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Event:
The 408 - Qualifying Round
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Sato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porro throws out the jab.
Sato checks a leg kick.
Jab by Sato.
Sato lands a right hook to the body.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porro manages to avoid it.
Porro thows a leg kick but Sato checks it
letting Sato counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Porro avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage.
Sato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sato prevents a body shot from Porro.
Porro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Sato blocks a body shot from Porro.
Porro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato lands a nice shot to the body.
Porro misses with a body punch.
Porro blocks a body shot from Sato.
Sato misses with a body punch.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Porro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sato pushes Porro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sato scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Sato.
Sato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Porro trying to stall but Sato improves his position.
Sato misses with some punches.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Porro avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage.
Sato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Porro misses with a body punch.
Sato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porro pushes Sato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Porro.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Porro controls the action.
Porro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Sato - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Sato.
Sato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Porro is breathing heavily.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Porro avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow.
Sato scores with a shoulder strike.
Porro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Sato as the two fighters clinch.
Sato lands a left hand.
Porro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sato lands with a short shot to the head.
Sato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow.
Nice body punch from Sato - that landed with a thud.
Sato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Porro fails to land.
Sato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sato lands a nice shot to the body.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Porro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Sato - that landed with a thud.
Sato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Porro backwards.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Porro looking to slow down the pace here.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow.
Sato lands a body punch. #T4#
Porro blocks a body shot from Sato.
Sato lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Sato on the inside.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Sato.
Porro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Porro controls his hands.
Sato lands with a light punch inside.
Porro tries to work over Sato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porro tries to throw a body punch but Sato avoids it by throwing Porro back against the cage.
Porro misses with some punches.
Sato blocks a body shot from Porro.
Sato scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sato lands with a left to the head.
Sato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Sato dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sato punishes Porro's body with a nice straight punch.
Porro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Porro misses with a body shot
and Sato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Porro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
Porro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Sato sends Porro crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sato is motioning to the referee to let Porro up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Porro is rocked!
Sato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato weaves into range and cracks Porro right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Porro goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Sato is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akira Sato!
An out of breath Akira Sato thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
The 408 - Qtr Finals
Date: Apr 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Nanook swings widly with a right hand
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
Sato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nanook.
Sato works Nanook's body with a nice hook.
Nanook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Sato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Sato.
Sato lands with a short shot to the head.
Nanook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato lands a right hand.
Nanook prevents a body shot from Sato. #T1#
Nanook is trying to break free.
Nanook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato tries a body shot but Nanook blocks it.
Nanook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nanook's elbow.
Sato pushes Nanook back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Nanook controls the action.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Nanook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Nanook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nanook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sato has him pressed against the ropes.
Good body shot from Sato.
Sato lands a left hand.
Nanook is trying to break the clinch but Sato has him pressed against the ropes.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nanook's elbow.
Nanook blocks an uppercut.
Sato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sato.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Sato.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Sato.
Sato lands a nice uppercut.
Nanook looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Nanook breaks the clinch.
Sato throws a jab but it's blocked by Nanook.
Sato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nanook misses the shot to the body.
Sato thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Sato rushes Nanook and presses him up against the ropes.
Sato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sato lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Nanook's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
Sato presses Nanook against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sato is leaning against Nanook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
Nanook is trying to break free.#T3#
Nanook working hard to break the clinch.
Nanook tries to circle away but Sato has him pinned against the ropes.
Sato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nanook.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sato.
Sato is working Nanook over against the ropes.
Nanook prevents a body shot from Sato.
Sato gets through Nanook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nanook tries to break free but Sato pushes him back against the ropes.
Sato lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nanook.
Still in the clinch, Sato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nanook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sato tries a body shot but Nanook blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Sato.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato.
Sato lands a nice uppercut.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato is leaning against Nanook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sato working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nanook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sato scores with a shot to the side of Nanook's head.
Nanook tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sato is working Nanook over against the ropes.
A short right from Sato on the inside.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Sato.
Sato keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nanook's efforts to push away.
Nanook is trying to break the clinch but Sato has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nanook is trying to break the clinch but Sato is controlling him.
Nanook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Sato dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sato lands a nice looking body shot.
Nanook takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Sato.
Sato swings for the body but Nanook moves out of range.
Nanook appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nanook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanook misses with a jab to the body
and Sato counters with a low kick, right behind Nanook 's knee.
Nanook is breathing heavily.#CL#
Sato has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sato.
Sato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sato lands a left hand.
Sato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nanook can do to turn this around?
Sato cracks Nanook with a nice body shot.
Sato tries to work over Nanook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nanook can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sato.
Nanook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sato scores with a hook to the body.
Sato scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sato.
A nice left hand lands by Sato.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sato.
A short uppercut from Sato.
Sato is working Nanook over against the ropes.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Sato.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nanook.
Sato digs a right hand underneath Nanook's ribcage. Nanook let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Sato digs a right hand underneath Nanook's ribcage. Nanook let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato.
Sato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nanook backwards.
Sato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nanook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sato holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Sato digs a right hand underneath Nanook's ribcage. Nanook let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sato digs a right hand underneath Nanook's ribcage. Nanook let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sato scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato.
Sato digs a right hand into Nanook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nanook's gas tank.
Sato scores with a hook to the body.
Sato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sato lands a shot to the body.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sato lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Nanook is rocked!
Sato scores with a hook to the body.
Nanook is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?#T3#
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nanook seems to have recovered his senses.
Sato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nanook backwards.
Sato tries a body shot but Nanook blocks it.
Sato lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato.
Sato is leaning against Nanook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sato.
A body shot lands from Sato.
A body shot lands from Sato.
Nanook takes a shot to the head.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Nanook controls the action.
Sato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sato.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Sato.
A right hook to the body lands for Sato.
Good body shot from Sato.
#T4#
Sato lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sato.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sato.
Sato lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Sato.
Akira Sato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Nanook controls the action.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Nanook controls the action.
Sato gets through Nanook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nanook is trying to force a seperation but Sato has the dominant position.
Nanook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nanook or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sato.
Sato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nanook or not.
Sato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Sato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sato.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Sato dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sato is looking to wear down Nanook with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nanook throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sato counter with a right hand.
Sato walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nanook drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sato swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nanook's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Sato!
A very excited looking Akira Sato 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:
The 408 - (205) R5
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Herzog misses with a body shot.
Herzog misses with a double jab
and Sato counters with a straight right hand.
Herzog misses with a hook
and Sato counters with a left and a right that stings Herzog.
Nice straight punches there by Herzog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Herzog.
Sato lands a jab to Herzog's midsection.
Herzog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Damien Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sato missing with a left hand there. Herzog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herzog has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left lands for Sato.
Sato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Herzog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Donk. Herzog catches Sato right on the button with a cross.
Herzog misses with a hook.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herzog swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Herzog thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Sato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Herzog throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato is looking to counter punch.
Herzog misses with a combination
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herzog stuns Sato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Herzog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Herzog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sato slips a jab from Herzog.
Sato was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herzog manages to avoid it.
Herzog throws a poor cross that misses
and Sato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Herzog misses.
Herzog loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
It looked like Sato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Herzog.
Herzog missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herzog misses with a hook to the body
and Sato counters with a nice uppercut.
Herzog misses with a lunging right hand
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Herzog misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Herzog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Herzog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sato.
It looked like Sato was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Sato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sato lands a jab to the nose.
Herzog cracks Sato with a good jab.
A clash of legs there as Herzog blocks the low kick.
Herzog lands with a straight right. Sato didn't see that one coming.
Sato doesn't manage to clinch there - Herzog circles away.
Herzog throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD#
and Sato counters with a head kick that drops Herzog to the mat! Herzog scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Herzog is rocked!
Herzog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Herzog is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?
Herzog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herzog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
A counter left hand to the body from Sato misses its target.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Herzog misses
and Sato scores with a counter punch that sends Herzog to the canvas! Sato smells blood - he's punishing Herzog with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Herzog has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Sato!
A relieved looking Akira Sato thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Damien Herzog was interviewed post fight and said 'I am truly humbled by this experience, we fought like hell out there and the better fighter came out on top. Just know I’ll keep striving to be as great as my counterparts, peace and love'. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R4
Date: Mar 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Sato.
Tierney misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Tyler Tierney has been cut.
Sato throws a right and a left that Tierney avoids nicely.
Tierney throws a hook but Sato avoids it easily.
Sato throws a big counter head kick but Tierney avoids it with no problem.
Sato throws a right hand that misses
and Tierney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tierney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Good standup being displayed there by Sato as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Sato throws a right hand that misses
and Tierney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sato lands with a right hand.
Sato misses with a wild combination.
Tierney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tierney throws out the jab.
Tierney slips under a jab.
Tierney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sato.
Sato lands a right hook to the body.
Tierney scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Sato throws a lazy right hand but Tierney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tierney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tierney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tierney feints a jab promting Sato to slip. Tierney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sato slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've been told by Tierney's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tierney ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Sato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tierneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sato lands a nice looking body shot.
Sato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
Tierney is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Sato throws a shot from downtown. Tierney moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Tierney misses.
Tierney ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Tierney is looking to counter punch.
Sato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tierney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Sato.
Tierney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Sato just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Tierney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tierney on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#Tyler Tierney's cut is getting worse.
Sato throws a low kick but Tierney avoids it.
Tierney was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tierney misses with a hook. Sato ducked under it nicely.
Sato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tierney.
Sato throws a counter combo.
Sato throws a right hand that misses
and Tierney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akira Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tierney blocks a head kick by Sato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Tierney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sato.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Sato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Tierney'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.#R2#
Tierney scores with a punch to the head.
Sato slips under a jab from Tierney.
Sato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tierney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato misses with a hook.
Tierney on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Sato throws a hook to the side of Tierney's head but Tierney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tierney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.
Sato throws a jab but it's blocked by Tierney.
Tierney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sato with a nice cross.
A head kick from Sato lands but Tierney takes it in his stride.
Tierney lands a glancing blow to the side of Sato's head.
Tierney takes one to the chin there.
Sato throws a lazy uppercut
and Tierney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
Tierney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tierney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato misses with a looping left.
Sato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tierney.
Sato throws out a counter right but Tierney avoids it with no problem.
Tierney looks to land a left hand but Sato moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Sato misses.
Tierney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Tierney ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Sato throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Tierney counter with a right hand.
Tierney slips a jab from Sato.
Tierney is looking to counter punch.
Tierney slips under a jab.
Tierney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tierney.
A counter left hand to the body from Tierney misses its target.
Sato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tierney.
Tierney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Sato lands a nice shot to the body.
Sato throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tierney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sato thinking.
Sato looks to land a left hand but Tierney moved out of range nicely.
Sato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tierney at a distance.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Tierney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sato throws a lazy right hand but Tierney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Tierney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tierney wants to clinch
enabling Sato to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyler Tierney's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##KD2#
Sato drops Tierney with a beautiful combination! Tierney stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sato is looking for the KO!
Tyler Tierney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sato misses with a body shot
and Tierney counters with a series of strikes. Sato will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tierney defending well as Sato loads up on a big left hand.
Tierney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tierney doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tierney tries to clinch up but Sato circles away and keeps his distance.
Sato misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Tierney.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Tierney.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Sato there.
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Tierney's shoulder, as Tierney tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tierney misses the target.
Sato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tierney at a distance.
Sato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Sato lands a left and a right that send Tierney crashing to the mat, dazed. Sato thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Tierney is rocked!#CUT2#Tyler Tierney's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato knocks out Tierney with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Sato before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Sato picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akira Sato!
A very excited looking Akira Sato 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:
The 408 - (205) R3
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Sato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pommier.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pommier 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.
A punch lands to the side of Pommier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pommier moves away.
Sato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sato blocks a head kick by Pommier.
Sato is looking for a counter combo.
Pommier defending well as Sato loads up on a big left hand.
Sato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pommier counters with a series of strikes. Sato will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Sato instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Pommier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Pommier moves into range and clinches up with Sato.
Sato lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Sato as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pommier lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato is pressed up against the cage. Pommier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sato down to the mat. Sato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sato throws a hook but Pommier blocks it.
Sato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target. #CL2#
Pommier moves into the clinch successfully.
Sato keeps control of Pommier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pommier is trying to break the clinch but Sato is controlling him.#BC2#
Pommier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sato misses with a wild body shot.
Sato tries to clinch up but Pommier circles away and keeps his distance.
Pommier was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pommier misses with an uppercut
and Sato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sato blocks a head kick by Pommier.
#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Sato.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pommier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pommier blocks a body shot from Sato.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Pommier can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Pommier manages to break the clinch.
Pommier looks for the body kick but Sato saw that one coming.
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!
Sato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sato missing with a left hand there. Pommier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pommier misses with a head kick.
Sato throws a hook but Pommier avoids it easily.
Sato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
A low kick from Pommier misses
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Sid Pommier has been cut.#CL#
Sato closes the distance and pushes Pommier back into the cage.#BC2#
Pommier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pommier throws a head kick that misses.
Sid Pommier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pommier gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sato.
Sato prevents a body shot from Pommier.
Sato blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Pommier lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sato is trying to stand up here but Pommier is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU2#
Pommier stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Pommier instigates a clinch.
Sato lands with a right to the head.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Pommier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pommier.
Pommier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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 Akira Sato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sid Pommier's cut.
That's time! Sato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Pommier's shoulder, as Pommier tries to avoid the shot.
Sato scores with a sloppy right hand. Pommier should have avoided that one.
Sato misses with a body kick.
Pommier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pommier tries to score with a low kick but Sato moves his leg out of the way.
Nice cross by Sato.
Pommier slips under a jab.
Pommier steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pommier is looking to slow Sato down with leg kicks.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sato pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pommier back to the cage. Sato follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1##CL2#
Pommier moves into the clinch.
Pommier wants to break free but Sato has control.
Sato pushes Pommier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Pommier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Pommier misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sato misses its target.
Pommier moves away from the strike by Sato.
Pommier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pommier throws a sloppy head kick and Sato moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sato blocks a leg kick.
Sato misses the shot to the body.
Sato checks a leg kick.
Sato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
That kick from Pommier tenderised Sato's leg. Sato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sato lands a body shot.
Pommier tried to score with a low kick but Sato checks it.
It looked like Sato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pommier.
Pommier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Pommier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pommier misses with a punch to the body.
Sato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sato has Pommier pressed against the cage, preventing Pommier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Pommier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Pommier rushes Sato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Pommier controls the action.
Sato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sato managing to block the knees to the body from Pommier.
#T3#
Pommier misses with a knee to the head.
Pommier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Pommier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pommier misses with a left hand
and Sato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Sid Pommier's cut even more.
Sato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pommier at a distance.
Sato moves in looking to clinch but Pommier pushes him off.
Sato throws a jab when Pommier was well out of range.
Pommier tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Pommier has managed to clinch.
Sato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pommier.
Pommier tries to land knees in the clinch but Sato avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Sato.
Sato digs a right hand into Pommier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pommier's gas tank.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sato.
Sato keeps control of Pommier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato working aggressively here.
Sato digs a right hand underneath Pommier's ribcage. Pommier let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Pommier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pommier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Sato there.#ROC#Pommier is rocked!
Sato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sato is looking to clinch but Pommier is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Pommier gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Pommier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sato lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Sato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sid Pommier's cut.
That's time! Sato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Pommier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pommier tries to break the clinch but Sato is controlling the position.
Akira Sato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sato lands a right hand.
Pommier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sato is defending well for now.
Sato lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Pommier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pommier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sato scores with a jab to the body.
Pommier avoids the body shot from Sato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pommier clinches up with Sato and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sato.
#BC2#
Pommier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pommier takes one to the side of the head.
Pommier is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?
Pommier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sato checks a leg kick.
Pommier seems to have recovered his senses.
Akira Sato is winning the standup battle so far.
Sato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pommier.#KD#
Sato cracks Pommier with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pommier looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Sato finish him?
Sato takes a swing at Pommier's ribcage but misses.
Pommier circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Sato clinches with his opponent.
Pommier looking to throw knees to the head but Sato is blocking nicely.
Sato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Pommier missing with knees to the body.
Pommier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sato managing to block the knees to the body from Pommier.
#T2#
A short right from Sato on the inside. #CUT#The cut above Sid Pommier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sato throws a big uppercut that drops Pommier! More strikes from Sato and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pommier lies dazed against the cage as Sato celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Sato!
A victorious Akira Sato thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R2
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Phillips
enabling Sato to counter with a crisp jab.
Phillips scores with a leg kick.
Sato avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Sato is looking to counter punch.
Sato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sato takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Phillips 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Sato as he connects with a hook.
Sato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sato misses with a looping right.
Sato moves out of range of the body kick.
Phillips gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Phillips throws a low kick but Sato avoids it.
Sato swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phillips.
Phillip Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Phillips finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Phillips - that will leave a mark!
Phillips lands with a nice body kick.
Phillips lands a head kick. Sato smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Phillips looks for the body kick but Sato saw that one coming.
Phillips misses with a head kick.
Sato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phillips keeps Sato at a distance using the push kick.
Sato swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips counters with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Sato as Phillips shoots in.
Sato lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sato misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Phillips!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Phillips.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sato.
Phillips with the inside leg kick.
Phillips lands with a kick to the ribs.
A low kick lands for Phillips.
Phillips lands with a slapping head kick.
Phillips misses with a takedown
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phillips lands a front kick.
Phillips wants to clinch but Sato slips to the side
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Phillips keeps Sato at a distance using the push kick.
Sato misses with a straight right.
Phillips looks to land a body kick but Sato moved away.
Phillips throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phillips looks for the body kick but Sato saw that one coming.
Sato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Phillips.
Phillips lands a high kick!
Phillips throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body kick from Phillips.
Phillips moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phillips throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sato counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Phillips throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phillips.
An inside leg kick lands from Phillips.
Phillips tries to land a front kick but Sato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phillips gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Sato to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Phillips.
Sato misses with a hook.
Phillips scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Phillips.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sato but Sato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Phillips dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Phillips lands a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sato misses the target.
Phillips connects with an inside leg kick.
Phillips looks to throw a body kick
and Sato counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Sato blocks the low kick.
Sato swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Phillips pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses
and Sato counters with a nice uppercut.
Phillips throws a lazy head kick
and Sato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Sato moves out of range of the body kick from Phillips.
Phillips throws a body kick that misses.
Phillips looks for the body kick but Sato saw that one coming.
Phillips moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses
and Sato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phillips is looking to land body kicks.
Phillips throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phillips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phillips misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sato misses the target.
Sato avoids a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Sato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillips scores with a nice body kick.
Sato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T2#
Phillips throws a head kick that misses
letting Sato counter with a right hand.
Phillips throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Phillips misses
and Sato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick there by Phillips.
Sato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
A big right from Sato misses.
Phillips steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Phillips looking to score a takedown here. Sato is defending well but Phillips drives through and ends up in Sato's guard.
Sato kicks Phillips off and gets to his feet.
Phillip Phillips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phillips misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phillips throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Phillips.
Sato misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Sato 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.
Phillips throws a lazy head kick
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phillips looks for the body kick but Sato saw that one coming.
Phillips scores with a nice body kick.
Sato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sato throws the left hand but Phillips avoids the punch easily.
Phillips connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sato avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Phillips looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phillips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phillips throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Phillips lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4#
Sato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phillips misses with a body kick.
Sato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato 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.
Phillips keeps Sato at a distance using the push kick.
Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phillips.
Phillips tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Sato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phillips.
Sato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akira Sato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phillips.
A good leg kick by Phillips.
Phillips with a nice calf kick.
Phillips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
Phillips throws a push kick but Sato slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
Sato blocks a head kick by Phillips.
A little feinted left hand from Sato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phillips.
Phillips lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sato will feel that in the morning.
Phillips scores with a push kick.
Sato lands with a nice body punch.
Phillips lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Sato misses the target.
Sato throws a jab when Phillips was well out of range.#T1#
Phillips throws a head kick that misses
letting Sato counter with a right hand.
Phillips throws a wild body kick that Sato sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Sato misses its target.
Phillips plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sato moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phillips. #TD2#
Phillips drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phillips throws a strike but Sato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Phillips wants to hit a sweep here but Sato passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Phillips there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato manages to capitalize on a mistake by Phillips to take his back!#T2#
Phillips looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Phillips is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SU#
Sato stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phillips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akira Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Phillips dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sato. That did some damage!
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sato counters with a nice uppercut.
Phillips misses with a takedown
and Sato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phillips misses with a kick to the body
and Sato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phillip Phillips is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phillips throws a body kick that misses.
Sato throws a counter high kick but Phillips was just alert enough to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Sato.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akira Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Phillips.
Sato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Phillips, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
A nice leg kick from Phillips, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips scores with a head kick.
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!
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato takes a kick to the side of the head.
Phillips throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phillips lands a front kick.#TD2#
Phillips looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sato makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A head kick from Phillips lands but Sato takes it in his stride.
Phillips lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sato takes a step back to recover.
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 Akira Sato.
I think Phillips 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Phillips! |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R1
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Sato finds it's target.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Sato's defenses.
Sato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.#CL#
Jones rushes Sato and presses him up against the cage.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocks a body shot from Sato.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Sato is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones works on Sato's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice head 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 Jones.#T1##CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Sato.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. #BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Sato back into the cage.
Sato wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Sato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Sato.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Sato throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sato or not. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Sato counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Sato moves away and avoids it.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Sato counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Sato slips a straight right by Jones.
Sato takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Sato throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Sato saw that one coming.
It seemed like Sato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones misses the jab.
Sato throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sato's hands.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Sato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to clinch but Sato moves away
and Sato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sato scores with a jab to the body.
Sato moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Sato counters with a nice body shot.
Jones tests Sato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Sato's head but Sato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sato unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sato checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sato, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Sato. #T4#
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Sato lands a right hand.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a right hand. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
Sato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sato.
Sato moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arwell Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Sato slips a jab from Jones.
Sato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sato can do to turn this around?
Sato misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Sato lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but Sato moves away
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arwell Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Sato ducks down to avoid it.
Sato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands with a hook. Sato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Sato back into the cage.
Sato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sato tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sato tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Sato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Sato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Sato leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sato prevents a body shot from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sato.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sato misses with some punches.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Sato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.#CL#
Sato gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Sato throws a head punch that misses.
Sato lands a left hand.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Sato walks into a left hand.
A jab from Jones misses. #T3#
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Sato moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Sato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
Sato misses the jab.
Sato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Sato off the cage and back into range.
Jones digs a good body shot into Sato's ribs.
Sato is breathing heavily.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Sato breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a kick to the body
and Sato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Sato moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones tries to clinch but Sato moves away
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sato.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Sato's defenses.
Sato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arwell Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Jones lands a big uppercut and Sato crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sato looks OK. Jones waves Sato back to his feet!#ROC#Sato is rocked!
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Jones backs off Sato throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
Sato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Sato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Sato against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Sato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Sato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sato to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Sato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sato counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sato counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. Jones catches Sato right on the button with a cross.
Sato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones thuds his right hand into Sato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sato is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?#T2#
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Sato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sato seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Sato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throws a body punch but Sato moves out of range.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Jones cracks Sato with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sato looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Jones finish him?
Arwell Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sato counters with a straight right hand.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Sato moved out of range nicely.
Jones lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Sato can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Jones and Sato drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arwell Jones!
A victorious Arwell Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Sato lands with an overhand left.
Sato 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.
Sato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Artusii misses the shot to the body.
Artusii misses with an uppercut
and Sato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Artusii throws a hook but Sato blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Sato. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato moves out of range as Artusii strikes.
Sato throws a big counter combination but Artusii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sato clobbers Artusii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sato darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Artusii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sato counters with a straight right hand.
Sato misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Artusii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sato lands a jab to the head.
Artusii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Artusii misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Sato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Artusii misses with a hook
and Sato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sato lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Sato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sato defending well as Artusii loads up on a big left hand.
Sato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato lands a nice hook to Artusii's body. Artusii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Artusii.
It looked like Sato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Artusii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Artusii throws a hook to the side of Sato's head but Sato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sato is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Artusii throws a poor cross that misses
and Sato counters with a right hand to the body.
Sato lands with a cross. #T3#
Artusii just misses with a punch to the body.
Artusii tries to move into range but Sato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sato misses with a looping right.
Artusii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Artusii.
Sato was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Artusii misses with a lunging right hand
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Artusii.
Artusii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sato.
Artusii is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sato connects with a jab.#T4#
Artusii misses with an uppercut
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sato lands a jab to the head.
Sato lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Sato does it's job there.
Sato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sato misses with a right hand
and Artusii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sato cracks Artusii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Sato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Artusii throws a sloppy body shot
and Sato counters with a nice uppercut.
Sato throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Artusii to counter with a crisp jab.
Sato misses with a straight right.
Artusii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Artusii! But no joy.
Artusii scores with a sloppy right hand. Sato should have avoided that one.
Artusii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Sato counters with a crisp one two that drops Artusii! Sato thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Artusii to his feet! Artusii is in big trouble!#ROC#Artusii is rocked!
Artusii loses concentration momentarily and Sato pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Artusii crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Sato finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akira Sato!
Our winner, Akira Sato, 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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