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Event:
Dominance XVI
Date: Dec 08, 2020 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ichika shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lloyd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ichika will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lloyd! But no joy.#TD#
Ichika closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lloyd's guard.
Ichika's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichika passes Lloyd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ichika looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ichika is trying to control the action in half guard but Lloyd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Ichika is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lloyd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ichika trying to control the action but Lloyd is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ichika is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Ichika is trying to work for a kimura but Lloyd is defending well.
#SUB#
Ichika is looking for a kimura but Lloyd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ichika to get the leverage. #T2#
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.
Lloyd wants to control but Ichika is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ichika is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ichika is trying to control. Lloyd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Ichika wants to work for an arm triangle but Lloyd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ichika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ichika seems to be looking for submissions.
Lloyd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ichika is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Lloyd looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ichika is trying to control the action in half guard but Lloyd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ichika stalling away here and it's allowed Lloyd to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ichika trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ichika is looking to advance position but Lloyd has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ichika regains half guard.
Lloyd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lloyd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been informed that Lloyd has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lloyd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Ichika tries to roll over but Lloyd keeps him under control.
Lloyd trying to control from Ichika's half guard. Ichika has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lloyd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lloyd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lloyd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ichika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lloyd looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minato Ichika dominated that round.
That's time! Ichika's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Lloyd as Ichika shoots in.
It seemed like Lloyd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lloyd stuffs the takedown.
Ichika will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lloyd throws out a counter right but Ichika avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minato Ichika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ichika shoots for a takedown but Lloyd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Lloyd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichika fails with the takedown.#T1#
Ichika shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lloyd as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Lloyd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ichika looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Ichika bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Lloyd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ichika has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ichika slows the pace down.
Ichika working away.
Lloyd is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ichika tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ichika has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lloyd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ichika. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lloyd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ichika taking a breather here.
Lloyd is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Ichika is trying to get an arm triangle but Lloyd is defending well.
Lloyd is trying to improve his position.
Ichika trying to control the position but Lloyd is working away. #SUB#
Ichika working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ichika working away.#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.#SUB#
Ichika is trying to get an arm triangle but Lloyd is defending well.
Lloyd wants to control but Ichika postures up.
Lloyd is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Ichika wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lloyd, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ichika is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lloyd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ichika trying to control the position but Lloyd is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minato Ichika dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ichika or perhaps it was just good defense by Lloyd, which made it look bad.
Lloyd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ichika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lloyd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichika with a poor takedown
and Lloyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minato Ichika. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ichika has a takedown stuffed.
A nice side step and Lloyd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ichika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lloyd as he avoids it easily.
Ichika shoots for a takedown but Lloyd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lloyd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Ichika closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lloyd's guard.#T2#
Ichika trying to control but Lloyd is working from the bottom.
Lloyd throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ichika stays in close to Lloyd's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Lloyd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ichika defends well.#SUB#
Ichika is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ichika stands and throws Lloyd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lloyd is trying to control Ichika's posture but Ichika avoids it. #T3#
Lloyd is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ichika is trying to get an arm triangle but Lloyd is defending well.
Lloyd is not content to let Ichika control the position.
Ichika is really struggling to control Lloyd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lloyd is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ichika asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lloyd is trying to control Ichika's posture but Ichika avoids it.
Ichika taking a break here but Lloyd is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Ichika is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Minato Ichika overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ichika is controlling the pace.
Jamal Lloyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minato Ichika is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ichika seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Minato Ichika.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ichika, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minato Ichika!
Our winner, Minato Ichika, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Dominance XIV
Date: Nov 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Fitzgerald forces Ichika back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch.
Ichika fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ichika is defended easily by Fitzgerald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minato Ichika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald connects with a right hand. Ichika shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ichika gets tackled into the cage by Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald maintains the clinch.
Ichika is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ichika is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ichika backwards.
Fitzgerald prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ichika's head backwards.
Ichika dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
#CL2#
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the side of Ichika's head.
Ichika jumps guard but Fitzgerald stands there with Ichika around his waist. Ichika gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ichika tries to pull guard but Fitzgerald holds him up against the cage and eventually Ichika drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Ichika has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ichika has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Fitzgerald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the body.
Ichika looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald misses with a few strikes there.
Ichika misses with a takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzgerald has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2#
Fitzgerald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand. #BC2#
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot that snaps Ichika's head back.
Ichika moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ichika dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
#TD#
Ichika fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fitzgerald sprawls well initially but Ichika persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Ichika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ichika tries to pass to full mount but Fitzgerald defends it. #SUB#
Ichika is working for a kimura but Fitzgerald is defending it quite comfortably.
Fitzgerald pushes Ichika off looking to stand but Ichika dives back in and keeps control.
#T4##SUB#
Ichika is working for a kimura but Fitzgerald is defending it quite comfortably.
Ichika looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ichika wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Fitzgerald kicks off Ichika and gets to his feet.
Greg Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fitzgerald lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Minato Ichika has been cut.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Minato Ichika's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross. #CL2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.
Ichika goes for a takedown attempt but Fitzgerald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ichika wants to clinch up but Fitzgerald keeps it at a distance.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ichika.
Ichika on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#Ichika is rocked!
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Ichika is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ichika looks up at the clock. Bad move! Fitzgerald lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ichika. Fitzgerald pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Fitzgerald!
An intense looking Greg Fitzgerald took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'After my last loss, I took about a week off from training. Had as much sex as I possibly could to get my confidence back & now I'm ready to resume my place at the top again. I'm head huntin' every single one of you limp dick joo jutsoo pussies with no regard for human life. '. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXVIII: DeAngelo vs PG
Date: Oct 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ichika. #SUB2#
Ichika has hold of Licker's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Licker tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ichika cranks the arm and Licker screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Licker, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Minato Ichika! |
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Event:
WPFA XXXIV: Man vs Barnes
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamay throws a sloppy head kick and Ichika moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Ichika shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jamay is trying to defend but Ichika finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ichika working the head and body with strikes.
Jamay is looking to control Ichika's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamay avoid being mounted?
Jamay's coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona 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.
Ichika controlling the action here.
Ichika is trying to control. Jamay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamay wants to improve his position but Ichika is controlling well.
Jamay moves into full guard.
Ichika wants to stand but Jamay has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Ichika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ichika has managed to get both his arms back between Jamay's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jamay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ichika is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ichika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ichika has managed to get both his arms back between Jamay's legs - danger averted.
Jamay is controlling Ichika's posture.
Jamay controls Ichika momentarily but Ichika frees himself.
Ichika looking to sit in guard and control but Jamay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ichika looking to control.
#T2#
Ichika is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jamay is controlling him.
Ichika looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jamay puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ichika tries to kick Jamay off but Jamay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ichika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jamay is working away from the top position though.
Jamay is taking a breather. Ichika says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ichika wants to get back to his feet.
Jamay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ichika is refusing to be controlled, as Jamay sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jamay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Jamay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ichika doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamay.
Ichika keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ichika gets back to full guard.
Ichika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jamay. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jamay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jamay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ichika struggling a bit here.
Jamay tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jamay in side control, throwing shots but Ichika defends.
You can see the frustration on Ichika's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jamay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ichika keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jamay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jamay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jamay tries for a kimura but Ichika is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Jamay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ichika shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Jamay feints and as Ichika raises his hands in defense, Jamay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jamay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jamay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ichika keeping moving, preventing Jamay from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamay is really struggling to control Ichika but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jamay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ichika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Jamay prevents Ichika from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ichika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jamay trying to control the position from guard on top but Ichika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamay advances to half guard.
Jamay controlling the pace.
Jamay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ichika blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jamay.
Ichika is trying to stand back up but Jamay is controlling him
Ichika wants to get back to full guard but Jamay has mounted him!#T2#
Ichika tries to hold on but Jamay postures up.
Jamay throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ichika holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jamay tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kofi Jamay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jamay working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ichika keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Ichika that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Jamay looking to secure an arm triangle but Ichika defends it well.
Jamay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ichika can do to turn this around?
Jamay won't let Ichika get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ichika is breathing heavily.#T3#
Jamay looking to finish Ichika with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ichika!
Jamay throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Jamay moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ichika has worked his arm free - good work by Ichika!
Ichika managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jamay.
Jamay throws a strike aimed at the side of Ichika's head but Ichika avoids it well.
Jamay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ichika is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ichika defending against the ground and pound.
Ichika can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Jamay swings around for an armbar but Ichika sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jamay's guard.#SUB#
Jamay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ichika looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Jamay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ichika manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jamay postures up in Ichika's guard and throws a big left but Ichika blocks it.
Jamay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Ichika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jamay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jamay pushing down on Ichika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Jamay dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jamay scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Minato Ichika has been cut.
Kofi Jamay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jamay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Jamay is trying to work for a kimura but Ichika is defending well.
Jamay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ichika's head.
Jamay trying to control from half guard but Ichika is working away.
Ichika on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Ichika is defending against the submission attempts here by Jamay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichika trying to control here.
#T1##SUB#
Jamay is trying to work for a kimura but Ichika is defending well.
Jamay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ichika wants to control but Jamay is keeping busy.
Jamay passes to full mount!
Jamay misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jamay throwing strikes here but Ichika is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jamay throwing strikes here but Ichika is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ichika wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jamay.
Ichika holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jamay tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T2#
Jamay thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jamay thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ichika is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jamay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ichika's face.
Jamay misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jamay punching from mount but Ichika doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ichika is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jamay content just to control the position here.
Jamay throws some wild stikes that Ichika manages to avoid easily.
#T3#
Ichika sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jamay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kofi Jamay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Jamay seems content to control.
Ichika wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Jamay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ichika has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ichika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jamay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Jamay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ichika defends it well.
Ichika manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Ichika wants to sweep but no luck.
Jamay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jamay throwing strikes from guard but Ichika blocks nicely.
Jamay trying to control the position from guard on top but Ichika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jamay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ichika's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ichika blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jamay.
Jamay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Minato Ichika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Ichika is defending against the submission attempts here by Jamay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ichika blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jamay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kofi Jamay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jamay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kofi Jamay!
An out of breath Kofi Jamay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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