Post by The Sandman on Mar 31, 2022 8:52:38 GMT -5
KenFlo enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Kenny Florian looks very relaxed.
Hatsu Hioki looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
KenFlo is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Kenny Florian comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Hatsu Hioki comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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KenFlo and Hioki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hioki is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Kenny Florian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki is moving on the ground...
KenFlo tries to counter Hioki's moves on the ground.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki launches a few fake punches and then turns over himself and gets Kenny Florian leg, rolls over and tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Hioki is locking that Kneebar...
Hioki launches a few kicks and the rolls until he is able to break the lock. Hioki and Kenny Florian stand up. That was close!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hatsu Hioki!
KenFlo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
KenFlo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
KenFlo is holding Hatsu Hioki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hatsu Hioki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hioki tries to show some ground skills
Hatsu Hioki put KenFlo in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Hioki
KenFlo tries to launch a few punches to Hatsu Hioki
Hioki is able to achieve closed guard and counter Kenny Florian's punches.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Hioki
KenFlo is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Kenny Florian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki sits high on Kenny Florian's chest and pulls his leg underneath KenFlo's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Hioki is locking that Triangle from Mount...
KenFlo tries to roll out. He's too quick for Hatsu Hioki and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Hioki and it cost him top position.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Hioki
Hioki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
KenFlo is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Kenny Florian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
Hioki blocks them effectively.
Hioki is trying to counter now!
Hioki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Hioki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over KenFlo
Deep breaths from Kenny Florian who tries a hammer punch to Hioki's ribs.
That hit Hioki who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian sits up and gets an arm around Hioki's neck!
Hioki pushes Kenny Florian back to the ground.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over KenFlo
Hioki sits over his knees and pushes away KenFlo's leg!
Hatsu Hioki is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Kenny Florian shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Kenny Florian breaks that americana attempt!
KenFlo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Hatsu Hioki pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Hatsu Hioki pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Hatsu Hioki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Hatsu Hioki, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Hatsu Hioki was tooling Kenny Florian for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kenny Florian lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Hioki tries to grapple
He puts KenFlo in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hatsu Hioki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Hatsu Hioki pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo stumbles backwards and Hatsu Hioki circles to get the center of the cage
Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Hatsu Hioki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hioki.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hatsu Hioki tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Hatsu Hioki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hatsu Hioki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
Hioki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Hioki
He is not able to do it
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
Hioki tries to move to full mount
Hioki succeeds
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
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 Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo 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 Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Hatsu Hioki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Hatsu Hioki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo 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 Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hatsu Hioki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Kenny Florian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki catch Kenny Florian's left arm and tries a kimura
Kenny Florian holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Hatsu Hioki gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Hioki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Hatsu Hioki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Hatsu Hioki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hioki.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hioki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo breaths deeply while on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hioki is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hioki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Hioki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hatsu Hioki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A punch from Kenny Florian
whizzes past Hioki.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Hioki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
Hioki moves on the ground
Hatsu Hioki moves to side mount
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
Hioki tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian closed his guard around Hatsu Hioki.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki is cooling the fight on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Hatsu Hioki was tooling Kenny Florian for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kenny Florian lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kenny Florian and Hioki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hatsu Hioki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
KenFlo is holding Hatsu Hioki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hatsu Hioki shows great balance while pushing away Kenny Florian
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
KenFlo steps backwards away from Hatsu Hioki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
KenFlo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
KenFlo is holding Hatsu Hioki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hatsu Hioki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hioki works on the ground with his fingers over KenFlo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hatsu Hioki attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Hatsu Hioki manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Hioki
KenFlo is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki catch Kenny Florian's left arm and tries a kimura
Kenny Florian holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
KenFlo breaks the lock showing some skills...
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo tries to stand up!
Hioki doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hioki breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Hioki
He is not able to do it
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
Hioki is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hioki tries to move to full mount
Hioki succeeds
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hatsu Hioki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Hatsu Hioki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Kenny Florian shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Kenny Florian breaks that americana attempt!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
KenFlo is connecting with a few punches
Hioki and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
KenFlo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
KenFlo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki leans forwards and tries to grapple with KenFlo
Hioki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian pushes Hioki against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
KenFlo controls Hatsu Hioki in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Hioki is hurt
Hatsu Hioki pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Hatsu Hioki
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian tries to holds Hatsu Hioki in a clinch against the fence
Hioki escapes from the clinch before Kenny Florian could keep him in place
KenFlo is holding Hatsu Hioki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hatsu Hioki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Kenny Florian tries a kimura
Hioki breaks the lock.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Kenny Florian hooks Hioki's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Hatsu Hioki manages to kick KenFlo away and scrambles on top!
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Hioki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
Hatsu Hioki pushes Kenny Florian against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kenny Florian struggles not allowing Hatsu Hioki improve his position.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
Hioki moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Hioki pushes Kenny Florian and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
Hioki tries to move to full mount
Hioki succeeds
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki suddenly holds Kenny Florian's arm and tries an armbar!
KenFlo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Hatsu Hioki!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Hioki
KenFlo is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll on the ground...
Hioki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Kenny Florian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki goes for an armbar!
Kenny Florian breaks the lock and pushes away Hatsu Hioki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Hatsu Hioki. 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.
KenFlo has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Hioki struggles... Kenny Florian is unable to take him down
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Hatsu Hioki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hioki.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Deep breaths from Kenny Florian who tries a hammer punch to Hioki's ribs.
Hioki blocks those punches
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hioki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hioki spins out, but Kenny Florian was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hioki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
A high kick from Hatsu Hioki
glances off KenFlo.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
KenFlo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hatsu Hioki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hatsu Hioki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hioki into his guard.
Hard blow to KenFlo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hioki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
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.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over KenFlo
Hioki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kenny Florian rolls over himself and stands up while Hatsu Hioki rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Hatsu Hioki. 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Hioki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Hioki is clinching with KenFlo.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian slightly pushes Hioki into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
KenFlo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
A punch from Kenny Florian
grazes Hioki's left cheek.
Hatsu Hioki is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Hioki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
KenFlo wants nothing of that and pushes Hioki.
KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hatsu Hioki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Hioki
Hatsu Hioki struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Hioki
Kenny Florian tries to pass to half guard...
Hatsu Hioki can't prevent his opponent from passing. KenFlo looks to work from half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Hioki
Hatsu Hioki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
Kenny Florian tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hioki's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Kenny Florian looks to mount Hatsu Hioki...
Hatsu Hioki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Hioki
KenFlo tries to jump to side mount.
Hatsu Hioki jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hioki tries to escape from the closed guard
Hatsu Hioki any adventage in the ground.
KenFlo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hioki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hioki looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Hioki struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
KenFlo doesn't want to free his opponent and Hioki continues in closed guard
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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hioki
Hioki wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Hioki is trying to counter now!
Hatsu Hioki throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hatsu Hioki fakes a punch and launches himself over Kenny Florian
KenFlo counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Hatsu Hioki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 1/8 (12%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 885 s
Statistics: Hatsu Hioki
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 885 s
Kenny Florian looks very relaxed.
Hatsu Hioki looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
KenFlo is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Kenny Florian comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Hatsu Hioki comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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KenFlo and Hioki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hioki is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Kenny Florian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki is moving on the ground...
KenFlo tries to counter Hioki's moves on the ground.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki launches a few fake punches and then turns over himself and gets Kenny Florian leg, rolls over and tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Hioki is locking that Kneebar...
Hioki launches a few kicks and the rolls until he is able to break the lock. Hioki and Kenny Florian stand up. That was close!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hatsu Hioki!
KenFlo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
KenFlo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
KenFlo is holding Hatsu Hioki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hatsu Hioki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hioki tries to show some ground skills
Hatsu Hioki put KenFlo in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Hioki
KenFlo tries to launch a few punches to Hatsu Hioki
Hioki is able to achieve closed guard and counter Kenny Florian's punches.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Hioki
KenFlo is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Kenny Florian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki sits high on Kenny Florian's chest and pulls his leg underneath KenFlo's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Hioki is locking that Triangle from Mount...
KenFlo tries to roll out. He's too quick for Hatsu Hioki and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Hioki and it cost him top position.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Hioki
Hioki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
KenFlo is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Kenny Florian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
Hioki blocks them effectively.
Hioki is trying to counter now!
Hioki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Hioki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over KenFlo
Deep breaths from Kenny Florian who tries a hammer punch to Hioki's ribs.
That hit Hioki who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian sits up and gets an arm around Hioki's neck!
Hioki pushes Kenny Florian back to the ground.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over KenFlo
Hioki sits over his knees and pushes away KenFlo's leg!
Hatsu Hioki is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Kenny Florian shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Kenny Florian breaks that americana attempt!
KenFlo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Hatsu Hioki pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Hatsu Hioki pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Hatsu Hioki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Hatsu Hioki, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Hatsu Hioki was tooling Kenny Florian for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kenny Florian lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Hioki tries to grapple
He puts KenFlo in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hatsu Hioki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Hatsu Hioki pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo stumbles backwards and Hatsu Hioki circles to get the center of the cage
Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Hatsu Hioki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hioki.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hatsu Hioki tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Hatsu Hioki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hatsu Hioki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
Hioki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Hioki
He is not able to do it
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
Hioki tries to move to full mount
Hioki succeeds
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
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 Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo 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 Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Hatsu Hioki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Hatsu Hioki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo 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 Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hatsu Hioki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Kenny Florian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki catch Kenny Florian's left arm and tries a kimura
Kenny Florian holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Hatsu Hioki gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Hioki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Hatsu Hioki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Hatsu Hioki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hioki.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hioki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo breaths deeply while on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hioki is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hioki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Hioki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hatsu Hioki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A punch from Kenny Florian
whizzes past Hioki.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Hioki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
Hioki moves on the ground
Hatsu Hioki moves to side mount
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
Hioki tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian closed his guard around Hatsu Hioki.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki is cooling the fight on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Hatsu Hioki was tooling Kenny Florian for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kenny Florian lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kenny Florian and Hioki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hatsu Hioki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
KenFlo is holding Hatsu Hioki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hatsu Hioki shows great balance while pushing away Kenny Florian
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
KenFlo steps backwards away from Hatsu Hioki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
KenFlo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
KenFlo is holding Hatsu Hioki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hatsu Hioki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hioki works on the ground with his fingers over KenFlo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hatsu Hioki attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Hatsu Hioki manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Hioki
KenFlo is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki catch Kenny Florian's left arm and tries a kimura
Kenny Florian holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hatsu Hioki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
KenFlo breaks the lock showing some skills...
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo tries to stand up!
Hioki doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hioki breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Hioki
He is not able to do it
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
Hioki is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hioki tries to move to full mount
Hioki succeeds
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hatsu Hioki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Hatsu Hioki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Kenny Florian shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Kenny Florian breaks that americana attempt!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
KenFlo is connecting with a few punches
Hioki and KenFlo circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
KenFlo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
KenFlo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki leans forwards and tries to grapple with KenFlo
Hioki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian pushes Hioki against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
KenFlo controls Hatsu Hioki in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Hioki is hurt
Hatsu Hioki pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Hatsu Hioki
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian tries to holds Hatsu Hioki in a clinch against the fence
Hioki escapes from the clinch before Kenny Florian could keep him in place
KenFlo is holding Hatsu Hioki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hatsu Hioki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Kenny Florian tries a kimura
Hioki breaks the lock.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Kenny Florian hooks Hioki's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Hatsu Hioki manages to kick KenFlo away and scrambles on top!
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Hioki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
Hatsu Hioki pushes Kenny Florian against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kenny Florian struggles not allowing Hatsu Hioki improve his position.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
Hioki moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Hioki pushes Kenny Florian and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over KenFlo
Hioki tries to move to full mount
Hioki succeeds
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki suddenly holds Kenny Florian's arm and tries an armbar!
KenFlo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Hatsu Hioki!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Hioki
KenFlo is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll on the ground...
Hioki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Kenny Florian efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Hioki goes for an armbar!
Kenny Florian breaks the lock and pushes away Hatsu Hioki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Hatsu Hioki. 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.
KenFlo has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Hioki struggles... Kenny Florian is unable to take him down
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Hatsu Hioki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hioki.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Deep breaths from Kenny Florian who tries a hammer punch to Hioki's ribs.
Hioki blocks those punches
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hioki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hioki spins out, but Kenny Florian was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hioki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
A high kick from Hatsu Hioki
glances off KenFlo.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
KenFlo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hatsu Hioki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hatsu Hioki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hioki into his guard.
Hard blow to KenFlo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hioki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
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.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over KenFlo
Hioki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kenny Florian rolls over himself and stands up while Hatsu Hioki rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Hatsu Hioki. 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Hioki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Hioki is clinching with KenFlo.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian slightly pushes Hioki into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
KenFlo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
A punch from Kenny Florian
grazes Hioki's left cheek.
Hatsu Hioki is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Hioki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
KenFlo wants nothing of that and pushes Hioki.
KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hatsu Hioki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Hioki
Hatsu Hioki struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Hioki
Kenny Florian tries to pass to half guard...
Hatsu Hioki can't prevent his opponent from passing. KenFlo looks to work from half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Hioki
Hatsu Hioki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
Kenny Florian tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hioki's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Kenny Florian looks to mount Hatsu Hioki...
Hatsu Hioki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Hioki
KenFlo tries to jump to side mount.
Hatsu Hioki jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hioki tries to escape from the closed guard
Hatsu Hioki any adventage in the ground.
KenFlo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hioki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Hioki looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Hioki struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
KenFlo doesn't want to free his opponent and Hioki continues in closed guard
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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hioki
Hioki wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Hioki is trying to counter now!
Hatsu Hioki throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hatsu Hioki fakes a punch and launches himself over Kenny Florian
KenFlo counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Hatsu Hioki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 1/8 (12%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 885 s
Statistics: Hatsu Hioki
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 885 s
