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Event:
GAMMA#1227 Markov v Thuta
Date: Dec 27, 2025 |
#R1# Cleever takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shigaraki. Cleever does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Cleever gets a clinch. Cleever tries a body shot but Shigaraki blocks it.
Cleever lands with a right to the head. Shigaraki lands a shoulder strike. Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch. Cleever misses with an elbow over the top. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cleever. Shigaraki misses with a hook from the clinch. Cleever throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Shigaraki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tomura Shigaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shigaraki with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut. Shigaraki misses with a body shot
and Cleever counters with a low kick, right behind Shigaraki 's knee. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big right from Shigaraki misses. Cleever ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki. Cleever is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cleever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shigaraki. Cleever swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Shigaraki thows a left - swing and a miss! Cleever fails in his attempt to clinch. Shigaraki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A left and a right from Cleever both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Tomura Shigaraki has been cut. Shigaraki throws a hook but Cleever blocks it. Cleever lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut
and Cleever counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2# Cleever lands a big head kick that sends Shigaraki tumbling to the mat! Cleever takes a step backwards and waves Shigaraki back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Shigaraki is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shigaraki ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Oh Shigaraki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Shigaraki misses with a body shot.
Shigaraki seems to have got his legs back now. Cleever misses with a straight left. Shigaraki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shigaraki connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2# Cleever has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cleever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Shigaraki stalling against the cage.
#T2# Shigaraki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cleever walks away with a smile on his face. Shigaraki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A decent looking cross lands there for Cleever.#CL2# Cleever closes the distance and clinches. Cleever throws a head punch that misses. Cleever lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shigaraki backwards. Cleever misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Cleever. Shigaraki misses with a hook from the clinch. Cleever comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Cleever misses with some punches.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Shigaraki. #BC2# Cleever breaks from the clinch.
Shigaraki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shigaraki blocks a leg kick. Cleever dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Miet Cleever is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Cleever gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3# Shigaraki blocks an elbow strike from Cleever.
Shigaraki jumps guard but Cleever turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Cleever working some nice short punches in the clinch. Shigaraki stalling in the clinch but Cleever improves position. Cleever lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shigaraki backwards. Cleever lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Tomura Shigaraki's cut is getting worse. Shigaraki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shigaraki misses with some punches.
Shigaraki working aggressively here.
Shigaraki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomura Shigaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Shigaraki manages to break the clinch.
Shigaraki misses the jab. Shigaraki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cleever lands a head kick. Shigaraki smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2# Cleever takes the fight into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cleever. Cleever makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Tomura Shigaraki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Shigaraki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Shigaraki breaks from the clinch.
Cleever misses with a body shot
and Shigaraki counters with a stiff right hand. Cleever fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cleever. Cleever wants to clinch. Cleever keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shigaraki misses with a straight right. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cleever! But no joy. Shigaraki throws a big shot that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shigaraki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cleever is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Cleever moves away from the strike by Shigaraki. Cleever raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Shigaraki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shigaraki looks for a takedown but Cleever sprawls well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Cleever ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shigaraki moves away. Shigaraki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cleevers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Shigaraki lands with a straight right. Cleever didn't see that one coming. Miet Cleever seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cleever throws a nice outside leg kick. Shigaraki lands a nice hook to Cleever's body. Cleever takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Cleever on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shigaraki. Shigaraki obviously looking to wear him down.
Cleever has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shigaraki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cleever looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cleever throws a nice head kick!
Shigaraki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Miet Cleever's cut even more. Shigaraki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cleever finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Cleever closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Shigaraki blocking some punches.
Shigaraki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shigaraki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cleever wants to stall.
Shigaraki blocks a body shot from Cleever. #T1# Cleever gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Shigaraki takes an elbow to the temple. A short right from Cleever. Cleever pushes off an throws an elbow but Shigaraki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Shigaraki blocking some punches.
Cleever blocking some punches.
Cleever lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Shigaraki avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage. A short right from Cleever. Cleever lands with a light punch inside. Cleever scores with a nice hook to the head. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Shigaraki uses good head movement to avoid it. Cleever working aggressively here.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever misses with some punches.
Shigaraki lands with a light punch inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever lands a right hand. Cleever lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Tomura Shigaraki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tomura Shigaraki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miet Cleever! Miet Cleever is the new middleweight champion! A relieved looking Miet Cleever 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:
GAMMA#1223 Bill v Tomura
Date: Dec 13, 2025 |
#R1# Shigaraki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shigaraki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River. River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. River throws a hook but Shigaraki blocks it. Shigaraki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
Shigaraki misses with a wild body shot. Shigaraki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Shigaraki thows a left - swing and a miss! Shigaraki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. River tried to score with a low kick but Shigaraki checks it. River fails with an attempt to clinch.
River throws a jab when Shigaraki was well out of range. Shigaraki misses with a wild body shot. Shigaraki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River is looking to counter punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. River cracks Shigaraki with an open hand slap. Shigaraki lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily. Shigaraki throws a nice inside leg kick. Shigaraki loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch. An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.#T1# River ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki. River cracks Shigaraki with a good jab. River is looking to take this fight into the clinch. River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shigaraki. Shigaraki circles away out of range and recomposes himself. River throws a big shot that misses. Shigaraki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. River throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2# Shigaraki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Shigaraki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Shigaraki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. River regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shigaraki. Shigaraki scoring with some ground and pound. Shigaraki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shigaraki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2# River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Shigaraki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shigaraki's corner. There ya go! There ya go! River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shigaraki. River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shigaraki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Shigaraki throwing strikes but missing. River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Shigaraki throws a big elbow that misses. Shigaraki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Shigaraki wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shigaraki. #T3# Shigaraki wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shigaraki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Shigaraki content to stall in guard here. Shigaraki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Shigaraki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Shigaraki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. River is looking to stand up but Shigaraki isn't so interested in that idea. Shigaraki trying to control but River is working from the bottom. Shigaraki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. River wants to stand and escape but Shigaraki is having none of it. Shigaraki throws a strike but River rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Shigaraki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked Shigaraki up and slammed him! Shigaraki can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control! Shigaraki wants to control but River postures up. Shigaraki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Shigaraki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Shigaraki is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. River tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shigaraki. #SUB2# Shigaraki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU# River stands up out of the half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomura Shigaraki will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# River just misses with a punch to the body.
River staying out of range there. Shigaraki takes one to the chin there. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook. Shigaraki throws a body shot but no joy. Shigaraki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shigaraki takes a shot right to the bread basket. Shigaraki throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot. River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looks like River has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Shigaraki lands with a cross. Shigaraki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River. Shigaraki throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. River scores with a head kick. Shigaraki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. River does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. River scores with a jab to the jaw. River swings for the body but Shigaraki moves out of range.
#T1# Shigaraki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bill River is winning the standup battle so far. Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it. Shigaraki misses with a looping right. Shigaraki lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses the shot to the body. River lands with an uppercut that bounces Shigaraki off the cage and back into range. River ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki. A quick step to the side and River tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. River is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Shigaraki looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely. Shigaraki lands a jab to the nose. Bill River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. River misses with a body shot.
Shigaraki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River.
River throws a leg kick that misses. Shigaraki slips a straight right by River. River works over Shigaraki's head and body with a nice combination. Shigaraki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shigaraki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2# A decent looking cross lands there for Shigaraki. River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nice shot lands for River. A big right from Shigaraki misses. Shigaraki thows a left - swing and a miss! River takes one to the chin there. Shigaraki tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot. Shigaraki misses with a takedown attempt - River sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. River throws a leg kick and Shigaraki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Shigaraki lands a nice looking body kick. River throws a leg kick but Shigaraki sees it coming and moves out of range. Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it. A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Shigaraki down. Shigaraki checks the leg kick. River swings and misses with a shot to the body and Shigaraki counters with a straight right hand. A low kick from Shigaraki is predictable there enabling River to counter with a crisp jab. Shigaraki misses with a straight left. #T3# River motions for Shigaraki to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. River tries to clinch but Shigaraki moves away letting Shigaraki counter with a right hand. River scores with a slapping inside leg kick. River needs to keep his hands up - Shigaraki had a free shot at his head there. River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shigaraki doesn't seem bothered though. River throws a nice outside leg kick. River tests Shigaraki's chin there with a solid looking shot. Shigaraki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shigaraki is out of range and River settles back down. Shigaraki throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. River is looking to counter punch. Shigaraki connects with a solid leg kick. River scores with a head kick. Shigaraki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shigaraki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shigaraki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. River tries to land a front kick but Shigaraki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. River throws a jab when Shigaraki was well out of range.#T4# River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shigaraki. That's going to slow River down. River throws a shot to the body.
Shigaraki throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely. River fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shigaraki just manages to avoid it. River throws a hook but Shigaraki avoids it easily. Shigaraki connects with an inside leg kick. Shigaraki throws a body shot but no joy. River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Shigaraki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab. Shigaraki walks into a stiff left hand from River. River loads up on a big right hand but Shigaraki slips the punch. River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Shigaraki misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely. Nice jab there from Shigaraki. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River motions for Shigaraki to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. River throws a leg kick but Shigaraki checks it. #CL# River pushes Shigaraki up against the cage in a clinch. River gets through Shigaraki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill River 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.#R3# River ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki. River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shigaraki moves away. River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shigaraki.
And River counters with a quick kick to the body but Shigaraki blocks it. River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shigaraki. River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shigaraki.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Shigaraki's shoulder, as Shigaraki tries to avoid the shot. River misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Shigaraki misses. Shigaraki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Shigaraki throws a body shot but no joy. Shigaraki checks a low kick from River. Shigaraki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River.
It seemed like Shigaraki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. River looks to score with a jab to the body but Shigaraki is just out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Shigaraki. River tries to land a leg kick but Shigaraki saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot by Shigaraki. Shigaraki throws a body punch but River moves out of range. #T1# Shigaraki lands a jab. Shigaraki scores with a jab to the body. Shigaraki jabs at River's body. Shigaraki misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming. Shigaraki throws a big shot that misses. Shigaraki throws a jab but it's blocked by River. River darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Shigaraki misses the target. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Shigaraki throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot. A good leg kick by River. River lands a head kick. Shigaraki smiles back at him and beckons him forward. River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shigaraki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River. Shigaraki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Shigaraki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shigaraki misses with a hook from the clinch. Come on Shigaraki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2# Shigaraki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A nice leg kick lands there from Shigaraki. River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shigaraki is out of range and River settles back down. #CL# River rushes Shigaraki and presses him up against the cage. Shigaraki taking a breather. River tries to throw a body punch but Shigaraki avoids it by throwing River back against the cage. River scores with an uppercut up the middle. Shigaraki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from River. #TD2# Shigaraki decides to pull guard. Shigaraki working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB2# Shigaraki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU# River stands up from Shigaraki's guard - River perhaps looking for a knockout. River tries to land a leg kick but Shigaraki saw it coming and moves away.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shigaraki. River has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shigaraki. Shigaraki slips a straight right by River. River staying out of range there. River takes a swing at Shigaraki's ribcage but misses. River swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Shigaraki misses its intended target. River throws a sloppy head kick and Shigaraki moves out of range easily. Shigaraki blocks the body kick.
#T4# River misses with a looping left. River slips under a jab. A shot to the body from River misses and Shigaraki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Shigaraki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Shigaraki misses the jab. A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target. Shigaraki scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shigaraki dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut! River scores with a jab to the body. Shigaraki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab. Shigaraki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well. A big right from Shigaraki misses. Nice defenses there by River.#CL# River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shigaraki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Shigaraki lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards. River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shigaraki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tomura Shigaraki just about did enough to take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4# River avoids the body shot from Shigaraki.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shigaraki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Shigaraki scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Shigaraki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. River lunges at Shigaraki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shigaraki's hand. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming. Shigaraki tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shigaraki manages to avoid it. River lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Tomura Shigaraki has been cut. River throws a chopping leg kick but Shigaraki manages to avoid taking any serious damage. River has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shigaraki. River takes one to the chin there. Shigaraki throws a big shot that misses. Shigaraki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River. River misses with a body kick. Shigaraki misses with a body shot.
Shigaraki looks to throw the jab but River is out of range. #T1# A big left from Shigaraki misses. River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shigaraki was well out of range. Poor timing from River. River throws a lazy uppercut
and Shigaraki counters with a lovely straight right hand! Shigaraki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Shigaraki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Shigaraki as he connects with a hook. River throws a lazy uppercut
and Shigaraki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. River moves in looking to clinch but Shigaraki pushes him off. Shigaraki blocks a low kick nicely. Shigaraki misses with a body kick. Shigaraki missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Shigaraki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
Shigaraki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head. A jab from Shigaraki misses. Shigaraki lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. River jabs Shigaraki to the body, keeping him at a distance. River misses with a looping left.#T2# Shigaraki swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it. River with a hook. River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shigaraki sees it coming and avoids it easily. River ducks right into an uppercut from Shigaraki. #TD2# Shigaraki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Shigaraki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. River pushes Shigaraki off looking to stand but Shigaraki dives back in and keeps control.
Shigaraki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. River looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shigaraki thows a huge punch but River dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Shigaraki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Shigaraki eventually gives up the hold. River is trying to stand back up but Shigaraki is controlling him
Tomura Shigaraki has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. River is trying to stand back up but Shigaraki is controlling him
#SUB2# Shigaraki is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
#SUB2# Shigaraki is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but River still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, River has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Shigaraki is trying to improve his position.#T4# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shigaraki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but River is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Shigaraki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomura Shigaraki dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Tomura Shigaraki's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5# River ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki. River is looking to counter punch. Tomura Shigaraki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Shigaraki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. River tries to clinch there but Shigaraki circles away.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shigaraki manages to avoid it. Shigaraki ducks under a wild hook from River. Shigaraki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shigaraki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Shigaraki moves out of range as River strikes. A little jabbing left from Shigaraki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. An inside leg kick from River misses. Shigaraki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A slow jab from River misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. River throws a half hearted mid kick. Shigaraki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Shigaraki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River throws a hook but Shigaraki avoids it easily.#T1# River moves away from the strike by Shigaraki. River cracks Shigaraki with an open hand slap. A solid leg kick lands there for Shigaraki.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River. Shigaraki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.#CL# River clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Shigaraki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shigaraki slips a jab and a cross from River.
Shigaraki lands a lovely overhand right. River tries to clinch there but Shigaraki circles away.
Shigaraki cracks River with a right hand to the side of the head. Shigaraki moves out of range as River strikes. River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it. A low kick lands for Shigaraki.
Shigaraki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice shot lands for Shigaraki. River walks into a jab. River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shigaraki lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts. River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shigaraki. Shigaraki with the inside leg kick. River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shigaraki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
River tries a low kick but Shigaraki avoids it. A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shigaraki jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well. River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. River looks to score with a jab to the body but Shigaraki is just out of range. Shigaraki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Shigaraki swats away the attempt to clinch by River. A little jabbing left from Shigaraki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bill River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# River digs a good body shot into Shigaraki's ribs. Shigaraki thows a left - swing and a miss! River walks into a straight right hand from Shigaraki. River misses the shot to the body. Shigaraki only half commits to the counter leg kick. River ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki. A nice leg kick lands there from Shigaraki. River motions for Shigaraki to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Shigaraki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. River misses with a wild body shot. River misses with a left hand and Shigaraki counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd cheers as Shigaraki lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though. A looping hook to the body misses from River. Shigaraki does a little dance to reset his feet. Shigaraki thows a left - swing and a miss! River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shigaraki finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head. Shigaraki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react. Shigaraki lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigaraki.
#T4# River throws a wild body kick that Shigaraki sees coming a mile off. Shigaraki misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely. Shigaraki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Shigaraki shoots in but River avoids the takedown attempt easily. An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target. River looks to land a left hand but Shigaraki moved out of range nicely. River throws a big shot that misses. Shigaraki throws a jab when River was well out of range. River is looking to take this fight into the clinch. River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. River cracks Shigaraki with a right hand to the side of the head. River takes a swing at Shigaraki's ribcage but misses. River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shigaraki. Shigaraki slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Tomura Shigaraki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Shigaraki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49 Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomura Shigaraki! Tomura Shigaraki is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1219 Nguyen v Jung
Date: Nov 29, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Shigaraki dives in and scores a takedown into Django's guard. Django preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Shigaraki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Shigaraki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Django knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shigaraki on the ground. Shigaraki throws a strike but Django rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Shigaraki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Django can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Django tries to stand but Shigaraki is controlling from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Shigaraki is looking for a triangle but Django pushes his legs off easily.
Shigaraki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Shigaraki trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Shigaraki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Django defends well. Django stopping the sweep attempt from Shigaraki.#T1##SUB2# Shigaraki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Django gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Shigaraki looking for a guillotine here but Django defends easily.
Shigaraki has a closed guard, preventing Django from standing up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Shigaraki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Shigaraki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Django defends well.#SUB2# Shigaraki is looking for a triangle but Django pushes his legs off easily.
Shigaraki is trying to control the position but Django postures up. Django wants to stand but Shigaraki is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB2# Shigaraki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Django defends it easily. Shigaraki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Django's guard. #REVB# Shigaraki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Shigaraki postures up in Django's guard and throws a big left but Django blocks it. Django keeping full guard, as Shigaraki tries to pass. Django keeping moving, preventing Shigaraki from controlling successfully. Shigaraki throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Shigaraki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Shigaraki wants to control from the top but Django keeps moving. Django preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Shigaraki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Django dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2# Shigaraki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Django has his hands clasped together but Shigaraki extends and breaks Django's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shigaraki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomura Shigaraki! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1213 Jones v Spicoli
Date: Nov 08, 2025 |
#R1# Brewer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brewer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Brewer walks into a left hand. Shigaraki works the jab nicely. Shigaraki looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely. Brewer connects with a body shot that sends Shigaraki's belly button to the back. A good leg kick by Shigaraki. Brewer missing with a left hand there. Shigaraki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Shigaraki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Brewer saw that one coming. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Shigaraki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Brewer misses with a wild body shot. Shigaraki throws a leg kick but Brewer moved away. Jab by Shigaraki. Brewer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brewer moves out of range as Shigaraki strikes. A lazy left from Shigaraki finds it's target. Shigaraki lands a really nice looking cross but Brewer seems unphased.
Shigaraki misses with a hook. A low kick lands for Brewer.
Shigaraki thuds his right hand into Brewer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1# Shigaraki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Tomura Shigaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shigaraki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shigaraki.
Brewer fails to land with a series of punches.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Shigaraki sees it coming and checks it nicely. Shigaraki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Shigaraki cracks Brewer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Shigaraki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Brewer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Brewer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shigaraki misses with a low kick. Shigaraki throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range. Brewer looks to land a left hand but Shigaraki moved out of range nicely. Brewer jabs Shigaraki right on the nose. Shigaraki blinks but takes it well. The fighters circling - Shigaraki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brewer tried to counter with a leg kick but Shigaraki avoided it. Shigaraki loads up on a big right hand but Brewer slips the punch. Shigaraki throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brewer looks for the body kick but Shigaraki saw that one coming. Shigaraki misses with a looping right.#T2# Brewer ducks right into an uppercut from Shigaraki. Shigaraki misses with a straight left. Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Shigaraki is just out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shigaraki! But no joy. Shigaraki cracks Brewer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Brewer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shigaraki has time to react. Brewer leaves Shigaraki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Brewer throws a lazy right hand but Shigaraki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brewer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brewer is looking to chop away at Shigaraki's legs. A nice leg kick lands there from Shigaraki. Shigaraki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brewer. Brewer takes one on the button. Shigaraki avoids the head kick by Brewer.
Brewer tries to land a front kick but Shigaraki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Shigaraki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shigaraki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Brewer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Brewer misses with a body kick.#T3# Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigaraki. A quick step to the side and Brewer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Brewer tries to land a front kick but Shigaraki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Shigaraki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shigaraki shoots in looking for a takedown but Brewer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shigaraki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. It appears Brewer was looking to counter with a kick there. Shigaraki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shigaraki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brewer's hands. Brewer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shigaraki. Brewer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shigaraki lands a head shot. Shigaraki avoids the body shot from Brewer.
Shigaraki lands a nice shot to the body.
Brewer misses with a hook. Shigaraki ducked under it nicely. Brewer with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brewer misses with a hook. Shigaraki ducked under it nicely. Brewer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Brewer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Shigaraki. Shigaraki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4# Shigaraki blocks the body kick.
Brewer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Brewer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shigaraki finds it's way round the side to connect with Brewer's head. Brewer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shigaraki is looking to slow Brewer down with leg kicks. Brewer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shigaraki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Brewer moves out of range of the strikes. Brewer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shigaraki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shigaraki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brewer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Brewer throws a push kick but Shigaraki slaps the foot to one side. Shigaraki swings for the body but Brewer moves out of range.
Shigaraki misses with a looping right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shigaraki ducks right into an uppercut from Brewer. Shigaraki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brewer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Brewer moves away from the strike by Shigaraki. Shigaraki thuds his right hand into Brewer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomura Shigaraki dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Brewer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shigaraki. Brewer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shigaraki. Shigaraki obviously looking to wear him down.
Shigaraki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Brewer misses with a straight right. Shigaraki avoids the head kick by Brewer.
Brewer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Shigaraki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brewer. Shigaraki does a little dance to reset his feet. Shigaraki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Shigaraki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomura Shigaraki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Brewer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shigaraki counters with a right hand to the body. Brewer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Brewer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Brewer pushes Shigaraki away with a front kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brewer tries to bum rush Shigaraki with a series of wild strikes but Shigaraki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A little jabbing left from Shigaraki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Shigaraki misses the jab. Brewer lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Brewer.
#T1# Brewer defending well as Shigaraki loads up on a big left hand. Brewer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Shigaraki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shigaraki lands a slapping body shot.
Brewer ducks right into an uppercut from Shigaraki. Shigaraki misses with a lunging right hand
and Brewer counters with an inside leg kick. Brewer drops his hands momentarily and Shigaraki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. That kick from Shigaraki tenderised Brewer's leg. Brewer is trying to keep his angry face on. Shigaraki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Shigaraki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Shigaraki stalks Brewer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brewer's face. Brewer staggers backwards, shaken. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice takedown defense from Brewer. No joy for Shigaraki on that attempt. As Shigaraki backs away, Brewer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Shigaraki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Shigaraki with a body punch. A glancing blow. Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shigaraki. Shigaraki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brewers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Shigaraki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brewer doesn't seem bothered though. Shigaraki takes a swing at Brewer's ribcage but misses. Brewer feinted there with a counter leg kick. Brewer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2# Brewer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Brewer misses the target. Shigaraki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Brewer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shigaraki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigaraki. Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigaraki. Shigaraki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brewer. Shigaraki getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A jab lands there for Shigaraki. Shigaraki punishes Brewer's body with a nice straight punch. Shigaraki misses with a looping right. Brewer misses with a hook. Shigaraki ducked under it nicely. Shigaraki misses with a looping left. Shigaraki lands a glancing blow to the side of Brewer's head. A punch lands to the side of Brewer 's head but he takes it in his stride. Shigaraki throws a lazy right hand but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brewer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Shigaraki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brewer at a distance.
Leroy Brewer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Shigaraki throws a body shot but no joy. A punch lands to the side of Shigaraki 's head but he takes it in his stride. Shigaraki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shigaraki looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely. Brewer checks a low kick from Shigaraki. Shigaraki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brewer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shigaraki.
Shigaraki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brewer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A cross from Shigaraki lands. Donk. Shigaraki catches Brewer right on the button with a cross. Brewer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Brewer misses with a body kick. Brewer slips under a jab. Brewer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigaraki. Shigaraki jabs Brewer right on the nose. Brewer blinks but takes it well. Shigaraki blocks a head kick by Brewer.
#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brewer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brewer there as he acknowledges the shot. Shigaraki throws a sloppy head kick and Brewer moves out of range easily. Shigaraki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brewer. Brewer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shigaraki slips under a jab from Brewer. Brewer throws a right hand that misses
and Shigaraki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Brewer looks to throw the jab but Shigaraki is out of range. Shigaraki scores with a decent looking hook. Shigaraki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Shigaraki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Shigaraki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brewer.
Shigaraki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Brewer scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brewer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shigaraki. Shigaraki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Brewer misses with a wild combination.
Shigaraki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brewer finds it's way round the side to connect with Shigaraki's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomura Shigaraki 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# Shigaraki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brewer under the eye. Tomura Shigaraki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Brewer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shigaraki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Brewer tries a head kick but it misses.
Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shigaraki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Brewer wants to slow Shigaraki down by chopping away at his legs. Shigaraki misses with a body shot.
Brewer moves away from the strike by Shigaraki. Brewer lands a slapping body shot.
Shigaraki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brewer throws out the jab. Brewer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shigaraki sees it coming and avoids it easily. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brewer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Brewer misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but Brewer ducks down to avoid it. Shigaraki slips under a jab from Brewer. Shigaraki's corner calls for a 1-2. Shigaraki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Brewer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shigaraki. Shigaraki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shigaraki misses with a takedown attempt - Brewer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Leroy Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Brewer is looking to land body kicks. Shigaraki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brewer. Shigaraki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Brewer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Brewer needs to keep his hands up - Shigaraki had a free shot at his head there. Shigaraki takes a swing at Brewer's ribcage but misses. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Brewer saw that one coming. Brewer walks into a jab. A big right from Shigaraki misses. Brewer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shigaraki moves away. Brewer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Shigaraki misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely. Shigaraki clobbers Brewer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Shigaraki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Brewer looks to land a right hand but Shigaraki moved out of range. Shigaraki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brewer. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brewer slips a jab from Shigaraki.#T2# Brewer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shigaraki. Shigaraki obviously looking to wear him down.
Shigaraki throws a hook but Brewer avoids it easily. Brewer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shigaraki works the jab nicely. Brewer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Shigaraki scores with a hook to the body. Brewer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Brewer throws a body kick that misses. Brewer just misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki. Brewer lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Tomura Shigaraki has been cut. Shigaraki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brewer. Brewer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Shigaraki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brewer on the side of the head. Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Shigaraki is just out of range. An inside leg kick from Brewer misses. Shigaraki tries for a takedown but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. It appears Brewer was looking to counter with a kick there. Shigaraki lands with a hook. Brewer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3# Shigaraki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brewer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigaraki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shigaraki. Good standup being displayed there by Shigaraki as he connects with a hook. Brewer connects with a looping right hand.
Shigaraki misses with a left hand and Brewer counters with a solid body kick. Shigaraki throws a nice outside leg kick. Shigaraki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shigaraki will feel that in the morning. Shigaraki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A slow jab from Shigaraki misses its intended target. Shigaraki cracks a nice hook into Brewer's ribs. Shigaraki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but Brewer ducks down to avoid it. Brewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Shigaraki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brewer. That one must have hurt. Shigaraki on the wrong end of a nice hook. Brewer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4# Brewer cracks Shigaraki with an open hand slap. Brewer lands a lovely overhand right. Shigaraki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brewer. Shigaraki throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range. Shigaraki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brewer. Shigaraki throws a low kick, looking for Brewer's leg but Brewer calmly moves out of range. Shigaraki wants to slow Brewer down by chopping away at his legs. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Brewer saw that one coming. Good standup being displayed there by Brewer as he connects with a hook. Brewer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shigaraki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Brewer scores with a push kick. Shigaraki moves out of range as Brewer throws a body kick.
Shigaraki misses with a takedown attempt - Brewer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Leroy Brewer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomura Shigaraki. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shigaraki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Shigaraki blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leroy Brewer. Well Shigaraki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomura Shigaraki! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1203 Petrov v Jones
Date: Oct 04, 2025 |
#R1# Raharu moves out of range of the strikes. Raharu looks like he wants to counter punch here. Raharu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raharu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Shigaraki avoids the body shot from Raharu.
Raharu lands a body shot.
Shigaraki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Shigaraki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shigaraki throws a leg kick but Raharu moved away. Shigaraki fails with the takedown and Raharu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Shigaraki throws a good cross that connects.
Raharu misses with a wild body shot. Shigaraki lands a glancing blow to the side of Raharu's head. Shigaraki fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Raharu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shigaraki. Shigaraki throws a head kick that misses. Shigaraki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raharu. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shigaraki connects with a body shot that sends Raharu's belly button to the back. Shigaraki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Raharu ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki. Raharu throws out a counter right but Shigaraki avoids it with no problem. Shigaraki tries to score with a low kick but Raharu moves his leg out of the way.#T1# Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Raharu saw that one coming. Raharu throws a body shot but no joy. Shigaraki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Raharu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Raharu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Raharu misses with a looping right. Shigaraki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Raharu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shigaraki rather than just go for the knockout. Shigaraki scores with a body shot.
Raharu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shigaraki. Shigaraki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raharus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A big left from Shigaraki misses. Raharu defending well as Shigaraki loads up on a big left hand. Raharu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shigaraki throws a front kick aimed at Raharu's knee but Raharu avoids it well. Shigaraki checks a leg kick. Raharu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigaraki. Shigaraki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shigaraki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shigaraki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharu. Shigaraki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Raharu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigaraki.#T2# Raharu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shigaraki. That did some damage! A bone on bone clash there as Shigaraki blocks the leg kick.
Raharu throws a combination. Shigaraki tries to block but a couple of punches get through. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shigaraki checks a leg kick. Shigaraki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharu punishes Shigaraki's body with a nice straight punch. Shigaraki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharu. It looked like Shigaraki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Shigaraki. #ES2# Raharu throws Shigaraki to one side and escapes! Shigaraki shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomura Shigaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shigaraki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharu throws out the jab. It appears Shigaraki was looking to counter with a kick there. A solid leg kick lands there for Raharu.
A big right from Raharu misses. Shigaraki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shigaraki shoots in looking for a takedown. Raharu tries to sprawl out of it but Shigaraki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raharu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Raharu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shigaraki with a body shot.#T3# Nice cross by Raharu. Shigaraki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A slapping leg kick lands for Raharu.
Shigaraki jabs Raharu to the body, keeping him at a distance. Raharu misses with a series of wild punches.
Shigaraki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Raharu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shigaraki was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharu. Raharu scores with a leg kick.
Raharu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Raharu throws a low kick, looking for Shigaraki's leg but Shigaraki calmly moves out of range. Shigaraki lands with a hook. Raharu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Raharu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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! Shigaraki throws a body punch but Raharu moves out of range. Shigaraki jabs Raharu to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4# Shigaraki throws a lazy right hand but Raharu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice body punch from Raharu. A looping hook to the body misses from Raharu. Shigaraki does a little dance to reset his feet. Shigaraki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharu. Shigaraki connects with a nice looking jab.
Raharu avoids a kick to the body.
Shigaraki moves out of range of the strikes. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Shigaraki throws a lazy right hand but Raharu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Raharu connects with an inside leg kick. Shigaraki takes a body punch but keeps moving. Shigaraki connects with a body shot.#TD# Shigaraki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Shigaraki is looking to stall here but Raharu recovers full guard. Shigaraki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB# Shigaraki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Raharu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shigaraki, into his guard. #REVB# The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shigaraki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Omar Raharu will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Decent striking displayed by Shigaraki there. A slapping leg kick lands for Raharu.
Raharu throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Shigaraki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Shigaraki thows a left - swing and a miss! Raharu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shigaraki is out of range and Raharu settles back down. Shigaraki avoids the body shot from Raharu.
Raharu looks to score with a jab to the body but Shigaraki is just out of range. Raharu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigaraki. Raharu unleashes a big counter combination but Shigaraki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Raharu misses with a wild body shot. A little feinted left hand from Shigaraki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Shigaraki fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Shigaraki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raharu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigaraki. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomura Shigaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Shigaraki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Shigaraki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Raharu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shigaraki moves away. Shigaraki throws an off balance right hand
and Raharu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Raharu throws a quick inside leg kick. Shigaraki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shigaraki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Raharu avoids the body shot from Shigaraki.
Raharu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raharu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Shigaraki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Raharu throws out a token jab with nothing on it. An inside leg kick lands from Shigaraki. Raharu jabs at Shigaraki's body. Raharu defending well as Shigaraki loads up on a big left hand. Shigaraki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raharu. Shigaraki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shigaraki checks a leg kick. Shigaraki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Shigaraki looks to land a left hand but Raharu moved out of range nicely. Omar Raharu seems to be getting the better of the standup. Shigaraki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharu. Raharu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shigaraki.
Raharu throws a leg kick but Shigaraki sees it coming and checks it nicely. Raharu connects with an inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shigaraki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# Shigaraki throws a right and a left that Raharu avoids nicely. The crowd cheers as Raharu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shigaraki doesn't seem phased though. Raharu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shigaraki throws out a leg kick but Raharu moves out of range and Shigaraki only half commits. Raharu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharu throws a hook but Shigaraki avoids it easily. Shigaraki checks a leg kick. Shigaraki ducks under a wild hook from Raharu. Shigaraki throws the left hand but Raharu avoids the punch easily. Raharu looks to land a body kick but Shigaraki moved away. Raharu clobbers Shigaraki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Raharu throws a body shot but no joy. Shigaraki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shigaraki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharu. Raharu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Shigaraki lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Shigaraki does no damage. A nice side step and Raharu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Raharu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shigaraki. That did some damage! Shigaraki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3# Shigaraki blocks a leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Raharu. Shigaraki clobbers Raharu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A cross from Shigaraki lands. Raharu moves away from the strike by Shigaraki. Raharu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shigaraki with a body shot. Shigaraki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raharu defends it nicely. Shigaraki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Raharu scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but Raharu ducks down to avoid it. Raharu wants to slow Shigaraki down by chopping away at his legs. Raharu with the inside leg kick. Shigaraki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raharu. Raharu obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raharu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shigaraki ducks under a wild hook from Raharu. Shigaraki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raharu momentarily.
#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Raharu scores with a leg kick.
Shigaraki misses with a hook
and Raharu counters with a nice body shot. Shigaraki connects with a jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shigaraki checks a leg kick. Raharu moves out of range of the body kick. Omar Raharu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fighters circling - Raharu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Shigaraki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A nice inside leg kick there by Raharu. That's going to slow Shigaraki down. Shigaraki dodges the punch combination from Raharu.
Shigaraki looks to land a right hand but Raharu moved out of range. Raharu throws a body shot but no joy. Shigaraki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Raharu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Shigaraki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharu finds it's way round the side to connect with Shigaraki's head. Raharu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigaraki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shigaraki throws a leg kick but Raharu sees it coming and checks it nicely. Shigaraki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharu throws out the jab. Raharu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Shigaraki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Raharu feints a counter leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Raharu 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. This is the final round!#R3# A good leg kick by Raharu. Tomura Shigaraki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Raharu throws a right hand that Shigaraki ducks under and follows up with a left that Shigaraki also avoids with ease. Raharu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigaraki.
Raharu works Shigaraki's body with a nice hook. Shigaraki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharu. A little feinted left hand from Shigaraki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Shigaraki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Raharu throws a lazy right hand but Shigaraki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Raharu throws a series of punches but Shigaraki avoids them all with ease. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shigaraki checks a leg kick. Shigaraki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Raharu scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD# Shigaraki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raharu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shigaraki misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Shigaraki looks up at the clock and then as Raharu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shigaraki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shigaraki is looking to take a break and control but Raharu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Shigaraki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Raharu prevents Shigaraki from moving into mount. The strikes coming from Shigaraki are missing the target in this wave of attacks. An elbow from Shigaraki crashes against the mat.
Raharu sneaks back into half guard. Shigaraki thows a huge punch but Raharu dodges it nicely.
Shigaraki is pressing down on Raharu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Raharu is holding on for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Raharu is pressing down on Shigaraki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Shigaraki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2# Raharu keeping moving, preventing Shigaraki from controlling successfully. Shigaraki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Shigaraki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Shigaraki throws a strike but Raharu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Shigaraki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raharu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raharu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Shigaraki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raharu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Shigaraki looking for subs off his back but Raharu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shigaraki is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Raharu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Shigaraki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Shigaraki gets back to full guard.
Raharu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Shigaraki wants to control but Raharu passes easily into half guard.
Shigaraki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shigaraki.#SUB# Shigaraki is looking for a triangle here but Raharu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4# Shigaraki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raharu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Shigaraki can't do much from the bottom here. Shigaraki is not content to let Raharu control the position. Omar Raharu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Shigaraki tries to get back to half guard but can't. Shigaraki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Shigaraki actively working from the bottom here. Raharu trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomura Shigaraki. I think Raharu 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Omar Raharu! A less than humble Omar Raharu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1195 Petrov v Cleever
Date: Sep 06, 2025 |
#R1# Shigaraki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Makhno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shigaraki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Tomura Shigaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Makhno tries to move into range but Shigaraki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Makhno throws out a loose jab but Shigaraki uses good head movement to avoid it. Shigaraki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Shigaraki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makhno throws out the jab. Shigaraki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Makhno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Shigaraki getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Makhno missing with a left hand there. Shigaraki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Shigaraki scores with the left hand. Makhno knows he should have avoided that one. This has been an exciting period of action! Makhno connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Tomura Shigaraki has been cut. Makhno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Makhno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shigaraki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makhno. Shigaraki swings and misses with a shot to the body and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Shigaraki slips a straight right by Makhno. A counter left hand to the body from Shigaraki misses its target. Shigaraki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Shigaraki lands a nice shot that snaps Makhno's head back.
A cross from Shigaraki lands.#T1##TD# Shigaraki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Makhno sprawls well initially but Shigaraki persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB# Shigaraki is working for a submission of some sort.
Shigaraki thows a huge punch but Makhno dodges it nicely.
Makhno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shigaraki. Makhno is holding on to half guard well. Shigaraki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Makhno controlling the position for now.#SUB# Shigaraki wants to work for an arm triangle but Makhno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makhno won't allow Shigaraki to pass to mount. Makhno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shigaraki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shigaraki's back! Well, with Makhno on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Shigaraki is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Shigaraki is in bad spot here.
Shigaraki prevents Makhno from getting a body triangle.#T2# Makhno biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shigaraki rolls, trying to escape but Makhno keeps control of the position.
I've been told that Makhno has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shigaraki trying to control the hands but Makhno breaks the grip. Shigaraki is trying to break free.
Shigaraki just trying to survive but Makhno is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Makhno trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Shigaraki trying to control the hands but Makhno won't let him. Shigaraki looking very determined here, making life difficult for Makhno.
Shigaraki rolls, trying to escape but Makhno keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shigaraki just trying to survive but Makhno is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3# Makhno struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shigaraki breaks Makhno's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Makhno is pulling down on Shigaraki's head to control his posture. Shigaraki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Shigaraki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Makhno dives on top into guard.#REVB# Makhno slips nicely into half guard. Shigaraki is not content to let Makhno control the position.#SUB# Shigaraki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Shigaraki actively working from the bottom here. Makhno tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4##SUB# Shigaraki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Shigaraki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makhno pulls his head out easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Makhno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shigaraki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU2# Makhno stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shigaraki to get to his feet. A big right from Shigaraki misses. A head kick misses from Makhno. Makhno throws out a powerful jab. Makhno defending well as Shigaraki loads up on a big left hand. 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! Shigaraki throws a poor cross that misses
and Makhno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Makhno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shigaraki. Makhno with a nice calf kick. Shigaraki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Makhno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makhno throws a big shot that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nestor Makhno will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tomura Shigaraki's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# A slow jab from Shigaraki misses its intended target. Shigaraki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makhno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shigaraki. Shigaraki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Makhno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Shigaraki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makhno. Shigaraki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A big right from Shigaraki misses. Makhno looks to score with a jab to the body but Shigaraki is just out of range. Shigaraki walks into a straight right hand from Makhno. Shigaraki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makhno. Makhno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shigaraki. Makhno sizes up Shigaraki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Makhno misses the shot to the body. Shigaraki throws a jab but it's blocked by Makhno. Makhno moves out of range of the strikes. Makhno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Shigaraki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Makhno tried to score with a low kick but Shigaraki checks it. Shigaraki is looking to land body kicks.#T1# Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but Makhno ducks down to avoid it. Nestor Makhno seems to be getting the better of the standup. Shigaraki's corner calls for a 1-2. Shigaraki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Makhno tests Shigaraki's chin there with a solid looking shot. Shigaraki scores with a jab to the jaw. Shigaraki throws a hook to the side of Makhno's head but Makhno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Makhno throws a counter combo. A jab from Makhno does it's job there. Shigaraki slips a straight right by Makhno. Shigaraki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makhno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Shigaraki throws a shot from downtown. Makhno moves away and avoids it. Makhno throws out a powerful jab. Shigaraki fakes the leg kick and cracks Makhno in the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shigaraki misses with a straight left. The fighters circling - Makhno throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Shigaraki cracks Makhno with a right hand to the side of the head. Makhno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shigaraki in his tracks. Makhno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2# A combination from Shigaraki does no damage. Makhno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shigaraki with a body shot. Shigaraki with a lazy takedown attempt and Makhno counters with a lovely straight right hand! Makhno blocks a leg kick.#TD# Shigaraki shoots in and bounces Makhno off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Makhno pulls Shigaraki in to control the position. Makhno looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Shigaraki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Shigaraki won't allow Makhno to sweep him here. Shigaraki is looking to advance position but Makhno has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Makhno lands with some strikes. Makhno pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SU2# Makhno stands up from mount. Strange move. Makhno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Shigaraki throws a wild body kick that Makhno sees coming a mile off.#T3# Shigaraki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shigaraki avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Shigaraki throws an overhand right that lands on Makhno's shoulder, as Makhno tries to avoid the shot. Shigaraki throws a leg kick but Makhno checks it. Makhno throws a nice looking combination but Shigaraki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Makhno misses with a straight right. Makhno on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Makhno pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shigaraki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Makhno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shigaraki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Makhno throws a hook but Shigaraki avoids it easily. Makhno scores with the left hand. Shigaraki knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Tomura Shigaraki's cut is getting worse. Makhno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nestor Makhno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Makhno pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shigaraki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Makhno throws a looping overhand right but Shigaraki ducks down to avoid it. #T4# Shigaraki thows a left - swing and a miss! A big right from Shigaraki misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makhno! But no joy. Shigaraki dives in and grabs Makhno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makhno pushes down on Shigaraki's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomura Shigaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shigaraki misses with a hook. Shigaraki ducks under a wild hook from Makhno. This has been an exciting period of action! Makhno looks to land a left hand but Shigaraki moved out of range nicely. Makhno lands with a slapping head kick. Makhno thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice uppercut there from Shigaraki. Shigaraki scores with a jab to the jaw. Shigaraki catches Makhno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Shigaraki looks to land a right hand but Makhno moved out of range. Makhno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makhno! But no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Makhno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigaraki. Makhno throws out a counter right but Shigaraki avoids it with no problem. Makhno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Makhno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shigaraki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Shigaraki is looking to land body kicks. Makhno throws out a counter right but Shigaraki avoids it with no problem. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nestor Makhno will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Tomura Shigaraki's cut. That's time! Shigaraki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Shigaraki fails to land the takedown. Tomura Shigaraki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shigaraki throws a hook but Makhno avoids it easily. Shigaraki misses with a looping left. Makhno throws a leg kick but Shigaraki sees it coming and checks it nicely. Makhno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shigaraki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makhno misses with a leg kick. #TD# Makhno tries to sprawl but Shigaraki drives through with a takedown into half guard. Shigaraki is just content to waste time from the top position. Makhno takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Shigaraki throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Makhno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB# Shigaraki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Makhno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Makhno has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Makhno trying to control but Shigaraki is working from the bottom. #T1# Makhno wants to pass the guard but Shigaraki is keeping the position. Makhno stopping the sweep attempt from Shigaraki. Makhno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2# Makhno stands up from Shigaraki's guard - Makhno perhaps looking for a knockout. Shigaraki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makhno sees it coming and avoids it easily. Makhno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Shigaraki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Makhno throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A jab from Makhno does it's job there. Makhno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shigaraki finds it's way round the side to connect with Makhno's head. A big right from Shigaraki misses. Makhno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigaraki.
#T2# Shigaraki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makhno misses with a right hand and Shigaraki counters with an outside leg kick.
Shigaraki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Makhno slips under a jab. Makhno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Makhno takes one on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Makhno scores with a jab. Shigaraki acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Makhno throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Shigaraki to counter with a crisp jab. Sloppy strikes from Shigaraki. Those never looked like landing. Shigaraki dodges the punch combination from Makhno.
Shigaraki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Shigaraki scores with a nice head shot. Shigaraki dodges the punch combination from Makhno.
Shigaraki digs a good body shot into Makhno's ribs.#T3# Shigaraki throws a hook to the side of Makhno's head but Makhno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Makhno ducks right into an uppercut from Shigaraki. #ROC#Makhno is rocked! Shigaraki connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Makhno out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomura Shigaraki! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1187 Glover v River
Date: Aug 09, 2025 |
#R1# Shigaraki looks to land a left hand but Pleb moved out of range nicely. A leg kick checked by Shigaraki. Pleb throws a half hearted mid kick. Decent striking displayed by Shigaraki there. Shigaraki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Shigaraki throws a leg kick which misses Pleb's front leg but catches the back leg as Pleb tries to avoid it. Shigaraki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pleb is landing a low percentage of strikes. Pleb takes a swing at Shigaraki's ribcage but misses. Pleb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Pleb works Shigaraki's body with a nice hook.#CL# Pleb gets a clinch. Pleb misses with a short punch on the inside. Pleb presses Shigaraki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2# Shigaraki manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Pleb has managed to clinch.
Shigaraki tries to pull guard but Pleb forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Shigaraki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pleb misses with a body punch.
Shigaraki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hiya Pleb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomura Shigaraki. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shigaraki blocks an uppercut.
#TD2# Shigaraki gets control of Pleb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shigaraki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pleb stays in close to Shigaraki's body and controls the position. #T1# Shigaraki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pleb has passed into side control.
Shigaraki tries to get back to half guard but can't. Shigaraki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Shigaraki is trying to control Pleb's posture but Pleb avoids it. Shigaraki tries to buck Pleb off but Pleb is having none of it. A lull in the action here as Pleb stalls from top position. Shigaraki prevents Pleb from moving into mount. #T2# Shigaraki being controlled for a moment. Shigaraki struggling a bit here. Pleb controlling the position from side mount. Shigaraki tries to improve position but can't. Shigaraki keeps trying to improve his position.#T3# Shigaraki is still trying to improve position. Shigaraki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pleb is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Shigaraki is working to get back to half guard.
Pleb wants to take Shigaraki's back here but Shigaraki is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shigaraki is looking to improve his position but Pleb isn't that keen on the idea.#T4# Shigaraki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. You can see the frustration on Shigaraki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shigaraki trying to control the hands but Pleb breaks the grip. Pleb biding his time, controlling Shigaraki. Shigaraki wants to control his opponent's hands but Pleb gets his hands free. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Shigaraki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pleb's guard. Nice work there by Shigaraki.
Shigaraki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiya Pleb dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Pleb looks to score with a jab to the body but Shigaraki is just out of range. Pleb drops his hands momentarily and Shigaraki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A nice leg kick lands there from Pleb. Shigaraki throws a hook but Pleb avoids it easily. Shigaraki slips under a jab from Pleb. Shigaraki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Pleb takes a swing at Shigaraki's ribcage but misses. Shigaraki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pleb with a body shot. Pleb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shigaraki. Shigaraki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pleb.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Shigaraki staying out of range there.#CL# Pleb gets a clinch. Shigaraki is trying to pull guard but Pleb has him pressed against the cage. A body shot lands from Pleb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shigaraki tries to pull guard but Pleb forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Pleb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shigaraki backwards. Shigaraki tries to pull guard but Pleb forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hiya Pleb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomura Shigaraki. Pleb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shigaraki backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch on the inside from Pleb fails to land. #BC2# Shigaraki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Shigaraki swings for the body but Pleb moves out of range.
Jab by Pleb. Shigaraki slips a straight right by Pleb. The fight stays on the outside here - Pleb looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Pleb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Shigaraki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tomura Shigaraki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Shigaraki takes a body punch but keeps moving. Pleb wants to clinch. Pleb lands a jab to the head.
Shigaraki swings for the body but Pleb moves out of range.
Shigaraki thumps Pleb with a low kick. A swing and a miss from Shigaraki.#T2# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pleb. Pleb scores with a nice strike.#CL# Pleb forces Shigaraki back against the cage and clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pleb working aggressively here.
Pleb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shigaraki scores with a nice hook to the head. Shigaraki tries to pull guard but Pleb won't allow it.
Pleb working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Pleb fails to land. Pleb lands a shoulder strike. Shigaraki is trying to push Pleb away but Pleb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A right handed body shot lands from Pleb.
Pleb keeps control of Shigaraki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Shigaraki is trying to pull guard but Pleb has him pressed against the cage. Shigaraki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses. Shigaraki is trying to break the clinch but Pleb has him pressed against the cage. Pleb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shigaraki can do to turn this around?#TD2# Shigaraki manages to pull guard.
Shigaraki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Pleb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Shigaraki controls Pleb momentarily but Pleb frees himself. #SUB2# Shigaraki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pleb uses it to pass to side control.
Shigaraki trying to control but Pleb flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Pleb is riding his opponent, not letting Shigaraki buck him off. Pleb gets his hands free as Shigaraki looks to control. Shigaraki tries to break free.
Pleb trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shigaraki doesn't escape. Pleb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4# Shigaraki tries to escape but Pleb has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Shigaraki trying to control the action but Pleb just sinks the hooks in. Pleb has the hooks in. Shigaraki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Shigaraki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pleb's guard. Nice work there by Shigaraki.
Shigaraki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pleb works some decent striking defense from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiya Pleb 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. This is the final round!#R3# Pleb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Tomura Shigaraki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shigaraki throws out a loose jab but Pleb uses good head movement to avoid it. Shigaraki throws a big shot that misses. Pleb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shigaraki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pleb on the side of the head. #CL# Pleb has Shigaraki up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Pleb.
Pleb can't find room to land a body shot as Shigaraki controls the action.
Shigaraki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Shigaraki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shigaraki scores with a jab to the head.
Shigaraki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Shigaraki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pleb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Pleb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shigaraki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A jab from Pleb misses. Pleb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Pleb takes a swing at Shigaraki's ribcage but misses. #T1# Shigaraki keeps the fight on the outside. Shigaraki swings widly with a right hand
and Pleb counters with a nice uppercut. Pleb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nice shot lands for Shigaraki. Shigaraki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hiya Pleb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shigaraki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Pleb connects with a nice looking jab.
Shigaraki takes a swing at Pleb's ribcage but misses. Pleb appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Pleb slips a straight right by Shigaraki. Shigaraki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Pleb saw that one coming. Pleb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Good standup being displayed there by Shigaraki as he connects with a hook. Shigaraki throws a body punch but Pleb moves out of range. Shigaraki scores with a nice body kick.
Pleb tries to clinch there but Shigaraki circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pleb lands with a good body shot. A slapping leg kick lands for Pleb.
#T2# Shigaraki misses with the combination.
Nice shot by Shigaraki. A solid leg kick lands there for Pleb.
Pleb scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Shigaraki takes a body punch but keeps moving. Pleb avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pleb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shigaraki throws out the jab. Shigaraki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pleb avoids the body shot from Shigaraki.
Pleb lands a jab to Shigaraki's midsection. Pleb lands with a good body shot. Tomura Shigaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Pleb moves into the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Pleb.
Hiya Pleb has scored more points in the clinch so far. Pleb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pleb works on Shigaraki's body with a couple of short punches.#T3# Pleb misses with a short punch on the inside. Pleb working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Pleb. Pleb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pleb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shigaraki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A right hook to the body lands for Pleb.
Pleb struggles to land a body shot inside as Shigaraki controls his hands.
Pleb misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Pleb. Pleb lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pleb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Pleb.
A short uppercut from Pleb. Shigaraki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pleb misses with a punch on the inside.
Shigaraki fails to pull guard.
Hiya Pleb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomura Shigaraki. A quick uppercut on the inside from Pleb. A short body shot lands from Pleb as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Pleb misses with a body punch.
#T4# A short right from Pleb on the inside. Shigaraki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pleb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Pleb lands on the inside with an uppercut. Shigaraki tries to pull guard but Pleb forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Shigaraki tries to break the clinch but Pleb is controlling the position. Pleb misses with a punch to the body.
Shigaraki tries to pull guard but Pleb holds him up against the cage and eventually Shigaraki drops back down to his feet.
Pleb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Pleb lands with a short head shot on the inside. Shigaraki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pleb. Pleb lands with a short head shot on the inside. Shigaraki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pleb smiles and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Pleb closes the distance and clinches. A short left from Pleb.
And that's the end of the fight! Hiya Pleb showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pleb, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiya Pleb! A less than humble Hiya Pleb misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1175 Martell v Mordor
Date: Jun 28, 2025 |
#R1# Shigaraki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Undies moves away. Undies throws a head kick that misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nice uppercut there from Undies. Undies throws a sloppy head kick and Shigaraki counters with a nice uppercut. Shigaraki thumps Undies with a low kick. Undies tries to close the distance and clinch but Shigaraki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Shigaraki sizes up Undies with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Undies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigaraki.
Undies slips a jab from Shigaraki. Shigaraki throws a body punch but Undies moves out of range. Undies has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Undies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A big right from Undies misses. Shigaraki throws out a loose jab but Undies uses good head movement to avoid it. Undies is looking to chop away at Shigaraki's legs. Shigaraki misses the jab. Nice shot lands for Shigaraki. 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! Shigaraki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. That kick from Undies tenderised Shigaraki's leg. Shigaraki is trying to keep his angry face on. Undies scores with a jab to the head.
Undies lands a right hook to the body.
Shigaraki has a takedown stuffed.#T1# Shigaraki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Undies with a hook. A big right from Shigaraki misses. Undies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Shigaraki scores with a shot to the body.
Shigaraki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Shigaraki shoots in but no luck this time. Undies connects with an inside leg kick. Shigaraki feints and then cracks Undies's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Undies down. Horrible takedown attempt by Shigaraki or perhaps it was just good defense by Undies, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomura Shigaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him. A big left from Shigaraki misses. Undies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shigaraki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Undies misses with a few strikes there.
Undies moves away from the strike by Shigaraki. Undies lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Undies misses the shot to the body. Undies slips a jab and a cross from Shigaraki.
#T2# Shigaraki misses with a body kick. Shigaraki backing away here, and Undies unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Jab, jab by Undies - just one landing. Shigaraki looks to land a left hand but Undies moved out of range nicely. Shigaraki blocks a head kick by Undies.
Undies throws a hook but Shigaraki avoids it easily. Slimed Undies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Undies connects with a right hand. Shigaraki shakes it off. Shigaraki lands an overhand right. Shigaraki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Undies's waist but Undies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shigaraki off to one side. Shigaraki moves out of range of the leg kick from Undies. Undies on the wrong end of a nice hook. Shigaraki connects with a body shot that sends Undies's belly button to the back. The fight stays on the outside here - Undies looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Shigaraki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Undies. Shigaraki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Undies connects with the punch. Shigaraki misses with a straight left. Good exchange - Undies coming out on top.#T3# Shigaraki jabs Undies to the body, keeping him at a distance. Undies fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shigaraki checks it well. Shigaraki tried to counter with a leg kick but Undies avoided it. Undies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shigaraki. That did some damage! Undies moves out of range of the body kick from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki swats away the attempt to clinch by Undies. Undies throws a jab but it's blocked by Shigaraki. Shigaraki just misses with a punch to the body.
Undies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shigaraki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Undies drops his hands momentarily and Shigaraki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Shigaraki just misses with a punch to the body.
Undies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Shigaraki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Undies tries to clinch up. Undies scores with a jab. Undies is looking to clinch but Shigaraki is avoiding it.
It looked like Shigaraki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Shigaraki lands a nice hook to Undies's body. Undies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Undies is looking to chop away at Shigaraki's legs. #T4# Shigaraki throws a hook but Undies blocks it. Shigaraki looks for a takedown but Undies sprawls well. Shigaraki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Shigaraki scores with the left hand. Undies knows he should have avoided that one. A big left from Undies misses. Undies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Undies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shigaraki paws at him with a jab and circles away. Shigaraki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shigaraki dodges the punch combination from Undies.
Shigaraki blocks a leg kick. Shigaraki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Undies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Shigaraki throws a big shot that misses. A countering left hand to the body from Undies misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shigaraki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Undies sprawls well. Undies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shigaraki gets slowly back to his feet. Undies ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki. A little jabbing left from Undies on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Undies thumps Shigaraki with a low kick. 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 Tomura Shigaraki will probably get the nod. That's time! Shigaraki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Shigaraki avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Undies throws out a powerful jab. Undies lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Undies takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Shigaraki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shigaraki misses with a looping left. Undies was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Undies looks to land a right hand but Shigaraki moved out of range. Undies darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Shigaraki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A swing and a miss from Shigaraki. Shigaraki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shigaraki throws out a loose jab but Undies uses good head movement to avoid it. Undies on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Undies connects with a leg kick. Shigaraki throws a hook to the side of Undies's head but Undies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Undies scoring well with a low kick there.
Undies throws a right and a left that both miss. Shigaraki looks to throw the jab but Undies is out of range. Undies lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1# Shigaraki drops his hands momentarily and Undies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Undies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shigaraki. Shigaraki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Undies sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD# Shigaraki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Shigaraki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Undies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shigaraki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Shigaraki prevents Undies from standing back up.
Shigaraki trying to control from half guard but Undies is working away. Shigaraki prevents Undies from standing back up.
Shigaraki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Shigaraki prevents Undies from standing back up.
#T2# Shigaraki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB# Shigaraki wants to work for an arm triangle but Undies is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shigaraki prevents Undies from standing back up.
Shigaraki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Undies is trying to stand up here but Shigaraki is controlling him well. Undies has hold of Shigaraki's hands but Shigaraki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shigaraki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Shigaraki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Undies has hold of Shigaraki's hands but Shigaraki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Shigaraki is taking a breather. Undies says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Nice strikes from Shigaraki there. #T3##SUB# Shigaraki seems to be working for a kimura but Undies defends the submission attempt. Undies keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Undies taking some punishment here, with Shigaraki in his half guard. #ROC#Undies is rocked!#SUB# Shigaraki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Undies sees it coming and defends easily. Undies is still in real trouble! Can Shigaraki finish him? Undies is looking to escape. Undies taking some punishment here, with Shigaraki in his half guard. Shigaraki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Undies! Undies is bucking up trying to escape but Shigaraki cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Undies is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
A big strike lands for Shigaraki! That's really hurt Undies and he's turned his back - Shigaraki keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Shigaraki jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomura Shigaraki! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1167 Glover v Ritori
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1# Shigaraki staying out of range there. Khanna misses the body punch and Shigaraki counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut. Khanna scoring well with a low kick there.
Khanna lands a really nice looking cross but Shigaraki seems unphased.
#TD# Shigaraki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khanna to the ground. Shigaraki is now in Khanna's guard. Shigaraki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shigaraki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Khanna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shigaraki is aware though and is defending well. Khanna keeping moving, preventing Shigaraki from controlling successfully. Shigaraki cracks Khanna with a solid left hand. Khanna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shigaraki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# This has been an exciting period of action! Khanna advances to half guard. Shigaraki tries to roll over but Khanna keeps him under control.#SUB2# Khanna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shigaraki sees it coming and defends easily. Khanna wants to control but Shigaraki is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB# Shigaraki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Shigaraki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khanna pulls his head out easily. Shigaraki is staying active underneath Khanna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Shigaraki tries to get to full guard but Khanna has control of the leg. #SUB# Shigaraki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khanna pulls his head out easily. Well, if Khanna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shigaraki trying to hold on to Khanna's head to control him but Khanna postures up.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Shigaraki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Shigaraki is looking for a sweep. Khanna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Khanna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shigaraki won't allow Khanna to pass to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Khanna is looking to take a break and control but Shigaraki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Shigaraki trying to control from the bottom.
#T3# Shigaraki regains full guard. Nicely done. Khanna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shigaraki swivels though and keeps the full guard. Shigaraki trying to control the position.
#SUB# Shigaraki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Shigaraki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khanna defends it easily. Khanna wants to control from the top but Shigaraki keeps moving. Khanna tries to free his leg and advance position but Shigaraki is retaining full guard. #SUB# Shigaraki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khanna is aware though and is defending well. Shigaraki wants to improve his position but instead Khanna has moved into half guard.
#T4# Shigaraki tries to get to full guard but Khanna has control of the leg. Shigaraki is not content to let Khanna control the position. Shigaraki has a hand on Khanna's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Khanna takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2# Khanna is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shigaraki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shigaraki shrugs it off. Shigaraki tries to hold on but Khanna postures up. Khanna controlling the pace for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Shigaraki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shigaraki is working hard here to advance position. Khanna looking to control but Shigaraki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Khanna dominated that round. The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Shigaraki scores with a jab. Khanna acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Shigaraki misses the shot to the body. Shigaraki shoots for a double leg takedown but Khanna sprawls well. He's pushed Shigaraki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Shigaraki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khanna throws out the jab. Shigaraki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Khanna throws the kick towards the body but Shigaraki avoids it. Shigaraki throws a hook but Khanna blocks it. Khanna connects with a solid leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shigaraki, as that shot connected.
Shigaraki throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it. Shigaraki throws a body punch but Khanna moves out of range. Shigaraki slips under a jab from Khanna. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khanna throws a nice inside leg kick. Khanna stuffs the takedown. Shigaraki lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD# Shigaraki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Khanna looking for submissions off his back. Khanna has hold of Shigaraki's hands but Shigaraki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1# Still in half guard, Shigaraki seems content to control. The fighters are battling for position here. Khanna manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Shigaraki cracks Khanna with a solid left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Raja Khanna's cut even more. Shigaraki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Raja Khanna's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Khanna looking to control.
Khanna has momentary wrist control but Shigaraki slips an elbow through the middle. Khanna tries to land a sweep but no joy. Shigaraki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT#Raja Khanna's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raja Khanna's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomura Shigaraki! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1159 Ivan v Malcolm
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1# Shigaraki cracks Tong Panong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Shigaraki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD# Shigaraki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Tong Panong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shigaraki asserts his dominance and retains side control. Shigaraki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tong Panong's legs. Shigaraki misses with the ground and pound. Tong Panong wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Tong Panong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#ES2# Tong Panong explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2# Tong Panong moves into the clinch. Shigaraki tries to pull guard but Tong Panong won't allow it.
Tong Panong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shigaraki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shigaraki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tong Panong backwards. Tong Panong lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Tomura Shigaraki has been cut. Tong Panong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong. Shigaraki scores with a shot to the side of Tong Panong's head. Shigaraki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tong Panong smiles and moves away.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shigaraki swats him away and circles back towards the center. Marc Tong Panong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tong Panong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1# Tong Panong throws out a powerful jab.#TD# Shigaraki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shigaraki showed some decent athleticism there. Shigaraki not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tong Panong is trying to stand back up but Shigaraki is controlling him
Shigaraki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Tong Panong tries to kick Shigaraki off but Shigaraki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Shigaraki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Shigaraki not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Shigaraki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Tong Panong tries to kick Shigaraki off but Shigaraki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Shigaraki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Shigaraki seems to be working for a kimura but Tong Panong defends the submission attempt. Shigaraki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Shigaraki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2# Shigaraki stops Tong Panong from getting back to his feet.
Shigaraki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Shigaraki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tong Panong! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tong Panong is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Shigaraki trying to control but he's not successful this time. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Tong Panong wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Shigaraki looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet.
Shigaraki landing strikes, looking to finish! Tong Panong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tong Panong wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB# Shigaraki looking to secure an arm triangle but Tong Panong defends it well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shigaraki working Tong Panong over with strikes here. #T3# Shigaraki is in the full mount, landing strikes. Poor strikes thrown by Shigaraki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
You get the feeling that Tong Panong really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB# Shigaraki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Shigaraki thowing shots but they're missing. Tong Panong is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Shigaraki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tong Panong wants to try and get back to his feet. Tong Panong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. You get the feeling that Tong Panong really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T4##SUB# Shigaraki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tong Panong manages to avoid the submission attempt. Tong Panong is pushing Shigaraki's head away, looking to escape. Shigaraki manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB# Shigaraki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shigaraki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The strikes coming from Shigaraki are missing the target in this wave of attacks. An elbow from Shigaraki crashes against the mat.
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! Tong Panong is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Check out the look on Shigaraki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shigaraki is looking to take a break and control but Tong Panong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tong Panong is trying to get back to his feet. Shigaraki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tong Panong's legs. Tong Panong is trying to get back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomura Shigaraki dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tomura Shigaraki's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Shigaraki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tong Panong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Shigaraki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tong Panong. Shigaraki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tong Panong can do to turn this around? Tong Panong fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD# Shigaraki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tong Panong did well to prevent Shigaraki getting side control. Tong Panong is refusing to be controlled, as Shigaraki sits in half guard. Shigaraki prevents Tong Panong from standing back up.
Shigaraki not landing any meaningful shots this time. Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Shigaraki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tong Panong has managed to free his arm - good work. Shigaraki scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Shigaraki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Shigaraki stops Tong Panong from getting back to his feet.
#T1##SUB# Shigaraki seems to be looking for submissions.
Tong Panong is trying to stand up here but Shigaraki is controlling him well. #SUB# Shigaraki seems to be looking for submissions.
Tong Panong is trying to stand.
Shigaraki looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Shigaraki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2# Tong Panong has one foot on Shigaraki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Shigaraki keeps the fight on the outside. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Shigaraki swats away the attempt to clinch by Tong Panong. Tong Panong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Shigaraki scores with a leg kick.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shigaraki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Shigaraki tries for a takedown but Tong Panong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Shigaraki throws a hook but Tong Panong avoids it easily. Shigaraki keeps the fight on the outside.#T2# Shigaraki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Shigaraki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD# Shigaraki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tong Panong to the mat! Tong Panong manages to get full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shigaraki wants to control from the top but Tong Panong keeps moving. Tong Panong has momentary wrist control but Shigaraki slips an elbow through the middle. Shigaraki scoring with some ground and pound. Tong Panong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shigaraki. Shigaraki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tong Panong is looking to stand up but Shigaraki isn't so interested in that idea. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shigaraki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tong Panong wants to stand but Shigaraki is controlling the position. Shigaraki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Shigaraki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Shigaraki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Shigaraki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tong Panong wants to stand but Shigaraki is controlling the position. #T3# Shigaraki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Shigaraki throws a big elbow that misses. Shigaraki trying to control but Tong Panong is working from the bottom. Tong Panong keeping full guard, as Shigaraki tries to pass. #ES2# Tong Panong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Shigaraki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tong Panong is keeping busy. Shigaraki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tong Panong walks away with a smile on his face. Shigaraki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Shigaraki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Shigaraki keeps the fight on the outside. Tong Panong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tong Panong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shigaraki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tong Panong. Shigaraki is looking to counter the offense by Tong Panong and move into the clinch. Shigaraki connects with a body shot that sends Tong Panong's belly button to the back.#CL2# Tong Panong closes the distance and pushes Shigaraki back into the cage. Shigaraki avoiding damage as Tong Panong throws knees to the body.
Tong Panong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Tong Panong lands a hook that snaps the head of Shigaraki backwards. Shigaraki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tong Panong tries to land knees in the clinch but Shigaraki avoids the damage to the body. Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but Shigaraki blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tong Panong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Shigaraki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shigaraki is trying to pull guard but Tong Panong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomura Shigaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Shigaraki gets control of Tong Panong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shigaraki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Tong Panong wanted to stand there but Shigaraki had control of the position. #SU2# Tong Panong stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches. Tong Panong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shigaraki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tong Panong smiles and moves away.
Marc Tong Panong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shigaraki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tong Panong scores with a hook. Tong Panong moves forwards but Shigaraki connects with a nice, crisp jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomura Shigaraki dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tomura Shigaraki's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD# Shigaraki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Tomura Shigaraki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tong Panong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shigaraki has just dragged him back down to the mat. Shigaraki controls the position from side control. Shigaraki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tong Panong keeps working. Shigaraki is really struggling to control Tong Panong but he's trying to hold on to the position. Tong Panong being controlled for a moment. Shigaraki wants to control but Tong Panong is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tong Panong is trying to buck Shigaraki off. Shigaraki controls the position from side control. Tong Panong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shigaraki has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1# Shigaraki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Tong Panong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Tomura Shigaraki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. The referee asks Shigaraki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shigaraki prefers to stall for the moment though. Tong Panong tries to escape but Shigaraki is in control. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tong Panong slips under a jab. Shigaraki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tong Panong's head backwards.#TD# Shigaraki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shigaraki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Shigaraki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2# Tong Panong tries to escape but Shigaraki is in control. Shigaraki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Shigaraki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tong Panong keeps working. Shigaraki is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tong Panong's shoulder. That is not cool. Shigaraki trying to control the position but Tong Panong is working away. Tong Panong pushes Shigaraki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shigaraki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Shigaraki trying to control the action but Tong Panong is working from the bottom. #T3# Marc Tong Panong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shigaraki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tong Panong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Shigaraki takes a little break here. Tong Panong wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Shigaraki is looking to take a break and control but Tong Panong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Tong Panong pushes Shigaraki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shigaraki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Shigaraki controls the position from side control. Shigaraki wants to control but Tong Panong is keeping him busy. Tong Panong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Horrible takedown attempt by Shigaraki or perhaps it was just good defense by Tong Panong, which made it look bad. Tong Panong moves in looking to clinch but Shigaraki pushes him off. As Tong Panong tries to get set, Shigaraki tries to push him back and clinch up but Tong Panong manages to avoid the attempt. Tong Panong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shigaraki swats away the attempt to clinch by Tong Panong.#TD# Shigaraki looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Tong Panong is looking to stand up but Shigaraki isn't so interested in that idea. Shigaraki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Shigaraki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tong Panong swivels though and keeps the full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Shigaraki is stalling in the full guard. Tong Panong keeping moving, preventing Shigaraki from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Tomura Shigaraki showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shigaraki, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomura Shigaraki! The defeated Marc Tong Panong had this to say: 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1151 Sitsongrit v Hire
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Shigaraki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodgers sprawls well initially but Shigaraki persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Rodgers is looking for a sweep. Shigaraki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Shigaraki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2# Shigaraki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shigaraki working Rodgers over with strikes. Shigaraki blocks the strikes from Rodgers .
Shigaraki thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Shigaraki is trying to work for a kimura but Rodgers is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Shigaraki sits in half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Rodgers 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shigaraki scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1# Rodgers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shigaraki. Shigaraki not doing much here.
Shigaraki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodgers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Rodgers wants to get back to full guard. Rodgers is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Rodgers wants to improve his position but Shigaraki is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Shigaraki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodgers sees it coming and defends easily. Rodgers is looking to control Shigaraki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodgers avoid being mounted? Rodgers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Shigaraki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodgers has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Shigaraki drops an elbow to the side of Rodgers 's head. Shigaraki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Shigaraki stalling away here and it's allowed Rodgers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Shigaraki trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shigaraki throws a big right hand that misses. Rodgers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shigaraki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Shigaraki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Shigaraki wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving. Shigaraki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Shigaraki is in close to Rodgers 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3# Shigaraki pushing down on Rodgers 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2# Shigaraki is trying for a kimura here. Rodgers looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shigaraki wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tomura Shigaraki! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1143 Super v Kurt
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1# Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shigaraki. Shigaraki feints and then cracks Abner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abner down. Nice shot by Shigaraki. Abner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shigaraki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Abner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki jabs Abner right on the nose. Abner blinks but takes it well. Abner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Shigaraki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abner's head backwards. Shigaraki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Shigaraki lunges at Abner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abner's hand. Abner misses with a head kick.
Abner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Shigaraki throws out a loose jab but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it. Abner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Abner tests Shigaraki's chin there with a solid looking shot. Shigaraki misses with a hook
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Shigaraki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Tomura Shigaraki has been cut. Shigaraki misses the jab. Shigaraki misses with a right hand and Abner counters with a stiff right hand. Shigaraki misses with a looping right. Shigaraki swings for the body but Abner moves out of range.
Abner connects with a body shot.#CL2# Shigaraki gets tackled into the cage by Abner. Abner maintains the clinch. Abner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Shigaraki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abner smiles and moves away.
Shigaraki throws a chopping leg kick but Abner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD# Shigaraki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Abner to the mat! Abner manages to get full guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shigaraki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Abner wants to sweep but no luck. Abner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shigaraki. #T2# Shigaraki trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom. Shigaraki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Shigaraki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Abner keeping moving, preventing Shigaraki from controlling successfully. Shigaraki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Shigaraki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Shigaraki preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shigaraki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abner's head. Shigaraki throws an elbow that misses. Abner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shigaraki's guard. Nice move by Abner!#REVB##SUB# Shigaraki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Abner wants to pass the guard but Shigaraki is keeping the position. Abner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shigaraki's guard.#T3# Abner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# Shigaraki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abner defends it easily. Abner wanted to stand there but Shigaraki had control of the position. #SUB# Shigaraki working for a triangle but Abner defends it easily.
#SUB# Shigaraki has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though. Abner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Shigaraki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abner uses it to pass to side control.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Abner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shigaraki's shoulder. That is not cool. Shigaraki is trying to work for a sweep but Abner has mounted him! Shigaraki is working to get back to half guard.
Abner controlling the pace for now. Shigaraki tries to lock up and control but Abner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Abner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Shigaraki is looking to improve his position but Abner isn't that keen on the idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shigaraki tries to hold on but Abner postures up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brayden Abner will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tomura Shigaraki's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Abner throws a body punch but Shigaraki moves out of range. Shigaraki throws a sloppy head kick and Abner moves out of range easily. Nice body punch from Shigaraki. Shigaraki throws a front kick aimed at Abner's knee but Abner avoids it well. Abner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shigaraki throws out the jab. Abner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shigaraki on the side of the head. Shigaraki shoots in for a double leg but Abner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Abner misses the jab. Tomura Shigaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shigaraki looks to land a right hand but Abner moved out of range. Abner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abner wants it to stay on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abner counters with a body kick. Abner moves out of range as Shigaraki strikes.#TD# Shigaraki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. 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!#SUB# Shigaraki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1# Shigaraki throwing shots but Abner is blocking nicely. Abner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shigaraki. Abner gets full guard. Shigaraki looking to sit in guard and control but Abner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB# Shigaraki is looking for a triangle here but Abner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU2# Abner decides to stand back up. Shigaraki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abner defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomura Shigaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Shigaraki misses with a takedown attempt - Abner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Shigaraki throws a sloppy head kick and Abner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shigaraki's knee momentarily. Shigaraki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shigaraki throws out the jab. Shigaraki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Abner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shigaraki. Brayden Abner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Shigaraki.
Abner throws Shigaraki to one side and escapes! This has been an exciting period of action! Shigaraki checks the leg kick. Nice sprawl there from Abner as Shigaraki shoots in. Abner scores with a three punch combo!
Abner thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3# Abner scores with a sloppy right hand. Shigaraki should have avoided that one. Shigaraki throws a body punch but Abner moves out of range. Shigaraki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abner is able to avoid easily. Abner wants to counter with a clinch but Shigaraki pushes him away. Abner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shigaraki. Shigaraki swings widly with a right hand
and Abner counters with a nice body shot. Shigaraki throws a body punch but Abner moves out of range. Abner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Shigaraki dodges the punch combination from Abner.
Abner has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shigaraki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shigaraki misses with a takedown attempt - Abner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Abner throws out a counter right but Shigaraki avoids it with no problem.#T4# Shigaraki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abner checks it well. Shigaraki sets himself, and Abner steps forward looking for the clinch! Shigaraki avoids it this time. Shigaraki moves out of range of the strikes. Shigaraki throws a big shot that misses. Shigaraki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Brayden Abner seems to be getting the better of the standup. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shigaraki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Shigaraki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abner sprawls well. Abner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shigaraki gets slowly back to his feet. Shigaraki misses with a low kick as Abner jumps back. Abner throws the left hand but Shigaraki avoids the punch easily. Shigaraki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shigaraki swings for the body but Abner moves out of range.
Shigaraki wants to slow Abner down by chopping away at his legs. Abner lands with a cross. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Abner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tomura Shigaraki's cut. 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2# Abner has Shigaraki up against the cage in a clinch.
Tomura Shigaraki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abner. Abner tries to work over Shigaraki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Abner misses with a body punch.
Abner stalling in the clinch but Shigaraki improves position. #BC2# Abner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Shigaraki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Abner on the wrong end of a nice jab. Good work by Abner as he checks the leg kick. Abner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD# Shigaraki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Abner sprawls well initially but Shigaraki persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2# Abner pushes Shigaraki off and gets back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shigaraki with the inside leg kick. Shigaraki throws a lazy uppercut
and Abner counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Shigaraki scores with a head kick.
Shigaraki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Abner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shigaraki's sensitive parts. Shigaraki swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2# and Abner moves into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Abner. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shigaraki. #BC2# Abner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigaraki. Abner misses with a wild body shot. Abner leaves Shigaraki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Shigaraki throws a poor cross that misses
and Shigaraki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shigaraki stuns Abner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Shigaraki throws a leg kick but Abner moved away.#T2# Shigaraki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Shigaraki throws a sloppy body shot
and Abner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Shigaraki misses with the body kick and Abner counters with a right hand to the body. Abner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2# Abner drops Shigaraki with a beautiful combination! Shigaraki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Abner is looking for the KO! Shigaraki has his takedown stuffed and Abner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomura Shigaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shigaraki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shigaraki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abner misses with a few strikes there.
Abner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Abner lands the left hand.#ROC2#Shigaraki is rocked! Shigaraki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Oh Shigaraki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Abner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Brayden Abner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Shigaraki seems to have got his legs back now.#T3# Abner scores with a spinning back kick! Shigaraki looks to throw the jab but Abner is out of range. Shigaraki misses with a takedown and Abner counters with a nice body shot. Shigaraki takes one to the side of the head.
Abner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shigaraki's hands. Shigaraki misses with a takedown attempt and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shigaraki takes a swing at Abner's ribcage but misses. Shigaraki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Shigaraki drops his hands momentarily and Abner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Shigaraki shoots in but no luck this time. Abner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Abner scores with a hook. Shigaraki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Shigaraki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abner moves away. Shigaraki throws a leg kick and Abner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Shigaraki misses with a body shot
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shigaraki misses with a shot to the body and Abner counters with a stiff right hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Abner. That's going to slow Shigaraki down. Shigaraki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Shigaraki swings widly with a right hand
and Abner counters with a nice kick to the body. Shigaraki throws an off balance right hand
letting Abner counter with a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shigaraki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Shigaraki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Abner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Brayden Abner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Abner 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brayden Abner! Our winner, Brayden Abner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1137 Godwin v Babcock
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1# Shigaraki throws a jab but it's blocked by Niskanen. Shigaraki misses with a takedown attempt and Niskanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Niskanen thows a left - swing and a miss! Niskanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Niskanen connects with an inside leg kick. Niskanen checks the leg kick. Niskanen connects with the punch. Shigaraki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Niskanen throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD# Shigaraki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Niskanen to the mat! Niskanen manages to get full guard. Niskanen wants to stand and escape but Shigaraki is having none of it. Niskanen keeping moving, preventing Shigaraki from controlling successfully. Niskanen is looking to stand up but Shigaraki isn't so interested in that idea. Niskanen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2# Niskanen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shigaraki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. 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! Niskanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shigaraki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Niskanen manages to circle out of the way. Shigaraki takes one to the side of the head.
Niskanen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shigaraki lands a lovely overhand right.#T1# Niskanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shigaraki. Tomura Shigaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Niskanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Niskanen checks a low kick from Shigaraki. Shigaraki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niskanen. Niskanen misses the jab. Shigaraki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Shigaraki needs to keep his hands up - Niskanen had a free shot at his head there. Good leg kick by Niskanen. Niskanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shigaraki. Shigaraki with the inside leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Shigaraki throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Niskanen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rivo Niskanen has been cut. Niskanen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Niskanen throws a leg kick which misses Shigaraki's front leg but catches the back leg as Shigaraki tries to avoid it. Shigaraki looks to land a left hand but Niskanen moved out of range nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big left from Niskanen misses. #TD# Shigaraki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Niskanen is still in real trouble! Can Shigaraki finish him? Niskanen is trying to stand back up but Shigaraki is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Niskanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Niskanen seems to have recovered his senses. Shigaraki prevents Niskanen from standing back up.
Shigaraki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2# Shigaraki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Niskanen pushes Shigaraki off looking to stand but Shigaraki dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Shigaraki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shigaraki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Shigaraki stops Niskanen from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Shigaraki is trying to work for a kimura but Niskanen is defending well.
Shigaraki is nestled in close to Niskanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Shigaraki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Niskanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shigaraki. Niskanen tries to kick Shigaraki off but Shigaraki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2# Niskanen kicks off Shigaraki and gets to his feet. Shigaraki throws a leg kick and Niskanen counters with a series of strikes. Shigaraki will be more careful next time no doubt. Shigaraki scores with a nice head shot. Shigaraki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3# Shigaraki catches Niskanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Shigaraki looks to land a left hand but Niskanen moved out of range nicely. Niskanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Niskanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Shigaraki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A telegraphed right hand from Shigaraki misses the target. Niskanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A low kick from Shigaraki misses and Niskanen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Niskanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A punch lands to the side of Niskanen 's head but he takes it in his stride. Niskanen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Shigaraki just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Niskanen thumps Shigaraki with a low kick. Shigaraki shoots for a takedown but Niskanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomura Shigaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shigaraki is looking to slow Niskanen down with leg kicks. Niskanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shigaraki. Niskanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niskanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4# Niskanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shigaraki on the side of the head. Shigaraki works the jab nicely. Shigaraki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Rivo Niskanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shigaraki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niskanen. Niskanen scores with a jab to the jaw. Shigaraki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niskanen manages to avoid it. Niskanen moves out of range of the strikes. Niskanen scoring well with a low kick there.
Niskanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shigaraki. Niskanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shigaraki. Niskanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Niskanen thumps Shigaraki with a low kick. Shigaraki throws a hook to the side of Niskanen's head but Niskanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Niskanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A big right from Shigaraki misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Shigaraki blocks a head kick by Niskanen.
Niskanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shigaraki. Shigaraki just misses with a punch to the body.
Niskanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Shigaraki throws a leg kick that is checked and Niskanen counters with a nice uppercut. Shigaraki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rivo Niskanen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rivo Niskanen's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Shigaraki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Niskanen throws a series of punches but Shigaraki moves out of range. Shigaraki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Niskanen slips under a jab from Shigaraki. Shigaraki misses with a looping left. Rivo Niskanen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Shigaraki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Shigaraki misses with a straight right. Shigaraki misses with a hook. Niskanen ducked under it nicely. As Shigaraki backs off Niskanen throws a huge counter combo but Shigaraki manages to avoid it all. Niskanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Niskanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shigaraki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niskanen. Shigaraki is looking to score with low kicks. Shigaraki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niskanen missing with a left hand there. Shigaraki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut
and Niskanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Niskanen cracks Shigaraki with a good jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Niskanen blocks a jab. Shigaraki takes a body punch but keeps moving. Niskanen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Niskanen misses with a body shot.
Shigaraki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Niskanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shigaraki.#T1# Shigaraki lands a jab to the nose. Niskanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shigaraki. Niskanen looks to throw the jab but Shigaraki is out of range. Niskanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niskanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shigaraki. Shigaraki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Niskanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shigaraki misses with a hook. Niskanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shigaraki dodges the punch combination from Niskanen.
Shigaraki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Niskanen moves out of range of the strikes. Niskanen throws a hook but Shigaraki blocks it. Shigaraki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niskanen. Niskanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Shigaraki blocks a leg kick.#TD# Shigaraki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shigaraki is trying to control. Niskanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2# Niskanen looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB# Shigaraki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Niskanen is trying to stand up here but Shigaraki is controlling him well. Shigaraki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Niskanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ground and pound from Shigaraki. Niskanen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Niskanen wants to get back to his feet. Shigaraki throwing shots but Niskanen is blocking nicely. Shigaraki stops Niskanen from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Shigaraki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Niskanen is just riding it out for now. Shigaraki eventually gives up the hold. Niskanen is trying to stand back up but Shigaraki is controlling him
#T3##SUB# Shigaraki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Niskanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Shigaraki prevents Niskanen from standing back up.
Shigaraki lands strikes from half guard. Niskanen tries to kick Shigaraki off but Shigaraki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Shigaraki is trying to work for a kimura but Niskanen is defending well.
Shigaraki not doing much here.
Shigaraki working over Niskanen with some ground and pound. Niskanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Shigaraki 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. #T4# Niskanen is trying to stand back up but Shigaraki is controlling him
Shigaraki lands with a punch from half guard. Shigaraki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Niskanen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shigaraki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Niskanen is looking to escape. Shigaraki is keen to just control but Niskanen is a slippery customer. Shigaraki thows a huge punch but Niskanen dodges it nicely.
Shigaraki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Niskanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Niskanen tries to kick Shigaraki off but Shigaraki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Shigaraki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #ES2# Niskanen pushes Shigaraki off and gets back to his feet. A good leg kick by Niskanen. Shigaraki motions for Niskanen to come forward. Shigaraki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A nice leg kick lands there from Niskanen. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rivo Niskanen will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Rivo Niskanen's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Niskanen loads up on a big right hand but Shigaraki slips the punch. Tomura Shigaraki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Niskanen slips a straight right by Shigaraki. Shigaraki throws a leg kick that misses. A head kick misses from Shigaraki. Niskanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Niskanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Niskanen takes a swing at Shigaraki's ribcage but misses. Niskanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niskanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Niskanen swinging wildly here.
Shigaraki darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Niskanen scores with a head kick. Shigaraki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. 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! A jab lands there for Niskanen. Shigaraki misses with a hook
and Niskanen counters with a stiff right hand. Niskanen looks to land a right hand but Shigaraki moved out of range. Shigaraki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1# Niskanen ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki. Shigaraki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Niskanen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shigaraki checks a leg kick. Shigaraki ducks under a wild hook from Niskanen. Shigaraki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Niskanen looks like he wants to counter punch here. Shigaraki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shigaraki there as he acknowledges the shot. A big left from Shigaraki misses. Good leg kick by Niskanen. Shigaraki throws out a leg kick but Niskanen moves out of range and Shigaraki only half commits. Niskanen flicks out a counter leg kick but Shigaraki steps away. Shigaraki fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Niskanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shigarakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Niskanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut
and Niskanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Shigaraki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Some wild striking there from Niskanen.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shigaraki misses with an uppercut
and Niskanen counters with a good low kick that Shigaraki was not able to check. Niskanen misses with a wild combination.
Shigaraki with the inside leg kick. Shigaraki misses with a hook
and Niskanen counters with a nice body shot. Niskanen lands a nice hook to Shigaraki's body. Shigaraki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Shigaraki blocks a head kick by Niskanen.
Niskanen lands with a good body shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Niskanen.
Niskanen thows a left - swing and a miss! Shigaraki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niskanen. Niskanen connects with a solid leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Shigaraki 's head but he takes it in his stride. Shigaraki misses with a straight right. Shigaraki jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Shigaraki moves forwards but Niskanen connects with a nice, crisp jab. A chopping leg kick lands by Shigaraki. Shigaraki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Niskanen avoids it really well and circles away. Niskanen throws a fast counter high kick but Shigaraki manages to duck under it in time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomura Shigaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Shigaraki throws a body punch but Niskanen moves out of range. Shigaraki throws out a loose jab but Niskanen uses good head movement to avoid it. Shigaraki fails with a takedown attempt. Shigaraki backing away here, and Niskanen unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Shigaraki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A chopping leg kick lands by Niskanen. Niskanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shigaraki's sensitive parts. Niskanen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Niskanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A head kick by Shigaraki misses and Shigaraki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Niskanen works Shigaraki's body with a nice hook.#T4# Shigaraki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Donk. Niskanen catches Shigaraki right on the button with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Niskanen throws out a powerful jab. Niskanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Shigaraki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Niskanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Niskanen lands with a hook. Shigaraki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Shigaraki digs a good hook to Niskanen's body.
Niskanen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Shigaraki throws an off balance right hand
and Niskanen counters with a stiff right hand. Shigaraki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD# Shigaraki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shigaraki showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2# Niskanen has one foot on Shigaraki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Niskanen moves away from the strike by Shigaraki. Niskanen scores with a leg kick.
Niskanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shigaraki. Shigaraki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niskanen.
And that's the end of the fight! Rivo Niskanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Niskanen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rivo Niskanen! Rivo Niskanen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1129 Ritori v Nikolai
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1# River thuds a left hand into Shigaraki's body. A head kick misses from Shigaraki. River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A looping hook to the body misses from River. Shigaraki does a little dance to reset his feet. River tries to close the distance and clinch but Shigaraki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Shigaraki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL# River drives through and clinches with Shigaraki against the cage.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigaraki's elbow. Shigaraki tries to pull guard but River holds him up against the cage and eventually Shigaraki drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River. River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shigaraki is defending well for now. River tries to land knees in the clinch but Shigaraki avoids the damage to the body. River takes a shot to the head. #TD2# Shigaraki jumps guard.
Shigaraki trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Shigaraki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
River wants to get up but he can't break Shigaraki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB2# Shigaraki working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
#SUB2# Shigaraki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! River has his hands clasped together but Shigaraki extends and breaks River's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shigaraki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomura Shigaraki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2024 |
#R1# Shigaraki with a hook. Good leg kick by Shigaraki. Gerber throws a leg kick that misses. Shigaraki moves out of range of the strikes. Gerber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shigaraki connects with a leg kick. Gerber tries to move into range but Shigaraki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Shigaraki works Gerber's body with a nice hook. Shigaraki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shigaraki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shigaraki throws a sloppy head kick and Gerber moves out of range easily. #TD# Shigaraki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shigaraki works to advance to full mount. Gerber defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Gerber tries to get back to half guard but can't. Shigaraki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shigaraki content just to control the position here. Shigaraki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1# Gerber wants to hold on but Shigaraki pushes him away. Shigaraki dominating with strikes here. Shigaraki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shigaraki is landing with some decent strikes but Gerber is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Shigaraki trying to control but he's not successful this time. Shigaraki looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gerber covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomura Shigaraki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# Duarte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shigaraki paws at him with a jab and circles away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Duarte. Shigaraki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duarte with a body shot. Duarte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duarte takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Shigaraki lands a right hook to the body.
Duarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shigaraki moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Shigaraki throws a shot to the body.
Duarte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shigaraki. Shigaraki keeps the fight on the outside. Shigaraki staying out of range there. A solid leg kick lands there for Shigaraki.
Shigaraki scores with a hook to the body. Duarte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Duarte is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Duarte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Francisco Duarte has been cut.#KD2# Shigaraki drops his shoulder and cracks Duarte with a huge uppercut! Duarte goes down! Can Shigaraki finish him?
Shigaraki stays in close to Duarte's body and controls the position. Shigaraki lands a couple of elbows.#T1# Duarte has momentary wrist control but Shigaraki slips an elbow through the middle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shigaraki works over Duarte with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2# Shigaraki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shigaraki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Shigaraki advances position into side control!#SUB2# Shigaraki in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Duarte is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tomura Shigaraki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2024 |
#R1# Shigaraki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Magomedsharipov looks winded! Shigaraki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magomedsharipov has time to react. Shigaraki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Shigaraki scores with a body shot.
#TD# Shigaraki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Shigaraki controlling the action here. Shigaraki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! BOOM! Shigaraki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#Magomedsharipov is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU# Shigaraki stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Magomedsharipov is still on wobbly legs! Can Shigaraki finish him?#T1# Shigaraki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD# Shigaraki shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges. Shigaraki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Shigaraki advances to full mount. Magomedsharipov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shigaraki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Shigaraki is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Magomedsharipov goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Shigaraki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomura Shigaraki! |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1# Shigaraki tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
#CL2# Shigaraki moves into the clinch.#BC# Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Shigaraki clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Scott breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Shigaraki has closed the distance and engaged Scott in a clinch.
Shigaraki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses. Scott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC# Scott manages to break the clinch.
Shigaraki checks a leg kick. Shigaraki doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away.
#CL2# Shigaraki has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Scott breaks from the clinch.
Scott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2# Shigaraki clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shigaraki misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Shigaraki. Shigaraki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Shigaraki. Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Scott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Shigaraki misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Shigaraki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shigaraki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards. #BC# Scott manages to break the clinch.
Shigaraki drops his hands momentarily and Scott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2# Shigaraki clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage. Scott is trying to break free. Shigaraki swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it. Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses. Shigaraki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Scott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Shigaraki moves into range and clinches up with Scott. Shigaraki working aggressively here.
#BC# Scott manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Shigaraki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Shigaraki swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it. Scott wants to break free but Shigaraki has control.
Shigaraki has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shigaraki. #T2# Shigaraki lands with a short head shot on the inside. Scott blocking some punches.
Scott tries to circle away but Shigaraki has him pinned against the cage. Shigaraki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards. Shigaraki has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Scott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott blocking some punches.
Shigaraki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scott's efforts to push away. Shigaraki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scott's efforts to push away. A nice right hand lands inside from Shigaraki. Shigaraki lands with a short head shot on the inside. Shigaraki lands with a right to the head. Shigaraki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott. Shigaraki misses with some punches.
Shigaraki lands a right hand. #BC# Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3##CL2# Shigaraki rushes Scott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Shigaraki scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head. Shigaraki misses with the head strike.
#BC# Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shigaraki tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance. Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Shigaraki closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage. A head punch on the inside from Shigaraki fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shigaraki. #BC# Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Scott thows a left - swing and a miss! Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Shigaraki.#CL2# Shigaraki clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage. Shigaraki misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shigaraki. Shigaraki scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott tries to break the clinch but Shigaraki is controlling the position. Shigaraki scores with a nice hook to the head. Scott blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Shigaraki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards. A short left from Shigaraki. Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Shigaraki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Shigaraki tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it. #CL2# Shigaraki clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage. Shigaraki throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott. Shigaraki throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott. Shigaraki lands a left hand.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Shigaraki throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott. Shigaraki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards. Scott tries to break free but Shigaraki pushes him back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Scott is trying to break the clinch but Shigaraki is controlling him. Shigaraki lands an uppercut. Shigaraki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Scott is trying to break the clinch but Shigaraki is controlling him. Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shigaraki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomura Shigaraki dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2# Shigaraki moves into range and clinches up with Scott. Shigaraki misses with some punches.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott blocking some punches.
Scott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Scott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Scott is trying to break the clinch but Shigaraki has him pressed against the cage. Shigaraki lands with a left to the head. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shigaraki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Shigaraki has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott. Shigaraki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Shigaraki gets a clinch. Shigaraki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shigaraki misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Shigaraki fails to land. #BC# Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shigaraki was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.#CL2# Shigaraki has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott tries to break the clinch but Shigaraki is controlling the position. #T1# Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses. Scott tries to circle away but Shigaraki has him pinned against the cage. Shigaraki misses with a short punch on the inside. Scott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Scott breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Shigaraki moves into range and clinches up with Scott.#BC# Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Shigaraki.#CL2# Shigaraki has closed the distance and engaged Scott in a clinch.
Shigaraki working aggressively here.
Shigaraki lands a hook that snaps the head of Scott backwards. Shigaraki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards. A short left from Shigaraki. Shigaraki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott can't break the clinch.
Scott tries to circle away but Shigaraki has him pinned against the cage. Shigaraki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shigaraki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Scott can't break the clinch.
#T2# Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Shigaraki won't allow it.
Shigaraki scores with a nice hook to the head. Scott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Shigaraki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shigaraki scores with a nice hook to the head. Shigaraki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards. Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Scott breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Scott gets tackled into the cage by Shigaraki. Shigaraki maintains the clinch. Scott is trying to break free. Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shigaraki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Scott is trying to break the clinch but Shigaraki is controlling him. A head punch on the inside from Shigaraki fails to land. Shigaraki scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head. Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses. Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Shigaraki on the inside. #T3# Shigaraki has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Shigaraki misses with a short punch on the inside. Scott is trying to break free. Shigaraki scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head. #BC# Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Shigaraki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shigaraki prevents Scott from breaking the clinch. A short left from Shigaraki. Scott is trying to break free. Shigaraki keeps control of Scott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Shigaraki won't allow it.
Scott wants to break free but Shigaraki has control.
Shigaraki throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott. Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Shigaraki won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Shigaraki scores with a nice short uppercut. Tomura Shigaraki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott. #BC# Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Shigaraki has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott blocking some punches.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Shigaraki misses with the head strike.
Shigaraki lands a left hand.
Shigaraki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards. 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! Shigaraki working aggressively here.
Scott tries to break free but Shigaraki pushes him back against the cage. Shigaraki scores with a nice hook to the head. Shigaraki prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.#BC# Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Scott throws out a leg kick but Shigaraki moves out of range and Scott only half commits. #CL2# Shigaraki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Shigaraki lands with a right to the head. Shigaraki misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott working hard to break the clinch. Shigaraki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Shigaraki misses with some punches.
#BC# Scott breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Shigaraki clinches. Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Shigaraki scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short uppercut from Shigaraki. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomura Shigaraki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2# Shigaraki closes the distance and clinches. Tomura Shigaraki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Scott is trying to push Shigaraki away but Shigaraki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Scott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses. Shigaraki swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it. Scott is trying to break free. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scott is trying to force a seperation but Shigaraki has the dominant position. Shigaraki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scott's efforts to push away. Scott is trying to break the clinch but Shigaraki has him pressed against the cage. #T1# Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Shigaraki has double underhooks. Scott tries to break the clinch but Shigaraki is controlling the position. Scott tries to break free but Shigaraki pushes him back against the cage. Shigaraki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotts head. Scott is trying to break free. Shigaraki lands with a right to the head. Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Shigaraki has double underhooks. Scott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shigaraki has him pressed against the cage. Shigaraki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scott's efforts to push away. Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses. Angus Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Scott is trying to break free. Scott wants to break free but Shigaraki has control.
#BC# Scott manages to break the clinch.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Shigaraki gets in close and instigates a clinch. Scott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses. Shigaraki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A frustrated look appears on Scott's face as he tries to break the clinch. Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Shigaraki has double underhooks. Shigaraki scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head. Shigaraki managing to block the knees to the body from Scott.
Shigaraki misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Shigaraki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards. A frustrated look appears on Scott's face as he tries to break the clinch. Shigaraki keeps control of Scott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott. Scott has had enough of the clinch but Shigaraki keeps him there for the moment. A short right hand to the side of the head by Shigaraki. Scott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Scott tries to circle away but Shigaraki has him pinned against the cage. Scott tries to circle away but Shigaraki has him pinned against the cage. Scott is trying to push Shigaraki away but Shigaraki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Shigaraki has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Shigaraki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Scott can't break the clinch.
Scott misses with a knee to the head. Shigaraki swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot in the inside from Shigaraki. Shigaraki keeps control of Scott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A short uppercut from Scott. #BC# Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Shigaraki clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage. Scott is trying to break the clinch but Shigaraki has him pressed against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Scott misses with a body punch.
Shigaraki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards. Scott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shigaraki backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Tomura Shigaraki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Shigaraki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomura Shigaraki! |
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Event:
TOF 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1# Shigaraki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Shigaraki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Yardow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shigaraki. Yardow throws a right hand that Shigaraki ducks under and follows up with a left that Shigaraki also avoids with ease. Yardow blocks a low kick nicely. Yardow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Shigaraki thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2# Shigaraki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yardow to the ground. Shigaraki is now in Yardow's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yardow wants to stand and escape but Shigaraki is having none of it. Yardow keeping full guard, as Shigaraki tries to pass. Shigaraki chips away with some ground and pound. Shigaraki prevents Yardow from getting back to his feet. Shigaraki postures up in Yardow's guard and throws a big left but Yardow blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shigaraki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Yardow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yardow tries to get out of the position.#T1# Shigaraki postures up and lands a big shot to Yardow's brow. Yardow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shigaraki on the ground. Yardow wants to get back to his feet but Shigaraki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Shigaraki throws a big right hand that misses. Shigaraki stops Yardow from standing up. Shigaraki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Yardow wants to get back to his feet but Shigaraki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shigaraki's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Shigaraki advances position into side control! Yardow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shigaraki. Shigaraki scores with punches from side control. Shigaraki cracks Yardow with an elbow. That is naaassty. Shigaraki is putting a hurting on Yardow here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2# Check out the look on Shigaraki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2#Yardow is rocked! Shigaraki lands a decent elbow from side control. Oh Yardow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Yardow takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shigaraki throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Shigaraki lands a strong strike to the head of Yardow. That's dazed him! Shigaraki looking to finish here. Yardow is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Shigaraki lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomura Shigaraki! |
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TOF 45
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1# Yardow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shigaraki staying out of range there. Shigaraki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Zane Yardow has been cut. Yardow lands with a good body shot. Shigaraki loads up on a big right hand but Yardow slips the punch.#CL2# Yardow gets tackled into the cage by Shigaraki. Shigaraki maintains the clinch. Shigaraki working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yardow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses. Yardow digs a right hand into Shigaraki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shigaraki's gas tank. Yardow misses with a short punch on the inside. Shigaraki digs a right hand into Yardow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yardow's gas tank. Shigaraki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yardow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Shigaraki swings wildly with an uppercut but Yardow uses good head movement to avoid it. Yardow throws a head punch that misses. Yardow lands a hook that snaps the head of Shigaraki backwards. #T1# Nice body punch from Shigaraki - that landed with a thud.
Shigaraki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses. Shigaraki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yardow backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shigaraki. Shigaraki scores with a shoulder strike. Shigaraki gets through Yardow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yardow gets through Shigaraki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Shigaraki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yardow gets underhooks to prevent Shigaraki's takedown attempt.
Zane Yardow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomura Shigaraki. Yardow blocking some punches.
Shigaraki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yardow's elbow. Shigaraki struggles to land a body shot inside as Yardow controls his hands.
Shigaraki tries to throw a body punch but Yardow avoids it by throwing Shigaraki back against the cage. Shigaraki tries to throw a body punch but Yardow avoids it by throwing Shigaraki back against the cage. Shigaraki digs a right hand underneath Yardow's ribcage. Yardow let out a lung full of air as it connected. Shigaraki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yardow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shigaraki lands a right hand. #T2# Shigaraki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shigaraki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shigaraki prevents a body shot from Yardow. Yardow is trying to stall.
Shigaraki can't find room to land a body shot as Yardow controls the action.
Shigaraki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yardow prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yardow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigaraki's elbow. Shigaraki tries to throw a body punch but Yardow avoids it by throwing Shigaraki back against the cage. Shigaraki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yardow after a bit of a struggle. Shigaraki lands a body punch in the clinch. Yardow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yardow misses with some punches.
Shigaraki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yardow missing with knees to the body.
#T3# Yardow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yardow blocks a body shot from Shigaraki. Shigaraki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shigaraki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yardow backwards. Shigaraki scores with a shoulder strike. Shigaraki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yardow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shigaraki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Shigaraki blocks an uppercut.
Shigaraki struggles to land a body shot inside as Yardow controls his hands.
Good body shot from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki wants a takedown.
Shigaraki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A head punch on the inside from Shigaraki fails to land. Shigaraki misses with a punch to the body.
Yardow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# Yardow taking a breather. Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses. A right hand to the body from Shigaraki.
A short right from Shigaraki. Yardow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shigaraki backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shigaraki swings wildly with an uppercut but Yardow uses good head movement to avoid it. Shigaraki misses with the head strike.
Shigaraki lands with a right to the head. Shigaraki misses with a body punch.
Shigaraki misses with a short punch on the inside. Shigaraki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yardow backwards. Shigaraki misses with a punch to the body.
Yardow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yardow misses with some punches.
Shigaraki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yardow pulls him back up using the underhooks. Shigaraki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yardow prevents it.
#T5# Yardow lands a right hand. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shigaraki. Yardow blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Yardow.
Yardow struggles to land a body shot inside as Shigaraki controls his hands.
Shigaraki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Shigaraki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yardow's elbow. Shigaraki tries to work over Yardow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yardow tries to work over Shigaraki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yardow blocks a body shot from Shigaraki. A short body shot lands from Yardow as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yardow. A hook to the body from Yardow.
Shigaraki gets through Yardow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yardow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shigaraki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yardow after a bit of a struggle. A short left from Yardow. #T6# Yardow lands a nice uppercut. Yardow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yardow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigaraki's elbow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shigaraki scores with a shot to the side of Yardow's head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yardow. Shigaraki tries to throw a body punch but Yardow avoids it by throwing Shigaraki back against the cage. Yardow throws a punch but it's blocked by Shigaraki. Yardow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shigaraki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yardow misses with a body punch.
Yardow is working Shigaraki over against the cage. Shigaraki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yardow's elbow. Yardow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yardow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shigaraki misses with a punch to the body.
Yardow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shigaraki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yardow working aggressively here.
#T7# Shigaraki struggles to land a body shot inside as Yardow controls his hands.
Shigaraki tries for a takedown but Yardow manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shigaraki. Shigaraki tries to work over Yardow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yardow swings wildly with an uppercut but Shigaraki uses good head movement to avoid it. Yardow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigaraki's elbow. Shigaraki blocks a body shot from Yardow. Shigaraki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yardow's elbow. Yardow stops a takedown attempt from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yardow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shigaraki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shigaraki has a couple of punches blocked by Yardow.
Yardow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shigaraki misses with a body punch.
Yardow is pressed up against the cage. Shigaraki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yardow down to the mat. Yardow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T8# Shigaraki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2# Shigaraki closes the distance and clinches. A left hand lands to the body for Yardow.
Yardow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yardow scores with a hook to the body. Shigaraki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Yardow prevents a body shot from Shigaraki. Yardow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yardow tries a body shot but Shigaraki blocks it.
Shigaraki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yardow's elbow. Yardow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Shigaraki tries to work over Yardow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yardow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shigaraki backwards. Yardow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shigaraki swings wildly with an uppercut but Yardow uses good head movement to avoid it. Shigaraki working aggressively here.
#T9# Yardow throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Yardow. Shigaraki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yardow tries a body shot but Shigaraki blocks it.
Shigaraki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Yardow tries a body shot but Shigaraki blocks it.
Yardow prevents a body shot from Shigaraki. Shigaraki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yardow backwards. Yardow misses with a short punch on the inside. Yardow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigaraki's elbow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shigaraki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yardow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Shigaraki misses with a punch to the body.
Shigaraki blocks a body shot from Yardow. Shigaraki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yardow throws a head punch that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomura Shigaraki will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Zane Yardow's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Nice shot lands for Yardow. Shigaraki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL# Yardow moves into the clinch. Shigaraki tries to work over Yardow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shigaraki misses with a short punch on the inside. Yardow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Yardow on the inside. Shigaraki tries to work over Yardow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shigaraki misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yardow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yardow blocks a body shot from Shigaraki. Yardow stops a takedown attempt from Shigaraki.
Yardow lands on the inside with an uppercut. Shigaraki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yardow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yardow can't find room to land a body shot as Shigaraki controls the action.
#T1# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shigaraki. Shigaraki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yardow's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Shigaraki fails to land. Shigaraki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Shigaraki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shigaraki struggles to land a body shot inside as Yardow controls his hands.
Shigaraki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yardow pulls him back up using the underhooks. Zane Yardow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomura Shigaraki. Shigaraki scores with a shot to the side of Yardow's head. Shigaraki is working Yardow over against the cage. Yardow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yardow misses with a punch on the inside.
Shigaraki takes a shot to the head. Yardow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Yardow blocks an uppercut.
Shigaraki prevents a body shot from Yardow. Shigaraki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Shigaraki struggles to land a body shot inside as Yardow controls his hands.
Yardow misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yardow. Shigaraki is looking to take this one to the mat. Yardow can't find room to land a body shot as Shigaraki controls the action.
Shigaraki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shigaraki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2# Shigaraki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Yardow throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! This has been an exciting period of action! Shigaraki swings for the body but Yardow moves out of range.
Yardow throws a big counter combination but Shigaraki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Shigaraki shoots in for a takedown but Yardow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Yardow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Shigaraki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yardow misses with a looping left. Shigaraki throws out a counter right but Yardow avoids it with no problem. Shigaraki looks to land a left hand but Yardow moved out of range nicely. Yardow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Shigaraki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yardow. It seemed like Shigaraki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3# Yardow misses with a series of wild punches.
Zane Yardow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shigaraki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yardow sprawls well. Yardow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shigaraki gets slowly back to his feet. Yardow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shigaraki moves away. Shigaraki misses with a hook to the body
and Yardow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shigaraki fails with the takedown. Shigaraki throws a big shot that misses. Yardow lands with a shot to the body. Shigaraki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yardow. Shigaraki works Yardow's body with a nice hook.#T4# Shigaraki moves away from the strike by Yardow. Yardow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shigaraki circles away quickly and effectively. Yardow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shigaraki. Yardow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Yardow swings widly with a right hand
and Shigaraki counters with a lovely straight right hand! Shigaraki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shigaraki loads up on a big right hand but Yardow slips the punch. A telegraphed right hand from Yardow misses the target. Yardow throws a hook to the side of Shigaraki's head but Shigaraki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yardow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shigaraki's head backwards. Shigaraki shoots and misses and Yardow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yardow throws a body punch but Shigaraki moves out of range. Yardow with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tomura Shigaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T5# Yardow lands a jab to Shigaraki's midsection. Yardow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Yardow. Shigaraki does a little dance to reset his feet. Yardow looks to score with a jab to the body but Shigaraki is just out of range. Shigaraki throws an overhand right that lands on Yardow's shoulder, as Yardow tries to avoid the shot. Yardow is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Shigaraki dips to his left and cracks Yardow with an uppercut! Yardow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Yardow lands an overhand right. Shigaraki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yardow loads up on a big right hand but Shigaraki slips the punch. Shigaraki connects with a nice looking jab.
Shigaraki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shigaraki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T6# Yardow throws a body shot but no joy. Shigaraki misses the shot to the body. Yardow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shigaraki manages to circle out of the way. Shigaraki throws a hook but Yardow blocks it. Yardow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Yardow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Yardow works the jab nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shigaraki misses with a takedown attempt and Yardow counters with a left to the body. Shigaraki is breathing heavily. Yardow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shigaraki circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Yardow clinches with his opponent.
Shigaraki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yardow. Yardow lands a nice uppercut. Shigaraki misses with the head strike.
Shigaraki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Shigaraki. #T7# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shigaraki. Shigaraki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Shigaraki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yardow or not. Yardow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Shigaraki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shigaraki as Yardow tries to tie him up. Shigaraki blocking some punches.
Tomura Shigaraki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Shigaraki misses with the head strike.
Yardow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Shigaraki scores with a hook to the body. Shigaraki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yardow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T8# Yardow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigaraki's elbow. Shigaraki struggles to land a body shot inside as Yardow controls his hands.
Yardow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shigaraki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yardow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shigaraki misses with a short punch on the inside. Yardow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Shigaraki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yardow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shigaraki is looking to take this one to the mat. Yardow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yardow lands with a right to the head. Yardow stalling in the clinch.
Shigaraki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yardow lands with a left to the head. #T9# Shigaraki tries to work over Yardow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yardow throws a head punch that misses. Shigaraki is looking to take this one to the mat. Yardow prevents a body shot from Shigaraki. Shigaraki misses with the head strike.
Yardow throws a head punch that misses. Shigaraki tries to throw a body punch but Yardow avoids it by throwing Shigaraki back against the cage. Yardow blocks a body shot from Shigaraki. Shigaraki working aggressively here.
Yardow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shigaraki misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Yardow on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yardow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shigaraki tries a body shot but Yardow blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yardow. Shigaraki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shigaraki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yardow is defending well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Yardow dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Zane Yardow's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Shigaraki clinches with his opponent.
Shigaraki digs a right hand underneath Yardow's ribcage. Yardow let out a lung full of air as it connected. Yardow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shigaraki tries to work over Yardow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shigaraki misses with a punch to the body.
Shigaraki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yardow is defending well. A nice left hand lands by Yardow.
Shigaraki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yardow after a bit of a struggle. Yardow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shigaraki misses with a short punch on the inside. Yardow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yardow gets underhooks to prevent Shigaraki's takedown attempt.
Zane Yardow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomura Shigaraki. Yardow lands a body shot. Shigaraki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shigaraki misses with a punch on the inside.
Shigaraki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Shigaraki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# Shigaraki misses with a punch on the inside.
Shigaraki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shigaraki has a couple of punches blocked by Yardow.
Yardow lands a left hand.
Yardow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shigaraki backwards. Yardow pushes Shigaraki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Yardow misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shigaraki. Shigaraki blocks an uppercut.
Yardow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shigaraki has Yardow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yardow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Yardow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yardow misses with the head strike.
Shigaraki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yardow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shigaraki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yardow. Shigaraki struggles to land a body shot inside as Yardow controls his hands.
Shigaraki struggles to land a body shot inside as Yardow controls his hands.
Shigaraki looking for a takedown. Yardow misses with a short punch on the inside. Yardow throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Shigaraki fails to land. Shigaraki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shigaraki lands a body punch. Shigaraki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shigaraki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yardow working aggressively here.
Shigaraki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Shigaraki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yardow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yardow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigaraki's elbow. #T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Shigaraki. Shigaraki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shigaraki misses with a hook from the clinch. Shigaraki misses with a body punch.
A short left from Shigaraki. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yardow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shigaraki. #TD2# Shigaraki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Yardow wants to stand but Shigaraki is controlling the position. Shigaraki working some strikes from top position. Shigaraki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Shigaraki won't allow Yardow to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Shigaraki has gone for a leg lock! Yardow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shigaraki's guard.#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2# Shigaraki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yardow uses it to pass to side control.
Shigaraki is trying to improve his position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shigaraki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Shigaraki is looking to improve his position.
Yardow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shigaraki on the ground. Shigaraki works his way to full guard. Good work. Shigaraki has a closed guard, preventing Yardow from standing up. #SUB2# Shigaraki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yardow escapes and throws Shigaraki's legs to the side, diving into side control! Shigaraki throws a few strikes from the bottom but Yardow takes advantage and mounts! #T5# Shigaraki gets back to half guard. Yardow prevents Shigaraki from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yardow wants to stand up but Shigaraki is controlling the position.
Shigaraki tries to roll over but Yardow keeps him under control. The fighters are battling for position here. Shigaraki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Yardow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Shigaraki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yardow is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Shigaraki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yardow passes into half guard.
#SU# Yardow stands up and beckons Shigaraki to join him on the feet. #T6# Shigaraki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yardow tries to avoid it but Shigaraki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yardow to the ground. Yardow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Shigaraki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yardow. Shigaraki does a little dance to reset his feet. Yardow swings for the body but Shigaraki moves out of range.
Yardow lands with a nice body punch. Yardow staying out of range there. Yardow looks to land a left hand but Shigaraki moved out of range nicely. Shigaraki lands a jab to the nose. Yardow throws a good cross that connects.
Yardow connects with a body shot. 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! A swing and a miss from Shigaraki. An attempted straight right counter from Yardow misses the target. Shigaraki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T7# Shigaraki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Shigaraki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Yardow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2# Shigaraki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Ground and pound from Shigaraki. #ES# Yardow has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shigaraki is on him like a limpet, forcing Yardow back against the cage. Yardow gets through Shigaraki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shigaraki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shigaraki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yardow has a couple of punches blocked by Shigaraki.
Shigaraki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2# Shigaraki has clasped his hands together around Yardow's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T8# Yardow is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shigaraki asserts his dominance and retains side control. Shigaraki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Yardow is trying to buck Shigaraki off. Shigaraki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Shigaraki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yardow some visible discomfort.
Yardow wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Shigaraki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Yardow takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Shigaraki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shigaraki looks up at the clock and then as Yardow takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shigaraki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T9##SUB2# Shigaraki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shigaraki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Shigaraki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Shigaraki prevents Yardow from escaping the position. Shigaraki throws an elbow but Yardow slips to the side and avoids it well. Yardow is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Shigaraki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Yardow is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Shigaraki scoring with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tomura Shigaraki. I think Shigaraki 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 Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
TOF 39
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1# Veal connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick from Veal lands but Shigaraki takes it in his stride. Veal throws a head kick that misses. Veal scores with a jab to the head.
Veal scores with a kick to the midsection. A big right from Shigaraki misses. Veal throws a body shot but no joy. Veal lands a lovely overhand right. Veal scores with a hook to the body. Shigaraki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Veal avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Veal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Shigaraki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Veal misses with a low kick as Shigaraki jumps back. The fighters circle momentarily. Veal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1# Shigaraki loads up on a big right hand but Veal slips the punch. Veal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Veal wants to clinch. Shigaraki misses with a right hand and Veal counters with a head kick. That will keep Shigaraki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Shigaraki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Veal to counter with a crisp jab. Veal with the inside leg kick. Shigaraki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Veal. Shigaraki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veal scores with a body shot.
#T2# Veal misses with a wild body shot. Shigaraki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Veal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shigaraki. Shigaraki circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Veal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shigaraki.#CUT2#It looks like Tomura Shigaraki has been cut. Shigaraki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Shigaraki misses the jab. Veal checks a leg kick.#CL2# Veal clinches up with Shigaraki and pushes him back against the cage. Veal digs a right hand underneath Shigaraki's ribcage. Shigaraki let out a lung full of air as it connected. A quick uppercut on the inside from Shigaraki. Shigaraki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veal backwards. Shigaraki tries to work over Veal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Veal can't find room to land a body shot as Shigaraki controls the action.
#T3# Shigaraki scores with a shoulder strike. Veal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shigaraki backwards. Veal blocks a body shot from Shigaraki. #TD# Shigaraki jumps guard.
Veal tries to free his leg and advance position but Shigaraki is retaining full guard. Shigaraki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Veal has passed into side control.
Shigaraki is looking for a sweep. Veal moves into full mount! Veal looking to finish with strikes here!
Veal trying to control but he's not successful this time. Shigaraki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4# Veal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shigaraki to take his back! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shigaraki is in bad spot here.
Well, with Veal on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Shigaraki is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Veal trying to control momentarily.
Veal slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Shigaraki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2# Veal has his arm under Shigaraki's chin here. Game over son! Veal squeezes tightly and Shigaraki is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Veal! |
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Event:
TOF 33
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1# Shigaraki throws out a loose jab but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it. Soap connects with a looping right hand.
Soap scores with a leg kick.
Soap is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Shigaraki moves in looking to clinch but Soap pushes him off. Soap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigaraki. Soap with the inside leg kick. Shigaraki misses with a hook
and Shigaraki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Soap looks to throw the jab but Shigaraki is out of range. Shigaraki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shigaraki on the wrong end of a nice jab. Shigaraki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soap. As Shigaraki backs away, Soap returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Shigaraki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little jabbing left from Shigaraki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Shigaraki slips a straight right by Soap.#T1# Soap throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shigaraki. Shigaraki misses with a low kick.
Shigaraki jabbing away but nothing is landing. A clash of legs there as Shigaraki blocks the low kick. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shigaraki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Soap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shigaraki's sensitive parts. Soap jabs at Shigaraki's body.#CL2# Soap tries to keep at a distance but Shigaraki has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Shigaraki pulls guard. Soap stopping the sweep attempt from Shigaraki.#SU# Soap stands and steps away. Shigaraki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2# Shigaraki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shigaraki takes one to the side of the head.
Soap throws a nice inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Shigaraki throws a leg kick that is checked and Soap counters with a nice uppercut. Soap slips under a jab from Shigaraki. Shigaraki throws a low kick but Soap moves out of range easily. Shigaraki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shigaraki shoots for a double leg takedown but Soap sprawls well. He's pushed Shigaraki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. We've been told by Soap's head coaches at RBB Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Simon Soap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shigaraki lands with a nice combination. Soap backs away looking to recover. Soap with the inside leg kick. #TD2# Shigaraki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Shigaraki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3# Soap keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Soap won't allow Shigaraki to pass to mount. Shigaraki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2# Shigaraki seems to be looking for submissions.
Shigaraki with the ground and pound but Soap uses the opportunity to regain guard. Shigaraki throws an elbow that misses. Soap uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shigaraki's guard. Nice move by Soap!#REVR# Shigaraki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soap is one step ahead there. #SU# Soap stands up from guard. Let's bang! Shigaraki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soap. Simon Soap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shigaraki throws a lazy right hand but Soap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4# Nice cross by Soap. Shigaraki misses with a hook. It looked like Soap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Soap scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Tomura Shigaraki has been cut. Shigaraki on the wrong end of a nice jab. Shigaraki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soap stuffs the takedown. Simon Soap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomura Shigaraki. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shigaraki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shigaraki there as he acknowledges the shot. A slow jab from Shigaraki misses its intended target. Shigaraki misses with a straight left. Soap swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Soap moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Soap swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shigaraki.#T5# Shigaraki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Shigaraki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soap scores with a body shot.
Shigaraki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soap's waist but Soap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shigaraki off to one side. Soap lands a high kick!
Soap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shigaraki throws out the jab. Soap thuds his right hand into Shigaraki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Soap works the jab nicely. Soap lands with an overhand left. Soap fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shigaraki is out of range. And Shigaraki tries to counter it with a takedown but Soap pushes his down on his head and steps out. Soap misses with a straight left. #T6# Soap scores with a nice strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Soap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Shigaraki looks to land a body kick but Soap moved away. Soap lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shigaraki backs up against the cage.
Shigaraki connects with a single shot there. Soap thumps Shigaraki with a low kick. Soap throws a quick inside leg kick. Shigaraki looks to clinch and Soap counters with a big head kick but Shigaraki shrugs it off. Soap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Soap is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Soap stuffs the takedown attempt from Shigaraki. Shigaraki gets slowly back to his feet. #T7# Shigaraki misses with a hook to the body
and Shigaraki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Soap connects with a leg kick. Soap connects with a leg kick. Soap looks to land a right hand but Shigaraki moved out of range. Soap tests Shigaraki's chin there with a solid looking shot. Shigaraki misses with a straight right. Shigaraki throws a hook but Soap blocks it. A lazy left from Soap finds it's target. Shigaraki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soap but Soap pushes him off and we're back to square one. Good work by Soap as he checks the leg kick.#T8# Soap plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Shigaraki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soap. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Soap avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Soap jabs Shigaraki right on the nose. Shigaraki blinks but takes it well. Soap lands a leg kick that knocks Shigaraki off balance momentarily. Shigaraki throws a jab when Soap was well out of range. Soap scores with the left hand. Shigaraki knows he should have avoided that one. Soap swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shigaraki. Soap connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Soap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shigaraki. That did some damage!#T9# Shigaraki is looking to chop away at Soap's legs. Shigaraki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Soap tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Shigaraki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Shigaraki. Soap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Soap slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Soap moves out of range of the leg kick from Shigaraki. Shigaraki throws a poor cross that misses
and Soap counters with a left to the body. Soap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soap takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Soap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Soap dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tomura Shigaraki's cut. That's time! Soap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Soap throws a nice outside leg kick. Soap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Shigaraki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shigaraki missing with a left hand there. Soap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Soap lands with an overhand left. Soap lunges at Shigaraki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shigaraki's hand. Shigaraki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Simon Soap is winning the standup battle so far. Soap misses with a low kick as Shigaraki jumps back. Shigaraki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soap throws a head kick that misses and Shigaraki counters with a leg kick. Soap moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Soap swings widly with a right hand
and Shigaraki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Soap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shigaraki can do to turn this around?#T1# Soap ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Soap buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shigaraki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Shigaraki. Soap was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Soap lands a nice looking body shot.
Shigaraki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soap is out of range. Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Soap saw that one coming.#TD2# Shigaraki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shigaraki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Soap is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shigaraki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2# Shigaraki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soap is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Shigaraki throws an elbow but Soap slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2# Shigaraki is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shigaraki working the ground and pound. Shigaraki is working Soap over with some ground and pound from side control. Shigaraki tries to move to mount but Soap blocks the move with his legs. An elbow from Shigaraki crashes against the mat.
Shigaraki working the head and body with strikes. Soap is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shigaraki is controlling him well.#SUB2# Shigaraki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shigaraki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Shigaraki throws a strike aimed at the side of Soap's head but Soap avoids it well. Tomura Shigaraki has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2# Shigaraki swings around for an armbar but Soap sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shigaraki's guard. Soap wants to stand but Shigaraki is controlling his posture from full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shigaraki is on top in guard.
#REVB# Soap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shigaraki. Shigaraki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shigaraki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Shigaraki throwing strikes but missing. Shigaraki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soap works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Soap keeping full guard, as Shigaraki tries to pass. #T4# Shigaraki throwing strikes from guard but Soap blocks nicely. Shigaraki tries to free his leg and advance position but Soap is retaining full guard. Shigaraki is still trying to improve position. Shigaraki throws a big elbow that misses. Shigaraki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soap works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Shigaraki with a flurry of punches that miss. You can see that Shigaraki has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Shigaraki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soap swivels though and keeps the full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shigaraki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Shigaraki pushes down on Soap's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5# Soap is holding on to half guard well. Shigaraki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Shigaraki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Soap avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shigaraki. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Soap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shigaraki. Soap tries to kick Shigaraki off but Shigaraki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Shigaraki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Shigaraki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Shigaraki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shigaraki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Soap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shigaraki. #T6# Shigaraki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Soap regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shigaraki. Soap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Soap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Shigaraki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Shigaraki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Shigaraki tries to free his leg and advance position but Soap is retaining full guard. Shigaraki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soap works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Shigaraki with a flurry of punches that miss. Shigaraki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Shigaraki scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Shigaraki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T7# Shigaraki lands an elbow. Soap dodges the ground and pound from Shigaraki. Shigaraki working the ground and pound but Soap is defending the strikes. #SUB2# Shigaraki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shigaraki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! An elbow from Shigaraki crashes against the mat.
Shigaraki works to advance to full mount. Soap defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2# Shigaraki working for a guillotine from mount but Soap is in no mood to give up. Shigaraki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shigaraki throws some wild stikes that Soap manages to avoid easily.
#T8# The referee warns Soap that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shigaraki misses with a head shot. Shigaraki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2# Shigaraki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Soap turns into him and now he's in Shigaraki's guard.
Soap trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shigaraki's guard.#SUB2# Shigaraki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soap passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU# Soap decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shigaraki to his feet. Shigaraki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T9# Soap connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shigaraki momentarily.
Shigaraki fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Soap tries to score with a low kick but Shigaraki moves his leg out of the way. Soap avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Soap moves into range and connects with a jab. Soap darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nice defenses there by Soap. Nice defenses there by Shigaraki. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomura Shigaraki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tomura Shigaraki's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Shigaraki throws out a loose jab but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it. Soap scores with a hook to the body. Shigaraki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Shigaraki misses with a lunging right hand
and Soap counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shigaraki's knee momentarily. A nice inside leg kick there by Shigaraki. That's going to slow Soap down. Soap connects with a leg kick. Soap lands a leg kick that knocks Shigaraki off balance momentarily. A chopping leg kick lands by Soap. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Shigaraki drives through with a takedown into guard. Shigaraki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Soap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Shigaraki won't allow Soap to get back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Shigaraki cracks Soap with a solid left hand. Soap keeping full guard, as Shigaraki tries to pass. Shigaraki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Shigaraki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Shigaraki throws an elbow that misses. Soap uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shigaraki's guard. Nice move by Soap!#REVR# Soap stopping the sweep attempt from Shigaraki. Soap sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SU# Soap gets to his feet - Shigaraki follows without any prompting. Soap bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Soap scores with a nice right hand.
Soap with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shigaraki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shigaraki slips under a jab. Shigaraki thinks about the counter body kick. Soap cracks Shigaraki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Shigaraki looks to land a right hand but Soap moved out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Soap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3# Soap misses with a leg kick and Soap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice defenses there by Soap. A little feinted left hand from Soap on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Shigaraki checks a leg kick. A little jabbing left from Shigaraki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Soap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Shigaraki instigates a clinch. Shigaraki tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Shigaraki lands a hook that snaps the head of Soap backwards. Shigaraki has Soap pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soap manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Soap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Shigaraki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shigaraki lands with a right to the head. Soap lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Shigaraki goes for a takedown attempt but Soap pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soap lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Shigaraki takes one on the button. Shigaraki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soap. Soap obviously looking to wear him down.
Soap lands a nice shot to the body.
Soap tries a low kick but Shigaraki avoids it. Shigaraki loads up on a big right hand but Soap slips the punch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Shigaraki. Simon Soap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomura Shigaraki. Soap throws a leg kick which misses Shigaraki's front leg but catches the back leg as Shigaraki tries to avoid it. #T5# Soap paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Soap throws a low kick but Shigaraki moves out of range easily. Soap looks to land a combination. Shigaraki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Soap misses with an uppercut. Shigaraki saw that one coming. Nice uppercut there from Shigaraki. Shigaraki misses with a straight left. A low kick lands for Soap.
Shigaraki just misses with a punch to the body.
Shigaraki lands a head shot.#T6# Soap lands a head shot. Soap slips under a jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Soap. That's going to slow Shigaraki down. A swing and a miss from Soap. This has been an exciting period of action! Soap stuns Shigaraki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Shigaraki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Soap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigaraki. Shigaraki throws a low kick but Soap moves out of range easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shigaraki. Shigaraki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soap sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shigaraki somewhat.#T7# Shigaraki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but Soap ducks down to avoid it. Soap thumps Shigaraki with a low kick. Shigaraki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soap finds it's way round the side to connect with Shigaraki's head. The crowd cheers as Soap lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shigaraki doesn't seem phased though. Soap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T8# Soap connects with a single shot there. Soap lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Shigaraki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shigaraki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Shigaraki misses with a straight right. Soap appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Soap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice cross by Soap. Soap scores with a nice right hand.
Soap missing with a left hand there. Shigaraki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Soap lands a leg kick that knocks Shigaraki off balance momentarily.#T9# Soap cracks Shigaraki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Shigaraki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soap. Soap misses with a few strikes there.
Soap lands with a right hand. Soap lands a jab. A big left from Shigaraki misses. Soap throws a sloppy head kick and Shigaraki moves out of range easily. Shigaraki moves out of range of the leg kick from Soap. Shigaraki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Shigaraki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shigaraki.
And that's the end of the fight! Simon Soap showed his dominance in that final round. I think Soap has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Soap! A very excited looking Simon Soap 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2023 |
#R1# Draskovich misses the jab. Shigaraki misses with a hook. Draskovich ducked under it nicely. Draskovich throws a looping overhand right but Shigaraki ducks down to avoid it. Shigaraki ducks under a wild hook from Draskovich. Draskovich misses with a low kick. Shigaraki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Shigaraki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Draskovich connects with a single shot there. Jab from Shigaraki. Draskovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Shigaraki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shigaraki. Draskovich takes a shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shigaraki misses with the head strike.
Shigaraki has a couple of punches blocked by Draskovich.
Shigaraki misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Shigaraki as the two fighters clinch.
Shigaraki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Shigaraki lands a body shot. Draskovich blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shigaraki. Shigaraki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Draskovich backwards. Shigaraki lands a shot to the body. Draskovich looks winded! A short uppercut from Shigaraki. #TD# Shigaraki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Draskovich regains guard.
Shigaraki passes Draskovich's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB# Shigaraki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shigaraki lands with a punch from half guard. Shigaraki working over Draskovich with some ground and pound. Draskovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Shigaraki working Draskovich over with strikes. #ROC#Draskovich is rocked! Shigaraki scores with a big shot! Draskovich's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Draskovich! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomura Shigaraki! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tomura Shigaraki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tatu Lehto! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Lehto has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Shigaraki jumps into guard, dragging Lehto to the mat.
Shigaraki wants to sweep here but Lehto controlling him for the moment. Lehto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lehto looking to pass the guard. Lehto is still trying to improve position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shigaraki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lehto controls the pace.#T1##SUB# Shigaraki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lehto's corner is telling him to maintain position. Shigaraki keeping full guard, as Lehto tries to pass. Shigaraki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lehto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Shigaraki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shigaraki tries to get out of the position.#SUB# Shigaraki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB# Shigaraki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lehto defends it easily. Shigaraki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Shigaraki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lehto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Lehto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3# Lehto trying to move into half guard but instead Shigaraki has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shigaraki (2) vs (0) Lehto Lehto controlling Shigaraki's posture. Shigaraki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shigaraki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4# Shigaraki trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Shigaraki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lehto is controlling Shigaraki's posture. Lehto being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2# Lehto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5# Lehto 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. Shigaraki trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom. Shigaraki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehto is keeping the position for now. Lehto controlling the position.#T6# Lehto trying to keep a closed guard but Shigaraki is proving a slippery customer.
Lehto wants to sweep here but Shigaraki controlling him for the moment. Shigaraki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Shigaraki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lehto swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lehto keeping moving, preventing Shigaraki from controlling successfully. Lehto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shigaraki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehto is keeping the position for now. #T7# Shigaraki wants to control from the top but Lehto keeps moving. Shigaraki postures up.
Shigaraki pushing down on Lehto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Lehto trying to hold on to Shigaraki's head to control him but Shigaraki postures up.
Shigaraki wants to take a breather but Lehto is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lehto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8# Lehto is refusing to be controlled, as Shigaraki sits in half guard. Lehto wants to control but Shigaraki is keeping busy.
Lehto is trying to get back to full guard. Shigaraki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lehto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9# Shigaraki is looking to take a break and control but Lehto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lehto tries to roll over but Shigaraki keeps him under control.#SUB# Shigaraki is trying to work for a kimura but Lehto is defending well.
Shigaraki is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T10# Lehto keeping moving, preventing Shigaraki from controlling successfully. Shigaraki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehto is keeping the position for now. Shigaraki trying to control but Lehto is working from the bottom. Shigaraki is really struggling to control Lehto but he's trying to hold on to the position. Shigaraki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehto is keeping the position for now. #T11# Lehto keeping moving, preventing Shigaraki from controlling successfully. Shigaraki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lehto is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Shigaraki content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lehto has locked up a guillotine! Lehto's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Shigaraki is holding on here and Lehto must be using up a lot of energy. Shigaraki has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lehto gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tatu Lehto! Tatu Lehto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Adonis Kotze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tomura Shigaraki! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kotze. Shigaraki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kotze. Kotze fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Kotze. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kotze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shigaraki avoids it really well and circles away. Nice takedown defense from Shigaraki. No joy for Kotze on that attempt. Kotze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2# Shigaraki closes the distance and pushes Kotze back into the cage.#TD2# Shigaraki gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kotze (0) vs (2) Shigaraki Shigaraki wants to take a breather but Kotze is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shigaraki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB# Kotze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Shigaraki not doing much here.
#T1##SUB2# Shigaraki is trying to work for a kimura but Kotze is defending well.
Shigaraki passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kotze (0) vs (5) Shigaraki Shigaraki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kotze is trying to escape the position but Shigaraki is controlling the position. Kotze tries to bench press Shigaraki off him but Shigaraki keeps the position. Shigaraki wants to control but Kotze is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Shigaraki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Kotze tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2# Shigaraki trying to control the action but Kotze is working from the bottom. Shigaraki controlling the position. Shigaraki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kotze keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kotze is looking for a sweep. Kotze tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shigaraki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kotze (0) vs (7) Shigaraki Kotze is trying to escape the mount.
Kotze is squirming around, avoiding Shigaraki's attempts to control the action. Kotze is trying to reverse the position but instead Shigaraki has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kotze (0) vs (10) Shigaraki#T3# Shigaraki trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2# Shigaraki patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2# Kotze is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shigaraki gets his way!
Shigaraki has the hooks in. Kotze is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Kotze is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Kotze's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shigaraki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kotze. Kotze tries to escape the position.
#SUB2# Shigaraki is persistently looking for the submission but Kotze is defending it well.
#T4# Shigaraki controlling well, preventing Kotze from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
Shigaraki keeps control of the position as Kotze tries to break free.
#SUB2# Shigaraki working for the choke. #SUB2# Shigaraki sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kotze taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomura Shigaraki! |
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Event:
Da Great ToTT Check 3
Date: Jun 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Hisoka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shigaraki sprawls well initially but Hisoka persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB# Hisoka is working for a submission of some sort.
Hisoka prevents Shigaraki from improving his position. Hisoka lands strikes from half guard.#SUB# Hisoka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shigaraki is not content to let Hisoka control the position. Shigaraki is looking to control Hisoka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shigaraki avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB# Hisoka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Shigaraki actively working from the bottom here. Hisoka not doing much here.
Hisoka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Shigaraki is staying active underneath Hisoka, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hisoka scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Shigaraki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Shigaraki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Hisoka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shigaraki is proving hard to escape from. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Shigaraki wants to sweep here but Hisoka controlling him for the moment. Tomura Shigaraki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kurosaki Hisoka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Hisoka has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shigaraki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hisoka is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shigaraki pulls down on the head and he's put Hisoka to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tomura Shigaraki! |
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