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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
EFL 2: Double Main Event
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Williamson scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Kyoto Fujiwara has been cut.
Fujiwara looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fujiwara swinging wildly here.
Kyoto Fujiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Williamson lands a big right hand that sends Fujiwara crashing to the mat! Williamson stays standing though and waves Fujiwara back to his feet!
Williamson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williamson lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson digs a good hook to Fujiwara's body.
Fujiwara walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Fujiwara limp body while Williamson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marion Williamson!
Marion Williamson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sakura Style logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Neich Vs Joon
Date: Sep 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Boudreaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrescu.
Boudreaux looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Petrescu connects with a body shot that sends Boudreaux's belly button to the back.
Boudreaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrescu.
Petrescu scores with a hook to the body. Boudreaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrescu lands a really nice looking cross but Boudreaux seems unphased.
#CUT2#It looks like Chance Boudreaux has been cut.
Boudreaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrescu to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrescu misses the target.
Petrescu lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrescu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#Boudreaux is rocked!
Petrescu plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Boudreaux to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Boudreaux just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrei Petrescu!
Andrei Petrescu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Chance Boudreaux had this to say: 'I am unimpressed with my performance. Soory guys.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 73
Date: Sep 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Mamma.#TD2#
Takashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mamma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Takashi keeping full guard, as Mamma tries to pass.
Mamma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Takashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamma stays in close to Takashi's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamma slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Takashi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mamma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mamma's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamma tries to escape but Takashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mamma tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mamma holds on to Takashi around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Mamma working to try and regain half guard.
Mamma is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Mamma gets back to half guard.
Mamma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takashi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takashi's back!
You can see the frustration on Takashi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mamma is riding his opponent, not letting Takashi buck him off. #T3#
Takashi tries to break free.
Mamma has good solid back control here.
Takashi rolls, trying to escape but Mamma keeps control of the position.
Takashi trying to get back to his feet but Mamma is in full control for now.
Mamma biding his time, controlling Takashi.
Takashi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Takashi rolls, trying to escape but Mamma keeps control of the position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamma biding his time, controlling Takashi. #SUB#
Takashi is trying to roll into a better position but Mamma has get a rear naked choke and Takashi is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Din Mamma!
Din Mamma is the new super heavyweight champion!
Din Mamma 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:
ALLSTAR MMA: DozerVsYamasaki 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Shoji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shoji. #TD2#
Shoji shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shoji wants to work for an arm triangle but Taylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shoji winds up and cracks Taylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoji takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shoji not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shoji sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though. #SUB2#
Shoji is trying for a kimura here. Taylor looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shoji wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akira Shoji!
After winning the bout, Akira Shoji thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR MMA: DozerVsYamasaki 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Lyle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Barry Hall has been cut.
Lyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Lyle steps into range and cracks Hall with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Hall flops backwards and Lyle dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Hall is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Hall is working an open guard so Lyle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lyle cracks Hall with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Lyle!
A victorious Terry Lyle 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Aggression changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aggression stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Aggression there.
Aggression connects with a looping right hand.
Aggression scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Inday takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Inday takes one to the side of the head.
Aggression dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aggression chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aggression connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Inday is rocked!
Aggression looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aggression scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Inday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inday gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Aggression gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micro Aggression!
Micro Aggression took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I’m back and better than ever. I’m here for the title, give me my shot!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Mackintosh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mackintosh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fujiwara should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mackintosh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mackintosh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fujiwara 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.
Mackintosh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fujiwara.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mackintosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh connects with a high kick.
Fujiwara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fujiwara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnathon Mackintosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mackintosh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackintosh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mackintosh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick from Mackintosh lands but Fujiwara takes it in his stride. #T1#
Fujiwara misses with a takedown
and Mackintosh counters with a nice leg kick.
Mackintosh throws a good cross that connects.
Mackintosh's corner calls for a 1-2. Mackintosh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mackintosh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mackintosh lands with a slapping head kick.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mackintosh is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mackintosh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mackintosh fakes the leg kick and cracks Fujiwara in the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mackintosh.
The fighters circle, before Mackintosh throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Fujiwara's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mackintosh lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Johnathon Mackintosh! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Tamura shoots in but Lo Chie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tamura looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lo Chie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lo Chie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tamura but Tamura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lo Chie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tamura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lo Chie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lo Chie wants it to stay on the feet.
Lo Chie misses with a takedown attempt - Tamura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masahito Tamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tin Ping Lo Chie.
Lo Chie looks for a takedown but Tamura sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tamura scores with a takedown into Lo Chie's guard.
Lo Chie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SUB2#
Lo Chie looking for a triangle here. Tamura is fighting it but it looks tight! Lo Chie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tamura is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tin Ping Lo Chie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Hideyoshi rushes Salvacion and presses him up against the cage.
Salvacion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hideyoshi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Hideyoshi has picked Salvacion up - he's going for a ride! Hideyoshi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hideyoshi in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hideyoshi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Hideyoshi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideyoshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvacion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hideyoshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hideyoshi trying to control the pace.
Hideyoshi wants to stand up but Salvacion is controlling the position.
Hideyoshi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hideyoshi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Hideyoshi gets a double leg takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Hideyoshi content to stall in guard here.
Hideyoshi looking to pass the guard.
Salvacion doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Hideyoshi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hideyoshi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Hideyoshi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Salvacion is trying to keep Hideyoshi in close.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hideyoshi wants to stand but Salvacion has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hideyoshi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hideyoshi just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hideyoshi lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hideyoshi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salvacion is fending him off so far but Hideyoshi persists. Nope, Salvacion circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvacion went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hideyoshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Salvacion misses its target.
Hideyoshi dives in and grabs Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes down on Hideyoshi's head and hops out.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hideyoshi but Hideyoshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideyoshi shoots in but no luck this time.
Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Salvacion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salvacion lands in his opponent's guard.
Salvacion wants to control from the top but Hideyoshi keeps moving.
Hideyoshi is pulling down on Salvacion's head to control his posture.
Hideyoshi is continuing to stall.#T2#
Salvacion won't allow Hideyoshi to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hideyoshi keeping moving, preventing Salvacion from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hideyoshi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvacion pinned against the cage. Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It appears Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Hideyoshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hideyoshi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSalvacion.
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hideyoshi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Salvacion trying to hold on to Hideyoshi's head to control him but Hideyoshi postures up.
Hideyoshi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hideyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hideyoshi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Salvacion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clifford Val Salvacion will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hideyoshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Hideyoshi lands a takedown into guard.
Salvacion wants to stand up but Hideyoshi is controlling him.
Hideyoshi wants to pass the guard but Salvacion is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salvacion holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideyoshi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Salvacion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hideyoshi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hideyoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hideyoshi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a left and a right that stings Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Hideyoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hideyoshi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvacion pinned against the cage. Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hideyoshi avoids it.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Hideyoshi darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Hideyoshi into the cage.
Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hideyoshi is fending him off so far but Salvacion persists. Nope, Hideyoshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Hideyoshi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvacion as he jumps to the side.
As Hideyoshi backs away, Salvacion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Hideyoshi pushes Salvacion up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hideyoshi pulls Salvacion into guard.
Hideyoshi wants to sweep here but Salvacion controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Salvacion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salvacion trying to control but Hideyoshi is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toyotomi Hideyoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hideyoshi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toyotomi Hideyoshi! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Redfist Vs Dixon
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
Tom Bishop had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 208.7, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Diego Ramirez was cancelled. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR KT: Redfist Vs Dixon
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Petrescu keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrescu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boudreaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Chance Boudreaux has been cut.
Boudreaux takes one to the side of the head.
Petrescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boudreaux manages to avoid it.
Boudreaux went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Petrescu with the inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrescu. That snapped Boudreaux's head back.
Petrescu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that Petrescu semi-blocks.
Petrescu lands with a right hand.
Petrescu cracks Boudreaux with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Boudreaux is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Boudreaux is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Boudreaux could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Andrei Petrescu!
A victorious Andrei Petrescu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Chance Boudreaux had this to say: 'I am unimpressed with my performance. Soory guys.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 226 Makkonen vs Drake 2
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Aggression scores with a hook.
Tzeng goes for a double leg but Aggression avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aggression continues to drive forward.
Aggression looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tzeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aggression tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Aggression escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aggression. Tzeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tzeng drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aggression sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Tzeng clinches up with Aggression and pushes him back against the cage.
Aggression misses with the head strike.
Tzeng has a couple of punches blocked by Aggression.
Aggression is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aggression misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tzeng blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aggression misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Tzeng gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aggression regains guard.
#SUB#
Tzeng has gone for a leg lock! Aggression slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tzeng's guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aggression trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Tzeng is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tzeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aggression throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Tzeng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Tzeng is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Aggression rolls with it to try and escape but Tzeng cranks on the arm and Aggression is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shu Fang Tzeng!
After winning the bout, Shu Fang Tzeng thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Micro Aggression stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don’t know if it was the referee or the judges, but bad call.'. |
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Event:
VTD Grappling 1
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roman Bellic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyoto Fujiwara!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fujiwara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bellic.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bellic but Bellic pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Fujiwara rushes Bellic and presses him up against the ropes.
Bellic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fujiwara is defending well.
Bellic is trying to pull guard but Fujiwara turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Bellic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellic fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara is trying to drag Bellic to the mat but Bellic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD#
Bellic jumps guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Fujiwara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujiwara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bellic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bellic working for a triangle but Fujiwara defends it easily.
Bellic trying to control the position.
#T2#
Fujiwara passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bellic (0) vs (3) Fujiwara
Fujiwara trying to control the action but Bellic is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Fujiwara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bellic wants to control but Fujiwara postures up.#T4#
Bellic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Fujiwara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bellic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
You can see the frustration on Bellic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Fujiwara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5#
Bellic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fujiwara trying to control the action but Bellic is working from the bottom.
Bellic regains half guard.#T6#
Fujiwara working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bellic's thigh. Bellic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bellic keeping full guard, as Fujiwara tries to pass.
Bellic looking for a sweep. Not yet Bellic, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bellic is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bellic (2) vs (3) Fujiwara
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Bellic from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB2#
Fujiwara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bellic defends well.
Bellic trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara trying to control the position.
#T8##SUB#
Bellic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bellic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Fujiwara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bellic defends it easily.
Bellic wants to control from the top but Fujiwara keeps moving. #T9##SUB2#
Fujiwara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bellic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Fujiwara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bellic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Fujiwara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bellic defends it easily.#T10#
Fujiwara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Bellic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fujiwara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bellic escapes and throws Fujiwara's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bellic (5) vs (3) Fujiwara
Bellic is looking to take a break and control but Fujiwara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Bellic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fujiwara, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Fujiwara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.#T12#
Fujiwara is looking to regain half guard here but Bellic keeps moving and retains side control.
Bellic is looking to take a break and control but Fujiwara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fujiwara is trying to control Bellic's posture but Bellic avoids it. #T13#
Fujiwara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fujiwara prevents Bellic from improving position.
Fujiwara can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Fujiwara has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Bellic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bellic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14#
Bellic trying to control the position but Fujiwara is working away.
Fujiwara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bellic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fujiwara is just riding it out for now. Bellic eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fujiwara actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bellic takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
Roman Bellic is the new heavyweight champion! |
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ALLSTAR MMA: Hall Vs Locke
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Shoji lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shoji.
Shoji tries to close the distance and clinch but De Fuentino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Shoji clinches.
Shoji tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shoji will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Fuentino up against the ropes.
De Fuentino is trying to force a seperation but Shoji has the dominant position.
Shoji has De Fuentino pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. De Fuentino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Fuentino is trying to break the clinch but Shoji has him pressed against the ropes.
De Fuentino is trying to pull guard but Shoji has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Shoji breaks the clinch.
De Fuentino tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Shoji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
De Fuentino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - De Fuentino has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Shoji working for a triangle but De Fuentino defends it easily.
#T1#
Shoji keeping moving, preventing De Fuentino from controlling successfully.
De Fuentino is looking to work some ground and pound but Shoji has wrist control.
De Fuentino won't allow Shoji to get back to his feet.
Shoji is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shoji moves into full mount! De Fuentino won't be happy about that! #T2#
Shoji landing punches.
Shoji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shoji raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shoji pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shoji in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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.#T3#
Shoji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shoji is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shoji lands a big elbow.
Shoji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shoji working De Fuentino over with strikes here. #T4#
De Fuentino is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Shoji looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
De Fuentino looks winded!
De Fuentino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Shoji is going oldschool here, as he tries to force De Fuentino to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so De Fuentino shrugs it off.
Shoji takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Fuentino is working to get back to half guard.
Shoji controlling his opponent. #T5#
Shoji lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Shoji working for a submission but De Fuentino is keeping him at bay.
Shoji scoring with strikes but De Fuentino is staying in there.
Shoji controlling from mount.
Shoji landing strikes from the mount and De Fuentino is in trouble! #T6#
Shoji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Shoji wants to finish this one by submission but De Fuentino is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shoji.
Shoji working De Fuentino over with strikes here.
Shoji looking to finish De Fuentino with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Fuentino!
Shoji controlling from the full mount. #SU#
Shoji stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T7##TD#
Shoji shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Shoji is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shoji's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Shoji stands up out of the half guard. #T8#
De Fuentino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Shoji decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shoji passes to full mount!
De Fuentino takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shoji lands a couple of good shots and De Fuentino has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
What can De Fuentino do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9##SUB#
Shoji has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for De Fuentino! Can he survive? No! He's out! Shoji gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akira Shoji!
A victorious Akira Shoji 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:
ALLSTAR MMA: Hall Vs Locke
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Locke looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Barry Hall has been cut.
Locke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Locke scores with a nice strike.
Hall darts in trying to clinch
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Locke sends Hall crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Locke is motioning to the referee to let Hall up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Locke counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Locke!
Ryan Locke thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Friday Night Fights 1
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Ishida shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruas is trying to defend but Ishida finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ruas pushes Ishida off but Ishida dives into side control.
#SUB#
Ruas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ishida's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ishida! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ruas has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mitsuhiro Ishida!
Mitsuhiro Ishida is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
Friday Night Fights 1
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Fujiwara dives in and grabs Bellic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellic pushes down on Fujiwara's head and hops out.
Fujiwara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bellic circles away.
Bellic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fujiwara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Bellic forces Fujiwara back against the ropes and clinches.
Bellic wants a takedown but no success here.
Bellic is pressed up against the ropes. Fujiwara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bellic down to the mat. Bellic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roman Bellic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoto Fujiwara.
Fujiwara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bellic can pounce on him.
#CL#
Bellic clinches. #BC#
Bellic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fujiwara wants to counter the offense by Bellic and move into the clinch position.
Fujiwara with a poor takedown
and Bellic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bellic really is a fat lump.#TD#
Bellic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fujiwara looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Bellic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fujiwara throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bellic wants to stand but Fujiwara has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fujiwara being controlled here, momentarily.
Fujiwara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bellic is one step ahead there.
Bellic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fujiwara is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Fujiwara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bellic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bellic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fujiwara is proving hard to escape from.
Fujiwara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bellic is one step ahead there.
Bellic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Bellic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bellic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Bellic wanted to stand there but Fujiwara had control of the position. #ES2#
Fujiwara manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Bellic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bellic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujiwara avoids it.
Fujiwara is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4##BC#
Bellic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bellic fails with a takedown attempt.
Bellic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fujiwara defends well and Bellic ends up having to push Fujiwara into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bellic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fujiwara.
#BC#
Bellic breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Bellic tries to keep at a distance but Fujiwara has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellic keeps control of Fujiwara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bellic tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Bellic 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#
Bellic moves in looking to clinch but Fujiwara pushes him off.
Fujiwara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bellic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bellic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fujiwara pinned against the ropes. Fujiwara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bellic sets himself, and Fujiwara steps forward looking for the clinch! Bellic avoids it this time.
Fujiwara is looking to clinch but Bellic is avoiding it.
Fujiwara tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fujiwara has Bellic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fujiwara has Bellic pressed against the ropes, preventing Bellic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Fujiwara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Bellic dives in and grabs Fujiwara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fujiwara pushes down on Bellic's head and hops out.
Bellic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fujiwara can do to turn this around?
Bellic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fujiwara. No joy for Bellic on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Bellic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fujiwara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bellic has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Fujiwara holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bellic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Fujiwara jumps guard.
Bellic stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.
Bellic trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara has Bellic pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Fujiwara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Fujiwara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bellic is aware though and is defending well.
Bellic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fujiwara trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fujiwara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bellic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fujiwara is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3#
Bellic shoots in but no luck this time.
Bellic shoots in for a takedown but Fujiwara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fujiwara misses with a low kick as Bellic jumps back.
Bellic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fujiwara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bellic defends well and Fujiwara ends up having to push Bellic into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Bellic gets a clinch. #BC#
Bellic breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bellic is defended easily by Fujiwara.
Bellic tries for a takedown but Fujiwara circles away easily#CL2#
and Fujiwara counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Bellic misses with a punch to the body.
Bellic is trying to pull guard but Fujiwara turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Fujiwara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Fujiwara instigates a clinch.
Fujiwara tries to circle away but Bellic has him pinned against the ropes.#TD2#
Fujiwara jumps guard.
Fujiwara controls Bellic momentarily but Bellic frees himself.
Bellic wants to get up but he can't break Fujiwara's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bellic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujiwara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoto Fujiwara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bellic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bellic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fujiwara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bellic somewhat.
Bellic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bellic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fujiwara.
Bellic wants to clinch.
Roman Bellic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fujiwara gets a clinch.
Fujiwara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC2#
Fujiwara manages to break the clinch.
Fujiwara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fujiwara wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bellic as Fujiwara shoots in.#CL2#
Fujiwara gets a clinch. #BC2#
Fujiwara breaks from the clinch.
Fujiwara moves out of range of the strikes.
Bellic shoots in and drives through. Fujiwara sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Bellic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujiwara fails with a takedown attempt.
Bellic tries to clinch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Fujiwara wants to counter the offense by Bellic and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Fujiwara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bellic.
Bellic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bellic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fujiwara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bellic avoids it really well and circles away.
Roman Bellic is winning the standup battle so far.
Bellic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fujiwara swivels and escapes.
Bellic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Bellic. No joy for Fujiwara on that attempt. #T3#
Fujiwara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bellic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bellic misses with a body kick.
Fujiwara is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Bellic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fujiwara's guard.
Fujiwara is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Fujiwara manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fujiwara wants to hit a sweep here but Bellic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fujiwara there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellic tries to control but Fujiwara wriggling away.
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.#T4#
Fujiwara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bellic trying to control but Fujiwara is having none of it. #SU#
Bellic stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roman Bellic.
I think Bellic 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Roman Bellic!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Kyoto Fujiwara!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Roman Bellic!
Roman Bellic wins by split decision! |
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Event:
Friday Night Fights 1
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Tamura as Reynolds shoots in.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that Tamura avoids nicely. #TD2#
Reynolds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tamura's half guard.#SUB2#
Reynolds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tamura throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Reynolds manages to pass to side control.
Tamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reynolds on the ground.#SUB2#
Reynolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tamura, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamura is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Tamura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reynolds passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reynolds misses with a head shot.
Reynolds unloads with some shots from mount but Tamura bucks and avoids them well.
#T2#
Reynolds throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reynolds trying to control but Tamura is having none of it.
Reynolds tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Reynolds tries to control but Tamura wriggling away. #SUB2#
Reynolds with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Tamura tries to reverse the position but Reynolds maintains control.
Reynolds fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tamura is trying to escape the mount.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Reynolds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tamura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reynolds looking to control but Tamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Reynolds lands with some strikes.
Tamura is trying to escape the mount.
Tamura is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds tries to control but Tamura wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reynolds dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Reynolds shoots in but Tamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Tamura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reynolds is trying to defend but Tamura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reynolds tries to get to full guard but Tamura has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds trying to control but Tamura postures up.
Reynolds regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Tamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Tamura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reynolds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reynolds has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Tamura is looking for a triangle here but Reynolds uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Reynolds trying to control the position but Tamura is working away.
Reynolds in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tamura wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Reynolds wants to control but Tamura is keeping him busy.
Reynolds tries to stand but Tamura is controlling his head.
Tamura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Tamura seems to be working for a kimura but Reynolds defends the submission attempt.
Reynolds regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Tamura trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Reynolds manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tamura being controlled here, momentarily.
Reynolds trying to control but Tamura is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Reynolds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tamura was covering up waiting for the punch and Reynolds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reynolds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Tamura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reynolds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Reynolds passes Tamura's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Reynolds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reynolds. #SUB2#
Reynolds is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
It looks like Reynolds is going to stand back up.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamura keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reynolds in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Tamura actively working from the bottom here.
Reynolds is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tamura!
Reynolds fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2#
Reynolds has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Tamura is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Reynolds! |
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Event:
Friday Night Fights 1
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Peters is looking to clinch but Takashi is avoiding it.
Takashi leaves Peters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takashi dodges the punch combination from Peters.
Peters throws a right and a left that Takashi avoids nicely.
Peters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Takashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters shoots for a takedown but Takashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peters wants to clinch#TD2#
and Takashi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peters won't be happy with that.
Peters is trying to control Takashi's posture but Takashi avoids it. #T1#
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Peters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peters tries to improve position but can't.
Takashi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Peters is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Takashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Takashi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takashi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takashi working away.
Takashi trying to control the position but Peters is working away.
Takashi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Peters struggling a bit here.
Takashi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Takashi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Takashi controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peters dives in and grabs Takashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takashi pushes down on Peters's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lachlan Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peters.
Takashi fails to land the takedown.
Peters was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peters misses with a takedown attempt - Takashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Peters shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peters's waist but Peters gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takashi off to one side.
Peters feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Peters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takashi throws a head kick that misses.
Takashi looks winded!
Peters stuffs the takedown attempt from Takashi. Takashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Peters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takashi defends well and Peters ends up having to push Takashi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Peters to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Takashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichinojo Takashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Takashi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takashi lands in his opponent's guard.
Peters manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takashi. #BC2#
Takashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peters shoots in and drives through. Takashi sprawls well.
Takashi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peters sprawls well. Peters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Takashi is breathing heavily.
Takashi shoots in for a double leg but Peters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Peters throws a head kick but Takashi moves out of range.
Peters blocks a low kick nicely.
Takashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peters moves away.
Ichinojo Takashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takashi has a takedown stuffed.
Lachlan Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichinojo Takashi.
Peters tries for a takedown but Takashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takashi with the counter takedown but Peters avoids it easily.
Takashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Peters misses.
Takashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Peters counters with a three punch combo that has Takashi backing up. Takashi nods at Peters to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Peters gets a clinch. #T2#
Peters is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takashi is keeping busy.#TD#
Peters pulls guard successfully.
Takashi won't allow Peters to get back to his feet.
Takashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takashi preventing the sweep.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peters trying to keep a closed guard but Takashi is proving a slippery customer.
Takashi throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Takashi prevents Peters from getting back to his feet.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peters throws a leg kick that misses.
Peters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Takashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takashi.
Takashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takashi stops a takedown attempt from Peters.
Takashi has Peters pressed against the ropes, preventing Peters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Takashi decides to pull guard.
Takashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Peters is pushing down on Takashi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takashi is fighting to maintain full guard but Peters has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takashi tries to get to full guard but Peters has control of the leg.
Takashi trying to control here.
Takashi manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi is trying to keep Peters in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lachlan Peters dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Takashi looks for a takedown but Peters sprawls well.
Peters is looking to clinch but Takashi is avoiding it.
Peters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takashi defends it nicely.
Takashi darts in looking for a takedown but Peters gets double underhooks and turns Takashi into the ropes.
Peters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takashi is fending him off so far but Peters persists. Nope, Takashi circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Takashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peters, pushing him back against the ropes.
Peters tries to pull guard but Takashi forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lachlan Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Takashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peters sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takashi somewhat.#T1#
Takashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Peters.
Takashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Peters defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Peters as Takashi shoots in.
Peters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Takashi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Takashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peters wants to sweep here but Takashi controlling him for the moment.
Takashi trying to control but Peters is working from the bottom.
Peters seems keen to control Takashi's posture.#T2#
Peters wants to stand but Takashi is controlling the position.
Peters looking for a sweep. Not yet Peters, not yet.
Takashi trying to control but Peters is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Peters looking for a guillotine here but Takashi defends easily.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takashi fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Peters dives in and grabs Takashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takashi pushes down on Peters's head and hops out.#TD2#
Takashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Peters is looking for a sweep. Takashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takashi is trying to control. Peters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peters is looking to improve his position.
Takashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Peters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Peters tries to kick Takashi off but Takashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Takashi trying to control the action but Peters is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Takashi there.
Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peters goes for a double leg but Takashi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Takashi continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Takashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Takashi closes the distance and clinches.
Peters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lachlan Peters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ichinojo Takashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takashi just leaning against Peters, taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichinojo Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Ichinojo Takashi!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Ichinojo Takashi!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Ichinojo Takashi!
Ichinojo Takashi wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Friday Night Fights 1
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Hideyoshi darts in looking for a takedown but Fenfang gets double underhooks and turns Hideyoshi into the ropes.
Fenfang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hideyoshi has Fenfang pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fenfang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fenfang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Fenfang manages to break the clinch.
Fenfang works the jab nicely.
Hideyoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Fenfang sprawls well. He's pushed Hideyoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Fenfang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toyotomi Hideyoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hideyoshi forces Fenfang back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Fenfang manages to break the clinch.
Fenfang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Hideyoshi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fenfang trying to control but Hideyoshi postures up.
Fenfang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hideyoshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hideyoshi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Fenfang looking for submissions off his back.
Hideyoshi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fenfang controls his leg.
Fenfang wants to get back to his feet.
Hideyoshi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fenfang is trying to stand.
Hideyoshi trying to mount his opponent but Fenfang defends it. #SUB2#
Fenfang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hideyoshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fenfang sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hideyoshi wants to control but Fenfang is keeping him busy.
Hideyoshi prevents Fenfang from standing back up.
Hideyoshi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fenfang is looking for a sweep. Hideyoshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fenfang missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hideyoshi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fenfang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hideyoshi is breathing heavily.
Fenfang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fenfang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hideyoshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fenfang lands with a nice combination. Hideyoshi backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Fenfang digs a good body shot into Hideyoshi's ribs.
Hideyoshi tries to clinch
and Fenfang counters with a three punch combo that has Hideyoshi backing up. Hideyoshi nods at Fenfang to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Hideyoshi is rocked!
Fenfang scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Hideyoshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fenfang lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hideyoshi falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fenfang dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuanwei Fenfang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Yold lands a right hook to the body.
Hall takes one on the button.
Yold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yold cracks Hall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yold.#CUT#It looks like Barry Hall has been cut.
Yold throws a shot to the body.
Hall looks winded!#KD#
Yold drops Hall with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hall looks back up at him and smiles so Yold waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Hall is rocked!
Tufai Yold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yold fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Hall out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tufai Yold! |
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