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Event:
DMMA 140 Abarai vs Kofel
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Tokugawa moves into range and clinches up with Bilkington.
Bilkington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tokugawa smiles and moves away.
Tokugawa misses with a body shot.
Tokugawa throws a head kick but Bilkington moves out of range.
Tokugawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bilkington.
Tokugawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bilkington shoots in but no luck this time.
Bilkington slips a straight right by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick that misses.
Tokugawa tests Bilkington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenjiro Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bilkington throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tokugawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tokugawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tokugawa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bilkington checks it well.
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!
Bilkington misses with a takedown attempt - Tokugawa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kenjiro Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bilkington.
Bilkington shoots in looking for a takedown but Tokugawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bilkington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Bilkington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tokugawa misses with a head kick.
Tokugawa connects with a leg kick.
Bilkington drops his hands momentarily and Tokugawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bilkington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bilkington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokugawa.
#CL#
Tokugawa darts in and clinches Bilkington up against the cage.#TD2#
Bilkington manages to pull guard.
Bilkington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tokugawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Tokugawa stands up over Bilkington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bilkington controls Tokugawa momentarily but Tokugawa frees himself.
Bilkington thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
Bilkington trying to control the position.
Tokugawa works over Bilkington with some ground and pound from guard.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Bilkington keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tokugawa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bilkington has Tokugawa pulled in close to control his posture.
Bilkington wants to sweep here but Tokugawa controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Bilkington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa is in close to Bilkington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Bilkington keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tokugawa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bilkington keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Tokugawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bilkington's head.
Tokugawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tokugawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bilkington has wrist control.#T4#
Tokugawa controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tokugawa being controlled here momentarily.
Tokugawa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bilkington's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokugawa lands a couple of digs.
Tokugawa throwing strikes from guard but Bilkington blocks nicely.
Bilkington wants to sweep here but Tokugawa controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenjiro Tokugawa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Tokugawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Bilkington trying to control the position but instead, Tokugawa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bilkington into the cage.
Bilkington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tokugawa pushes Bilkington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tokugawa misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Tokugawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bilkington is trying to drag Tokugawa to the mat but Tokugawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Tokugawa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tokugawa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tokugawa working for a triangle but Bilkington defends it easily.
#SUB#
Tokugawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bilkington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SU2#
Bilkington decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tokugawa, up you get!
Tokugawa 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.
Tokugawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bilkington can do to turn this around?
Tokugawa swings for the body but Bilkington moves out of range.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Bilkington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bilkington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tokugawa is keeping the position for now.
Tokugawa working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Tokugawa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tokugawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bilkington stopping the sweep attempt from Tokugawa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilkington throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Tokugawa misses with a low kick.
Bilkington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tokugawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tokugawa.
Nice sprawl there from Tokugawa as Bilkington shoots in.
Tokugawa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bilkington just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bilkington.
Nice takedown defense from Tokugawa. No joy for Bilkington on that attempt.
Kenjiro Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bilkington.
Bilkington shoots for a takedown but Tokugawa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bilkington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bobby Bilkington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tokugawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Bilkington should have avoided that one.
Tokugawa throws the left hand but Bilkington avoids the punch easily.
Tokugawa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bilkington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Tokugawa darts in and clinches Bilkington up against the cage.
Bilkington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tokugawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Tokugawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bilkington sprawls well initially but Tokugawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bilkington tries to kick Tokugawa off in order to stand up. Tokugawa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bilkington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tokugawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Tokugawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tokugawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tokugawa staying calm.
Tokugawa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilkington regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenjiro Tokugawa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tokugawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bilkington sprawls well initially but Tokugawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bilkington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tokugawa.
Bilkington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tokugawa is working away from the top position though.
Tokugawa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bilkington controlling the position for now.
Bilkington is refusing to be controlled, as Tokugawa sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tokugawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tokugawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Tokugawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bilkington defending well though.
Tokugawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tokugawa working over Bilkington with some ground and pound. Bilkington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tokugawa is thwarting Bilkington's attempts to control the position.
Tokugawa throwing shots but Bilkington is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tokugawa lands a nice short elbow.
Bilkington trying to hold on to Tokugawa's head to control him but Tokugawa postures up.
#SUB#
Tokugawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bilkington defends it well. #T2#
Tokugawa is trying to control. Bilkington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tokugawa misses with a head shot. Bilkington uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tokugawa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Bilkington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tokugawa is aware though and is defending well.
Bilkington is trying to control the position but Tokugawa postures up.
Tokugawa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bilkington trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tokugawa throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Bilkington keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tokugawa throwing strikes from guard but Bilkington blocks nicely.
Tokugawa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tokugawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tokugawa throws a low kick but Bilkington moves out of range easily.
Bilkington throws a fast counter high kick but Tokugawa manages to duck under it in time.
Bilkington tries to clinch up but Tokugawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bilkington. Tokugawa shrugs it off though. #CL#
Tokugawa closes the distance and clinches.
Bilkington taking a breather.
Tokugawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bilkington's efforts to push away.#T4#
Bilkington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tokugawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bilkington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tokugawa.
Bilkington tries to clinch there but Tokugawa circles away.
Bilkington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bilkington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tokugawa tries a low kick but Bilkington avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bilkington dives in and grabs Tokugawa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tokugawa pushes down on Bilkington's head and hops out.#TD#
Tokugawa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tokugawa is chipping away with strikes.
Bobby Bilkington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokugawa wants to control but Bilkington is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenjiro Tokugawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tokugawa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenjiro Tokugawa! |
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Event:
DMMA 133 Kersikov vs Ilmarinen
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1#
De La Weirdo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Bilkington has been cut.
Bilkington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice uppercut there from De La Weirdo.#ROC#Bilkington is rocked!
De La Weirdo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bilkington is still on wobbly legs! Can De La Weirdo finish him?
Bilkington misses with a double jab
and De La Weirdo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bilkington bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! De La Weirdo comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Bilkington falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Bilkington was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar De La Weirdo!
Oscar De La Weirdo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 125 Kaupens vs Polus
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bilkington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bilkington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stephenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bilkington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Bilkington shows good takedown defense.
A low kick lands for Bilkington.
#TD2#
Stephenson feints and as Bilkington raises his hands in defense, Stephenson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bilkington holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Stephenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bilkington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stephenson has managed to get both his arms back between Bilkington's legs - danger averted.
Bilkington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson connects with a couple of short punches.
Stephenson trying to control but Bilkington is working from the bottom.
Bilkington managing to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Stephenson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bilkington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bilkington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bilkington! #REVR#
Stephenson is trying to get back to half guard.
Bilkington moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stephenson tries to bench press Bilkington off him but Bilkington keeps the position. #T2#
Stephenson manages to get back to half guard.
Bilkington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Stephenson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bilkington in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bilkington seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bilkington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bilkington connects with a nice short shot to Stephenson's temple.
Stephenson tries to get to full guard but Bilkington has control of the leg.
Bilkington performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stephenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bilkington swivels and escapes.
Bobby Bilkington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Stephenson.
Stephenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bilkington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Bilkington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Stephenson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bilkington escapes and throws Stephenson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bilkington working the head and body with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Bilkington tries for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well.
Stephenson tries to bench press Bilkington off him but Bilkington keeps the position.
Bilkington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU#
Bilkington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stephenson to his feet.
Stephenson wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Bilkington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bilkington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Stephenson closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Bilkington successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bilkington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bilkington stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephenson. Stephenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bilkington swivels and escapes.
Bilkington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stephenson shoots in for a double leg but Bilkington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bobby Bilkington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Stephenson.
Stephenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephenson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Stephenson forces Bilkington back against the cage and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Bilkington has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bilkington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stephenson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bilkington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bilkington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Bilkington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stephenson's guard.
Bilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stephenson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Stephenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bilkington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stephenson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bilkington is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bilkington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bilkington prevents Stephenson from improving his position.
Bilkington not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stephenson is trying to control but can't.
Bilkington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Stephenson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bilkington pulls his head out easily.
Bilkington seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Bilkington is trying to work for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Bilkington is trying to work for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well.
Bilkington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bilkington leaves Stephenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bilkington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephenson can do to turn this around?#TD#
Bilkington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stephenson to the ground. Bilkington is now in Stephenson's guard.
Bilkington won't allow Stephenson to sweep him here.
Bilkington postures up.
Stephenson has a closed guard, preventing Bilkington from standing up.
Stephenson wants to sweep here but Bilkington controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Bilkington with a nice head shot there.
Bilkington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stephenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bilkington is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bilkington dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Stephenson fails with the takedown.#TD#
Bilkington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bilkington is working for a kimura but Stephenson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bilkington slows the pace down in half guard.
Bilkington working Stephenson over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson wants to improve his position but Bilkington is controlling well.
#T1#
Stephenson wants to get back to full guard but Bilkington has passed into side control.
Stephenson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bilkington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stephenson trying to remain calm as Bilkington controls from the top position.
Stephenson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bilkington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stephenson regains half guard.
Bobby Bilkington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stephenson wants to get back to full guard.
Stephenson trying to control here.
Stephenson tries to get to full guard but Bilkington has control of the leg.
Stephenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bilkington is taking a breather. Stephenson 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.
Bilkington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bilkington wants to free his trapped foot but Stephenson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Stephenson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stephenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bilkington is one step ahead there. #SU#
Stephenson is working an open guard so Bilkington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Bilkington gets a double leg takedown into Stephenson's guard.
Bilkington postures up.
Stephenson wants to sweep here but Bilkington controlling him for the moment.
Stephenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephenson trying to control the position.
#T4#
Bilkington chips away with some ground and pound.
Bilkington postures up in Stephenson's guard and throws a big left but Stephenson blocks it.
Bilkington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stephenson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Stephenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bilkington defends well.
Bilkington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Landry Stephenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bilkington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bilkington, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bilkington! |
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Event:
DMMA 115 Kaupens v Thermometer
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hanaki moves into the clinch.
Hanaki managing to block the knees to the body from Bilkington.
Hanaki misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Bilkington has been working on his elbows in the gym.#TD2#
Hanaki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bilkington keeping moving, preventing Hanaki from controlling successfully.
Bilkington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hanaki passes Bilkington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilkington punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bilkington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bilkington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Hanaki wants to control but Bilkington is keeping him busy.
Hanaki passes to side control.
Bilkington is trying to control Hanaki's posture but Hanaki avoids it.
Bilkington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hanaki is concentrating on defense, preventing Bilkington from advancing position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bilkington in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Hanaki trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanaki keeping control of the position.
Bilkington tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hanaki wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hanaki keeps trying to improve his position.
Hanaki pushes Bilkington off looking to stand but Bilkington dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bilkington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hanaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanaki preventing the sweep.
Hanaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Hanaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bilkington is keeping the position for now.
Hanaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanaki wants to pass the guard but Bilkington is keeping the position.#SU2#
Hanaki stands and steps away. Bilkington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bilkington.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Hanaki takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Hanaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asaki Hanaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hanaki thows a leg kick but Bilkington checks it
and Bilkington counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Hanaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hanaki showed some decent athleticism there.
Bilkington looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hanaki wants to stand up but Bilkington has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bilkington taking some punishment here, with Hanaki in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanaki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bilkington is trying to maintain the position but Hanaki is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Hanaki seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#ES#
Bilkington manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've been informed that Hanaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bilkington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bilkington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bilkington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bilkington darts in looking for a takedown but Hanaki gets double underhooks and turns Bilkington into the cage.
Hanaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hanaki tries a body shot but Bilkington blocks it.
#T2##BC2#
Hanaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bilkington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanaki.#TD2#
Hanaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bilkington's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bilkington is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Hanaki decides to stand and escape the position.
Hanaki swings for the body but Bilkington moves out of range.
Bilkington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bilkington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanaki avoids it really well and circles away.
Asaki Hanaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hanaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bilkington's half guard.
Bilkington manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hanaki keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Bilkington has Hanaki pressed against the cage, preventing Hanaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bilkington is trying to pull guard but Hanaki has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bilkington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilkington being controlled against the cage.
Bilkington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hanaki is defending well.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Hanaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bilkington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bilkington avoiding damage.
#TD#
Bilkington drags the fight down to the ground.
Hanaki stands and throws Bilkington's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bilkington wants to control but Hanaki postures up.#SU2#
Hanaki stands up and beckons Bilkington to his feet.
Hanaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bilkington counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Hanaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Bilkington will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bilkington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bilkington somewhat.
Hanaki falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Bilkington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hanaki.
Bilkington is trying to pull guard but Hanaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Hanaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bilkington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanaki with the counter takedown but Bilkington avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bilkington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bilkington doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Hanaki darts in and clinches Bilkington up against the cage.#BC#
Bilkington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bilkington tries to clinch but Hanaki is having none of it.
Hanaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bilkington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD2#
Hanaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bilkington is trying to defend but Hanaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hanaki controlling the pace.
Bilkington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Bilkington is not content to let Hanaki control the position.
Bilkington wants to control but Hanaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bilkington wants to get back to full guard.
Bilkington is working hard here to advance position.
Hanaki is looking to stall here but Bilkington recovers full guard.
Hanaki advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Hanaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bilkington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SU2#
Hanaki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Hanaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hanaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hanaki wants to stand up but Bilkington has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hanaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Bilkington desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hanaki is looking to stall here but Bilkington recovers full guard.
Hanaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bilkington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bilkington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asaki Hanaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanaki 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asaki Hanaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Asaki Hanaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 100: Mack vs Nansen
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanaki throws a push kick but Bilkington slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Bilkington drives through and clinches with Hanaki against the cage.
Bilkington prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Hanaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bilkington tries to clinch there but Hanaki circles away.
Bilkington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanaki circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanaki lands a leg kick that knocks Bilkington off balance momentarily.
Hanaki misses with a combination
#CL#
and Bilkington counters by clinching up. #BC#
Bilkington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Bilkington is looking to clinch but Hanaki is avoiding it.
Hanaki misses with an uppercut. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hanaki enables Bilkington to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hanaki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bilkington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bilkington postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanaki keeping full guard, as Bilkington tries to pass.
Bilkington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hanaki is pulling down on Bilkington's head. It's preventing any offense from Bilkington, at least for the moment.#T2#
Hanaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hanaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Bilkington is just out of range.
Bilkington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bilkington is looking to clinch but Hanaki is avoiding it.
Hanaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanaki sprawls well. Hanaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bilkington gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanaki throws a head kick that misses.
Bilkington shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanaki sprawls well. He's pushed Bilkington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bilkington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Bilkington. Bilkington gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Hanaki as Bilkington shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bilkington or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanaki, which made it look bad.
Hanaki connects with a leg kick.
Hanaki fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Hanaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hanaki wanted to stand there but Bilkington had control of the position.
Bilkington is looking to stand up but Hanaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Bilkington has control of Hanaki's left arm, preventing Hanaki from doing any damage. #T4#
Bilkington has a closed guard, preventing Hanaki from standing up.
Hanaki is stalling in the full guard.
Hanaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilkington can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilkington wants to control but Hanaki is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asaki Hanaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bilkington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanaki.
Hanaki misses with the combination.
Hanaki throws a leg kick but Bilkington sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Hanaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hanaki working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bilkington is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Bilkington has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hanaki is on him like a limpet, forcing Bilkington back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilkington lands a shoulder strike.
Hanaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bilkington.
Bilkington jumps guard but Hanaki stands there with Bilkington around his waist. Bilkington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Hanaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bilkington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bilkington looks for a takedown but Hanaki sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bilkington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilkington tries for a takedown but Hanaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanaki throws a low kick, looking for Bilkington's leg but Bilkington calmly moves out of range.
Hanaki lands a nice hook to Bilkington's body. Bilkington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bilkington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanaki's waist but Hanaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bilkington off to one side.
Asaki Hanaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Hanaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Bilkington wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanaki won't allow it.
#T2#
Bilkington looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Hanaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bilkington uses from the top position.
Bilkington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hanaki working a defensive guard here.
Hanaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hanaki keeping moving, preventing Bilkington from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hanaki has his foot on Bilkington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bilkington works his way back into a safe position though.
Bilkington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Bilkington trying to control but Hanaki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hanaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bilkington has picked Hanaki up and slammed him! Hanaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Bilkington manages to pass to side control!
Bilkington trying to control the action but Hanaki is working from the bottom. #SU#
Bilkington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hanaki to his feet.
Hanaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bilkington as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Bilkington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Hanaki trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Hanaki looking for a guillotine here but Bilkington defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanaki wants to sweep here but Bilkington controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Asaki Hanaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Bilkington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Asaki Hanaki has been cut.
Bilkington wants to clinch
and Hanaki counters with a one-two to the body.
Hanaki fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Bilkington has closed the distance and engaged Hanaki in a clinch.
Bilkington tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hanaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bilkington is defending well for now.
Bilkington has Hanaki pressed against the cage, preventing Hanaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hanaki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bilkington keeping full guard, as Hanaki tries to pass.
Hanaki wants to get up but he can't break Bilkington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Bilkington seems keen to control Hanaki's posture.
Hanaki wants to pass the guard but Bilkington is keeping the position.#SU2#
Hanaki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hanaki scores with a one two! Bilkington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bilkington shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanaki sprawls well. He's pushed Bilkington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanaki throws a head kick but Bilkington moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bilkington.
#TD2#
Hanaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bilkington to the mat! Bilkington manages to get full guard.
Hanaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bilkington controls Hanaki momentarily but Hanaki frees himself. #T2#
Hanaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bilkington is pulling down on Hanaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanaki, at least for the moment.
Hanaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilkington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanaki is one step ahead there.
Bilkington controls Hanaki momentarily but Hanaki frees himself. #T3#
Bilkington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hanaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bilkington blocks the strikes from Hanaki.
Hanaki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hanaki is refusing to be controlled, as Bilkington sits in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hanaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bilkington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanaki trying to control but Bilkington postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asaki Hanaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanaki 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asaki Hanaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Asaki Hanaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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