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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Asashoryu misses with a hook.
Asashoryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asashoryu tries to bum rush Crane with a series of wild strikes but Crane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Crane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane working the head and body with strikes.
Asashoryu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crane trying to control the position but Asashoryu is working away.
Crane cracks Asashoryu with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Crane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asashoryu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Asashoryu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Asashoryu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Crane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asashoryu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Asashoryu is pushing Crane's head away, looking to escape. Crane manages to hold on to the position though.
Asashoryu is looking to reverse the position.
Crane taking a breather here.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asashoryu keeps working.
Asashoryu wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Crane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Crane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asashoryu, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Crane cracks Asashoryu with a big right hand but Asashoryu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Asashoryu tries to buck Crane off but Crane is having none of it.
My spies in Savage Dojo MMA Tokyo inform me that Crane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Crane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asashoryu, who protects the arm well.
Asashoryu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asashoryu keeps working.
Asashoryu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Asashoryu manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Crane seems to be working for a kimura but Asashoryu defends the submission attempt.
Crane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3##SUB2#
Crane maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Asashoryu could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Crane has cracked it and Asashoryu is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Crane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Power Matrix Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
DARE RUSSIA
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Bok just misses with a punch to the body.
Maxim Bok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bok looks to score with a jab to the body but Asashoryu is just out of range.
Bok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asashoryu.
Bok throws out a powerful jab.
Bok lands a body shot.
Bok tries a head kick but it misses.
Bok misses with a shot to the body
and Asashoryu counters with a head kick.
Bok works Asashoryu's body with a nice hook.
Bok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Yokozuna Asashoryu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Bok.#TD#
Bok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Asashoryu bucks up and tries to throw Bok off but instead Bok has got his back!
Bok trying to control.#T1##SUB#
Bok has got one arm under Asashoryu's chin. This could be trouble... Asashoryu trying to control the other hand but Bok gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Asashoryu has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxim Bok!
Maxim Bok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 110: Northrop vs Kid
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Asashoryu throws a sloppy head kick and Mohammed moves out of range easily.
Asashoryu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Mohammed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Mohammed takes the fight into the clinch.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Yokozuna Asashoryu has been cut.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mohammed.
A short uppercut from Mohammed.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
Asashoryu avoids a wild elbow strike from Mohammed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asashoryu blocks an elbow strike.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mohammed fails to land.
Asashoryu is looking to break free of the clinch but Mohammed has double underhooks.
Asashoryu blocks an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
Mohammed has Asashoryu pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Asashoryu is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Mohammed - that's hurt Asashoryu badly! Oh, another knee lands and Asashoryu is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Asashoryu doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ijsa Mohammed!
A relieved looking Ijsa Mohammed thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFC 106:Sang Seok vs Scrubs
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Asashoryu. #CL#
Asashoryu tries to keep at a distance but Shankariya has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Asashoryu manages to break the clinch.
Shankariya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asashoryu in his tracks.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Shankariya moves into the clinch.
Shankariya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Shankariya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asashoryu. Shankariya shrugs it off though. #KD2#
Asashoryu throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Shankariya stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Asashoryu follows into mount! #ROC2#
Shankariya is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kampatimar Shankariya has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Asashoryu has control of Shankariya's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shankariya regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Oh Shankariya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Shankariya defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Asashoryu.
Asashoryu looking to control but Shankariya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shankariya seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Shankariya wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Shankariya defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Asashoryu.
Shankariya is squirming around, avoiding Asashoryu's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Asashoryu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Asashoryu thowing shots but they're missing.
Asashoryu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Asashoryu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shankariya is looking to escape. #T2##SUB2#
Asashoryu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Asashoryu controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Asashoryu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #ES#
Shankariya somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Shankariya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asashoryu finds it's way round the side to connect with Shankariya's head.
Shankariya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Asashoryu gets tackled into the cage by Shankariya. Shankariya maintains the clinch. #BC#
Shankariya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asashoryu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses.
Shankariya cracks Asashoryu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Yokozuna Asashoryu has been cut.
Shankariya falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Asashoryu counter with a right hand.
Asashoryu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asashoryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shankariya throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Shankariya moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Shankariya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asashoryu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shankariya looks for a takedown but Asashoryu sprawls well.#KD2#
Asashoryu lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Shankariya sprawling to the canvas. Asashoryu follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Shankariya hang on? #ROC2#
Shankariya is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Asashoryu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shankariya defends it well.
Oh Shankariya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Shankariya wants to get back to his feet.
Shankariya seems to have got his legs back now.#ES#
Shankariya kicks Asashoryu off and gets back to his feet.
Shankariya shoots in but Asashoryu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shankariya walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asashoryu.
Asashoryu throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crack! A monster head kick from Asashoryu and Shankariya falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Asashoryu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
Yokozuna Asashoryu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Asashoryu lands a high kick to the side of Glass's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Asashoryu dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#
Glass is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Fredrick Glass has been cut.
Glass keeping full guard, as Asashoryu tries to pass.
Glass is still in real trouble! Can Asashoryu finish him?#SU#
Asashoryu stands up from Glass's guard - Asashoryu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Glass seems to have recovered his senses.
Asashoryu seems to be stalking Glass here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Glass drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
Yokozuna Asashoryu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Ilmarinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ilmarinen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Ilmarinen ducks straight into an uppercut from Asashoryu and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ilmarinen manages to regain guard straight away.
#CUT2#
It looks like Asko Ilmarinen has been cut.
Asashoryu advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Asashoryu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ilmarinen sees it coming and defends easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ilmarinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Asashoryu. #SUB2#
Asashoryu is looking for a kimura but Ilmarinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asashoryu to get the leverage.
Asashoryu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ilmarinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Asashoryu. #SUB2#
Asashoryu is trying for a kimura here. Ilmarinen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Asashoryu wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
A very excited looking Yokozuna Asashoryu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TRFC74: The Sacrifice
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Heap scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Asashoryu that sends Heap to the canvas. Heap tries to scramble back to his feet but Asashoryu brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#
Heap is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Eildon Heap has been cut.#SU2#
Asashoryu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh Heap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asashoryu plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Heap swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Heap face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
Yokozuna Asashoryu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Eildon Heap had this to say: 'I'm so handome I'm not surprised this guy was all over me!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Asashoryu lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Wojtk crumples to the floor! Asashoryu milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
In his post fight interview, Yokozuna Asashoryu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Asashoryu connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Goodnight Irene has been cut.
A head kick misses from Asashoryu.
Asashoryu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Asashoryu backs off Irene throws a huge counter combo but Asashoryu manages to avoid it all.
Asashoryu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asashoryu throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Asashoryu backs off Irene throws a huge counter combo but Asashoryu manages to avoid it all.
Irene feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asashoryu's calf.
Nice defenses there by Irene.
Asashoryu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Irene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asashoryu tries a head kick but it misses.
Irene is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Irene takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asashoryu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Irene avoids the head kick by Asashoryu.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Asashoryu backs off Irene throws a huge counter combo but Asashoryu manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Asashoryu. Those never looked like landing.
Irene wants to slow Asashoryu down by chopping away at his legs.
Asashoryu throws a sloppy head kick and Irene moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Irene's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irene takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Irene blocks a head kick by Asashoryu.
Irene feints a counter leg kick.
Asashoryu misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Irene counters with a crisp one two that drops Asashoryu! Irene thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Asashoryu to his feet! Asashoryu is in big trouble!
Asashoryu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asashoryu lands with a hook. Irene tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
That has opened up Goodnight Irene's cut even more.#T2#
Asashoryu throws the left hand but Irene avoids the punch easily.
Irene steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asashoryu.
Yokozuna Asashoryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irene tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Asashoryu.
Asashoryu misses with a head kick.
Irene is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asashoryu misses the shot to the body.
As Asashoryu backs off Irene throws a huge counter combo but Asashoryu manages to avoid it all.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asashoryu.
Asashoryu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Asashoryu catches Irene right on the button with a cross.
Asashoryu tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Irene lands a leg kick that knocks Asashoryu off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Irene moves into the clinch successfully.
Irene looking to throw knees to the head but Asashoryu is blocking nicely.
Irene prevents Asashoryu from breaking the clinch.
Irene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irene lands with a right to the head.
Asashoryu is trying to push Irene away but Irene has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Irene misses with a punch on the inside.
Irene prevents Asashoryu from breaking the clinch.
Irene lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Yokozuna Asashoryu has been cut.
Irene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irene holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Irene has a couple of punches blocked by Asashoryu.
#T4#
Irene throws a punch but it's blocked by Asashoryu.
Asashoryu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Irene lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asashoryu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asashoryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asashoryu's elbow.
Asashoryu has had enough of the clinch but Irene keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Irene.
#BC#
Asashoryu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asashoryu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irene moves out of range of the body kick.
Asashoryu misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yokozuna Asashoryu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Irene takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irene is looking for the big counter here.
Asashoryu stalks Irene and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Irene's face. Irene staggers backwards, shaken.
Asashoryu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Irene counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Irene.
Asashoryu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irene.
Irene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Asashoryu is rocked!
Asashoryu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Irene lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asashoryu backwards.
Oh Asashoryu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irene has a couple of punches blocked by Asashoryu.
Irene pushes Asashoryu against the cage. Irene is working some dirty boxing. Irene pushes off with a quick right hook! Asashoryu goes down! Asashoryu tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Irene moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goodnight Irene!
Goodnight Irene tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
FC 142:Redemption!
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Smo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Smo.
Asashoryu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smo staggers Asashoryu with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Asashoryu looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Smo is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jo Smo!
Jo Smo very nearly forgot to thank Shinobi amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
FC:Wednesday Night Fights 3
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Asashoryu throws a sloppy head kick
and Columbus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Columbus throws a lazy uppercut
and Asashoryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asashoryu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Columbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Columbus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Asashoryu.
Columbus connects with a nice looking jab.
Asashoryu takes one on the button.
Asashoryu tries a head kick but it misses.
Asashoryu lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Asashoryu throws a lazy head kick
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asashoryu misses with a straight right.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asashoryu throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Columbus misses its target.
Asashoryu moves out of range of the body kick.
Columbus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Asashoryu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Columbus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asashoryu tries a head kick but it misses.
Columbus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asashoryu misses with a left hand
and Columbus counters with a left to the body.
Asashoryu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus connects with a solid leg kick.
Asashoryu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asashoryu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Asashoryu's shoulder, as Asashoryu tries to avoid the shot.
Columbus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asashoryu throws a lazy head kick
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses.
Asashoryu takes one to the side of the head.
Asashoryu misses with a left hand
and Columbus counters with a good low kick that Asashoryu was not able to check. #T2#
Columbus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Columbus.
Columbus lands with a good body shot.
Asashoryu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Columbus counter with a right hand.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Columbus. That snapped Asashoryu's head back.
A head kick by Asashoryu misses
and Asashoryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Asashoryu is rocked!
Asashoryu walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Asashoryu is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Asashoryu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Presle. Presle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Ludovic Presle has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Asashoryu misses the target.
Asashoryu moves out of range of the body kick.
Asashoryu is looking to counter punch.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses.
Presle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asashoryu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ludovic Presle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Presle looks winded!
A jab lands there for Asashoryu.
Presle throws a series of punches but Asashoryu moves out of range.
Asashoryu throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Presle crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
After the fight, Yokozuna Asashoryu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
CATCH!!!-KO3-AKE OME!!! 2017
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Asashoryu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Broc has been cut.
Asashoryu throws a front kick to the face that drops Broc face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
A less than humble Yokozuna Asashoryu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Ahdoodi tries to clinch but Asashoryu moves out of range.
Asashoryu moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Ahdoodi.
Asashoryu moves away from the strike by Ahdoodi.
Asashoryu lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Ahmaid Ahdoodi has been cut.
Ahdoodi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asashoryu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Asashoryu.
Asashoryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahdoodi.
Asashoryu connects with a high kick.
Asashoryu lands with a kick to the temple. Ahdoodi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahdoodi scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Asashoryu blocks the low kick.
Ahdoodi misses with an uppercut. Asashoryu saw that one coming.
Asashoryu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahdoodi throws a series of punches but Asashoryu moves out of range. #T1#
Ahdoodi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asashoryu moves away.
Asashoryu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahdoodi. That did some damage!
Ahdoodi shoots in and drives through. Asashoryu sprawls well.#KD#
Asashoryu lands a big head kick that sends Ahdoodi tumbling to the mat! Asashoryu takes a step backwards and waves Ahdoodi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ahdoodi misses with a double jab.
We've been hearing reports that Asashoryu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahdoodi throws a jab when Asashoryu was well out of range.
Ahdoodi misses with a lunging right hand
and Asashoryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahdoodi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Asashoryu lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ahdoodi. Asashoryu pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
After the fight, Yokozuna Asashoryu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 87
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Fame misses with a straight left.
Asashoryu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asashoryu misses with a wild combination.
Fame tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Asashoryu.
Asashoryu misses with a head kick.
Fame is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asashoryu throws a push kick but Fame slaps the foot to one side.
Asashoryu throws a sloppy head kick and Fame moves out of range easily.
Fame only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fame punishes Asashoryu's body with a nice straight punch.
Asashoryu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Fame lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fame avoids the head kick by Asashoryu.
Asashoryu falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Fame moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fame.
Nice elbow from Fame. #CUT2#
It looks like Yokozuna Asashoryu has been cut.#T1#
Fame lands a nice elbow.
Fame throws an elbow but it misses.
Fame comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asashoryu working hard to break the clinch.
Fame doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fame can't find room to land a body shot as Asashoryu controls the action.
Asashoryu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fame lands a damaging elbow.
Fame lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fame has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asashoryu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fame works on Asashoryu's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Fame pushes off an throws an elbow but Asashoryu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fame stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fame lands an elbow inside.
Fame lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Fame breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asashoryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fame.
Fame takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fame tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asashoryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Fame.
Asashoryu takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Fame.
Fame with a jab.#ROC2#
Asashoryu is rocked!
Asashoryu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fame now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Asashoryu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fame flashes Asashoryu a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Asashoryu's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Asashoryu crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Fame punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lil Fame!
Lil Fame gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
HFC 285 Yiftos vs Klitschko
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Winslow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winslow walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Shane Winslow has been cut.
Winslow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asashoryu as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Asashoryu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Winslow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Asashoryu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yokozuna Asashoryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Winslow.#KD#
Asashoryu lands a big head kick that sends Winslow tumbling to the mat! Asashoryu takes a step backwards and waves Winslow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Asashoryu lands a leg kick that knocks Winslow off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winslow closes the distance and clinches up with Asashoryu, looking for a takedown. Winslow pushes Asashoryu against the cage but Asashoryu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Asashoryu.
Asashoryu throws a powerful right kick. Winslow tried to block low but the kick was high! Winslow was taken right off of his feet! Asashoryu jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
After the fight, Yokozuna Asashoryu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 85
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Huey scores with a four punch combination!
Huey lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Asashoryu out cold! Asashoryu is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baby Huey!
Baby Huey gave a mention to Bushido Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Savanah misses with a takedown
and Asashoryu counters with a head kick.
Yokozuna Asashoryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savanah is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Asashoryu moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
Yokozuna Asashoryu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CATCH!!!-KO-2
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Bungradidoa throws a head kick but Asashoryu moves out of range.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses.
Asashoryu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mophaf Bungradidoa has been cut.
Asashoryu throws a sloppy head kick and Bungradidoa moves out of range easily.
Asashoryu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bungradidoa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Asashoryu throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Bungradidoa forces Asashoryu back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Bungradidoa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa scores with a head kick. Asashoryu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Bungradidoa has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Bungradidoa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bungradidoa avoids the head kick by Asashoryu.
Bungradidoa cracks a nice hook into Asashoryu's ribs.
A head kick misses from Asashoryu.
Bungradidoa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Bungradidoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asashoryu working hard to break the clinch.#T1##BC#
Bungradidoa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bungradidoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Bungradidoa has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Bungradidoa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bungradidoa throws a right and a left that Asashoryu avoids nicely. #CL#
Asashoryu gets tackled into the ropes by Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa maintains the clinch.
Bungradidoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Bungradidoa as the two fighters clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to throw a body punch but Asashoryu avoids it by throwing Bungradidoa back against the ropes. #BC#
Bungradidoa manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bungradidoa pushes Asashoryu up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Bungradidoa manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Bungradidoa misses. #CL#
Bungradidoa rushes Asashoryu and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Asashoryu controls the action.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Bungradidoa presses Asashoryu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asashoryu is defending well for now.#BC#
Bungradidoa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bungradidoa misses with a body shot.
Asashoryu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Asashoryu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bungradidoa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asashoryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch
and Asashoryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bungradidoa misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Asashoryu counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Bungradidoa goes down! Will Bungradidoa beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Bungradidoa jabs Asashoryu to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD2#
Asashoryu drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Bungradidoa onto his butt! Bungradidoa pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC2#
Bungradidoa is rocked!
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mophaf Bungradidoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Bungradidoa pushes Asashoryu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Asashoryu controls his hands.
#BC#
Bungradidoa breaks the clinch.
Bungradidoa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bungradidoa is looking to wear down Asashoryu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Bungradidoa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Bungradidoa moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bungradidoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bungradidoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Asashoryu is just out of range.#CL#
Bungradidoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bungradidoa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asashoryu.
Bungradidoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asashoryu prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Bungradidoa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Asashoryu scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Bungradidoa to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Asashoryu away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Bungradidoa got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bungradidoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asashoryu.
OH! Bungradidoa has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Asashoryu smells blood and charges in for the finish! Asashoryu unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Bungradidoa sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
Yokozuna Asashoryu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Asashoryu throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Silva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Asashoryu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asashoryu throws a quick head kick that knocks Silva silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Asashoryu is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
After winning the bout, Yokozuna Asashoryu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CATCH!!!-KO-1
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Asashoryu stuns Tiger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asashoryu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiger tries to clinch but Asashoryu is having none of it.
Shinto Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger blocks a head kick by Asashoryu.
Good shot there by Asashoryu.#CUT#
It looks like Shinto Tiger has been cut.
Tiger is looking to slow Asashoryu down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Asashoryu.
Tiger throws a head kick but Asashoryu moves out of range.
Asashoryu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asashoryu plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Tiger's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Tiger, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
During a confident post fight interview, Yokozuna Asashoryu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Asashoryu keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asashoryu sprawls well. Asashoryu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Asashoryu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gordan.
Gordan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asashoryu.
Gordan clobbers Asashoryu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asashoryu swings for the body but Gordan moves out of range.
Asashoryu looks to land a combination but Gordan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asashoryu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gordan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gordan on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Marcus Gordan has been cut.
Gordan lands a lovely overhand right.
Gordan shoots in for a takedown but Asashoryu shows good takedown defense.
Yokozuna Asashoryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Gordan.#T1#
Gordan goes for a double leg but Asashoryu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asashoryu continues to drive forward.
Gordan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asashoryu throws a series of punches but Gordan avoids them all with ease.
Asashoryu scores with a punch to the head.
Yokozuna Asashoryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordan fails with the takedown.
Yokozuna Asashoryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Asashoryu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asashoryu scores with a decent looking hook.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses.
Asashoryu lands a lovely overhand right.
Gordan is looking to clinch but Asashoryu is avoiding it.
Asashoryu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2##KD#
Asashoryu throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Gordan tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Gordan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asashoryu passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Asashoryu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asashoryu controlling from side mount.
Asashoryu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gordan is avoiding damage well.
Gordan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Asashoryu.
#SUB#
Asashoryu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Asashoryu is trying to get an arm triangle but Gordan is defending well. #T3#
Asashoryu advances to mount. #SUB#
Asashoryu looking for a guillotine from mount but Gordan is having none of it.
Asashoryu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordan is looking to escape. #SUB#
Asashoryu looking to secure an arm triangle but Gordan defends it well. #SU#
Asashoryu is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T4#
Gordan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asashoryu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordan throws a series of punches but Asashoryu avoids them all with ease.
Gordan slips under a jab from Asashoryu.#KD#
Asashoryu knocks Gordan to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Gordan is still in real trouble! Can Asashoryu finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Marcus Gordan's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Asashoryu is working to tighten his grip on Gordan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gordan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Asashoryu is really squeezing tight and eventually Gordan passes out! Asashoryu breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
A victorious Yokozuna Asashoryu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AD343: Super Luigi
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Krukowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Krukowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Asashoryu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Krukowski passes Asashoryu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krukowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krukowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krukowski controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asashoryu is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Krukowski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Asashoryu can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Krukowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Asashoryu is surviving well by controlling Krukowski's body position as best he can.
Krukowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Krukowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Asashoryu is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krukowski punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Krukowski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Krukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krukowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Asashoryu is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Krukowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Krukowski is landing with some decent strikes but Asashoryu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Asashoryu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krukowski controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Krukowski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Krukowski lands a big shot to the head and Asashoryu winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kevin Krukowski!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Krukowski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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