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Event:
SUPREME 9
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Franks throws a right hand that Toda ducks under and follows up with a left that Toda also avoids with ease.
Franks lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Makoto Toda has been cut.#CL2#
Toda forces Franks back against the cage and clinches.
Toda throws a head punch that misses. #KD#
Franks drops Toda onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Toda is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Toda is rocked!
Nice body punch from Franks.
Toda is still on wobbly legs! Can Franks finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franks throws a big uppercut that drops Toda! More strikes from Franks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Toda lies dazed against the cage as Franks celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Franks!
Jaxon Franks thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 185
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Hyde cracks Toda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hyde has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Toda to stand back up!#ROC#Toda is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Makoto Toda has been cut.#CL2#
Toda rushes Hyde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Toda is still on wobbly legs! Can Hyde finish him?#BC#
Hyde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hyde counters with a crisp right that sends Toda to the canvas! Hyde follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Hyde!
Grant Hyde made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Sups in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC 607
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Toda tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Whoyoumessingwith counters with a single leg into guard. Toda didn't expect that.
Whoyoumessingwith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Whoyoumessingwith wants to pass the guard but Toda is keeping the position.
Whoyoumessingwith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Toda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Toda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Toda looking for a triangle here. Whoyoumessingwith is fighting it but it looks tight! Toda pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Whoyoumessingwith is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Makoto Toda! |
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Event:
CFC 598
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Toda is looking to clinch.
A lazy left from Flugamine finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Makoto Toda has been cut.
Flugamine lands a nice shot to the body.
Flugamine lands a glancing blow to the side of Toda's head.
Toda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flugamine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toda swings widly with a right hand
and Flugamine counters with a left and a right... And another left! Toda is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maskar Flugamine!
A victorious Maskar Flugamine 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:
CFC 587
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Le Strange looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Toda!
Le Strange working the ground and pound from side control.
Toda is trying to get back to half guard.
Le Strange wants to control but Toda is keeping him busy.
Le Strange taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toda is not content to let Le Strange control the position.
Le Strange tries to score with some ground and pound. Toda controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Toda is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Le Strange tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Le Strange has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Le Strange throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Le Strange is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Le Strange controls the position. #SUB#
Le Strange looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Le Strange tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Le Strange has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Le Strange wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toda keeps working. #T2#
Le Strange working the ground and pound but Toda is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Le Strange is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Toda can't do much from the bottom here.
Toda is not content to let Le Strange control the position. #SUB#
Le Strange is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Toda tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Toda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Le Strange wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toda keeps working.
An elbow from Le Strange crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Le Strange tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Toda tries to bench press Le Strange off him but Le Strange keeps the position. #SUB#
Le Strange tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Toda wants to control but Le Strange postures up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Toda regains half guard there - taking advantage of Le Strange's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Le Strange is looking for a kimura here.
Toda trying to control here.
#SUB#
Le Strange is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Toda is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gerath Le Strange!
Gerath Le Strange 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:
CFC 583
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Babcock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Babcock circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Toda's face as Babcock controls the position. #SUB#
Babcock swings around for an armbar but Toda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Babcock's guard.
Toda landing some decent shots from guard.
Babcock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Toda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Babcock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Babcock has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Toda looking to control.
#T1##SUB#
Babcock drops back looking for a leg! Toda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toda manages to kick Babcock off! Babcock jumps back into Toda's guard.
Toda wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
Toda controls Babcock momentarily but Babcock frees himself. #SUB2#
Toda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toda will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Toda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Babcock defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Babcock has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Babcock works over Toda with some ground and pound from guard.
Babcock trying to move into half guard but instead Toda has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Toda tries to free his leg and advance position but Babcock is retaining full guard.
Toda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toda wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Babcock trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Toda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babcock is adopting a defensive guard.
Toda trying to control but Babcock is working from the bottom. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Babcock is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Babcock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Babcock lands a couple of elbows.
Toda has his hands on Babcock's head, controlling the position.
Babcock stays in close to Toda's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Toda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toda throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Toda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Toda has his foot on Babcock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Babcock works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Canucks Combat Club inform us that Toda has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Babcock scoring with punches to the head and body.
Toda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Babcock scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Babcock controls the pace.
Babcock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Babcock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Toda moves into range and clinches up with Babcock.
Toda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Toda.
Toda just misses with a punch to the body.
As Toda tries to get set, Babcock tries to push him back and clinch up but Toda manages to avoid the attempt.
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toda.
Toda throws a leg kick but Babcock checks it.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babcock circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Babcock moves into the clinch.
Babcock stalling.
Toda has Babcock pressed against the cage.
Toda stops a takedown attempt from Babcock.
#T1#
Toda tries to land knees in the clinch but Babcock avoids the damage to the body.
Babcock blocks a body shot from Toda.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Babcock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babcock dodges the punch combination from Toda.
#CL2#
Toda darts in and clinches Babcock up against the cage.
Toda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock avoiding damage as Toda throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Toda is pressed up against the cage. Babcock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toda down to the mat. Toda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Babcock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Babcock advances to half guard.
Toda trying to control but Babcock postures up.
Babcock content to control rather than advance.
Babcock wants to take a breather but Toda is having none of it.
Babcock is looking to advance position but Toda won't allow it. #SUB#
Babcock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toda is just riding it out for now. Babcock eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Babcock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Babcock passes into side control, despite Toda's attempt to control the position.
Toda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Babcock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babcock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babcock's back!
Babcock has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Toda.#T4#
Babcock can't escape the position.
Babcock turns into Toda and is now in his guard.
Babcock lands a couple of digs.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Toda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Toda working for a triangle but Babcock defends it easily.
Toda trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Toda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Makoto Toda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Babcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Babcock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Toda trying to control from the bottom.
Babcock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Toda throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Toda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Babcock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Toda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toda is refusing to be controlled, as Babcock sits in half guard.
Toda trying to hold on to Babcock's head to control him but Babcock postures up.
Toda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babcock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babcock's back!#T1#
Babcock just trying to survive but Toda is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Toda struggling to land strikes to the head as Babcock covers up.
Toda misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Toda working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Toda throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Toda is throwing strikes but Babcock counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Babcock regains half guard.
Babcock is refusing to be controlled, as Toda sits in half guard.
Bob Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babcock misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
Babcock wants to improve his position but Toda is controlling well.
Babcock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Babcock is controlling Toda's posture.#SUB2#
Toda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Babcock dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Babcock pushes down on Toda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Babcock is nestled in close to Toda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Babcock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Babcock working Toda over with strikes.
Toda is trying to maintain the position but Babcock is very close to passing his half guard.
Toda is trying to get back to full guard.
Babcock is thwarting Toda's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Toda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Toda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Babcock defends it easily.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Toda keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toda trying to keep a closed guard but Babcock is proving a slippery customer.
Babcock cracks Toda with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babcock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Babcock!
Bob Babcock managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC 575
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Gravas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toda momentarily.
Gravas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gravas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gravas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gravas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Toda swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
Toda on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Toda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Toda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gravas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Toda's knee momentarily.
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toda misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Gravas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gravas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gravas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gravas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Toda is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gravas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gravas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Toda takes a step back to recover.
Toda tries to clinch there but Gravas circles away.
Toda backing away here, and Gravas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Toda looks to land a combination but Gravas avoids it well.
Toda tries to clinch up but Gravas circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice cross by Gravas.
A lazy left from Gravas finds it's target.
Gravas fakes the leg kick and cracks Toda in the body.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravas lands a big head kick that sends Toda to the canvas! Gravas follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Latka Gravas!
A very excited looking Latka Gravas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC 568
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Toda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benoit swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Benoit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Toda did well to prevent Benoit getting side control.#SUB#
Benoit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toda sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toda is trying to maintain the position but Benoit is very close to passing his half guard.
Toda manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Toda working for a triangle but Benoit defends it easily.
Benoit stands up over Toda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benoit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Toda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit lands a couple of digs.
Benoit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benoit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benoit stands and throws Toda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Toda on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Benoit cracks Toda with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Toda wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Benoit has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Toda's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Toda is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Benoit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Benoit! |
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Event:
HFC 83: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Toda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toda misses with a takedown attempt
and Makhno counters with a straight right hand.
Makhno scores with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Toda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Toda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makhno tries to avoid it but Toda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makhno to the ground. Makhno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makhno avoids it really well and circles away.
Nestor Makhno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makoto Toda.
Toda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Toda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makhno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makhno lands a shot to the body.
Toda has Makhno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makhno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makhno lands with a left to the head.
Makhno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhno.
Toda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makhno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Makhno.
Makhno presses Toda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhno.
Makhno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toda misses with the head strike.
Toda tries to land knees in the clinch but Makhno avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Makhno.
Toda looks winded!
Makhno lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makhno.
Makhno presses Toda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makhno working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Toda is rocked!
Makhno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toda is still on wobbly legs! Can Makhno finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Makhno.
A nice left hand lands by Makhno.
A left hand lands to the body for Makhno.
Makhno scores with a shot to the side of Toda's head.
A right hand to the body from Makhno.
#T2#
Makhno lands a nice shot to the body.
Makhno pushes Toda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makhno lands a shoulder strike.
Makhno lands a body shot.
Makhno lands with a right to the head.
Makhno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makhno lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Makhno - that landed with a thud.
Toda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Makhno breaks from the clinch.
Toda shoots and misses
and Makhno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makhno closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Toda! Makhno dives in looking to finish! Toda is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nestor Makhno!
During a confident post fight interview, Nestor Makhno 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: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Toda dives in and grabs IronSide's left leg, looking for a takedown. IronSide pushes down on Toda's head and hops out.
Toda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says IronSide as he avoids it easily.
Toda shoots in looking for a takedown. IronSide tries to sprawl out of it but Toda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. IronSide manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makoto Toda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Toda gets tackled into the cage by IronSide. IronSide maintains the clinch. #BC2#
IronSide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
IronSide throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Toda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. IronSide is in Toda's guard.#SUB#
Toda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and IronSide defends well.#SUB#
IronSide looking to improve position, pressing down on Toda's thigh with his hand. Toda seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is IronSide paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! IronSide's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Toda picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Makoto Toda! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Toda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Fox manages to pull guard.
Toda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toda postures up in Fox's guard and throws a big left but Fox blocks it.
Toda trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox trying to control the position.
Toda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Toda from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toda looking to pass the guard.
Fox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Toda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Toda working some strikes from top position.
Toda wants to pass the guard but Fox is keeping the position.
Fox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toda. #SUB2#
Fox looking for a guillotine here but Toda defends easily.
Fox being controlled here, momentarily.
Toda passes into half guard.
Toda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Toda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fox has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Toda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fox is just riding it out for now. Toda eventually gives up the hold.
Fox has hold of Toda's hands but Toda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Toda.
Toda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working.
Toda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fox's head. #T3##SUB#
Toda 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.
#SUB#
Toda is looking for a kimura but Fox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Toda to get the leverage. #SUB#
Toda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Toda is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toda works his way into full mount! #T4#
Fox wants to control but Toda is having none of it.
Toda working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Toda trying to control but Fox is having none of it. #SUB#
Toda looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fox can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB#
Toda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fox is surviving well by controlling Toda's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makoto Toda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Toda drops Fox with a beautiful combination! Fox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Toda is looking for the KO!
Toda swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Toda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toda working away.#SUB#
Toda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toda scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Toda has hold of Fox's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Fox seems comfortable defending it but Toda has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Fox is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Fox is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Toda couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Makoto Toda! |
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