Post by The Sandman on Aug 10, 2022 0:12:08 GMT -5
Let's Go Brandon enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Ferocious staredown by Let's Go Brandon while Mike Beltran recites the rules.
Hatsu Hioki looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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Brandon Moreno and Hatsu Hioki touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Let's Go Brandon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Brandon Moreno
Brandon Moreno is in open guard over Shinya Hioki
Brandon Moreno tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shinya Hioki is able to break the lock.
Brandon Moreno is in open guard over Shinya Hioki
Shinya Hioki tries to close his guard around Let's Go Brandon
He is not able to do it
Brandon Moreno is in open guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon 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 Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Brandon Moreno holds Hatsu Hioki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
As the fight continues it seems that Hatsu Hioki is taking the best of the fight.
Shinya Hioki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Brandon Moreno
Shinya Hioki tries to move to full mount!
Let's Go Brandon won't allow him to take this position easily.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Brandon Moreno
Brandon Moreno attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Brandon Moreno manages to switch to half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Hatsu Hioki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Let's Go Brandon clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Shinya Hioki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brandon Moreno is not able to stop Let's Go Brandon ground skills and Hatsu Hioki moves to side mount!
Mike Beltran 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.
Let's Go Brandon 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.
Let's Go Brandon is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Hioki takes a break to breathe while holding Brandon Moreno.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Let's Go Brandon moves backwards and Hatsu Hioki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tremendous strikes from Let's Go Brandon!
Shinya Hioki blocks with confidence
Let's Go Brandon launches a stiff jab!
Shinya Hioki ducks that one.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Let's Go Brandon moves backwards and Hatsu Hioki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Let's Go Brandon launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Shinya Hioki moves backwards and Brandon Moreno is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Let's Go Brandon is holding Hatsu Hioki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hatsu Hioki shows great balance while pushing away Brandon Moreno
Poorly executed technique. Hatsu Hioki looks to counter!
Hatsu Hioki is measuring Let's Go Brandon with his jab.
Let's Go Brandon isn't fazed.
Brandon Moreno tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shinya Hioki won't budge, forcing Let's Go Brandon to pull guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki is in closed guard... Let's Go Brandon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hatsu Hioki!
Brandon Moreno is in full mount over Hatsu Hioki
Let's Go Brandon catch Hatsu Hioki's left arm and tries a kimura
Hatsu Hioki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Brandon Moreno is in full mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hatsu Hioki tries to roll to his side and trap Brandon Moreno in his guard...
Brandon Moreno keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brandon Moreno is in full mount over Hatsu Hioki
Shinya Hioki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Brandon Moreno doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Brandon Moreno is in full mount over Hatsu Hioki
Shinya Hioki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Let's Go Brandon's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno attempts to move to full guard
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Deep breaths from Brandon Moreno who tries a hammer punch to Shinya Hioki's ribs.
Shinya Hioki blocks those punches
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Hatsu Hioki tries to pass Brandon Moreno's guard...
Hatsu Hioki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Brandon Moreno
Brandon Moreno attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Hatsu Hioki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Shinya Hioki, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Hatsu Hioki catches Brandon Moreno's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shinya Hioki.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Hatsu Hioki tries to pass Brandon Moreno's guard...
Hatsu Hioki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Hatsu Hioki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Brandon Moreno
Brandon Moreno attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Brandon Moreno manages to switch to half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno attempts to move to full guard
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shinya Hioki pulls his arm out of danger.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brandon Moreno rolls over himself and stands up while Hatsu Hioki rolls on his back.
Mike Beltran 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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Brandon Moreno fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Shinya Hioki's chin
Brandon Moreno shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hatsu Hioki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Brandon Moreno shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hatsu Hioki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hatsu Hioki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Let's Go Brandon goes down.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon tries to close his guard around Shinya Hioki
He is not able to do it
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon tries to close his guard around Shinya Hioki
He is not able to do it
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Hatsu Hioki tries to pass to half guard...
Brandon Moreno can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shinya Hioki looks to work from half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki sits over his knees and pushes away Let's Go Brandon's leg!
Hatsu Hioki is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Brandon Moreno
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Brandon Moreno...
Brandon Moreno sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Let's Go Brandon is covering himself! Shinya Hioki tries to force the situation and Let's Go Brandon clumsily gives his back!
Shinya Hioki is in rear mount over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Shinya Hioki is trying to counter now!
Hatsu Hioki throws his leg over Brandon Moreno's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Hatsu Hioki's rear naked choke attempt!
Brandon Moreno frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Hatsu Hioki and ends up on top!
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Brandon Moreno tries to pass Hatsu Hioki's guard...
Brandon Moreno passes momentarily but Hatsu Hioki regains full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon is in closed guard... Shinya Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Brandon Moreno uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mike Beltran 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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice beating Brandon Moreno has received.
Brandon Moreno is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Let's Go Brandon steps backwards away from Hatsu Hioki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shinya Hioki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brandon Moreno didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon tries to close his guard around Shinya Hioki
He is not able to do it
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon launches a few weak punches
Shinya Hioki blocks them effectively.
Let's Go Brandon clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Hatsu Hioki pushes Brandon Moreno against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brandon Moreno struggles not allowing Hatsu Hioki improve his position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki breaths deeply while on the ground
Mike Beltran 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.
Brandon Moreno is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Hatsu Hioki, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Brandon Moreno tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hatsu Hioki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Brandon Moreno fakes a punch and launches himself over Hatsu Hioki
Shinya Hioki counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Brandon Moreno shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Hatsu Hioki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Let's Go Brandon into his guard.
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Brandon Moreno looks to posture up and open Hatsu Hioki's guard...
Hatsu Hioki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon tries to escape from the closed guard
Brandon Moreno any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon is in closed guard... Shinya Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Brandon Moreno uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon is in closed guard... Shinya Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Brandon Moreno uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shinya Hioki's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon is in closed guard... Shinya Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Brandon Moreno uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mike Beltran 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.
Shinya Hioki is holding Brandon Moreno's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brandon Moreno loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Brandon Moreno
Shinya Hioki tries to move to full mount!
Let's Go Brandon won't allow him to take this position easily.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Brandon Moreno
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Brandon Moreno...
Brandon Moreno sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno attempts to move to full guard
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki sits over his knees and pushes away Let's Go Brandon's leg!
Let's Go Brandon closes his legs around Hatsu Hioki's leg. Shinya Hioki is not able to move away now!
Hatsu Hioki gets sloppy and Brandon Moreno tries to take advantage...
Let's Go Brandon tries to stand up!
Shinya Hioki doesn't allow him!
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno attempts to move to full guard
Brandon Moreno manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon measures the resilience of Shinya Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shinya Hioki's side.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno sits up and gets an arm around Shinya Hioki's neck!
Shinya Hioki pushes Brandon Moreno back to the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon tries to close his guard around Shinya Hioki
He succeeds!
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Hatsu Hioki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Brandon Moreno. 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.
Shinya Hioki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shinya Hioki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hatsu Hioki
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon tries to close his guard around Shinya Hioki
He succeeds!
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Deep breaths from Brandon Moreno who tries a hammer punch to Shinya Hioki's ribs.
Shinya Hioki blocks those punches
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Hatsu Hioki positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Let's Go Brandon covers himself well
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki is in closed guard... Let's Go Brandon tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Hioki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Hioki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Let's Go Brandon leans and gets Hatsu Hioki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shinya Hioki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki is in closed guard... Let's Go Brandon tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Let's Go Brandon decides to launch some tentative punches
Shinya Hioki launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Let's Go Brandon with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Brandon Moreno tries a hook to the body
but Shinya Hioki manages to dodge it
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Let's Go Brandon.
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Round 4
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Let's Go Brandon launches a stiff jab!
Shinya Hioki ducks that one.
Shinya Hioki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hatsu Hioki!
Let's Go Brandon is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brandon Moreno tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hatsu Hioki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Let's Go Brandon is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki tries to jump to side mount.
Brandon Moreno jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Let's Go Brandon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) is cheering him!
Brandon Moreno is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hatsu Hioki attempts to trap Brandon Moreno in his guard.
Brandon Moreno keeps control and remains in side mount.
Brandon Moreno is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Deep breaths from Hatsu Hioki who tries a hammer punch to Let's Go Brandon's ribs.
That hit Let's Go Brandon who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Brandon Moreno is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Brandon Moreno looks to mount Hatsu Hioki...
Hatsu Hioki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Hioki leans and gets Brandon Moreno's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon struggles on the ground and tries to break Hatsu Hioki's guard...
Shinya Hioki doesn't want to free his opponent and Let's Go Brandon continues in closed guard
Let's Go Brandon clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Shinya Hioki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Let's Go Brandon struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Let's Go Brandon moves backwards and Hatsu Hioki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Brandon Moreno and Shinya Hioki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Let's Go Brandon is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Let's Go Brandon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shinya Hioki struggles... Brandon Moreno is unable to take him down
Hatsu Hioki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Nice beating Hatsu Hioki has received.
Shinya Hioki steps backwards away from Brandon Moreno. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Let's Go Brandon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Hioki sprawls and remains on his feet.
Let's Go Brandon steps backwards away from Hatsu Hioki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hatsu Hioki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Brandon Moreno is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shinya Hioki into his guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Deep breaths from Brandon Moreno who tries a hammer punch to Shinya Hioki's ribs.
Shinya Hioki blocks those punches
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Hatsu Hioki looks to posture up and open Brandon Moreno's guard...
Brandon Moreno has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Deep breaths from Brandon Moreno who tries a hammer punch to Shinya Hioki's ribs.
That hit Shinya Hioki who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki is in closed guard... Let's Go Brandon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hatsu Hioki!
Brandon Moreno is in full mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hatsu Hioki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Hatsu Hioki creates enough space to control Brandon Moreno's leg.
Brandon Moreno is in half guard over Shinya Hioki
Brandon Moreno pushes Shinya Hioki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shinya Hioki rolls and he's now on half guard over Brandon Moreno. Nice reversal.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Shinya Hioki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Shinya Hioki and Let's Go Brandon circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Shinya Hioki is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Let's Go Brandon seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Shinya Hioki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shinya Hioki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Brandon Moreno was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shinya Hioki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brandon Moreno grapple with Hatsu Hioki and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Shinya Hioki manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Mike Beltran separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Brandon Moreno
are bothering his opponent.
Brandon Moreno is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brandon Moreno fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Shinya Hioki's chin
Let's Go Brandon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Let's Go Brandon moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Let's Go Brandon steps backwards away from Hatsu Hioki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Let's Go Brandon and Shinya Hioki circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Brandon Moreno tries a hook to the body
and hits Shinya Hioki's ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brandon Moreno throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Shinya Hioki.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Brandon Moreno!
Shinya Hioki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Hatsu Hioki fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Let's Go Brandon blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Hatsu Hioki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Let's Go Brandon is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon breaths deeply while on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon tries to close his guard around Shinya Hioki
He is not able to do it
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Hatsu Hioki pushes Brandon Moreno against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brandon Moreno struggles not allowing Hatsu Hioki improve his position.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki tries to jump to side mount.
Brandon Moreno jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Brandon Moreno tries to pass Hatsu Hioki's guard...
Brandon Moreno manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Brandon Moreno is in half guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Let's Go Brandon is countered by 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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Brandon Moreno takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Hatsu Hioki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Let's Go Brandon won't budge, forcing Shinya Hioki to pull guard.
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Brandon Moreno by Split decision
Statistics: Brandon Moreno
Punches 9/22 (41%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 2/10 (20%)
GnP strikes 3/12 (25%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 802 s
Statistics: Hatsu Hioki
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 1/5 (20%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 802 s
Shocking amount of no-damage done over 25 minutes here. They tried to try, but need development in order to do well.
Ferocious staredown by Let's Go Brandon while Mike Beltran recites the rules.
Hatsu Hioki looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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Brandon Moreno and Hatsu Hioki touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Let's Go Brandon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Brandon Moreno
Brandon Moreno is in open guard over Shinya Hioki
Brandon Moreno tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shinya Hioki is able to break the lock.
Brandon Moreno is in open guard over Shinya Hioki
Shinya Hioki tries to close his guard around Let's Go Brandon
He is not able to do it
Brandon Moreno is in open guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon 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 Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Brandon Moreno holds Hatsu Hioki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
As the fight continues it seems that Hatsu Hioki is taking the best of the fight.
Shinya Hioki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Brandon Moreno
Shinya Hioki tries to move to full mount!
Let's Go Brandon won't allow him to take this position easily.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Brandon Moreno
Brandon Moreno attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Brandon Moreno manages to switch to half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Hatsu Hioki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Let's Go Brandon clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Shinya Hioki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brandon Moreno is not able to stop Let's Go Brandon ground skills and Hatsu Hioki moves to side mount!
Mike Beltran 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.
Let's Go Brandon 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.
Let's Go Brandon is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Hioki takes a break to breathe while holding Brandon Moreno.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Let's Go Brandon moves backwards and Hatsu Hioki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tremendous strikes from Let's Go Brandon!
Shinya Hioki blocks with confidence
Let's Go Brandon launches a stiff jab!
Shinya Hioki ducks that one.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Let's Go Brandon moves backwards and Hatsu Hioki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Let's Go Brandon launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Shinya Hioki moves backwards and Brandon Moreno is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Let's Go Brandon is holding Hatsu Hioki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Hatsu Hioki shows great balance while pushing away Brandon Moreno
Poorly executed technique. Hatsu Hioki looks to counter!
Hatsu Hioki is measuring Let's Go Brandon with his jab.
Let's Go Brandon isn't fazed.
Brandon Moreno tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shinya Hioki won't budge, forcing Let's Go Brandon to pull guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki is in closed guard... Let's Go Brandon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hatsu Hioki!
Brandon Moreno is in full mount over Hatsu Hioki
Let's Go Brandon catch Hatsu Hioki's left arm and tries a kimura
Hatsu Hioki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Brandon Moreno is in full mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hatsu Hioki tries to roll to his side and trap Brandon Moreno in his guard...
Brandon Moreno keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brandon Moreno is in full mount over Hatsu Hioki
Shinya Hioki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Brandon Moreno doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Brandon Moreno is in full mount over Hatsu Hioki
Shinya Hioki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Let's Go Brandon's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno attempts to move to full guard
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Deep breaths from Brandon Moreno who tries a hammer punch to Shinya Hioki's ribs.
Shinya Hioki blocks those punches
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Hatsu Hioki tries to pass Brandon Moreno's guard...
Hatsu Hioki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Brandon Moreno
Brandon Moreno attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Hatsu Hioki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Shinya Hioki, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Hatsu Hioki catches Brandon Moreno's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shinya Hioki.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Hatsu Hioki tries to pass Brandon Moreno's guard...
Hatsu Hioki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Hatsu Hioki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Brandon Moreno
Brandon Moreno attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Brandon Moreno manages to switch to half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno attempts to move to full guard
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shinya Hioki pulls his arm out of danger.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brandon Moreno rolls over himself and stands up while Hatsu Hioki rolls on his back.
Mike Beltran 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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Brandon Moreno fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Shinya Hioki's chin
Brandon Moreno shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hatsu Hioki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Brandon Moreno shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hatsu Hioki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hatsu Hioki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Let's Go Brandon goes down.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon tries to close his guard around Shinya Hioki
He is not able to do it
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon tries to close his guard around Shinya Hioki
He is not able to do it
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Hatsu Hioki tries to pass to half guard...
Brandon Moreno can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shinya Hioki looks to work from half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki sits over his knees and pushes away Let's Go Brandon's leg!
Hatsu Hioki is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Brandon Moreno
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Brandon Moreno...
Brandon Moreno sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Let's Go Brandon is covering himself! Shinya Hioki tries to force the situation and Let's Go Brandon clumsily gives his back!
Shinya Hioki is in rear mount over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Shinya Hioki is trying to counter now!
Hatsu Hioki throws his leg over Brandon Moreno's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Hatsu Hioki's rear naked choke attempt!
Brandon Moreno frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Hatsu Hioki and ends up on top!
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Brandon Moreno tries to pass Hatsu Hioki's guard...
Brandon Moreno passes momentarily but Hatsu Hioki regains full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon is in closed guard... Shinya Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Brandon Moreno uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mike Beltran 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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice beating Brandon Moreno has received.
Brandon Moreno is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Let's Go Brandon steps backwards away from Hatsu Hioki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shinya Hioki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brandon Moreno didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon tries to close his guard around Shinya Hioki
He is not able to do it
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon launches a few weak punches
Shinya Hioki blocks them effectively.
Let's Go Brandon clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Hatsu Hioki pushes Brandon Moreno against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brandon Moreno struggles not allowing Hatsu Hioki improve his position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki breaths deeply while on the ground
Mike Beltran 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.
Brandon Moreno is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Hatsu Hioki, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Brandon Moreno tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hatsu Hioki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Brandon Moreno fakes a punch and launches himself over Hatsu Hioki
Shinya Hioki counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Brandon Moreno shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Hatsu Hioki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Let's Go Brandon into his guard.
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Brandon Moreno looks to posture up and open Hatsu Hioki's guard...
Hatsu Hioki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon tries to escape from the closed guard
Brandon Moreno any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon is in closed guard... Shinya Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Brandon Moreno uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon is in closed guard... Shinya Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Brandon Moreno uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shinya Hioki's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon is in closed guard... Shinya Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Brandon Moreno uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mike Beltran 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.
Shinya Hioki is holding Brandon Moreno's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brandon Moreno loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Brandon Moreno
Shinya Hioki tries to move to full mount!
Let's Go Brandon won't allow him to take this position easily.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Brandon Moreno
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Brandon Moreno...
Brandon Moreno sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno attempts to move to full guard
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki sits over his knees and pushes away Let's Go Brandon's leg!
Let's Go Brandon closes his legs around Hatsu Hioki's leg. Shinya Hioki is not able to move away now!
Hatsu Hioki gets sloppy and Brandon Moreno tries to take advantage...
Let's Go Brandon tries to stand up!
Shinya Hioki doesn't allow him!
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno attempts to move to full guard
Brandon Moreno manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon measures the resilience of Shinya Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shinya Hioki's side.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Brandon Moreno sits up and gets an arm around Shinya Hioki's neck!
Shinya Hioki pushes Brandon Moreno back to the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon tries to close his guard around Shinya Hioki
He succeeds!
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Hatsu Hioki breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mike Beltran halts the fight to stand up Brandon Moreno. 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.
Shinya Hioki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shinya Hioki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hatsu Hioki
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon tries to close his guard around Shinya Hioki
He succeeds!
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Deep breaths from Brandon Moreno who tries a hammer punch to Shinya Hioki's ribs.
Shinya Hioki blocks those punches
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Hatsu Hioki positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Let's Go Brandon covers himself well
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki is in closed guard... Let's Go Brandon tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Hioki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Hioki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Let's Go Brandon leans and gets Hatsu Hioki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shinya Hioki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki is in closed guard... Let's Go Brandon tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Let's Go Brandon decides to launch some tentative punches
Shinya Hioki launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Let's Go Brandon with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Brandon Moreno tries a hook to the body
but Shinya Hioki manages to dodge it
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Let's Go Brandon.
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Round 4
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Let's Go Brandon launches a stiff jab!
Shinya Hioki ducks that one.
Shinya Hioki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hatsu Hioki!
Let's Go Brandon is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brandon Moreno tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hatsu Hioki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Let's Go Brandon is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki tries to jump to side mount.
Brandon Moreno jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Let's Go Brandon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) is cheering him!
Brandon Moreno is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hatsu Hioki attempts to trap Brandon Moreno in his guard.
Brandon Moreno keeps control and remains in side mount.
Brandon Moreno is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Deep breaths from Hatsu Hioki who tries a hammer punch to Let's Go Brandon's ribs.
That hit Let's Go Brandon who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Brandon Moreno is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Brandon Moreno looks to mount Hatsu Hioki...
Hatsu Hioki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Hioki leans and gets Brandon Moreno's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon struggles on the ground and tries to break Hatsu Hioki's guard...
Shinya Hioki doesn't want to free his opponent and Let's Go Brandon continues in closed guard
Let's Go Brandon clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Shinya Hioki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Let's Go Brandon struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Let's Go Brandon moves backwards and Hatsu Hioki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Brandon Moreno and Shinya Hioki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Let's Go Brandon is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Let's Go Brandon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shinya Hioki struggles... Brandon Moreno is unable to take him down
Hatsu Hioki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Nice beating Hatsu Hioki has received.
Shinya Hioki steps backwards away from Brandon Moreno. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Let's Go Brandon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Hioki sprawls and remains on his feet.
Let's Go Brandon steps backwards away from Hatsu Hioki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hatsu Hioki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Brandon Moreno is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shinya Hioki into his guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Deep breaths from Brandon Moreno who tries a hammer punch to Shinya Hioki's ribs.
Shinya Hioki blocks those punches
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Hatsu Hioki looks to posture up and open Brandon Moreno's guard...
Brandon Moreno has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Deep breaths from Brandon Moreno who tries a hammer punch to Shinya Hioki's ribs.
That hit Shinya Hioki who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki is in closed guard... Let's Go Brandon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hatsu Hioki!
Brandon Moreno is in full mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hatsu Hioki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Hatsu Hioki creates enough space to control Brandon Moreno's leg.
Brandon Moreno is in half guard over Shinya Hioki
Brandon Moreno pushes Shinya Hioki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shinya Hioki rolls and he's now on half guard over Brandon Moreno. Nice reversal.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Shinya Hioki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Shinya Hioki and Let's Go Brandon circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Shinya Hioki is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Let's Go Brandon seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Shinya Hioki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shinya Hioki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Brandon Moreno was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shinya Hioki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brandon Moreno grapple with Hatsu Hioki and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Shinya Hioki manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Mike Beltran separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Brandon Moreno
are bothering his opponent.
Brandon Moreno is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brandon Moreno fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Shinya Hioki's chin
Let's Go Brandon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Let's Go Brandon moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Let's Go Brandon steps backwards away from Hatsu Hioki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Let's Go Brandon and Shinya Hioki circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Brandon Moreno tries a hook to the body
and hits Shinya Hioki's ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brandon Moreno throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Shinya Hioki.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Brandon Moreno!
Shinya Hioki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Hatsu Hioki fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Let's Go Brandon blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Hatsu Hioki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Let's Go Brandon is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon breaths deeply while on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Let's Go Brandon tries to close his guard around Shinya Hioki
He is not able to do it
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Hatsu Hioki pushes Brandon Moreno against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brandon Moreno struggles not allowing Hatsu Hioki improve his position.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over Let's Go Brandon
Shinya Hioki tries to jump to side mount.
Brandon Moreno jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Brandon Moreno is in closed guard over Shinya Hioki
Brandon Moreno tries to pass Hatsu Hioki's guard...
Brandon Moreno manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Brandon Moreno is in half guard over Shinya Hioki
Let's Go Brandon launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Let's Go Brandon is countered by 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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Brandon Moreno takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Hatsu Hioki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Let's Go Brandon won't budge, forcing Shinya Hioki to pull guard.
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Brandon Moreno by Split decision
Statistics: Brandon Moreno
Punches 9/22 (41%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 2/10 (20%)
GnP strikes 3/12 (25%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 802 s
Statistics: Hatsu Hioki
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 1/5 (20%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 802 s
Shocking amount of no-damage done over 25 minutes here. They tried to try, but need development in order to do well.
