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Event:
Bushido 28: Orton vs. Rottwel
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnstone tries to clinch up.
Kauri feinted with a counter takedown.
Kauri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnstone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Kauri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kauri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kauri is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Johnstone as he works his way to full guard.
Johnstone wants to stand up but Kauri is controlling him.
Kauri looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kauri is working hard here to advance position.
Kauri is pushing down on Johnstone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnstone is fighting to maintain full guard but Kauri has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Kauri wants to free his trapped foot but Johnstone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnstone wants to control but Kauri is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kauri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnstone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kauri.
Kauri tries to pass to full mount but Johnstone defends it.
Kauri works his way into full mount!
Johnstone is looking to improve his position but Kauri isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Kauri is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Kauri moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnstone has worked his arm free - good work by Johnstone!
Kauri tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kauri has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnstone!#T3#
Kauri moves to the back position. #SUB#
Kauri has managed to slip his arm under Johnstone's chin. This could be all over... yep, Johnstone is tapping out! Submission win for Kauri.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tamati Kauri!
Tamati Kauri spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Bushido 24: Whyte v Anderson 2
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Embamba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck for Embamba with that takedown attempt.
Embamba with a hook.#TD2#
Embamba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kauri's half guard.
Embamba with the ground and pound but Kauri uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Embamba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kauri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Embamba has Kauri in his guard.#REVR#
Kauri is pushing down on Embamba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Embamba is fighting to maintain full guard but Kauri has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kauri moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Kauri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Embamba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Embamba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB#
Kauri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Embamba wants to take a breather but Kauri is having none of it.
Kauri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kauri wants to control but Embamba is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kauri actively working from the bottom here.
Kauri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Embamba scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kauri is defending against the submission attempts here by Embamba.
#SUB#
Kauri looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Kauri controlling the position for now.
Kauri is refusing to be controlled, as Embamba sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kauri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Embamba pulls his head out easily.
Kauri is concentrating on defense, preventing Embamba from advancing position.
Embamba throwing shots but Kauri is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Embamba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kauri actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Kauri looking for submissions off his back.
Kauri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Embamba.
Kauri wants to control but Embamba is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kauri is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Embamba is tapping! Great win for Kauri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tamati Kauri!
Tamati Kauri 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:
Bushido 21: Whyte vs. Hedger 2
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Nagato throws a body shot but no joy.
Kauri tries to counter by clinching up but Nagato breaks away and moves out of range.
Nagato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kauri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Kauri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nagato prevents Kauri from improving position.
Nagato tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Kauri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagato regains half guard.
Nagato felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kauri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nagato knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kauri passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1##SUB#
Kauri is working for a guillotine from mount but Nagato frees his head quite easily.
Kauri works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Kauri looking to break Nagato's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nagato remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kauri will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Kauri is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nagato knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nagato for a finish.
Nagato breaks Kauri's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nagato is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kauri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagato.
Nagato scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kauri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kauri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nagato engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Nagato lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagato scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kauri keeping moving, preventing Nagato from controlling successfully.
Nagato is working Kauri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Nagato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kauri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagato has managed to get both his arms back between Kauri's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nagato is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Nagato postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nagato content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nagato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nagato landing with the ground and pound.
Nagato working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagato connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kauri is keeping the position for now.
Kauri keeping moving, preventing Nagato from controlling successfully.
Nagato postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Nagato landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagato scoring with some ground and pound.
Nagato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kauri looking for a guillotine here but Nagato defends easily.
Nagato wants to control from the top but Kauri keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagato chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fujibayashi Nagato will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nagato scores with a shot to the body.
Nagato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kauri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagato jabs Kauri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fujibayashi Nagato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagato dips to his left and cracks Kauri with an uppercut!
Kauri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Kauri drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kauri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kauri passes Nagato's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nagato wants to get back to full guard.
Nagato trying to control from the bottom.
Kauri trying to mount his opponent but Nagato defends it.
Kauri passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nagato! #T1#
Kauri fails to take his opponent's back.
Nagato is looking to improve his position but Kauri isn't that keen on the idea.
Nagato tries to hold on but Kauri postures up.
Tamati Kauri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagato working to try and regain half guard.
Kauri wants to take his opponent's back but Nagato doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Kauri has hold of Nagato's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nagato manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kauri moves to the back position. #T2##SUB#
Kauri goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Nagato escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Nagato seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Nagato there.
Nagato 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.
Nagato content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nagato is looking to take a break and control but Kauri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Nagato is nestled in close to Kauri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kauri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagato.
Nagato working Kauri over with strikes.
Nagato landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kauri is staying active underneath Nagato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nagato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagato landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nagato has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nagato in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4#
Nagato in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nagato fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#
Kauri is rocked!
Nagato landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Kauri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagato lands a big elbow - Kauri is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kauri is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fujibayashi Nagato!
After winning the bout, Fujibayashi Nagato 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:
Bushido 17: Magufuli vs. Whyte
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Darko gets the takedown into side control.
Darko working away.
Kauri on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kauri's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
You can see the frustration on Kauri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko with the ground and pound but Kauri regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Darko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kauri keeps working. #T1#
Kauri is in trouble now - Darko has advanced to mount!
Darko lands a heavy elbow.
Kauri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kauri taking shots to the head.
Darko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Darko with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Kauri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Darko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Darko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Darko.
Darko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Darko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Darko is landing with some decent strikes but Kauri is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Darko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko cracks Kauri with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
Kauri taking shots to the head.
Darko landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kauri is bucking up trying to escape but Darko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kauri sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Darko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kauri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Darko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Darko is nestled in close to Kauri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Darko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Darko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kauri defending well though.
Darko working Kauri over with strikes.
Darko is trying to control. Kauri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darko is nestled in close to Kauri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kauri is not content to let Darko control the position.
Darko trying to pass the guard but Kauri defending well.
Kauri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Darko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Darko tries for a takedown but Kauri circles away easily#CL#
and Kauri moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kauri wants the takedown. Darko is fighting it off but Kauri persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Darko's guard against the ropes.
Kauri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kauri pushing down on Darko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kauri moves into full mount! Darko won't be happy about that!
Kauri forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Kauri patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko tries to break free.
#SUB#
Kauri is persistently looking for the submission but Darko is defending it well.
Darko biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #T1##SUB#
Kauri is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Darko defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Darko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kauri controlling well, preventing Darko from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Kauri has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Darko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Kauri looking for the choke but no joy.
Darko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2##SUB#
Kauri is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Darko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Darko!
Darko trying to control but Kauri is working from the bottom.
Darko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kauri's head.
Darko trying to control but Kauri is working from the bottom.
Darko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Darko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Darko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Darko lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Darko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kauri keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kauri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darko defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Darko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Darko content to stall in guard here.
Darko landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamati Kauri dominated that second round.
That's time! Kauri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kauri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Darko.
As Darko tries to get set, Kauri tries to push him back and clinch up but Darko manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kauri. No joy for Darko on that attempt.
Kauri feinted with a counter takedown.
Kauri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Darko.
Tamati Kauri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Darko.
Darko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Darko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kauri wants to control but Darko postures up.
Kauri taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Check out the look on Darko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Darko crashes against the mat.
Kauri is trying to get back to half guard.
Kauri regains half guard there - taking advantage of Darko's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Darko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Darko is trying to control. Kauri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Darko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Darko thows a huge punch but Kauri dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Darko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kauri to the ground. Darko is now in Kauri's guard.#T3#
Darko throwing strikes from guard but Kauri blocks nicely.
Darko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Darko cracks Kauri with a solid left hand.
Darko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kauri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darko with a nice head shot there.
Darko wants to control from the top but Kauri keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Darko working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Darko pushing down on Kauri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kauri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Darko trying to control but Kauri is working from the bottom.
Darko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kauri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Darko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Darko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Darko!
Erick Darko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Bushido 12: Road to Gold R4
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Vinicius Ii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kauri circles away.
Kauri wants to counter with a clinch but Vinicius Ii pushes him away.
Vinicius Ii shoots for a double leg takedown but Kauri sprawls well. He's pushed Vinicius Ii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kauri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinicius Ii defends it well.#TD2#
Vinicius Ii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kauri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vinicius Ii trying to keep a closed guard but Kauri is proving a slippery customer.
Kauri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kauri stands and throws Vinicius Ii's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vinicius Ii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vinicius Ii stops Kauri from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kauri advances nicely into full mount.
Vinicius Ii is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Kauri looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Vinicius Ii can't escape the position.
Vinicius Ii regains half guard.
Kauri wants to free his trapped foot but Vinicius Ii is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Kauri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kauri trying to pass the guard but Vinicius Ii defending well.
Vinicius Ii wants to get back to full guard.
Kauri is pressing down on Vinicius Ii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vinicius Ii is holding on for now. #SUB#
Vinicius Ii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Vinicius Ii actively working from the bottom here.
Kauri wants to free his trapped foot but Vinicius Ii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vinicius Ii wants to control but Kauri is keeping busy.
#T2#
Vinicius Ii controlling the position well.
Kauri passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vinicius Ii can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kauri has hold of Vinicius Ii's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vinicius Ii manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kauri wants to take his opponent's back but Vinicius Ii doesn't allow it.
Kauri takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Kauri working for a choke but Vinicius Ii is defending well.
Vinicius Ii rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vinicius Ii trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Kauri wants to pass the guard but Vinicius Ii is defending well.
Vinicius Ii gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Vinicius Ii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vinicius Ii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vinicius Ii wants to pass the guard but Kauri is defending well.
Vinicius Ii is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Vinicius Ii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kauri has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vinicius Ii seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kauri is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcus Vinicius Ii!
Marcus Vinicius Ii retains his welterweight title!
As Marcus Vinicius Ii got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: JIU JITSUUUU!'.
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Event:
B8: Whitehouse vs. Vinicius
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Izen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kauri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Izen manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Kauri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kauri tries to advance to mount but Izen denies him.
Izen is looking to reverse the position.
Kauri tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kauri advances nicely into full mount.
Izen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kauri takes Izen's back. #SUB#
Izen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kauri's arms. #SUB#
Kauri working for the choke.
Izen tries to escape but Kauri has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Izen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Izen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kauri. #T1##SUB#
Izen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kauri has the hooks in. Izen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Kauri has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Izen is defending well but eventually Kauri manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Izen has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tamati Kauri!
Tamati Kauri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
B4: Whitehouse vs. Schmidtt
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Banner slaps away a takedown attempt from Kauri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good exchange - Banner coming out on top.
Banner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kauri was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner.
Banner scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Kauri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kauri has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Banner!#T1##SUB#
Kauri looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kauri wants to take Banner's back here but Banner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Banner has given up his back here. Will Kauri look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Banner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kauri is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Banner is defending well though. Kauri let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Kauri is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Banner is trying to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.
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!#SUB#
Banner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Kauri is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Banner has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kauri has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Banner taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kauri doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tamati Kauri!
Tamati Kauri 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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