage
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Ricardo Lamas attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Ricardo Lamas manages to switch to half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Hioki tries to get a side mount...
Lamas wraps his leg around Hatsu Hioki leg and prevents him from moving.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Hatsu Hioki tries to pass Ricardo Lamas's guard...
Hatsu Hioki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ricardo Lamas's arm and tries an armbar!
Lamas holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Lamas's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Hatsu Hioki.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rogers Arena (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Hioki launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lamas's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Greg Franklin didn't see the foul!
Some nice shots from Ricardo Lamas
that stun Hioki.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Hioki throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Hioki moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Lamas's thigh!
Hioki pushes Ricardo Lamas and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Ricardo Lamas just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Hioki may be in trouble!
Lamas wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Hatsu Hioki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hioki circles out and slips free of Ricardo Lamas's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Lamas goes to the body...
He punishes Hioki's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Hioki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lamas launches a furious low kick!
Hioki receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Inside leg kick from Lamas
that goes awry.
Lamas throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Poorly executed technique. Hatsu Hioki looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Hatsu Hioki
goes nowhere.
Hatsu Hioki and Lamas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Lamas steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Middle kick from Lamas.
The kick just misses.
Hioki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hioki showing excellent timing, blasts Ricardo Lamas with a right hand.
Great hook by Hatsu Hioki! Ricardo Lamas is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Greg Franklin separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
The cutman is working on Hioki's face.
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Round 4
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Ricardo Lamas goes with a looping right hand while Hatsu Hioki jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Hioki seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lamas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Lamas breaths deeply while on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Lamas tries to close his guard around Hioki
He succeeds!
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Lamas
Hatsu Hioki tries to better his position on the ground...
Lamas holds Hatsu Hioki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Lamas
Hioki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hatsu Hioki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Hatsu Hioki aggressively and repeatedly punches Lamas.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Hatsu Hioki tries to pass Ricardo Lamas's guard...
Hatsu Hioki passes momentarily but Ricardo Lamas sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Lamas measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hioki's side.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Lamas
Lamas tries to close his guard around Hioki
He succeeds!
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Lamas
Hioki is in closed guard... Lamas tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lamas clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Hioki tries to escape from closed guard...
Hioki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Hioki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Greg Franklin didn't see the foul!
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Lamas
Hioki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ricardo Lamas is not able to stop Lamas ground skills and Hatsu Hioki moves to side mount!
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki hovers above Lamas
Good punches to Lamas's body.
Lamas ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Ricardo Lamas...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki tries to better his position on the ground...
Hioki is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki catch Ricardo Lamas's left arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Ricardo Lamas holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Ricardo Lamas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Ricardo Lamas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas launches a few weak punches
Hioki blocks them effectively.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Ricardo Lamas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas tries to escape from the full mount...
Hatsu Hioki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki tries to open Lamas's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Hatsu Hioki. Lamas is unable to cover himself now!
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hioki throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ricardo Lamas
Solid shots!
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Lamas tries to stand up!
Hioki doesn't allow him!
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Ricardo Lamas...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki isolates Ricardo Lamas's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ricardo Lamas is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Ricardo Lamas
Hatsu Hioki fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lamas's face!
Greg Franklin is asking Lamas to defend himself! Greg Franklin jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lamas.
Lamas has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Hatsu Hioki by TKO (GnP) at 4:39 Round 4
Statistics: Hatsu Hioki
Punches 13/31 (42%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/23 (78%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 2520,65
Clinch Damage 67,8
Ground Damage 1467,1
Time on the ground 596 s
Statistics: Ricardo Lamas
Punches 24/37 (65%)
Kicks 3/12 (25%)
Clinch strikes 4/8 (50%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 8/29 (28%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1318,58
Clinch Damage 20,33
Ground Damage 203,33
Time on the ground 596 s
Great fight; candidate for FotN IMO. Both these fellas came to play today. Lamas with his stand up and Hioki on the ground. Very impressive outing for both of them. Hioki just managed to take enough control on the ground and maintain it. Well done.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!