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Event:
gc121
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Stankevich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Urahara misses
and Stankevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Stankevich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Urahara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stankevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urahara misses with a wild body shot.
Urahara throws a hook but Stankevich avoids it easily.
Urahara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urahara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urahara lands a really nice looking cross but Stankevich seems unphased.
Urahara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stankevich doesn't seem bothered though.
Urahara misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urahara scores with a nice body kick.
Urahara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Urahara lands with a nice combination. Stankevich backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Igor Stankevich has been cut.
Urahara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Urahara scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Urahara trying to control the action but Stankevich is working from the bottom.
Stankevich wants to get back to his feet.
Urahara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stankevich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stankevich is looking to improve his position.
Stankevich is trying to stand back up but Urahara is controlling him
Stankevich is refusing to be controlled, as Urahara sits in half guard.
Urahara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Urahara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stankevich is just riding it out for now. Urahara eventually gives up the hold.
Stankevich wants to improve his position but Urahara is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Urahara trying to control the action but Stankevich is working from the bottom.
Stankevich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Urahara is thwarting Stankevich's attempts to control the position.
Stankevich tries to get to full guard but Urahara has control of the leg.
Urahara is looking to advance position but Stankevich won't allow it.
Stankevich is trying to stand up here but Urahara is controlling him well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Stankevich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Urahara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Urahara is trying to work for a kimura but Stankevich is defending well.
Stankevich wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Urahara is working for a kimura but Stankevich is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Urahara is working for a submission of some sort.
Stankevich regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stankevich keeping moving, preventing Urahara from controlling successfully.
Urahara stays in close to Stankevich's body and controls the position.
Urahara trying to control the position from guard on top but Stankevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stankevich looking for a sweep. Not yet Stankevich, not yet.
Urahara showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stankevich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisuke Urahara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Stankevich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stankevich throws a jab when Urahara was well out of range.
Stankevich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urahara doesn't seem bothered though.
Urahara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urahara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Urahara connects with a single shot there.
Urahara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stankevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Urahara misses its intended target.
Stankevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Stankevich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urahara goes for a double leg but Stankevich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stankevich continues to drive forward.
Stankevich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Urahara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stankevich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Urahara thinking.
Urahara misses with an uppercut.
Urahara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urahara moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Urahara swings for the body but Stankevich moves out of range.
Stankevich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Urahara on the side of the head.
Stankevich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kisuke Urahara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urahara clobbers Stankevich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urahara looks for a takedown but Stankevich sprawls well.
Igor Stankevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kisuke Urahara.#TD2#
Urahara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stankevich!
Stankevich is looking to regain half guard here but Urahara keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Urahara crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Stankevich is trying to control Urahara's posture but Urahara avoids it.
Urahara controls the position.#SUB2#
Urahara tries for a kimura but Stankevich is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Urahara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stankevich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stankevich stops Urahara from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Urahara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stankevich, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Urahara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stankevich, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stankevich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Urahara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urahara in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Urahara swings around for an armbar but Stankevich sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Urahara's guard.
Stankevich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stankevich passes into half guard.
Kisuke Urahara has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Stankevich trying to pass the guard but Urahara defending well.
Stankevich content to control rather than advance.
Stankevich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stankevich is working hard here to advance position.
Stankevich stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Igor Stankevich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Stankevich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A big right from Stankevich misses.
Urahara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stankevich swings for the body but Urahara moves out of range.
Urahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stankevich manages to avoid it.
Kisuke Urahara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stankevich misses with a wild body shot.
Urahara misses with an uppercut
and Stankevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stankevich slips under a jab.
Stankevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urahara misses with a body kick.
Urahara scores with a nice strike.
Stankevich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urahara to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urahara looks for a takedown but Stankevich sprawls well.
Urahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stankevich.
Urahara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urahara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Stankevich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Urahara takes a swing at Stankevich's ribcage but misses.
Urahara misses with a shot to the body
and Stankevich counters with a right hand to the body.
Stankevich lands a jab to Urahara's midsection.
Urahara feints and then cracks Stankevich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stankevich down.
Urahara throws a hook to the side of Stankevich's head but Stankevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urahara takes a swing at Stankevich's ribcage but misses.
Urahara thows a leg kick but Stankevich checks it
and Stankevich counters with a right hand to the body.
Urahara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urahara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stankevich under the eye.
Urahara ducks right into an uppercut from Stankevich.
Stankevich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Stankevich misses the target.
And Urahara tries to counter it with a takedown but Stankevich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stankevich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Urahara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stankevich's waist but Stankevich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Urahara off to one side.
Igor Stankevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urahara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stankevich slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Stankevich misses its target.
Stankevich digs a good hook to Urahara's body.
Stankevich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Urahara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stankevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stankevich looks to throw the jab but Urahara is out of range.
Stankevich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urahara.
Urahara throws a leg kick
and Stankevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Urahara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Urahara misses with a right hand
and Stankevich counters with a left to the body.
Urahara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urahara throws the left hand but Stankevich avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Urahara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stankevich counters with a straight right hand.
Stankevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Urahara throws a head kick that misses
and Stankevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Urahara.
Stankevich misses with a wild body shot.
Urahara misses with a right hand
and Stankevich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stankevich scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Urahara.
Stankevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stankevich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urahara wants to clinch up but Stankevich keeps it at a distance.
Urahara shoots in for a double leg but Stankevich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Igor Stankevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kisuke Urahara.#T4#
Nice body punch from Urahara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stankevich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urahara throws out a leg kick but Stankevich moves out of range and Urahara only half commits.
Stankevich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stankevich scores with the left hand. Urahara knows he should have avoided that one.
Urahara throws an off balance right hand
and Urahara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Urahara. That's going to slow Stankevich down.
Stankevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stankevich throws out a loose jab but Urahara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stankevich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stankevich cracks Urahara with a good jab.
Stankevich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Urahara tries to counter it with a takedown but Stankevich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stankevich moves out of range as Urahara strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Stankevich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stankevich 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Igor Stankevich!
Igor Stankevich very nearly forgot to thank Bushido Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
gc117
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Urahara throws out a loose jab but Stelzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urahara takes one on the button.
Urahara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stelzer.
Urahara feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Urahara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stelzer wants to sweep but no luck.
Urahara wants to control from the top but Stelzer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stelzer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urahara is looking to work some ground and pound but Stelzer has wrist control.#SUB2#
Stelzer has his foot on Urahara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Urahara works his way back into a safe position though.
Urahara trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stelzer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Urahara is looking for a triangle but Stelzer pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Stelzer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stelzer distracts Urahara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Urahara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Urahara wants to control from the top but Stelzer keeps moving.
Urahara trying to move into half guard but instead Stelzer has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Urahara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stelzer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stelzer looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Urahara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stelzer defends it easily.
Stelzer trying to control but Urahara is working from the bottom.
Stelzer lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stelzer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stelzer wants to control from the top but Urahara keeps moving.
Urahara looking to control.
#SUB#
Urahara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB#
Urahara has an active guard here but Stelzer has managed to pass into half guard.
Urahara gets back to full guard.
Urahara controls Stelzer momentarily but Stelzer frees himself.
Stelzer wants to control from the top but Urahara keeps moving.
Urahara is pulling down on Stelzer's head. It's preventing any offense from Stelzer, at least for the moment.
Stelzer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stelzer trying to control but Urahara is working from the bottom.
Stelzer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stelzer distracts Urahara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Urahara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stelzer with a nice head shot there.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Urahara working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stelzer has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stelzer in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfram Stelzer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Urahara blocks the body kick.
Urahara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Urahara connects with an inside leg kick.
Stelzer slips under a jab.
Stelzer tries to bum rush Urahara with a series of wild strikes but Urahara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Urahara attempts a counter takedown but Stelzer avoids it well and moves away.
Stelzer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urahara finds it's way round the side to connect with Stelzer's head.
Stelzer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Urahara.
Urahara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urahara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urahara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Stelzer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Urahara on his heels. He'll look to pass Urahara's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urahara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolfram Stelzer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Urahara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stelzer defends it easily.
Stelzer working some strikes from top position.
Stelzer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Urahara is trying to control the position but Stelzer postures up.
Stelzer wants to control from the top but Urahara keeps moving. #SUB#
Urahara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Urahara trying to keep a closed guard but Stelzer is proving a slippery customer.
Stelzer wants to control from the top but Urahara keeps moving.
Stelzer throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stelzer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Urahara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stelzer defends it easily.#SUB#
Urahara is looking for a triangle here but Stelzer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Urahara stops Stelzer from passing to mount.
Urahara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Urahara tries to get to full guard but Stelzer has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stelzer lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Stelzer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Urahara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Urahara tries to hold on but Stelzer pushes him away.
The referee warns Urahara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Urahara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stelzer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stelzer working Urahara over with strikes here.
Stelzer raining down shots from the mount!
Stelzer prevents Urahara from getting the reversal.#T4#
Urahara is squirming around, avoiding Stelzer's attempts to control the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelzer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2#
Stelzer is working for a guillotine from mount but Urahara frees his head quite easily.
Stelzer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Urahara is looking to escape.
Urahara tries to reverse the position but Stelzer maintains control.
Stelzer looking to finish Urahara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Urahara!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfram Stelzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Urahara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stelzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urahara manages to avoid it.
Stelzer throws a front kick that sends Urahara stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Urahara.
Stelzer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stelzer connects with an inside leg kick.
Urahara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stelzer's calf.#CL2#
Stelzer instigates a clinch.
Stelzer misses with some punches.
Stelzer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urahara blocks an uppercut.
Stelzer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Urahara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urahara lands a left hand.
#TD#
Urahara wants the takedown. Stelzer is fighting it off but Urahara persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stelzer's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urahara looking to sit in guard and control but Stelzer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Urahara trying to control the position.
#T1#
Stelzer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Urahara has an active guard here but Stelzer has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stelzer lands a nice short elbow.
Stelzer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Stelzer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stelzer is stalling here. Urahara is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stelzer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Urahara has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Urahara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stelzer keeps working.
Kisuke Urahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Urahara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stelzer is trying to control Urahara's posture but Urahara avoids it.
Stelzer is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Urahara wants to control but Stelzer is keeping him busy.
Stelzer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Urahara.
Wolfram Stelzer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stelzer is trying to control Urahara's posture but Urahara avoids it.
Urahara fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stelzer isn't going anywhere.
Stelzer is looking to regain half guard here but Urahara keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Urahara throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Urahara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stelzer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Urahara working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Urahara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stelzer, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Urahara goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stelzer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Urahara but great work by Stelzer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wolfram Stelzer.
Well Stelzer 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfram Stelzer!
An intense looking Wolfram Stelzer took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I requested this match because I hadn't fought in several months. Much respect to my opponent for taking it, and I will face the top contender next.'.
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Event:
gc110
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Urahara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Urahara blocks the leg kick.
Urahara feinted with a counter takedown.
Urahara looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Urahara scores with a nice right hand.
Urahara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL#
Urahara gets a clinch.
A short right from Daniels.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
Urahara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urahara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Urahara tries to score a body lock takedown but Daniels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Urahara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urahara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daniels after a bit of a struggle.
Urahara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kisuke Urahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Urahara swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Urahara.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urahara throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Urahara tries for a takedown but Daniels manages to get underhooks.
Daniels taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Urahara.
Daniels is pushing Urahara up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Urahara lands a left hand.
Urahara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urahara.
Urahara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Urahara.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Urahara.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Urahara.
Urahara being controlled against the cage.
Daniels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Urahara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urahara blocking some punches.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urahara gets through Daniels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Urahara working aggressively here.
#TD#
Urahara pulls guard. #SUB#
Urahara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Urahara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daniels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels wants to stand but Urahara is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB#
Urahara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daniels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Urahara's guard.#SUB#
Urahara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Urahara wants to control the position but Daniels says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels tries to stand but can't do so whilst Urahara controls his leg.
Urahara wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Urahara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daniels pulls his head out easily.
Urahara trying to control from the bottom.
Daniels tries to stand and escape but Urahara is controlling the position.
Urahara is trying to control but can't.
Daniels tries to stand but can't do so whilst Urahara controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Daniels.
Daniels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Urahara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Daniels will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Daniels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urahara's head.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Urahara.
Urahara connects with a looping right hand.
Urahara slips a jab from Daniels.
Urahara throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels is looking for the big counter here.
Urahara misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Urahara misses
letting Daniels counter with a right hand.
Daniels looks to throw the jab but Urahara is out of range.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Urahara throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urahara connects with a leg kick. Daniels looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kisuke Urahara is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels lands the left hand.
Daniels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urahara, as that shot connected.
No luck for Urahara with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Urahara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Urahara.
Daniels shapes to counter with a head kick.
Urahara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Urahara misses with a low kick.
Urahara shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Urahara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
#TD#
Urahara gets the takedown into side control.
Daniels is trying to buck Urahara off.
Urahara looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Daniels is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Urahara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daniels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Urahara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Urahara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB#
Urahara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daniels pushes Urahara away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Urahara gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Urahara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Urahara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Daniels wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Urahara is trying to get an arm triangle but Daniels is defending well.
Urahara prevents Daniels from escaping the position.
Urahara remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Urahara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Daniels is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Urahara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daniels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Urahara missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels connects with a single shot there.
Urahara throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels throws a counter combo.
Urahara misses with a straight right.
Urahara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Urahara throws a leg kick that misses.
Daniels with a nice cross.
Urahara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kisuke Urahara will probably get the nod.
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#
Urahara scores with a decent looking hook.
Urahara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urahara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urahara looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Urahara thows a leg kick but Daniels checks it
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urahara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daniels doesn't seem bothered though.
Urahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Urahara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urahara swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urahara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daniels lands a front kick.
Daniels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daniels digs a good hook to Urahara's body.
#T1##CL2#
Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Urahara.
A shot in the inside from Urahara.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daniels lands an uppercut.
Urahara blocks an uppercut.
Urahara is trying to maintain a safe position but Daniels gets an underhook and turns Urahara into the cage.
Urahara lands a right hand.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urahara backwards.
Urahara misses with a punch to the body.
Urahara tries to pull guard but Daniels forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daniels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daniels.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urahara backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels tries a body shot but Urahara blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urahara as Daniels tries to tie him up.
Daniels scores with a shot to the side of Urahara's head.
Urahara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urahara is working for takedown but Daniels is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kisuke Urahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urahara misses with a body punch.
Urahara lands with a short shot to the head.
Urahara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urahara wants to take the fight to the mat but Daniels manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Urahara misses with some punches.
Urahara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Urahara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daniels lands a right hand.
Daniels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Daniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Daniels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Urahara backwards.
Daniels lands a nice uppercut.
Jack Daniels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Daniels. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Daniels as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Daniels.
Daniels lands with a light punch inside.
Urahara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urahara tries to stall but Daniels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Urahara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Daniels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels is leaning against Urahara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Urahara has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
A short left from Daniels.
Daniels blocking some punches.
#T4#
Daniels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Urahara.
Urahara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
Urahara lands a left hand.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daniels is working Urahara over against the cage.
Daniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uraharas head.
Daniels lands a shot to the body.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Daniels.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urahara working aggressively here.
Daniels looking to stall.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urahara backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daniels 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 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
gc105
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Urahara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schtrappe on the side of the head.
Urahara throws a hook but Schtrappe blocks it.
Schtrappe throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Schtrappe's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schtrappe avoids the head kick by Urahara.
Schtrappe throws a hook but Urahara avoids it easily.
Urahara misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Urahara closes the distance and pushes Schtrappe back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schtrappe prevents a body shot from Urahara.
Schtrappe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Urahara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Urahara on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Schtrappe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Urahara can't fight it off and eventually Schtrappe manages to take the fight to the floor. Urahara looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Urahara has an active guard here but Schtrappe has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Schtrappe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Urahara is looking to get back to full guard here but Schtrappe has managed to pass to side control instead.
Schtrappe is working Urahara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Schtrappe wants to control but Urahara is keeping him busy.
Urahara can't do much from the bottom here.
Schtrappe working the ground and pound.#T2#
Urahara tries to buck Schtrappe off but Schtrappe is having none of it.
Urahara is letting Schtrappe control him for a moment.
Schtrappe is trying to ground and pound but Urahara uses the momentary lack of control by Schtrappe to regain half guard.
Urahara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Urahara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schtrappe. #SUB2#
Urahara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schtrappe pulls his head out easily.
Urahara tries to roll over but Schtrappe keeps him under control.
Urahara trying to hold on to Schtrappe's head to control him but Schtrappe postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Urahara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Urahara trying to control from the bottom.
Schtrappe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schtrappe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Urahara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schtrappe is really struggling to control Urahara but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schtrappe swats away the attempt to clinch by Urahara.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Urahara cracks Schtrappe with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schtrappe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schtrappe takes a swing at Urahara's ribcage but misses.
Schtrappe lands a head kick!
Schtrappe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urahara wants to clinch.
Schtrappe throws a body shot but no joy.
Urahara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schtrappe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schtrappe cracks Urahara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schtrappe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urahara.
Jacque Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urahara misses with a lunging right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Urahara lands a nice shot that snaps Schtrappe's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schtrappe.
Jacque Schtrappe is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Schtrappe. #CL2#
Urahara clinches with his opponent.
Urahara is working for takedown but Schtrappe is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Schtrappe has Urahara pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schtrappe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Urahara tumbling to the mat - Schtrappe dives into Urahara's guard.
Schtrappe trying to control but Urahara is working from the bottom.
Schtrappe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Urahara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urahara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schtrappe controls the pace.#T1#
Schtrappe wants to control from the top but Urahara keeps moving.
Schtrappe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schtrappe throwing strikes but missing.
Schtrappe throws a big right hand that misses.
Schtrappe trying to control but Urahara is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Urahara throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good leg kick by Urahara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schtrappe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urahara can do to turn this around?
Urahara tries to clinch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
It looked like Schtrappe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kisuke Urahara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Schtrappe pushes Urahara up against the cage in a clinch.
Schtrappe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schtrappe blocks a body shot from Urahara. #TD#
Schtrappe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Urahara gets full guard.
Urahara keeping full guard, as Schtrappe tries to pass.
Schtrappe trying to control the position from guard on top but Urahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Urahara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schtrappe passes into side control.
#T3#
Urahara tries to bench press Schtrappe off him but Schtrappe keeps the position.
Urahara keeps trying to improve his position.
Schtrappe throwing strikes but Urahara manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Urahara wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping him busy.
Schtrappe wants to get back to his feet but Urahara drags him back down.#T4##SUB2#
Urahara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schtrappe manages to get back to half guard.#ES#
Schtrappe has one foot on Urahara's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Urahara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Urahara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Urahara throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Urahara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urahara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Urahara tries a body shot but Schtrappe blocks it.
Urahara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Urahara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Schtrappe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schtrappe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
Urahara wants to clinch up but Schtrappe keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urahara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schtrappe throws a jab but it's blocked by Urahara.
Urahara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schtrappe. Schtrappe obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Schtrappe blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Schtrappe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
Schtrappe tries to close the distance and clinch but Urahara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urahara cracks Schtrappe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Urahara, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Urahara gets a clinch.
Schtrappe scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Schtrappe. #TD#
Schtrappe wants the takedown. Urahara is fighting it off but Schtrappe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Urahara's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Schtrappe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Schtrappe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schtrappe wants to pass the guard but Urahara is keeping the position.
Urahara keeping moving, preventing Schtrappe from controlling successfully.
Kisuke Urahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schtrappe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schtrappe trying to control but Urahara is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Urahara striking from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schtrappe wants to land a leg kick but Urahara is out of range.
Urahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Schtrappe jabs Urahara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jacque Schtrappe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urahara throws the left hand but Schtrappe avoids the punch easily.
Schtrappe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Schtrappe throws a shot from downtown. Urahara moves away and avoids it.
Schtrappe cracks Urahara with an open hand slap.
Schtrappe misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urahara. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Urahara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schtrappe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schtrappe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schtrappe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Urahara.
Urahara doesn't manage to clinch there - Schtrappe circles away.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Schtrappe.
Urahara throws a body punch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Schtrappe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That kick from Urahara tenderised Schtrappe's leg. Schtrappe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schtrappe - that will leave a mark!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schtrappe.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Urahara is looking to score with low kicks.
As Urahara tries to get set, Schtrappe tries to push him back and clinch up but Urahara manages to avoid the attempt.
Urahara throws a hook but Schtrappe avoids it easily.
Urahara loads up on a big right hand but Schtrappe slips the punch.
Urahara ducks right into an uppercut from Schtrappe.
Urahara tries to score with a low kick but Schtrappe moves his leg out of the way.
Schtrappe tries to clinch there but Urahara circles away.
Schtrappe throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Schtrappe closes the distance and clinches.
Urahara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urahara throws a punch but it's blocked by Schtrappe.
Urahara slowing the pace effectively.
Urahara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schtrappe pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Schtrappe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Schtrappe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schtrappe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Schtrappe!
In his post fight interview, Jacque Schtrappe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CEC 448
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Urahara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sato! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Urahara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urahara.
Urahara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Urahara lands but Sato takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target.
Urahara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
A little feinted left hand from Urahara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urahara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Urahara blocks a low kick nicely.
Urahara slips a straight right by Sato.
Urahara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Urahara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urahara takes one to the side of the head.
Sato scores with a jab to the body.
Urahara misses with a body shot.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Urahara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urahara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sato.
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sato misses with a wild combination.
#T1##CL2#
Sato moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Urahara throws a head kick that misses.
Urahara misses with a leg kick
and Sato counters with a one-two to the body.
Rumina Sato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Urahara. Sato shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Urahara lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Urahara leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Sato breaks the clinch.
Sato moves away from the strike by Urahara.
Some wild striking there from Sato.
#T2#
Sato throws a series of punches but Urahara avoids them all with ease.
Sato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Sato. No joy for Urahara on that attempt.
Sato now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sato misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Urahara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urahara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sato throws a jab when Urahara was well out of range.
Urahara blocks a head kick by Sato.
It looked like Urahara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Urahara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urahara blocks a head kick by Sato.
Urahara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sato.
Sato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sato dodges the punch combination from Urahara.
#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Urahara.
Urahara loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
Sato cracks Urahara with an open hand slap.
Urahara throws an off balance right hand
and Sato counters with a two punch combo.
Sato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Urahara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sato blocks a jab.
Urahara is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Sato blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Sato clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Sato manages to break the clinch.
Sato throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Urahara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Urahara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sato is just riding it out for now. Urahara eventually gives up the hold.
Sato is positioning himself well to prevent Urahara advancing to mount. #T4##SUB#
Urahara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Urahara.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Urahara wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urahara preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumina Sato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urahara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Urahara.
Urahara throws a sloppy head kick and Sato moves out of range easily.
Urahara misses with a shot to the body
and Sato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Urahara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Urahara scores with a takedown into Sato's guard.
Urahara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Urahara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sato lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Sato content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Sato has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Urahara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sato not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Urahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Urahara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Urahara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Urahara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sato defends it easily.#SU2#
Sato decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Urahara, up you get!
Urahara thuds a left hand into Sato's body.
Sato misses with a straight right.
Sato throws a head kick but Urahara moves out of range.
Urahara's corner calls for a 1-2. Urahara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rumina Sato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sato wants it to stay on the feet.
Urahara blocks a head kick by Sato.
Urahara throws a series of punches but Sato moves out of range.
Urahara walks into a stiff left hand from Sato.#T4#
Urahara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sato.#CL2#
Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Urahara struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
Sato tries to work over Urahara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Sato.
Sato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sato is working Urahara over against the cage.
Sato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sato leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Urahara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urahara looking to stall.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sato manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Urahara up against the cage.
Sato stops a takedown attempt from Urahara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumina Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Urahara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urahara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sato digs a good body shot into Urahara's ribs.
Urahara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sato.
Sato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Urahara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sato defends it nicely.
Sato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sato enables Urahara to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sato manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sato is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sato not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sato passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Urahara is looking to reverse the position.
Urahara is not content to let Sato control the position.
Sato takes a little break here. Urahara wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sato is looking to take a break and control but Urahara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kisuke Urahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Urahara is looking for a sweep.
Sato tries to advance to mount but Urahara denies him.
Urahara is not content to let Sato control the position. #SU2#
Sato decides to stand back up. Sato steps back and let's Urahara get back to his feet.#T3#
Urahara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sato counters with a nice leg kick.
Urahara staying out of range there.
Urahara misses with a head kick.
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urahara.
Sato tries a low kick but Urahara avoids it.
Urahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Sato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sato stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kisuke Urahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato blocks a head kick by Urahara.
Urahara misses the shot to the body.
Sato scores with a body shot.
Sato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4##CL2#
Sato rushes Urahara and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urahara takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Sato manages to break the clinch.
Urahara blocks a head kick by Sato.
Urahara throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Urahara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sato is able to avoid easily.
Sato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sato scores with a hook.
Urahara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urahara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urahara blocks a head kick by Sato.
Urahara throws a big counter combination but Sato scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rumina Sato is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urahara tries to score with a low kick but Sato moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rumina Sato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sato winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumina Sato!
Rumina Sato bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CEC 439
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Azuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urahara takes a swing at Azuma's ribcage but misses.
Urahara throws a sloppy head kick and Azuma moves out of range easily.
Urahara throws a body punch but Azuma moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Azuma.
Urahara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Azuma just manages to avoid it.
Urahara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azuma throws a wild body kick that Urahara sees coming a mile off.
Urahara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Azuma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Azuma just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromUrahara.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urahara checks a leg kick.
Urahara blocks a low kick nicely.
Urahara moves out of range as Azuma throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Urahara is just out of range.
Urahara scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Akira Azuma has been cut.
Azuma throws a hook but Urahara avoids it easily.
Azuma throws the kick towards the body but Urahara avoids it.
Azuma is looking to land body kicks.
Urahara goes for a double leg but Azuma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Azuma continues to drive forward.#T1#
A low kick from Azuma misses
and Urahara counters with a left to the body.
Azuma throws the left hand but Urahara avoids the punch easily.
Urahara throws a body kick that misses.
Azuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urahara blocks the body kick.
Azuma ducks under a wild hook from Urahara.
Urahara misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Azuma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Urahara!
Azuma throws an elbow but Urahara slips to the side and avoids it well.
Urahara is trying to improve his position.
Urahara managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Azuma.
Azuma working away.#T2#
Urahara tries to buck Azuma off but Azuma is having none of it.
Azuma cracks Urahara with a big right hand but Urahara just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azuma in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Urahara can't do much from the bottom here.
Urahara is working to avoid the ground and pound but Azuma connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Azuma's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Azuma working the ground and pound from side control.
Azuma working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urahara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Azuma's best efforts.#SUB#
Urahara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Urahara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Urahara actively working from the bottom here.
Azuma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urahara trying to hold on to Azuma's head to control him but Azuma postures up.
#SUB#
Urahara looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Urahara's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Azuma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Azuma. #T4#
Azuma working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Urahara taking some punishment here, with Azuma in his half guard.
Urahara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Azuma. #SUB#
Urahara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azuma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Urahara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Azuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Urahara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Urahara is not content to let Azuma control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Azuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Azuma's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Azuma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urahara looks to land a body kick but Azuma moved away.
Urahara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Urahara misses with an uppercut.
Azuma throws a looping overhand right but Urahara ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Urahara misses its target.
Azuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urahara.
A punch lands to the side of Urahara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Azuma connects with the punch.
Urahara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azuma with the counter takedown but Urahara avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Urahara misses the target.
Urahara throws the left hand but Azuma avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azuma lands a nice shot to the body.
Azuma cracks Urahara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azuma scores with a jab. Urahara acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Urahara is rocked!
Urahara misses with a head kick.
Azuma throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Urahara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azuma blocks a head kick by Urahara.
Urahara seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Urahara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urahara throws a body shot but no joy.
Urahara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Azuma. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Urahara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azuma connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Azuma misses the target.
Azuma avoids the head kick by Urahara.
Azuma lands a slapping body shot.
Azuma lands with a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Azuma.
Azuma misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azuma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azuma slips under a jab.
Azuma lands with a nice body kick.
Urahara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azuma moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Akira Azuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urahara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azuma.#T2#
Azuma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Azuma.
Azuma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Azuma connects with a jab.
Azuma fakes the body blow, causing Urahara to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Urahara goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akira Azuma!
After winning the bout, Akira Azuma 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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