 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals C
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Mutou misses with a two punch combination.
Cummings appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mutou looks to land a combination but Cummings avoids it well.
Mutou looks to land a combination but Cummings avoids it well.
It appears Cummings was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mutou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cummings is looking to counter the offense by Mutou and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Mutou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cummings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mutou fails to land with a series of punches.
Cummings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cummings dodges the punch combination from Mutou.
As Mutou looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Mutou just gets out of the way.
Mutou throws a jab when Cummings was well out of range.
As Mutou looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Mutou just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Mutou.
Mutou looks to land a combination but Cummings avoids it well.
Cummings thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mutou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mutou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Mutou throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Cummings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mutou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Cummings counters by clinching up. #TD#
Cummings pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Mutou is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cummings has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mutou is looking to defend but Cummings has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mutou! Cummings pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mutou taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Cummings!
After winning the bout, David Cummings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Event:
RISE 59: Motts v Newton
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Branco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Fuyuki Mutou has been cut.
Branco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mutou takes one on the button.
Branco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mutou in his tracks.
Branco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Mutou is rocked!
Mutou glances at the clock... BAM! Branco nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Mutou crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Mutou is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesus Branco!
Jesus Branco gave a mention to Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
|
|
|
Event:
RISE 44: West v Ihantala
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Mutou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mutou.
Lemire goes for a double leg but Mutou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mutou continues to drive forward.
Lemire is trying to pull guard but Mutou has him pressed against the cage.
Lemire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mutou is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lemire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lemire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mutou to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Lemire gets control of Mutou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lemire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mutou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lemire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mutou manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemire throws a big elbow that misses.
Lemire scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mutou wants to stand but Lemire is controlling the position.
Lemire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Lemire throwing strikes from guard but Mutou blocks nicely.
Mutou wants to stand but Lemire is controlling the position.
Lemire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lemire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lemire postures up in Mutou's guard and throws a big left but Mutou blocks it.
Mutou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lemire is controlling him.
Lemire throwing strikes but missing.
Lemire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lemire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mutou's head.#SUB#
Lemire drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mutou looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mutou looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mutou! #REVB#
Lemire wants to get back to his feet but Mutou drags him back down.
Mutou fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lemire avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mutou.
Mutou working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lemire working the head and body with strikes.
Lemire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lemire is breathing heavily.#T3#
Mutou looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mutou is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lemire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lemire passes to side control.
Lemire working the head and body with strikes.
The ground and pound from Lemire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Lemire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lemire has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Lemire wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lemire is working hard here to advance position.
Lemire fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lemire postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mutou looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Lemire goes for an armbar but Mutou turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mutou.
Lemire really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Lemire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Mutou.
Mutou digs a good hook to Lemire's body.
Lemire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutou as he jumps to the side.
Mutou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mutou moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mutou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mutou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mutou throws a series of punches but Lemire avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mutou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mutou is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mutou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mutou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mutou.#TD#
Lemire drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lemire scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Lemire tries for a kimura but Mutou is defending well.
Mutou is pushing Lemire's head away, looking to escape. Lemire manages to hold on to the position though.
Lemire working the ground and pound.
Lemire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lemire landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lemire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lemire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mutou down.
#T2#
Mutou is trying to get back to his feet.
Lemire is working Mutou over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lemire creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mutou sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lemire connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mutou some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Lemire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mutou wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lemire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mutou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lemire but great work by Mutou.#T3#
Mutou is working Lemire over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mutou working the ground and pound.
Lemire can't do much from the bottom here.
Mutou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lemire is being controlled here. #SU2#
Mutou decides to stand back up.
Mutou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mutou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jack Lemire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lemire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mutou avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lemire. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Mutou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mutou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lemire backs up against the cage.
Lemire just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mutou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lemire misses with a takedown attempt - Mutou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fuyuki Mutou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mutou cracks Lemire with an open hand slap.
Mutou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fuyuki Mutou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Lemire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mutou did well to prevent Lemire getting side control.#SUB#
Lemire is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Lemire is looking for a kimura but Mutou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lemire to get the leverage.
Lemire throws a strike but Mutou avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Lemire is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mutou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mutou has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lemire trying to control the position here.
Mutou has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Heroes . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mutou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Jack Lemire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lemire keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Lemire has control of Mutou's left arm, preventing Mutou from doing any damage.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Mutou would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lemire throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Mutou both land. Nice combination.
Mutou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemire. #CL#
Lemire has managed to clinch.
Lemire wants a takedown.
#T3#
Lemire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lemire walks into a straight right hand from Mutou.
Mutou scores with a three punch combo!
Mutou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lemire backs up against the cage.
Lemire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mutou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mutou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Lemire bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemire fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Lemire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lemire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mutou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Lemire tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mutou's legs. #SUB#
Lemire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mutou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lemire but great work by Mutou.
Mutou tries to score with some ground and pound. Lemire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Lemire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemire stops Mutou from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuyuki Mutou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mutou 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuyuki Mutou!
Fuyuki Mutou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Event:
RISE 34: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Mutou throws a right and a left that Drew avoids nicely.
Drew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mutou sprawls and moves away.
Drew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mutou moves away from the strike by Drew.
Mutou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Drew counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mutou is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drew pushing down on Mutou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Drew definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mutou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drew will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drew wants to pass the guard but Mutou is defending well.
Mutou is trying to stand back up but Drew is controlling him
#T1#
Drew is looking to take a break and control but Mutou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drew is really struggling to control Mutou but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Drew lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mutou looks like he's trying to stand up.
Drew 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.
Drew tries to pass to full mount but Mutou defends it. #T2#
Mutou wants to get back to his feet.
Drew seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drew has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mutou taking shots to the head.
Drew working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Mutou is rocked!
Drew drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mutou! More shots from Drew and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Len Drew!
A very excited looking Len Drew made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Mutou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mutou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mutou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mutou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mutou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutou.
Mutou stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Mutou.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown moves to clinch but Mutou breaks away
and Mutou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mutou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown throws a series of punches but Mutou moves out of range.
Mutou misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Mutou as Brown shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Mutou.
Mutou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mutou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mutou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mutou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mutou is breathing heavily.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutou moves away.#T2#
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Mutou pushes him off.
Brown is looking to clinch but Mutou is avoiding it.
Mutou takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Mutou does no damage.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Mutou.
Brown swings for the body but Mutou moves out of range.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mutou appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Mutou counters with a left and a right that stings Brown.
Mutou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Mutou.
Mutou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Mutou gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Mutou appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Mutou.
Mutou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Mutou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mutou moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mutou manages to break the clinch.
Mutou works the jab nicely.#T4#
Brown tries to clinch but Mutou moves away
and Mutou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mutou feints a jab promting Brown to slip. Mutou then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brown slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutou misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Mutou. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mutou makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Mutou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Mutou swinging wildly here.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mutou defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mutou tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mutou misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fuyuki Mutou dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Brown has Mutou up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown tries to clinch there but Mutou circles away.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mutou.
As Brown looks to move away, Mutou throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Mutou counters with a two punch combo.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mutou!
#TD2#
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mutou sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mutou makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mutous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mutou as he avoids it easily.
Fuyuki Mutou is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mutou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robert Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mutou throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.#CL#
Mutou pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mutou breaks from the clinch.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mutou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mutou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mutou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown throws a body punch but Mutou moves out of range.
Brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mutou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown misses with a right hand
and Mutou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutou with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mutou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutou throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown throws a hook but Mutou avoids it easily.
Mutou misses with a wild combination.
Fuyuki Mutou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown looks to clinch
and Mutou counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Mutou does no damage.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Mutou counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Mutou to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mutou gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fuyuki Mutou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Brown.#T3##BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mutou breaks the clinch.
Mutou throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mutou. Mutou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brown tries to work over Mutou's front leg with a kick but Mutou checks it.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Mutou.
Nice shot by Mutou.
Mutou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mutou misses with a looping right.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Mutou bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brown throws a right hand that Mutou ducks under and follows up with a left that Mutou also avoids with ease.
A combination from Mutou does no damage.
A nice combination there by Brown.
#T4#
Mutou misses with a wild combination.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Mutou sprawls well.
Mutou keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Mutou misses.
Mutou blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Mutou sprawls well.
Brown walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mutou seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mutou works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Mutou circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fuyuki Mutou 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#
Mutou misses with a two punch combination.
Mutou falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mutou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Mutou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mutou.
Mutou is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mutou throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Mutou counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Mutou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown is looking to slow Mutou down with leg kicks.
Mutou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown. #T1#
Brown swings for the body but Mutou moves out of range.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Mutou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Mutou misses with a two punch combination.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mutou.
Mutou fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutou tries a head kick but it misses.
Mutou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mutou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown misses with the combination.
#T2#
Brown misses with a low kick as Mutou jumps back.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mutou.
Mutou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuyuki Mutou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mutou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mutou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown wants to clinch up but Mutou keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Mutou.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mutou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Mutou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Mutou misses. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Mutou is looking for a counter combo.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mutou doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Mutou misses with the combination.
Mutou shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brown eats them both and turns towards Mutou to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Brown looks to land a combination but Mutou avoids it well.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Mutou.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Mutou. Those never looked like landing.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Mutou does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutou stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Mutou slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mutou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown lands a head shot.
Mutou throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Mutou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robert Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuyuki Mutou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuyuki Mutou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Brown.
Brown tries to work over Mutou's front leg with a kick but Mutou checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuyuki Mutou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mutou 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuyuki Mutou!
After winning the bout, Fuyuki Mutou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Tadashi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mutou sprawls well initially but Tadashi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mutou pushes Tadashi off but Tadashi dives into side control.
Tadashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mutou keeps working.
Mutou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tadashi on the ground.
Mutou wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Tadashi stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Tadashi tries for a kimura but Mutou is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Tadashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mutou knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mutou is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2#
Tadashi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mutou to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Tadashi clinches with his opponent.
Tadashi tries to pull guard but Mutou forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mutou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tadashi is trying to pull guard but Mutou turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Tadashi manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Mutou. Those never looked like landing.
Tadashi is looking for the big counter here.
Mutou looks to land a combination but Tadashi avoids it well.
Mutou works over Tadashi's head and body with a nice combination.
Tadashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mutou throws a right hand that Tadashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tadashi also avoids with ease.#T3#
Mutou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tadashi momentarily.
#CL2#
Tadashi moves into the clinch.
Tadashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mutou to keep the fight standing.
Fuyuki Mutou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tao Tadashi.
Mutou is trying to push Tadashi away but Tadashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Mutou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mutou looks to land a combination. Tadashi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mutou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tadashi.
Tadashi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mutou.
Fuyuki Mutou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mutou wants to clinch.
Mutou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Tadashi counters with a shoot takedown. Mutou fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Mutou pushes Tadashi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mutou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tadashi circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Tadashi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mutou's guard.
Tadashi looks winded!
Tadashi wants to control from the top but Mutou keeps moving.
Mutou wants to stand but Tadashi is controlling the position.
Tadashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fuyuki Mutou dominated that round.
That's time! Mutou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mutou!
Some wild striking there from Mutou.
Tadashi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tadashi with a poor takedown
and Mutou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mutou with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mutou moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tadashi.
The crowd cheers as Mutou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tadashi doesn't seem phased though.
Mutou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tadashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mutou throws a right hand that Tadashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tadashi also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutou circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mutou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Mutou needs to keep his hands up - Tadashi had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Tadashi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mutou manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tadashi is breathing heavily.
Tadashi won't allow Mutou to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tadashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tadashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mutou is keeping the position for now.
Tadashi is looking to pass into half guard but Mutou pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mutou is in guard.#REVR##T2#
Tadashi wants to control the position but Mutou says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mutou is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SU#
Mutou postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tadashi to stand up.
Mutou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tadashi can do to turn this around?
Tadashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mutou.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tadashi.
Fuyuki Mutou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tao Tadashi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutou throws a combination. Tadashi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mutou lands the left hand.#CL#
Mutou instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Mutou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuyuki Mutou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mutou duly obliges.
Mutou works over Tadashi's head and body with a nice combination.
Mutou scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tadashi blocks a head kick by Mutou.
Tadashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Mutou steps away.
Fuyuki Mutou is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mutou lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Mutou scores with a four punch combination!
Mutou looks to land a combination. Tadashi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mutou looks to land a combination. Tadashi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mutou stalks Tadashi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tadashi's face. Tadashi staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Mutou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mutou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tadashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mutou lands an overhand right.
Tadashi blocks a head kick by Mutou.
Tadashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutou.
No joy there for Mutou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mutou throws a combination. Tadashi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tadashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutou is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Mutou.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fuyuki Mutou dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mutou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mutou looks to land a combination. Tadashi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mutou wants to clinch up but Tadashi keeps it at a distance.
Mutou tests Tadashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mutou misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Mutou.
Tadashi shoots in and drives through. Mutou sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Mutou. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Tadashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mutou throws a nice looking combination but Tadashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mutou swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Tadashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mutou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Tadashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutou jabs at Tadashi's body.
Tadashi fails with the takedown.
Mutou misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mutou.
Some wild striking there from Tadashi.
Mutou is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Mutou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Tadashi dives in and grabs Mutou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mutou pushes down on Tadashi's head and hops out.
Mutou went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fuyuki Mutou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tao Tadashi.
Mutou misses with a wild combination.
Mutou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Tadashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mutou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Mutou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tadashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mutou throws a right and a left that Tadashi avoids nicely.
Tadashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mutou counters with a left and a right that stings Tadashi.
Tadashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tadashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tadashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutou.
Tadashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mutou throws a nice looking combination but Tadashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Tadashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mutou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutou swats away the attempt to clinch by Tadashi.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Mutou. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Tadashi forces Mutou back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tadashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mutou smiles and moves away.
Mutou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mutou tries to bum rush Tadashi with a series of wild strikes but Tadashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mutou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tadashi motions for Mutou to come forward. Tadashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mutou appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tao Tadashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuyuki Mutou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mutou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuyuki Mutou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mutou, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuyuki Mutou!
Fuyuki Mutou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
