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Event:
UCF 15:
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Tuomaala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaji misses with a body shot.
Tuomaala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick but Kaji moved away.
Tuomaala connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaji lands with a nice body punch.
Kaji scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaji lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tuomaala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tuomaala looks to land a combination. Kaji sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaji takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tuomaala has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kaji looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuomaala is just out of range.
Tuomaala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaji throws out the jab.
Tuomaala blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaji. Tuomaala does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Kaji's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tuomaala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaji throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tuomaala on the side of the head.
Tuomaala misses with a low kick.
#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tuomaala.
Kaji looks to land a left hand but Tuomaala moved out of range nicely.
Kaji blocks a low kick nicely.
Tuomaala lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tuomaala tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaji loads up on a big right hand but Tuomaala slips the punch.
Tuomaala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tuomaala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tuomaala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tuomaala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tuomaala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kaji checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tuomaala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaji.
Kaji fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tuomaala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaji listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Kaji blocks the leg kick.
Kaji is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tuomaala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Kaji uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tuomaala has time to react.
Kaji lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Tuomaala is rocked!
Kaji misses with an uppercut.
Tuomaala is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaji finish him?
Tuomaala throws out a leg kick but Kaji moves out of range and Tuomaala only half commits.
Tuomaala seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaji lands a body shot.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick but Kaji checks it.
Tuomaala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaji manages to avoid it.
Tuomaala throws a front kick aimed at Kaji's knee but Kaji avoids it well.
Kaji lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaji throws a hook to the side of Tuomaala's head but Tuomaala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tuomaala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuomaala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaji.
Tuomaala misses with a right hand
and Kaji counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaji is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kaji misses the shot to the body.
Kaji misses with an uppercut.
Tuomaala throws a head kick but Kaji moves out of range.
#T3#
Crunch! Tuomaala slams his shin into Kaji's torso.
Tuomaala lands a head kick!
A jab from Kaji does it's job there.
Tuomaala does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tuomaala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaji.
Tuomaala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuomaala manages to avoid it.
Tuomaala motions for Kaji to come forward. Tuomaala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaji throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tuomaala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tuomaala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaji keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaji moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuomaala moves away.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaji counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
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!
Kaji moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaji tests Tuomaala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tuomaala misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaji counters with a nice body shot.
Kaji is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaji as he connects with a hook.
Kaji drops Tuomaala with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tuomaala! Kaji dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garuda Kaji!
Garuda Kaji 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:
UCF 5: Smith v Taylor
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Valdenius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valdenius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaji throws a shot from downtown. Valdenius moves away and avoids it.
And Valdenius tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaji pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Kaji throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Valdenius tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaji pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaji misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Valdenius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valdenius.
Valdenius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valdenius slips nicely into half guard.
Valdenius wants to take a breather but Kaji is having none of it. #SUB2#
Valdenius seems to be working for a kimura but Kaji defends the submission attempt.
Kaji pushes Valdenius off looking to stand but Valdenius dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kaji wants to get back to his feet.
Valdenius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaji knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaji tries to kick Valdenius off but Valdenius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valdenius is pressing down on Kaji's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaji is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Valdenius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaji is just riding it out for now. Valdenius eventually gives up the hold.
Valdenius uses his free foot to push down on Kaji's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kaji.
Kaji trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T2#
Valdenius trying to control but Kaji is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaji is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB2#
Valdenius looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kaji squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kaji prevents Valdenius from taking his back.
Kaji is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Valdenius looking to control but Kaji is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaji squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Valdenius tries to control but Kaji wriggling away. #SUB2#
Valdenius has control of Kaji's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kaji regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
Kaji tries to buck Valdenius off but he can't manage it.
Valdenius looking to control but Kaji is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #ES#
Kaji somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Kaji looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdenius is just out of range.
Valdenius with the counter takedown but Kaji avoids it easily.
Kaji throws a lazy right hand but Valdenius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaji lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaji. Valdenius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdenius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
A slow jab from Kaji misses its intended target.
Kaji misses the shot to the body.
Valdenius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kaji misses with an uppercut. Valdenius saw that one coming.
A jab from Kaji misses.
Kaji fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valdenius shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaji tries to sprawl out of it but Valdenius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaji manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaji looks to land a left hand but Valdenius moved out of range nicely.
Valdenius slips a jab from Kaji.
Valdenius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaji.
Kaji swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaji lands a nice shot that snaps Valdenius's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Garuda Kaji will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Valdenius swings widly with a right hand
and Kaji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaji scores with a hook to the body. Valdenius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Kaji's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdenius.
Valdenius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaji throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaji looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdenius is just out of range.
Kaji lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaji tests Valdenius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown but Kaji shows good takedown defense.
Kaji connects with a body shot that sends Valdenius's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaji misses with a body shot.
Kaji scores with a jab.
Kaji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdenius can do to turn this around?
Kaji misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Valdenius counters with a shoot takedown. Kaji fights it but they end up in guard.
Valdenius has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Tank Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Kaji uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kaji is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Valdenius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valdenius misses with a few strikes there.
Valdenius slips a jab from Kaji.
Valdenius slips under a jab.
Valdenius feints the counter takedown.
A head kick from Kaji lands but Valdenius takes it in his stride.
Valdenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaji throws out the jab.
Valdenius with the counter takedown but Kaji avoids it easily.
Kaji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdenius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaji.
Garuda Kaji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kaji misses.
Kaji scores with a hook to the body. Valdenius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Valdenius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Kaji wants to stand and escape but Valdenius is having none of it.
Valdenius stays in close to Kaji's body and controls the position.
Kaji wants to get back to his feet but Valdenius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valdenius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaji's guard.
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!
Valdenius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kaji!
Valdenius controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Valdenius working for a guillotine from mount but Kaji is in no mood to give up.
Kaji squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3#
Valdenius fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Valdenius is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kaji can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Kaji really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Valdenius content just to control the position here.
Kaji prevents Valdenius from taking his back.
Valdenius controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaji is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
Kaji tries to buck Valdenius off but Valdenius takes his back!
Well, with Valdenius on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kaji is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#ES#
Kaji is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Valdenius throws a nice looking combination but Kaji bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaji misses with a straight left.
Valdenius with the counter takedown but Kaji avoids it easily.
Bobo Valdenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Kaji.
Kaji lands a body shot.
Valdenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaji throws out the jab.
Garuda Kaji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaji throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kaji gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valdenius to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Valdenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaji wants to get back to his feet but Valdenius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garuda Kaji 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#
Kaji misses the shot to the body.
Kaji misses with a straight left.
Valdenius with the counter takedown but Kaji avoids it easily.
Kaji takes a swing at Valdenius's ribcage but misses.
Kaji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdenius moves away.
Valdenius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Valdenius misses with a straight right.
Kaji throws out a loose jab but Valdenius uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Valdenius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Valdenius lands in his opponent's guard.
Kaji will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaji can't keep his opponent in guard - Valdenius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaji is refusing to be controlled, as Valdenius sits in half guard.
Valdenius stops Kaji from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Kaji is staying active underneath Valdenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valdenius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Valdenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaji sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaji is trying to stand back up but Valdenius is controlling him
#SUB2#
Valdenius is trying to work for a kimura but Kaji is defending well.
#SUB2#
Valdenius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaji doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valdenius.
Valdenius wants to free his trapped foot but Kaji is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaji looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kaji trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Valdenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaji is refusing to be controlled, as Valdenius sits in half guard. #T3#
Valdenius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kaji is trying to stand back up but Valdenius is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kaji scores with a jab. Valdenius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donk. Kaji catches Valdenius right on the button with a cross.
Kaji lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaji lands with an overhand left.
Valdenius misses with a hook.
Kaji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdenius.
Kaji throws a jab when Valdenius was well out of range.
Kaji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdenius moves away.#T4#
Kaji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaji misses the shot to the body.
Kaji throws a body punch but Valdenius moves out of range.
Kaji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaji.
Kaji looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdenius is just out of range.
Good exchange - Kaji coming out on top.
Kaji misses with a straight left.
Kaji misses with a looping right.
Garuda Kaji is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaji throws a hook but Valdenius avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaji throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdenius.
Bobo Valdenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaji throws a jab when Valdenius was well out of range.
Valdenius with the counter takedown but Kaji avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garuda Kaji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaji, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garuda Kaji!
In his post fight interview, Garuda Kaji started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SUF 15: Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaji misses the shot to the body.
Grappling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grappling shoots in but Kaji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grappling shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaji sprawls well. He's pushed Grappling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grappling.
Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Grappling.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grappling or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaji, which made it look bad.
Grappling shoots for a takedown but Kaji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaji lands a nice hook to Grappling's body. Grappling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grappling was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaji.
Kaji keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Kaji misses.
We've been told by Kaji's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaji lands a slapping body shot.
Grappling darts in looking for a takedown but Kaji gets double underhooks and turns Grappling into the ropes.
Kaji lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grappling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaji counters with a right hand to the body.
Grappling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaji defends well and Grappling ends up having to push Kaji into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kaji scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Grappling with a poor takedown
and Kaji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Grappling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaji misses the target.
Kaji takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaji throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grappling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grappling fails with the takedown
and Kaji counters with a left to the body.
Old Grappling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling looks winded!
Grappling shoots in for a double leg but Kaji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaji connects with the punch.#ROC#Grappling is rocked!
Kaji digs a good body shot into Grappling's ribs.
Grappling is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaji finish him?
Grappling leaves his chin hanging out and Kaji seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Grappling crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garuda Kaji!
Garuda Kaji was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SUF 9: Whelan vs Muller
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Kaji has taken the fight to the clinch.
SIlva swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaji uses good head movement to avoid it.
SIlva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
SIlva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short uppercut from Kaji.
SIlva misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaji.
SIlva can't break the clinch.
Kaji scores with a nice hook to the head.
SIlva is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaji has double underhooks.
Kaji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kaji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
SIlva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaji digs a right hand underneath SIlva's ribcage. SIlva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaji lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of SIlva backwards.
Kaji lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Kaji.
SIlva looks winded!
Kaji lands a body punch.
Kaji lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaji lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaji lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
SIlva takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kaji - that landed with a thud.
SIlva takes a shot to the head.
Kaji lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Kaji.
Kaji lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaji lands an uppercut.
Kaji presses SIlva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaji.
Kaji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaji cracks SIlva with a nice body shot.
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!
Kaji throws a blind hook that connects with the side of SIlvas head.
Kaji lands a right hand that snaps the head of SIlva backwards.
Kaji lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaji works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaji lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Kaji.
A nice left hand lands by Kaji.
#ROC#SIlva is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Kaji.
A shot in the inside from Kaji.
SIlva is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaji finish him?#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaji.
Kaji lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops SIlva to his knees! Kaji keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garuda Kaji!
Garuda Kaji decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanayama manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Hanayama drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaji wants to sweep here but Hanayama controlling him for the moment.
Hanayama is fighting to break Kaji's control of his arms but Kaji is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kaji is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU2#
Hanayama decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kaji, up you get!
Kaji is breathing heavily.
Kaji swings for the body but Hanayama moves out of range.
Hanayama raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hanayama is looking to clinch but Kaji is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaji moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaji lands the left hand.#TD2#
Hanayama drives through with a takedown into Kaji's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hanayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaji is retaining full guard.
Hanayama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama trying to control but Kaji is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hanayama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hanayama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Kaji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaji can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanayama controls the pace.
Kaji looking to control.
Hanayama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaji looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaji, not yet.
Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully.
Kaji wants to sweep here but Hanayama controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaji looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaji, not yet.
Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanayama.
Hanayama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaji circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Kaji on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaji throws a shot to the body.
Kaji with a jab.
Hanayama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaji swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Hanayama looking to score a takedown here. Kaji is defending well but Hanayama drives through and ends up in Kaji's guard.
Hanayama trying to control but Kaji is working from the bottom. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaji is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hanayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaji is retaining full guard.
Hanayama trying to control but Kaji is working from the bottom.
Hanayama is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaji has wrist control.
Hanayama won't allow Kaji to sweep him here.
Hanayama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanayama with a flurry of punches that miss.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaji tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kaji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanayama defends well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanayama.
Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanayama is defended easily by Kaji.
Hanayama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanayama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaji finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanayama's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Hanayama.
Kaji swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Kaji tries to sprawl but Hanayama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaji is looking for a sweep. Hanayama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaoru Hanayama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kaji connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanayama. Hanayama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanayama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Kaji.#TD2#
Kaji gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaji is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaji looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaji, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hanayama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hanayama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanayama is one step ahead there.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanayama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Hanayama decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Hanayama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Kaji makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaji.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaoru Hanayama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanayama won't allow Kaji to sweep him here.
Hanayama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaji is trying to keep Hanayama in close.
Hanayama preventing the sweep. #T3#
Hanayama wants to control from the top but Kaji keeps moving. #SUB#
Kaji looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hanayama has picked Kaji up and slammed him! Kaji can't keep hold of the triangle and Hanayama manages to pass to side control!
Hanayama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaji keeps working.
Kaji is looking to reverse the position.
Kaji is trying to control Hanayama's posture but Hanayama avoids it.
Hanayama trying to control the action but Kaji is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kaji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Hanayama has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A slow jab from Kaji misses its intended target.
Hanayama fails with a takedown attempt.
As Hanayama tries to get set, Kaji tries to push him back and clinch up but Hanayama manages to avoid the attempt.
Kaji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanayama.
Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
Hanayama tries to clinch up.#CL#
Hanayama gets tackled into the cage by Kaji. Kaji maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaji misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaji.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaoru Hanayama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kaji cracks Hanayama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kaji lands a nice hook to Hanayama's body. Hanayama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanayama tries to clinch there but Kaji circles away.
Kaoru Hanayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaji jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanayama slips under a jab.
Kaji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Hanayama feints and as Kaji raises his hands in defense, Hanayama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully.
Kaji has momentary wrist control but Hanayama slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanayama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Kaji keeping moving, preventing Hanayama from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Hanayama gets to his feet. Kaji looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hanayama closes the distance and clinches up with Kaji, looking for a takedown. Hanayama pushes Kaji against the cage but Kaji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hanayama wants to clinch.
Hanayama wants to clinch but Kaji slips to the side
and Kaji counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanayama darts in looking for a takedown but Kaji gets double underhooks and turns Hanayama into the cage.
Kaji misses with an uppercut. Hanayama saw that one coming.
Kaji lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Hanayama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaji looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
Hanayama wants to control but Kaji is keeping him busy.
Kaji is looking to reverse the position.
Kaji is not content to let Hanayama control the position.
Kaoru Hanayama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaji is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kaji is working hard here to advance position.
Hanayama is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kaji will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hanayama wants to control but Kaji is keeping him busy.
Kaji is trying to control Hanayama's posture but Hanayama avoids it.
Hanayama trying to control the position but Kaji is working away.
Kaji tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Hanayama decides to stand back up.
Kaji throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanayama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaji avoids it really well and circles away.
Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.#TD2#
Hanayama closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaji quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaji is trying to get back to full guard.
Garuda Kaji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaji moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaoru Hanayama.
I've got Hanayama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaji throws an overhand right that lands on Baastuber's shoulder, as Baastuber tries to avoid the shot.
Baastuber throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kaji counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Alex Baastuber has been cut.
Baastuber slips under a jab.
Baastuber throws a right hand that misses
and Kaji counters with a straight right hand.
Baastuber scores with a nice head shot.
Baastuber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaji moves away.
Kaji takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaji tries to clinch up.
Baastuber scores with a shot to the body.
Kaji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baastuber.
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!
Baastuber catches Kaji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baastuber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baastuber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaji.
Kaji throws the left hand but Baastuber avoids the punch easily.
Kaji misses the shot to the body.
Baastuber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaji has time to react.#T1#
Kaji throws a shot to the body.
Baastuber throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaji counters with a right hand to the body.
Kaji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baastuber.
Baastuber cracks Kaji with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kaji bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaji takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaji gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Baastuber throws a right hand that misses
and Kaji counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaji misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Baastuber.
A big right from Baastuber misses.
Baastuber throws a right hand that misses
and Kaji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaji misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Baastuber misses.
Kaji cracks a nice hook into Baastuber's ribs.
Kaji throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baastuber.
A telegraphed right hand from Baastuber misses the target.
Kaji thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Kaji takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaji throws a jab but it's blocked by Baastuber.
Kaji slips under a jab from Baastuber.
Baastuber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baastuber lands a nice hook to Kaji's body. Kaji takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baastuber throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baastuber.
Baastuber moves out of range as Kaji strikes.
Kaji takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaji throws a big shot that misses.
Baastuber ducks under a wild hook from Kaji.
Kaji scores with a hook.#ROC#Baastuber is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Alex Baastuber's cut even more.
Baastuber ducks under a wild hook from Kaji.
Kaji misses with a body shot.
Baastuber moves out of range as Kaji strikes.
Kaji throws the left hand but Baastuber avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Baastuber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baastuber is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kaji had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Baastuber staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baastuber! But no joy.
Kaji scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baastuber doesn't seem bothered though.
Baastuber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaji.
Kaji fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Baastuber misses the target.
Baastuber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaji momentarily.
Baastuber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaji doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaji with a hook.
Kaji tries to clinch but Baastuber is having none of it.
Kaji slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baastuber is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaji finish him?
Baastuber scores with a jab to the head.
Baastuber seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaji misses with a wild body shot.
Kaji throws a hook but Baastuber blocks it.
Kaji throws a jab when Baastuber was well out of range.#T4#
Baastuber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaji connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baastuber scrambles back to his feet.
Baastuber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaji.
Kaji scores with a body shot.
Kaji thuds his right hand into Baastuber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#The cut above Alex Baastuber's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Baastuber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baastuber misses with a body shot.
Baastuber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Kaji feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Baastuber sprawling to the canvas! Baastuber rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kaji finish him?!
Kaji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Kaji was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baastuber misses with a looping left.
Baastuber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baastuber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaji moves forwards but Baastuber connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD#
Kaji cracks Baastuber with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kaji has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Baastuber to stand back up!
Baastuber misses with an uppercut.
Kaji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garuda Kaji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Baastuber's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Baastuber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaji tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baastuber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baastuber misses with an uppercut
and Kaji counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaji avoids the body shot from Baastuber.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baastuber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaji rushes Baastuber and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Baastuber is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Kaji piles on the pressure and Baastuber crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garuda Kaji!
Garuda Kaji seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
Kaji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner tries to clinch up but Kaji circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaji throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Kaji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner tries to clinch there but Kaji circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaji misses the target.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaji misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaji moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaji doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmay Turner.
Turner shoots and misses
enabling Kaji to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Turner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaji defends it nicely.
Kaji throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Kaji throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Kaji looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner looks winded!
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaji misses with a looping left.
Turner moves out of range as Kaji strikes.
Kaji misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaji.
Kaji changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaji throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Kaji's head coaches at DIAMOND UNBREAKABLE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A right-left combo lands from Kaji. #CUT#It looks like Jimmay Turner has been cut.
Kaji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Kaji missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner moves away from the strike by Kaji.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garuda Kaji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaji looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Kaji looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Kaji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaji is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turner.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kaji misses with a hook.
Kaji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Kaji throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaji.
Kaji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Kaji misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Kaji throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Kaji misses with a straight right.
Kaji throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaji.
A jab from Kaji misses.
Kaji thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Kaji swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner shoots in but Kaji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaji fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaji misses with a straight left.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaji throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kaji there.#TD#
Kaji scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Kaji controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Kaji decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Turner slips a straight right by Kaji.
Kaji takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garuda Kaji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmay Turner's cut.
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#
Kaji throws a good cross that connects.
Garuda Kaji is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
Kaji swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner slips a straight right by Kaji.
Sloppy strikes from Kaji. Those never looked like landing.
Turner moves out of range as Kaji strikes.
Turner thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kaji. No joy for Turner on that attempt.
A big right from Kaji misses.
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaji sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garuda Kaji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmay Turner.
Turner slips under a jab from Kaji.
Turner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Kaji misses its intended target.
Kaji cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaji shoots in for a double leg but Turner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaji stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaji wants it to stay on the feet.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Kaji throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Kaji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner. #T1#
Kaji misses with a few strikes there.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaji finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Nice body punch from Kaji.
Kaji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Kaji thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Kaji misses.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaji misses the jab.
Kaji throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner blocks a jab.
Kaji takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Kaji cracks Turner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Kaji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Kaji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaji lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Kaji misses with a few strikes there.
Kaji stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaji keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaji scores with a punch to the head.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner moves away from the strike by Kaji.
Kaji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaji.
Jab by Kaji.
Kaji loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.#T3#
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaji throws out the jab.
Kaji throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
A jab from Kaji misses.
Turner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaji.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Kaji.
Kaji throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaji misses with a straight right.
Kaji misses with a straight left.
Turner wants to counter the offense by Kaji and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaji is defended easily by Turner.
Kaji looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Kaji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Kaji dives in for a single leg takedown but Turner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaji. #T4#
Kaji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kaji makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaji trying to land knees to the body.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
Turner tries to pull guard but Kaji won't allow it.
Kaji lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Kaji lands a body shot.
Kaji lands with a right to the head.
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!
Kaji lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaji lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Kaji misses with a knee to the head.
Kaji throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaji.
A right hand to the body from Kaji.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garuda Kaji dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmay Turner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kaji's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaji obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kaji misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaji throws out the jab.
Jimmay Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaji has time to react.
Kaji misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaji.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaji.
Kaji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaji sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turner somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaji just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaji dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Kaji's head and hops out.#T1#
Kaji misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaji. That snapped Turner's head back.
Turner wants to clinch.
Kaji misses with an uppercut.
Kaji scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Kaji missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaji scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kaji is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Turner.#T2##TD#
Kaji shoots in and gets a takedown into Turner's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaji looking to pass the guard.
Kaji showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Turner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Kaji looking to pass the guard.
Turner has a closed guard, preventing Kaji from standing up.
Kaji tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A left and a right from Kaji both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Kaji throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Kaji throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner darts in trying to clinch
and Kaji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaji looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaji as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Kaji - just one landing.
Kaji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaji throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaji circles away.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jimmay Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Kaji drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaji is standing up over Turner. Turner looks to escape but Kaji dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmay Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaji 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garuda Kaji!
During a confident post fight interview, Garuda Kaji thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFC 3: Mnusk vs Falco
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaji.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaji.
Kaji fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaji takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Kaji slips a jab from Burns.
Kaji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Kaji misses the jab.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns avoids the body shot from Kaji.
Kaji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaji clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Burns misses.
Kaji takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaji slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Kaji avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaji scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks. #ROC2#Burns is rocked!
Kaji weaves into range and cracks Burns right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Burns goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kaji is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garuda Kaji!
After winning the bout, Garuda Kaji 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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