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Event:
BonZia!!!
Date: May 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Nochi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rikishi's waist but Rikishi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nochi off to one side.
Nochi misses with a takedown #TD#
and Rikishi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nochi won't be happy with that.
Nochi is looking for a sweep.
Rikishi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nochi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nochi can't do much from the bottom here.
Rikishi takes a little break here. Nochi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Rikishi.
Nochi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rikishi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rikishi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nochi's legs.
Nochi is looking to reverse the position.
Rikishi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nochi wants to control but Rikishi postures up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Rikishi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rikishi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rikishi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Rikishi has gone for a leg lock! Nochi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rikishi's guard.#REVB#
Nochi throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Nochi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rikishi is keeping the position for now.
Rikishi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nochi prevents Rikishi from getting back to his feet.
Rikishi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nochi dives into side control.
Rikishi is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Nochi working the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Nochi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rikishi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rikishi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Nochi lands shots from the back.
Rikishi trying to get back to his feet but Nochi is in full control for now. #ES#
Rikishi is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #TD#
Rikishi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T5#
Rikishi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nochi is keeping the position for now.
Rikishi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nochi looking to control.
#SUB2#
Nochi working for a triangle but Rikishi defends it easily.
Rikishi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rikishi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nochi is proving hard to escape from.
Rikishi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nochi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nochi wants to sweep here but Rikishi controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Rikishi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nochi!
Rikishi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rikishi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nochi on the ground.#T7##SU#
Rikishi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Kyojin Rikishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spokoynoy Nochi.#TD#
Rikishi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nochi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nochi is looking to get back to his feet here but Rikishi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nochi's back.#ROC#Nochi is rocked!
Nochi is still in real trouble! Can Rikishi finish him?
Rikishi cracks Nochi with a big shot to the side of the head Nochi is covering up - he's in big trouble! Rikishi connects with another shot that knocks Nochi out cold! Rikishi stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kyojin Rikishi! |
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Event:
Konichiwa!!!
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Nochi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kakuto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nochi on his heels. He'll look to pass Nochi's guard now, I'm sure.
Kakuto is standing up over Nochi. Nochi looks to escape but Kakuto dives into side control.
#REVB#
You can see the frustration on Nochi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto gets to mount! Nochi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nochi is trying to reverse the position but instead Kakuto has taken his back - oops!#T1#
Kakuto keeps control of the position easily here as Nochi tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Kakuto has managed to slip his arm under Nochi's chin. This could be all over... yep, Nochi is tapping out! Submission win for Kakuto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GAT#III
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Nochi closes the distance and clinches up with Vydaniya, looking for a takedown. Nochi pushes Vydaniya against the ropes but Vydaniya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vydaniya is looking to counter the offense by Nochi and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Nochi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nochi stalls.
Nochi stalling in the clinch but Vydaniya improves position. #BC#
Vydaniya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nochi is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Nochi moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vydaniya is working for takedown but Nochi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nochi tries to stall but Vydaniya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vydaniya is working Nochi over against the ropes.
Nochi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Vydaniya is trying to break the clinch but Nochi is controlling him.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Vydaniya wants the takedown. Nochi is fighting it off but Vydaniya persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nochi's guard against the ropes.
Nochi wants to get back to his feet but Vydaniya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vydaniya throws a big right hand that misses.
Vydaniya has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vydaniya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nochi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nochi pulls Vydaniya in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Nochi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vydaniya stacks Nochi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vydaniya!
Vydaniya creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nochi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Nochi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vydaniya's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vydaniya lands a nice short elbow.
Vydaniya is nestled in close to Nochi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Vydaniya stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Nochi clinches up with Vydaniya and pushes him back against the ropes.#T3##BC#
Vydaniya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nochi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vydaniya defends it nicely.
Nochi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vydaniya swivels and escapes.
Dos Vydaniya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spokoynoy Nochi.
Nochi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vydaniya counters with a left and a right that stings Nochi.
Nochi moves in looking to clinch but Vydaniya pushes him off.
Vydaniya feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Nochi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vydaniya swivels and escapes.
Nochi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Vydaniya counters by clinching up.
Vydaniya blocks an elbow strike from Nochi.
Nochi pressing his opponent against the ropes. #TD#
Vydaniya jumps guard.
Vydaniya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vydaniya wants to sweep here but Nochi controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Nochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vydaniya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nochi throws a big elbow that misses.
Nochi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nochi is looking to stand up but Vydaniya won't let him.
Nochi wants to pass the guard but Vydaniya is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nochi stopping the sweep attempt from Vydaniya.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vydaniya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vydaniya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nochi darts in looking for a takedown but Vydaniya gets double underhooks and turns Nochi into the ropes.
Vydaniya throws a big counter combination but Nochi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nochi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vydaniya swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Vydaniya tries to keep at a distance but Nochi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vydaniya has Nochi pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Nochi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Vydaniya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vydaniya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vydaniya tries to counter with a takedown but Nochi is quick to defend against it.
Nochi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nochi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vydaniya as he avoids it easily.
Vydaniya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T7#
Nochi wants to clinch.#CL2#
Nochi has closed the distance and engaged Vydaniya in a clinch.
Vydaniya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nochi has him pressed against the ropes.
Nochi is looking to control Vydaniya's arms but Vydaniya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nochi has his back to the ropes.
Vydaniya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vydaniya fails to pull guard.
#T8#
Vydaniya tries for a takedown but Nochi manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Vydaniya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nochi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vydaniya keeps the fight on the outside.
Nochi closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Vydaniya counters with a single leg into guard. Nochi didn't expect that.
Vydaniya looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Nochi is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T9#
Vydaniya avoids a wild elbow strike from Nochi.#BC#
Vydaniya breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Nochi feints and as Vydaniya raises his hands in defense, Nochi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vydaniya scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nochi tries to clinch
enabling Vydaniya to counter with a crisp jab.
Vydaniya leaves Nochi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vydaniya throws a big counter combination but Nochi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nochi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vydaniya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dos Vydaniya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vydaniya 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Dos Vydaniya wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
The Road.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Vydaniya throws a sloppy head kick and Nochi moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Vydaniya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nochi is looking for a sweep. Vydaniya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Vydaniya decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vydaniya fails with a takedown attempt.
Nochi scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Dos Vydaniya has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vydaniya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nochi.
Vydaniya shoots for a takedown but Nochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nochi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vydaniya avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vydaniya, as that shot connected.
#KD#
Nochi drops Vydaniya with a beautiful combination! Vydaniya stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nochi is looking for the KO!
Nochi tries to clinch but Vydaniya is having none of it.
Nochi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vydaniya circles away.
Vydaniya fails with a takedown attempt.
Spokoynoy Nochi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dos Vydaniya.
Vydaniya shoots for a takedown but Nochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vydaniya tries to land a front kick but Nochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck for Vydaniya with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vydaniya tries to clinch but Nochi moves out of range.
Vydaniya shoots in but Nochi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nochi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nochi throws a head kick that misses.
Vydaniya follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nochi fails to land the takedown.
Vydaniya unleashes a big counter combination but Nochi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vydaniya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Nochi with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Vydaniya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nochi napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Vydaniya content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nochi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vydaniya's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nochi tries to roll over but Vydaniya keeps him under control.
Nochi wants to get back to his feet.
Nochi trying to control here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vydaniya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vydaniya is keen to just control but Nochi is a slippery customer.
Nochi wants to control but Vydaniya is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vydaniya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nochi swivels and escapes.
Nochi misses with a two punch combination.
Vydaniya misses with a body kick.#T5#
Vydaniya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vydaniya lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Nochi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vydaniya tries to kick Nochi off in order to stand up. Nochi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Vydaniya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nochi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vydaniya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU#
Nochi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nochi looks for a takedown but Vydaniya sprawls well.#TD#
Nochi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nochi lands in his opponent's guard.
Vydaniya pushes Nochi off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vydaniya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nochi.
Nochi throws a hook but Vydaniya avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Vydaniya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nochi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Vydaniya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nochi, pushing him back against the cage.
Nochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nochi is trying to break the clinch but Vydaniya has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Vydaniya pulls guard successfully.
Vydaniya looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Vydaniya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nochi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nochi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vydaniya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nochi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Nochi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vydaniya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nochi has managed to get both his arms back between Vydaniya's legs - danger averted.
Vydaniya striking off his back but it's not causing Nochi any problems. #SUB2#
Vydaniya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nochi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nochi passes into half guard.
Vydaniya is trying to control but can't.
Vydaniya is looking for a sweep. Nochi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nochi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vydaniya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Vydaniya gets caught napping as Nochi dives in and scores a takedown. Vydaniya manages to retain guard.
Vydaniya kicks Nochi off and gets to his feet. #T9#
Nochi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nochi throws a right hand that Vydaniya ducks under and follows up with a left that Vydaniya also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Nochi.
Nochi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vydaniya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nochi tries a head kick but it misses.
Vydaniya is looking for the big counter here.
Vydaniya throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Vydaniya. No joy for Nochi on that attempt.
Nochi dives in and grabs Vydaniya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vydaniya pushes down on Nochi's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Vydaniya.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dos Vydaniya.
I think Vydaniya has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Dos Vydaniya!
Dos Vydaniya wins by unanimous decision! |
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