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Event:
AKF FN | Davis vs. Congo
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Ishinoba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ishinoba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St. Georges throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ishinoba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
St. Georges changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St. Georges with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been hearing reports that St. Georges has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
St. Georges connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ishinoba. Ishinoba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ishinoba checks a leg kick.
Ishinoba throws a leg kick but St. Georges sees it coming and checks it nicely.
St. Georges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St. Georges scores with a hook to the body. Ishinoba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ishinoba takes one to the side of the head.
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!
St. Georges throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As St. Georges backs off Ishinoba throws a huge counter combo but St. Georges manages to avoid it all.
St. Georges avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
St. Georges half committed to a counter leg kick.#KD#
St. Georges cracks Ishinoba with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Ishinoba is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Ishinoba is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT#It looks like Tao Ishinoba has been cut.
St. Georges connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Ishinoba to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by St. Georges !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam St. Georges !
Liam St. Georges gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
AKF FN | Japan
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1#
A big right from Kersikov Jr misses.
Ishinoba moves out of range as Kersikov Jr strikes.
Ishinoba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov Jr throws out a loose jab but Ishinoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishinoba is looking for a counter combo.
Ishinoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba thows a body kick. Kersikov Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ishinoba is looking to land body kicks.
Ishinoba misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ishinoba ducks down to avoid it.
Ishinoba moves out of range as Kersikov Jr strikes.
Ishinoba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Ishinoba.
Kersikov Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov Jr throws out a loose jab but Ishinoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishinoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr checks a low kick from Ishinoba.
It seemed like Kersikov Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Ishinoba does no damage.
It seemed like Kersikov Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ishinoba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov Jr circles away.
Kersikov Jr misses with a looping left.
Kersikov Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishinoba with a hook.#T1#
Ishinoba tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ishinoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ishinoba throws a leg kick but Kersikov Jr moved away.
Kersikov Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov Jr misses the jab.
Kersikov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ishinoba ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishinoba.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook to the side of Ishinoba's head but Ishinoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishinoba tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov Jr avoided it.
Ishinoba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr misses with an uppercut. Ishinoba saw that one coming.
Kersikov Jr throws the left hand but Ishinoba avoids the punch easily.
Ishinoba slips a jab from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba is looking to slow Kersikov Jr down with leg kicks.
Ishinoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Ishinoba.
The fighters circling - Kersikov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Ishinoba's shoulder, as Ishinoba tries to avoid the shot.
Ishinoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishinoba slips a straight right by Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba is looking for a counter combo.
Ishinoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ishinoba blocks a jab.#T2#
Kersikov Jr throws a jab when Ishinoba was well out of range.
Ishinoba misses with a double jab.
Ishinoba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishinoba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kersikov Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tao Ishinoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishinoba is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ishinoba jabs at Kersikov Jr's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishinoba blocks a jab.
Ishinoba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Kersikov Jr looks to move away, Ishinoba throws a big counter combo but Kersikov Jr just gets out of the way.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook to the side of Ishinoba's head but Ishinoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishinoba throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov Jr throws a jab when Ishinoba was well out of range.
A jab from Kersikov Jr misses.
Ishinoba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Ishinoba counters with a one-two to the body.
Kersikov Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Ishinoba's shoulder, as Ishinoba tries to avoid the shot.
Ishinoba feints a jab promting Kersikov Jr to slip. Ishinoba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kersikov Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishinoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov Jr throws out the jab.
Kersikov Jr misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tao Ishinoba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Ishinoba counters with a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Roman Kersikov Jr has been cut.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook to the side of Ishinoba's head but Ishinoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov Jr misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kersikov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Kersikov Jr misses.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook to the side of Ishinoba's head but Ishinoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishinoba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ishinoba ducks down to avoid it.
Ishinoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishinoba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ishinoba misses with a body kick.
Ishinoba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kersikov Jr backs up against the ropes.
That kick from Ishinoba tenderised Kersikov Jr's leg. Kersikov Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov Jr looks to land a left hand but Ishinoba moved out of range nicely.
Ishinoba tries to bum rush Kersikov Jr with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishinoba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ishinoba closes the distance and pushes Kersikov Jr back into the ropes.
Ishinoba prevents Kersikov Jr from breaking the clinch.
Ishinoba wants to stall.
Kersikov Jr tries to break free but Ishinoba pushes him back against the ropes.#T1##BC#
Ishinoba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishinoba.
Ishinoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr throws out a loose jab but Ishinoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishinoba is looking for a counter combo.
Kersikov Jr misses with an uppercut.
Ishinoba lands a slapping body shot.
Ishinoba throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishinoba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ishinoba connects with a single shot there.
Kersikov Jr throws the left hand but Ishinoba avoids the punch easily.
Ishinoba staying out of range there.
Ishinoba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kersikov Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ishinoba.
Ishinoba lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Kersikov Jr dodges the punch combination from Ishinoba.
Ishinoba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ishinoba tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishinoba is looking to clinch.
Kersikov Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ishinoba.
Tao Ishinoba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishinoba moves out of range as Kersikov Jr strikes.
Kersikov Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ishinoba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ishinoba.
Some wild striking there from Ishinoba.
Kersikov Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roman Kersikov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishinoba misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov Jr misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Ishinoba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ishinoba ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov Jr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ishinoba, as that shot connected.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook but Ishinoba avoids it easily.
Ishinoba misses with a leg kick.
Ishinoba tries to clinch but Kersikov Jr moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishinoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tao Ishinoba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Kersikov Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ishinoba is looking to clinch.
Tao Ishinoba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kersikov Jr misses with a right hand
and Ishinoba counters with a three punch combo that has Kersikov Jr backing up. Kersikov Jr nods at Ishinoba to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ishinoba.
Ishinoba tries to clinch but Kersikov Jr moves out of range.
Ishinoba tries to bum rush Kersikov Jr with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ishinoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kersikov Jr will feel that in the morning.
A big left from Kersikov Jr misses.
Ishinoba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook but Ishinoba blocks it.
Ishinoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook to the side of Ishinoba's head but Ishinoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov Jr misses with a hook
and Ishinoba counters with a series of strikes. Kersikov Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kersikov Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishinoba misses with a wild body shot.
Ishinoba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kersikov Jr eats them both and turns towards Ishinoba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ishinoba doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov Jr circles away.
The fighters circling - Kersikov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ishinoba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Ishinoba's shoulder, as Ishinoba tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ishinoba ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Kersikov Jr misses with a hook.
Kersikov Jr looks to land a right hand but Ishinoba moved out of range.
A big left from Kersikov Jr misses.
Kersikov Jr misses with an uppercut.
Ishinoba blocks a jab.
Ishinoba is looking to clinch.
Kersikov Jr throws a jab when Ishinoba was well out of range.
Ishinoba wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov Jr is out of range.
Kersikov Jr misses with an uppercut
and Ishinoba counters with a nice body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ishinoba.
Kersikov Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishinoba.
Ishinoba blocks a jab.
Ishinoba throws a leg kick but Kersikov Jr checks it.
Ishinoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov Jr throws out the jab.
Kersikov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Ishinoba's shoulder, as Ishinoba tries to avoid the shot.
Ishinoba tries to clinch up.
Ishinoba blocks a jab.
Ishinoba tries to clinch but Kersikov Jr is having none of it.
Kersikov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Ishinoba's shoulder, as Ishinoba tries to avoid the shot.
Ishinoba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Ishinoba counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Ishinoba with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov Jr checks a leg kick.
Kersikov Jr misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Ishinoba misses its target.
Ishinoba slips under a jab.
Ishinoba takes a swing at Kersikov Jr's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Ishinoba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishinoba. Ishinoba obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishinoba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ishinoba slips a jab from Kersikov Jr.
Ishinoba throws a right and a left that Kersikov Jr avoids nicely.
It seemed like Kersikov Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ishinoba throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov Jr throws a hook to the side of Ishinoba's head but Ishinoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov Jr misses the jab.
Kersikov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Ishinoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ishinoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov Jr can do to turn this around?
Ishinoba slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov Jr misses the jab.
Ishinoba wants to clinch up but Kersikov Jr keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ishinoba misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Kersikov Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roman Kersikov Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Ishinoba.
Ishinoba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tao Ishinoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ishinoba 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tao Ishinoba! |
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Event:
AKF FN | Yalixqua vs. Sandoval
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Ishinoba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ishinoba throws a leg kick
and Debonaire counters with a thumping low kick.
Ishinoba tries to clinch up.
Ishinoba tries to clinch up.
Tao Ishinoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishinoba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Debonaire.
Debonaire throws a series of punches but Ishinoba avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick from Debonaire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Debonaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ishinoba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ishinoba misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Debonaire! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishinoba misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Debonaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ishinoba works Debonaire's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Debonaire drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Ishinoba onto his butt! Ishinoba pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT2#It looks like Tao Ishinoba has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishinoba misses with the combination.
#T1#
A combination from Ishinoba does no damage.
Ishinoba throws a body kick that misses
and Debonaire counters with a big right hand that sends Ishinoba crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Debonaire takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Legend Debonaire!
A relieved looking Legend Debonaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Dimitrov vs. Quick
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Ishinoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Telushikin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishinoba.
We've been informed that Ishinoba has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Telushikin moves into the clinch successfully.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishinoba backwards.
Ishinoba is trying to push Telushikin away but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ishinoba tries to break the clinch but Telushikin is controlling the position.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Telushikin on the inside.
Telushikin keeps control of Ishinoba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Telushikin lands a right hand.
Telushikin lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Telushikin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishinoba backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
Ishinoba looking to slow down the pace here.
Telushikin lands an uppercut.#ROC#Ishinoba is rocked!
Telushikin breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Ishinoba with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Ishinoba looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Ishinoba get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Joseph Telushikin! |
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Event:
AKF FN | Sandoval vs. Kim
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Ishinoba is looking to land body kicks.
Ishinoba tries to land a leg kick but White saw it coming and moves away.
Ishinoba misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by White.
Ishinoba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ishinoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ishinoba's head.
Ishinoba scores with a leg kick.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ishinoba.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ishinoba is looking for a counter combo.
Ishinoba throws a leg kick that is checked
and White takes advantage, countering with a massive head kick that sends Ishinoba sprawling across the canvas! That's completely screwed up his equilibrium and I'm not sure he's going to beat the count! The referee's already at 6 and Ishinoba is flopping around all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has called an end to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Colins White!
An intense looking Colins White took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to fight the winner of Hinski vs Ryan or RYan vs Frankie. Don't mind either way '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Ishinoba throws a lazy uppercut
and Espensen counters with a body kick that stops Ishinoba in his tracks momentarily.
Ishinoba misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Espensen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ishinoba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Espensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Espensen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Espensen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ishinoba swinging wildly here.
We've been informed that Ishinoba has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Espensen connects with a right hand. Ishinoba shakes it off.
Espensen throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Espensen.
Ishinoba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishinoba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Espensen.
Ishinoba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Espensen lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishinoba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Espensen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ishinoba doesn't seem bothered though.
Ishinoba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ishinoba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Espensen counters with an outside leg kick.
Espensen thumps Ishinoba with a low kick.
Espensen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ishinoba to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ishinoba looks to clinch but Espensen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ishinoba taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thorvald Espensen!
Thorvald Espensen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Kobe
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Ishinoba has managed to clinch.
Ishinoba tries to throw a body punch but Ebata avoids it by throwing Ishinoba back against the ropes.
Ebata is trying to maintain a safe position but Ishinoba gets an underhook and turns Ebata into the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ebata.
Ebata is trying to break the clinch but Ishinoba has him pressed against the ropes.
Ebata is looking to break free of the clinch but Ishinoba has double underhooks.
Ishinoba cracks Ebata with a nice body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Ebata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ebata is trying to stall.
Ishinoba digs a right hand into Ebata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ebata's gas tank.
Ishinoba effectively controlling the action here.
Ebata really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Ishinoba.
Ishinoba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ishinoba cracks Ebata with a nice body shot.
Ebata misses with a knee strike.
#T1##BC2#
Ishinoba breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ishinoba rushes Ebata and presses him up against the ropes.
Ebata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Ishinoba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ishinoba darts in and clinches Ebata up against the ropes.
Ishinoba stalling against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Ishinoba manages to break the clinch.
Tao Ishinoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishinoba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ebata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ishinoba delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Ishinoba moves into range and clinches up with Ebata.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ishinoba.
Ishinoba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ebata lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ebata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ebata has had enough of the clinch but Ishinoba keeps him there for the moment.
Ishinoba has Ebata pressed against the ropes, preventing Ebata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Ishinoba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ishinoba moves into the clinch.
Ebata tries to break the clinch but Ishinoba is controlling the position.
Ishinoba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebata can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Ishinoba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ebata tries to keep at a distance but Ishinoba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ebata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ebata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ishinoba is struggling to control the position.
Ebata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Ebata can't break the clinch.
Ebata is trying to break free.
Ebata tries to circle away but Ishinoba has him pinned against the ropes.
Ishinoba stalling.
Ishinoba tries to throw a body punch but Ebata avoids it by throwing Ishinoba back against the ropes.
Ebata wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishinoba won't allow it.
Ebata tries to circle away but Ishinoba has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Ebata on the inside.
Ebata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishinoba digs a right hand into Ebata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ebata's gas tank.
Ebata has had enough of the clinch but Ishinoba keeps him there for the moment.
Ebata is trying to stall.
Ishinoba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ishinoba controlling the action here for a moment.
Ishinoba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ebata seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ishinoba can turn it around.
Ishinoba gets through Ebata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ishinoba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Ishinoba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ishinoba has closed the distance and engaged Ebata in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ishinoba manages to break the clinch.
Ebata moves out of range of the body kick from Ishinoba.
Ishinoba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishinoba tries to score with a low kick but Ebata moves his leg out of the way.
Ebata checks the leg kick.
Ebata fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ishinoba just manages to avoid it.
Ishinoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ebata doesn't seem bothered though.
Ebata throws a right and a left that Ishinoba avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tao Ishinoba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ebata wants to clinch up but Ishinoba keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ishinoba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ishinoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Ebata controls his hands.
Ebata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ishinoba blocks it with crossed arms.
Ishinoba has Ebata pressed against the ropes, preventing Ebata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishinoba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ebata up against the ropes.
Ebata misses with a body punch.
Ishinoba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ishinoba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ebata tries to clinch but Ishinoba is having none of it.
Ishinoba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Ebata misses with a body shot.
Yuki Ebata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishinoba scoring well with a low kick there.
Ebata wants to clinch up but Ishinoba keeps it at a distance.
Ishinoba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ebata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ebata throws a leg kick
and Ishinoba counters with an outside leg kick.
Ishinoba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ishinoba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ebata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ebata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ebata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ebata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ishinoba momentarily.
Ishinoba misses with a body kick.
Ishinoba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ebata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ishinoba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishinoba scores with a body shot.
Ishinoba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishinoba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2#
Ishinoba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ebata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ishinoba tries to bum rush Ebata with a series of wild strikes but Ebata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ebata was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ishinoba jabs Ebata to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Ishinoba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ishinoba has Ebata pressed against the ropes, preventing Ebata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ebata is trying to force a seperation but Ishinoba has the dominant position.
Ebata prevents a body shot from Ishinoba.
Ebata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ishinoba is keeping busy.#T3#
Ishinoba taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Ishinoba.
#BC2#
Ishinoba breaks the clinch.
Ishinoba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ebata doesn't manage to clinch there - Ishinoba circles away.
Ebata wants to clinch up but Ishinoba keeps it at a distance.
Ishinoba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ebata misses with a low kick.
Ishinoba unleashes a big counter combination but Ebata bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Ishinoba moves into range and clinches up with Ebata.
Tao Ishinoba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ebata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ishinoba is keeping busy.#BC2#
Ishinoba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Ishinoba misses with a low kick.
Tao Ishinoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ebata checks a low kick from Ishinoba.
Ebata tries to clinch up but Ishinoba circles away and keeps his distance.
Ishinoba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ishinoba ducks right into an uppercut from Ebata.
Ebata throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Ishinoba drives through and clinches with Ebata against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Ebata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ishinoba tries a body shot but Ebata blocks it.
Ebata is looking to break free of the clinch but Ishinoba has double underhooks.
Ebata looking to slow down the pace here.
Ebata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ishinoba avoids it.
Ishinoba is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tao Ishinoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ebata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ishinoba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ishinoba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ishinoba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ishinoba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ebata misses with a head kick.
Ebata throws an overhand right that lands on Ishinoba's shoulder, as Ishinoba tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Ishinoba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ishinoba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ebata or not. #BC2#
Ishinoba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ishinoba moves into range and clinches up with Ebata.
Ishinoba misses with a punch to the body.
Ebata is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Ishinoba.
A knee to the head by Ishinoba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishinoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1##BC2#
Ishinoba manages to break the clinch.
Ebata looks to clinch
and Ishinoba counters with a three punch combo that has Ebata backing up. Ebata nods at Ishinoba to acknowledge the strikes.
Ishinoba with a nice calf kick.
Ishinoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ebata moves away.
Ebata thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ishinoba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ebata.
Ishinoba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ishinoba.
Ishinoba misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Ishinoba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ebata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ebata lands a body punch.
Ebata looking to slow down the pace here.
Tao Ishinoba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A hook to the body from Ishinoba.
Ishinoba has Ebata pressed against the ropes.
Ishinoba blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebata wants to stall.
Ishinoba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ebata's efforts to push away.#T3#
Ebata tries to throw a body punch but Ishinoba avoids it by throwing Ebata back against the ropes.
Ebata is trying to stall.
Ishinoba keeps control of Ebata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ebata taking a breather.
Ishinoba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ebata's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ebata is trying to break free.
Ishinoba controlling the action here for a moment.
Ishinoba avoiding damage.
Ebata taking a breather.
Yuki Ebata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ishinoba lands a hook that snaps the head of Ebata backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tao Ishinoba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ishinoba 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tao Ishinoba! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Osaka II
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Ishinoba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Melua, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ishinoba tries to work over Melua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ishinoba is looking to control Melua's arms but Melua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ishinoba has his back to the ropes.
Melua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ishinoba swings wildly with an uppercut but Melua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishinoba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
I was talking to Ishinoba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ishinoba is trying to stall.
#BC#
Ishinoba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishinoba throws a leg kick that misses.
Melua throws out a counter right but Ishinoba avoids it with no problem.
Melua slips a jab and a cross from Ishinoba.
Melua lands with a slapping head kick.
Ishinoba with a nice calf kick.
Melua throws a push kick but Ishinoba slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Ishinoba throws a body kick that misses.
Ishinoba blocks a head kick by Melua.
Ishinoba looks for the body kick but Melua saw that one coming.
Melua steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ishinoba.
Ishinoba tries to clinch but Melua moves away
and Melua counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ishinoba is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ishinoba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ishinoba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishinoba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melua's coach down at Gym Heroes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Melua's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ishinoba tries to clinch but Melua is having none of it.
Melua looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Melua.
Ishinoba throws a big counter combination but Melua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ishinoba throws a series of punches but Melua avoids them all with ease.
Ishinoba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ishinoba throws a series of strikes that have Melua backpedaling.
Ishinoba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ishinoba tries to clinch up.#T2#
Ishinoba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Ishinoba backs off Melua throws a huge counter combo but Ishinoba manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishinoba avoids the head kick by Melua.
Ishinoba avoids the head kick by Melua.
Ishinoba misses with a few strikes there.
Ishinoba tries to close the distance and clinch but Melua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Ishinoba clinches with his opponent.
Ishinoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melua's elbow. #BC2#
Melua manages to break the clinch.
Ishinoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Melua throws a sloppy head kick and Ishinoba moves out of range easily.
Ishinoba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Ishinoba scores with a four punch combination!
Melua looks winded!#CL2#
Melua darts in and clinches Ishinoba up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tao Ishinoba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ishinoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Melua swinging wildly here.
Ishinoba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meluas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Melua misses with a few strikes there.
Ishinoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Ishinoba tenderised Melua's leg. Melua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Melua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Ishinoba closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishinoba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melua backwards.
Ishinoba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Ishinoba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tao Ishinoba is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Melua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Melua feints a jab promting Ishinoba to slip. Melua then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ishinoba slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Melua is breathing heavily.
Ishinoba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Melua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ishinoba.
Ishinoba wants to slow Melua down by chopping away at his legs.
Ishinoba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#Melua is rocked!
Ishinoba catches Melua napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Melua crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Ishinoba raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tao Ishinoba! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Yokohama- FW F
Date: Mar 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Vettori throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ishinoba's head.#CUT#It looks like Tao Ishinoba has been cut.
A low kick lands for Ishinoba.
Ishinoba moves away from the strike by Vettori.
Ishinoba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Ishinoba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ishinoba blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Ishinoba.
Ishinoba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vettori catches Ishinoba napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Ishinoba goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Antonio Vettori! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Franklin 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.
Ishinoba keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
Franklin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franklin cracks Ishinoba with a solid left hand.
Franklin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishinoba controls Franklin momentarily but Franklin frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ishinoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishinoba keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franklin throws a strike but Ishinoba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Franklin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Ishinoba from controlling successfully. #T1#
Franklin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ishinoba's guard. #REVB#
Ishinoba wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
Franklin content to stall in guard here.
Franklin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franklin content to stall in guard here.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses.
Franklin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Franklin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ishinoba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franklin, into his guard. #REVR##T2#
Ishinoba trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin 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.
Franklin is still trying to improve position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Franklin holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Ishinoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin is looking to sweep but instead, Ishinoba has passed into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franklin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Franklin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Franklin tries to roll over but Ishinoba keeps him under control.
Franklin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ishinoba trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ishinoba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. Ishinoba eventually gives up the hold.
Franklin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Franklin manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin seems keen to control Ishinoba's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Franklin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ishinoba is looking to clinch but Franklin is avoiding it.
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt
and Ishinoba counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Ishinoba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Franklin content to stall in guard here.
Ishinoba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Franklin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ishinoba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franklin, into his guard. #REVR#
Franklin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ishinoba is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Ishinoba passes into half guard.
Franklin wants to control but Ishinoba is keeping busy.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Ishinoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ishinoba is trying to work for a kimura but Franklin is defending well.
Franklin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franklin.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Ishinoba from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Franklin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ishinoba is one step ahead there.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Franklin wants to hit a sweep here but Ishinoba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Franklin there!
Ishinoba wants to take Franklin's back but he can't do it this time.
Ishinoba avoids the attempt from Franklin to control.#T3#
Ishinoba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ishinoba prevents Franklin from getting the reversal.
Ishinoba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franklin is looking to escape.
Franklin wants to hold on but Ishinoba pushes him away.
Ishinoba works his way to his opponent's back.
Franklin tries to break free.
#T4#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Ishinoba has his arm under Franklin's chin here. Game over son! Ishinoba squeezes tightly and Franklin is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tao Ishinoba! |
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