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Event:
WCF 31: Mulder vs Turunen
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakagawa is nestled in close to Toshiyuki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Toshiyuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Toshiyuki gets back to full guard.
Toshiyuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toshiyuki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakagawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakagawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakagawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Toshiyuki has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toshiyuki is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Toshiyuki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toshiyuki won't allow Nakagawa to sweep him here.
Nakagawa keeping moving, preventing Toshiyuki from controlling successfully.
Nakagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toshiyuki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakagawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakagawa, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toshiyuki throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Toshiyuki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toshiyuki wants to control from the top but Nakagawa keeps moving.
Toshiyuki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakagawa keeping moving, preventing Toshiyuki from controlling successfully.
Toshiyuki wants to pass the guard but Nakagawa is keeping the position.
Nakagawa wants to hit a sweep here but Toshiyuki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nakagawa there!
Toshiyuki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Toshiyuki trying to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa tries to hold on but Toshiyuki postures up.#T2#
Toshiyuki controlling the pace for now.
Nakagawa is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakagawa is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Toshiyuki has taken his back.
Toshiyuki controlling well, preventing Nakagawa from escaping the position.
Nakagawa keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Toshiyuki working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Nakagawa is doing well to defend. Toshiyuki seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Nakagawa is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ikeda Toshiyuki!
Ikeda Toshiyuki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 8: Senior vs Toshiyuki
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toshiyuki lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Senior shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toshiyuki's 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.
Senior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toshiyuki is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Toshiyuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Senior is aware though and is defending well.
Senior wants to control from the top but Toshiyuki keeps moving.
Toshiyuki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Toshiyuki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toshiyuki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Senior's guard. #REVB#
Senior working a defensive guard here.
Toshiyuki passes Senior's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Senior wants to control but Toshiyuki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Toshiyuki trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Toshiyuki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Senior tries to roll over but Toshiyuki keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Toshiyuki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Senior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toshiyuki is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Senior actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Toshiyuki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Toshiyuki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Senior is just riding it out for now. Toshiyuki eventually gives up the hold.
Senior looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Senior is pressing down on Toshiyuki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Senior keeping moving, preventing Toshiyuki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Toshiyuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Toshiyuki looking to pass the guard.
Senior wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toshiyuki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Senior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Senior can't keep his opponent in guard - Toshiyuki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Senior looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Toshiyuki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#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.
Toshiyuki is looking to take a break and control but Senior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Senior wants to improve his position but Toshiyuki is controlling well.
Senior is staying active underneath Toshiyuki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Toshiyuki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Senior has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Toshiyuki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toshiyuki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Senior keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikeda Toshiyuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Toshiyuki lands with a hook. Senior tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Senior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Toshiyuki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Senior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Senior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toshiyuki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toshiyuki is not content to let Senior control the position.
Toshiyuki is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki wants to control but Senior postures up.
Senior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toshiyuki keeps working.
Toshiyuki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Toshiyuki won't allow Senior to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Toshiyuki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toshiyuki is looking for a sweep. Senior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toshiyuki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Senior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Senior's back!
Senior looking very determined here, making life difficult for Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Senior haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Senior tries to roll but Toshiyuki sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Senior defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Toshiyuki's arms. #T2##SUB2#
Senior is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Toshiyuki gets his way!
Ikeda Toshiyuki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Toshiyuki is looking for the choke from the back position but Senior is controlling his hands well.
Toshiyuki is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB2#
Toshiyuki sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Senior taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ikeda Toshiyuki!
Ikeda Toshiyuki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 36
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Toshiyuki on that attempt.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki misses with a body kick.
Toshiyuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Toshiyuki manages to avoid it.
Murphy with a jab.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toshiyuki throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.#TD2#
Toshiyuki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Murphy tries to roll over but Toshiyuki keeps him under control.
Toshiyuki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toshiyuki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Toshiyuki is looking for a kimura here.
Toshiyuki trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Toshiyuki is taking a breather. Murphy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Toshiyuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Toshiyuki is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Well, if Toshiyuki 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.
Murphy is not content to let Toshiyuki control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Toshiyuki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Murphy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murphy tries to get out of the position.
Toshiyuki trying to control the pace.
Toshiyuki trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Murphy is controlling Toshiyuki's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toshiyuki throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamus Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Toshiyuki shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Toshiyuki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy connects with the punch.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Toshiyuki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
Shamus Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikeda Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Toshiyuki misses with a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Toshiyuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy staying out of range there.#T4#
Toshiyuki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshiyuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Toshiyuki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Toshiyuki takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Toshiyuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Toshiyuki darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Toshiyuki into the cage.
Toshiyuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Murphy.
#CL#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Toshiyuki against the cage.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ikeda Toshiyuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshiyuki defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Toshiyuki misses with a body kick.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the body from Toshiyuki misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toshiyuki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Toshiyuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy defending well as Toshiyuki loads up on a big left hand.
Toshiyuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Toshiyuki throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Toshiyuki blocking some punches.
Murphy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Toshiyuki blocking some punches.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toshiyuki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murphy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Toshiyuki's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Toshiyuki drops to his knees and Murphy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamus Murphy!
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Event:
Madness Pot-Acolypse
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Toshiyuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rex uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sabotage Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshiyuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rex finds it's way round the side to connect with Toshiyuki's head.
Toshiyuki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Toshiyuki misses.
A big left from Rex misses.
Rex misses with a wild body shot.
Toshiyuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rex was well out of range. Poor timing from Toshiyuki.
Rex thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Toshiyuki if he has to take too many more of those.
Rex lands with a nice body kick.
A big left from Toshiyuki misses.
Rex throws a big shot that misses.
Rex avoids the head kick by Toshiyuki.
Rex gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Toshiyuki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Toshiyuki'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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toshiyuki looking to pass the guard.
Rex keeping moving, preventing Toshiyuki from controlling successfully.
Toshiyuki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Rex keeping moving, preventing Toshiyuki from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rex can do anything to dispel that myth.
Toshiyuki working some strikes from top position.
Toshiyuki trying to control but Rex is working from the bottom.
Toshiyuki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Toshiyuki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Toshiyuki just content to control the position. #T2#
Rex manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rex is pressing down on Toshiyuki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toshiyuki passes into half guard.
Toshiyuki performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Toshiyuki is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rex is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikeda Toshiyuki!
A relieved looking Ikeda Toshiyuki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Madness 39 Petrov vs Lati
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
A combination from Toshiyuki does no damage.
Toshiyuki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Toshiyuki moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki staying out of range there.
Toshiyuki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shamrock sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Shamrock shoots in and gets a takedown into Toshiyuki's guard.
Shamrock pushing down on Toshiyuki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Toshiyuki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toshiyuki.#SUB#
Toshiyuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shamrock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shamrock postures up.
Shamrock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Shamrock is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Toshiyuki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shamrock is looking to defend but Toshiyuki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shamrock! Toshiyuki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shamrock taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ikeda Toshiyuki!
During a confident post fight interview, Ikeda Toshiyuki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
F&BE 17- Lady Of Luchadores
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Fernandez gets caught napping as Toshiyuki dives in and scores a takedown. Fernandez manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Fernandez kicks Toshiyuki off and gets to his feet.
Fernandez misses with a body kick.
Toshiyuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fernandez dodges the punch combination from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki misses with a double jab.
Fernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toshiyuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fernandez lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Fernandez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Toshiyuki!
Fernandez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fernandez tries to advance to mount but Toshiyuki denies him. #T1#
Toshiyuki tries to bench press Fernandez off him but Fernandez keeps the position. #SU2#
Fernandez stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Fernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toshiyuki, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fernandez.
#BC2#
Fernandez manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez throws a head kick but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Toshiyuki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toshiyuki attempts a counter takedown but Fernandez avoids it well and moves away.
Toshiyuki misses with a head kick.
Fernandez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fernandez dodges the punch combination from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki throws a body punch but Fernandez moves out of range. #T2##CL2#
Toshiyuki tries to keep at a distance but Fernandez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fernandez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fernandez stalling the fight.
Fernandez prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Fernandez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toshiyuki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshiyuki manages to get to full guard.
Fernandez preventing the sweep.
Toshiyuki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Toshiyuki passes Fernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Toshiyuki trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away.
Toshiyuki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Toshiyuki stalling away here and it's allowed Fernandez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Toshiyuki pushing down on Fernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Toshiyuki seems to be working for a kimura but Fernandez defends the submission attempt.
Toshiyuki trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fernandez is trying to stand.
#T4#
Toshiyuki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fernandez is refusing to be controlled, as Toshiyuki sits in half guard.
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Fernandez is not content to let Toshiyuki control the position.#SUB#
Toshiyuki maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fernandez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Toshiyuki has cracked it and Fernandez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Toshiyuki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikeda Toshiyuki!
After winning the bout, Ikeda Toshiyuki 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:
F&BE 16- Sad Ballad for Defeat
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Toshiyuki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dong Man is looking to stand back up but Toshiyuki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dong Man. #REVB#
Dong Man tries to kick Toshiyuki off but Toshiyuki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Toshiyuki is taking a breather. Dong Man says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong Man is refusing to be controlled, as Toshiyuki sits in half guard.
Toshiyuki lands with a punch from half guard.
Dong Man wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Toshiyuki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dong Man is trying to stand up here but Toshiyuki is controlling him well. #SUB#
Toshiyuki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Dong Man tries to kick Toshiyuki off but Toshiyuki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dong Man is defending against the submission attempts here by Toshiyuki.
#SUB#
Toshiyuki wants to work for an arm triangle but Dong Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Toshiyuki trying to control the pace.
Dong Man is looking to escape.
Toshiyuki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dong Man is not content to let Toshiyuki control the position.
Dong Man tries to kick Toshiyuki off but Toshiyuki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Toshiyuki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dong Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toshiyuki prevents Dong Man from standing back up.
Toshiyuki wants to control but Dong Man is keeping him busy.
Toshiyuki controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toshiyuki is trying to control. Dong Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toshiyuki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Toshiyuki is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dong Man is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikeda Toshiyuki!
A victorious Ikeda Toshiyuki 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:
F&BE 12- The Flesh Market
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Nakagawa tries to bum rush Toshiyuki with a series of wild strikes but Toshiyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - Nakagawa coming out on top.
Nakagawa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nakagawa staying out of range there.
Nakagawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki throws a right and a left that Nakagawa avoids nicely.
Toshiyuki 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.
Nakagawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Toshiyuki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nakagawa scores with a hook to the body. Toshiyuki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Nakagawa does no damage. #TD2#
Toshiyuki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Toshiyuki has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nakagawa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Toshiyuki yanks on the arm and Nakagawa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Toshiyuki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikeda Toshiyuki!
Ikeda Toshiyuki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
F&BE 8- Fresh French Flesh
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
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Pettis feints a jab promting Toshiyuki to slip. Pettis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Toshiyuki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pettis clobbers Toshiyuki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pettis! Toshiyuki is out on his feet! Pettis rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Toshiyuki is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Toshiyuki is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Pettis!
A very excited looking Michael Pettis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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