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Event:
RMMA - Rio 3
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Atsushi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Challinor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Challinor dives in and scores a takedown into Atsushi's guard.
Atsushi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#KD#
Atsushi lands a big head kick that sends Challinor tumbling to the mat! Atsushi takes a step backwards and waves Challinor back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Zachary Challinor has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi connects with a high kick.
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Challinor moves into the clinch.#BC#
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi lands a body shot.
Look low, kick high! Atsushi uses the oldest trick in the book to send Challinor tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Atsushi is absolutely delighted - when Challinor wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Onishi Atsushi!
A victorious Onishi Atsushi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Zachary Challinor spoke after the fight, saying 'I’ve wrestled my whole life, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned—it’s not about how you fall, but how you get back up. Respect to my opponent, my team, and everyone who supports me. This isn’t the end. I’ll regroup, come back stronger, and next time, I won’t miss.'. |
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Event:
RMMA - New York 3
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Katsu takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Sama Katsu has been cut.
Katsu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atsushi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Atsushi
and Katsu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Atsushi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Katsu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Katsu moves into the clinch.
Atsushi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atsushi wants to stall.
Katsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
Katsu lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi wants to stall.
Atsushi trying to control the position but instead, Katsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atsushi into the cage.
Atsushi stalling in the clinch but Katsu improves position. #T1#
Katsu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Atsushi to keep the fight standing.
Katsu prevents Atsushi from breaking the clinch.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Katsu.
Katsu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
Atsushi misses with some punches.
Katsu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Katsu tries to pull guard but Atsushi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Onishi Atsushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sama Katsu.
Atsushi tries to circle away but Katsu has him pinned against the cage.
Atsushi is trying to push Katsu away but Katsu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Atsushi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atsushi is looking to control Katsu's arms but Katsu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atsushi has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Katsu gets control of Atsushi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Katsu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Atsushi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katsu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Katsu is pulling down on Atsushi's head to control his posture.
Atsushi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atsushi trying to control but Katsu is working from the bottom.
Atsushi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Atsushi is really struggling to control Katsu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Atsushi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atsushi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##KD#
Atsushi lands a big head kick that sends Katsu tumbling to the mat! Atsushi takes a step backwards and waves Katsu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL2#
Katsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atsushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Katsu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Katsu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Atsushi trying to control but Katsu is working from the bottom.
Atsushi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atsushi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Atsushi passes Katsu's right leg, so he's 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!
Katsu is staying active underneath Atsushi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atsushi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Katsu is looking to improve his position.
Atsushi thows a huge punch but Katsu dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Atsushi wants to work for an arm triangle but Katsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Katsu is controlling Atsushi's trapped leg to prevent Atsushi from advancing to side control.
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 Onishi Atsushi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sama Katsu's cut.
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#
Atsushi throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Katsu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Katsu.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Atsushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Katsu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Katsu pulls Atsushi into guard.
Katsu has his hands on Atsushi's head, controlling the position.
Atsushi pushes down on Katsu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Atsushi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Katsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Atsushi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Atsushi wants to control but Katsu is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Atsushi is looking for a kimura here.
Katsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Atsushi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsushi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atsushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Katsu keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Atsushi misses the shot to the body.
Atsushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Katsu wants to counter with a clinch but Atsushi pushes him away.
Katsu avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atsushi throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Katsu blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Katsu moves out of range.
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick
and Katsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katsu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Katsu clinches up with Atsushi and pushes him back against the cage.
Katsu is trying to pull guard but Atsushi has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Katsu.
Katsu tries to pull guard but Atsushi holds him up against the cage and eventually Katsu drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Katsu on the inside.
Atsushi tries to circle away but Katsu has him pinned against the cage.
Atsushi is trying to push Katsu away but Katsu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Katsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Atsushi tries to break free but Katsu pushes him back against the cage.
Katsu pushes Atsushi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Katsu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Katsu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atsushis head.
Katsu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katsu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsu lands a shot to the body.
Katsu fails to pull guard.
Onishi Atsushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sama Katsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katsu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sama Katsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atsushi misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Katsu pulls guard effortlessly.
Katsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sama Katsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sama Katsu'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#
Katsu shoots in for a double leg but Atsushi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Atsushi circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Katsu drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Atsushi follows Katsu to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onishi Atsushi!
Onishi Atsushi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RMMA 14 - Cricket v Czerw
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson throws a jab when Atsushi was well out of range.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Atsushi.#CL#
Nelson has Atsushi up against the cage in a clinch.
Atsushi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nelson tries to work over Atsushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atsushi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson misses with a hook.#CL#
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atsushi, pushing him back against the cage.
Atsushi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Atsushi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
We've been told by Nelson's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Atsushi throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atsushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
Nelson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Onishi Atsushi has been cut.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
Onishi Atsushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Atsushi moves out of range easily.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atsushi.
#TD#
Nelson jumps into guard, dragging Atsushi to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atsushi forces his way into half guard.
Nelson tries to kick Atsushi off but Atsushi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Atsushi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Nelson is trying to stand.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson pulls Atsushi in close to his closed guard and prevents Atsushi from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Nelson works over Atsushi with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Atsushi is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson with a nice head shot there.
Atsushi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Atsushi's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Atsushi blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Atsushi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nelson has picked Atsushi up and slammed him! Atsushi can't keep hold of the triangle and Nelson manages to pass to side control!
Atsushi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nelson connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Atsushi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nelson working the ground and pound from side control.
Nelson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Nelson lands a nice forearm strike.
Nelson scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atsushi, who protects the arm well.
Atsushi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nelson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nelson cracks Atsushi with a big elbow.
Atsushi struggling a bit here.
Atsushi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onishi Atsushi's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nelson scores with a nice strike.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atsushi can do to turn this around?
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Nelson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Atsushi is looking to control Nelson's arms but Nelson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atsushi has his back to the cage.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nelson is keeping busy.#BC#
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atsushi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson cracks Atsushi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#That has opened up Onishi Atsushi's cut even more.
Nelson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Atsushi connects with a right hand. Nelson shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atsushi's efforts to push away.
Nelson keeps control of Atsushi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Atsushi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson pushes Atsushi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atsushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nelson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Nelson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Atsushi pushes Nelson off and gets back to his feet.
Atsushi swinging wildly here.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atsushi, pushing him back against the cage.
Atsushi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atsushi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nelson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Nelson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atsushi's defenses.
Nelson lands a good knee to the midsection. Atsushi won't want to take too many of those.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Atsushi is trying to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson lands with a left to the head.
Atsushi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Atsushi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Atsushi takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Nelson forces Atsushi back against the cage and clinches.
Atsushi trying to control the position but instead, Nelson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atsushi into the cage.
Atsushi is trying to break free.#T3#
Nelson lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Nelson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nelson scoring with some ground and pound.
Atsushi wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nelson pushes down on Atsushi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Nelson.
Nelson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Atsushi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atsushi's head.
Atsushi trying to control from the bottom.
Nelson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nelson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nelson drops an elbow to the side of Atsushi's head.
Nelson stalling.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushi trying to control here.
Atsushi is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Onishi Atsushi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Atsushi blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Atsushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malik Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson cracks Atsushi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malik Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Atsushi tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi.
Malik Nelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nelson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nelson scores a nice knee to the body.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Atsushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Atsushi controls the action.
Nelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Atsushi is trying to break free.
Atsushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nelson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Atsushi counters with a three punch combo that has Nelson backing up. Nelson nods at Atsushi to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nelson 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 Atsushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Atsushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson is looking to chop away at Atsushi's legs.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Atsushi checks it well.
Nelson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atsushi on the side of the head.
Nelson misses the jab.
Atsushi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nelson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Atsushi backs up against the cage.
Atsushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atsushi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Nelson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson throws a right hand that Atsushi ducks under and follows up with a left that Atsushi also avoids with ease.
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atsushi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atsushi throws a solid leg kick but Nelson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atsushi.
Nelson throwing a counter right hand but Atsushi manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Nelson forces Atsushi back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson throws a leg kick that misses.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Atsushi just manages to avoid it.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#The cut above Onishi Atsushi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nelson dives in and grabs Atsushi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atsushi pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Atsushi throws out a counter right but Nelson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Atsushi gets tackled into the cage by Nelson. Nelson maintains the clinch.
Atsushi wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nelson. #T3#
Nelson tries to score a body lock takedown but Atsushi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nelson lands a right hand.
Atsushi slows down the pace here.
Nelson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nelson lands an elbow inside.
Nelson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Atsushi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Atsushi wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
#BC2#
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson 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.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atsushi throws a leg kick but Nelson checks it.
Malik Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Nelson blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Atsushi stuns Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atsushi takes one on the button.
Atsushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson wants to land a leg kick but Atsushi is out of range.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Nelson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atsushi defending well though.
Malik Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atsushi trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Atsushi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Atsushi wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Nelson!
Malik Nelson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
RMMA 10 - Lidl v Cricket
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bones.
Atsushi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atsushi throws a looping overhand right but Bones ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Atsushi as Bones shoots in.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
Atsushi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atsushi's waist but Atsushi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bones off to one side.
A head kick misses from Atsushi. #CL#
Bones clinches.
Bones tries to pull guard but Atsushi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bones is keeping busy.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Atsushi is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.
Bones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atsushi.
#T1#
Bones is stalling here.
Atsushi stalling in the clinch but Bones improves position. #BC2#
Atsushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bones has managed to clinch.
Bones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atsushi after a bit of a struggle.
Atsushi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atsushi tries to break free but Bones pushes him back against the cage.
Atsushi can't break the clinch.
Bones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atsushi prevents it.
Atsushi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bones - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Bones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atsushi up against the cage.#BC2#
Atsushi breaks from the clinch.
Bones dives in for a single leg takedown but Atsushi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bones as Atsushi tries to tie him up.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atsushi's efforts to push away.#BC#
Bones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atsushi circles away.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bones is looking to counter the offense by Atsushi and move into the clinch.
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3##CL#
Bones moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atsushi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Bones moves out of range.
Bones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Bones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Bones has Atsushi up against the cage in a clinch.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Bones gets control of Atsushi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Atsushi wants to pass the guard but Bones is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsushi trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
Atsushi forces his way into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Bones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atsushi is looking to take a break and control but Bones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bones manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Atsushi won't allow Bones to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onishi Atsushi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bones slips under a jab.
Bones tries for a takedown but Atsushi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atsushi misses with a straight right.
Bones is looking for a counter combo.
Bones avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
#CL#
Bones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atsushi.
Atsushi wants to stall.
Bones lands a nice shot to the body.
Atsushi is trying to break the clinch but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones has Atsushi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atsushi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atsushi prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Bones breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Bones fails to land the takedown.
Bones avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Bones is looking for a counter combo.
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Atsushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bones blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi throws a head kick that half lands.
Bones goes for a double leg but Atsushi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atsushi continues to drive forward.#BC#
Bones breaks from the clinch.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atsushi sprawls and moves away.
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones fails with the takedown.
Atsushi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Onishi Atsushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Atsushi. #T2##CL#
Atsushi tries to keep at a distance but Bones has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Bones pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving. #SUB#
Bones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atsushi trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Atsushi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Bones keeping moving, preventing Atsushi from controlling successfully.
Bones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Atsushi trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bones goes for a double leg but Atsushi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atsushi continues to drive forward.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atsushi wants to break free but Bones has control.
Bones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atsushi is defending well.
Atsushi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Atsushi avoiding damage as Bones throws knees to the body.
Bones fails to pull guard.
Bones stalling in the clinch.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bones jumps guard but Atsushi stands there with Bones around his waist. Bones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bones avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bones digs a right hand into Atsushi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atsushi's gas tank.
Bones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atsushi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onishi Atsushi 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#
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones tries to counter with a takedown but Atsushi is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Bones moves into the clinch.
Bones tries to land knees in the clinch but Atsushi avoids the damage to the body.
Atsushi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atsushi trying to stall but Bones improves his position.
Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bones struggles to land a body shot inside as Atsushi controls his hands.
Bones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Atsushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Bones shoots for a takedown but Atsushi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Atsushi connects with a high kick. #CL#
Bones rushes Atsushi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Atsushi tries to stall but Bones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atsushi is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Atsushi breaks from the clinch.
Atsushi throws a powerful right kick. Bones tried to block low but the kick was high! Bones was taken right off of his feet! Atsushi jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Onishi Atsushi! |
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Event:
RMMA 6 - Calixte v Casteel
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Lidl takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Atsushi breaks from the clinch.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Lidl moves out of range easily.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Lidl moves out of range.
Chuck Lidl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lidl blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Lidl misses the target.
Lidl avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
#CL#
Lidl has closed the distance and engaged Atsushi in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lidl.
Still in the clinch, Lidl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atsushi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lidl scores with a shot to the side of Atsushi's head.
Lidl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lidl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atsushi's efforts to push away.
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch but Lidl keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Atsushi thuds his shin into the meat of Lidl's side.
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Lidl misses with a looping right.
Atsushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1##CL#
Lidl moves into the clinch.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushi.
Atsushi stalling in the clinch but Lidl improves position.
Lidl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
Atsushi is trying to break the clinch but Lidl has him pressed against the cage.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Lidl is controlling the position.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lidl is keeping busy.
A short right from Lidl.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atsushi is trying to stall.
Lidl misses with a punch on the inside.
Lidl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lidl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidl misses with a body punch.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lidl is keeping busy.
Lidl tries to throw a body punch but Atsushi avoids it by throwing Lidl back against the cage. #BC#
Lidl breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Lidl closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lidl.
A right hand to the body from Lidl.
Atsushi stalling in the clinch but Lidl improves position.
Atsushi blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lidl.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushi.
Atsushi tries to stall but Lidl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lidl controls his hands.
Lidl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lidl scores with a shot to the side of Atsushi's head.
Atsushi is looking to control Lidl's arms but Lidl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atsushi has his back to the cage.
Atsushi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Atsushi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lidl lands a left hand.
Atsushi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lidl lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Atsushi trying to stall but Lidl improves his position.
Lidl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atsushi.
Lidl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atsushi.
Atsushi looks winded!
Lidl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atsushi tries to break free but Lidl pushes him back against the cage.
Lidl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lidl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Lidl.
Lidl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Onishi Atsushi has been cut.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Lidl on the inside.
Lidl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lidl scores with a shoulder strike.
Lidl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushi.
Lidl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
Lidl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lidl.
Lidl works on Atsushi's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Atsushi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lidl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atsushi's efforts to push away.
Lidl cracks Atsushi with a nice body shot.
Lidl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lidl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atsushi tries to stall but Lidl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Lidl.
Atsushi is trying to push Lidl away but Lidl has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Atsushi working hard to break the clinch.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Lidl is controlling the position.
Lidl gets through Atsushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lidl.
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Lidl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atsushi is trying to break free.
Lidl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lidl.
Lidl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lidl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onishi Atsushi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Lidl moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Atsushi!
Lidl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lidl throws a monster overhand right that drops Atsushi! Lidl follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Lidl! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Pronkashov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Atsushi swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Atsushi as Pronkashov shoots in.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Atsushi has eaten all the pies!#CL#
Pronkashov forces Atsushi back against the cage and clinches.
Pronkashov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Atsushi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Pronkashov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pronkashov has Atsushi pressed against the cage, preventing Atsushi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Atsushi trying to control the position but instead, Pronkashov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atsushi into the cage.#TD#
Pronkashov pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pronkashov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pronkashov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atsushi. #SU2#
Atsushi gets to his feet. Pronkashov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Atsushi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
Atsushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
Pronkashov fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pronkashov is defended easily by Atsushi.
Atsushi throws a big counter head kick but Pronkashov avoids it with no problem.
Atsushi lands a head kick!
Atsushi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Atsushi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Onishi Atsushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Pronkashov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pronkashov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atsushi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pronkashov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atsushi but Atsushi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Atsushi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pronkashov blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Pronkashov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atsushi sprawls and moves away.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Pronkashov moves out of range.
A head kick from Atsushi lands but Pronkashov takes it in his stride.
Pronkashov blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atsushi looks for the body kick but Pronkashov saw that one coming. #T3#
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atsushi looks winded!
No luck for Pronkashov with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Pronkashov pushes Atsushi up against the cage in a clinch.
Pronkashov stalling the fight.
Pronkashov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atsushi's efforts to push away.#BC#
Pronkashov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pronkashov avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
#CL#
Pronkashov pushes Atsushi up against the cage in a clinch.
Atsushi wants to get back to striking at distance but Pronkashov won't allow it.
Pronkashov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atsushi is trying to break free.#T4#
Atsushi tries to circle away but Pronkashov has him pinned against the cage.
Atsushi working hard to break the clinch.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch but Pronkashov keeps him there for the moment.
Atsushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pronkashov is keeping busy.#BC2#
Atsushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Atsushi as Pronkashov shoots in.
A head kick from Atsushi lands but Pronkashov takes it in his stride.
Atsushi throws a nice head kick!
Pronkashov throws a head kick but Atsushi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onishi Atsushi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Atsushi lands a head kick!
Pronkashov blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Pronkashov blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pronkashov fails with a takedown attempt.
Atsushi throws a big counter head kick but Pronkashov avoids it with no problem.
Atsushi connects with a high kick.
Pronkashov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Atsushi eats them both and turns towards Pronkashov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Onishi Atsushi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pronkashov looks for a takedown but Atsushi sprawls well.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
Atsushi throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Pronkashov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atsushi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Pronkashov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pronkashov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pronkashov tries to clinch up but Atsushi circles away and keeps his distance.
Pronkashov shoots in but no luck this time.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhail Pronkashov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atsushi scores with a head kick. Pronkashov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Atsushi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Pronkashov clinches.
Atsushi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atsushi wants to break free but Pronkashov has control.
Atsushi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atsushi tries to circle away but Pronkashov has him pinned against the cage.
Atsushi is trying to stall.
Atsushi is looking to break free of the clinch but Pronkashov has double underhooks. #T2#
Atsushi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pronkashov has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pronkashov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Atsushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atsushi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atsushi working hard to break the clinch.
Pronkashov struggles to land a body shot inside as Atsushi controls his hands.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Pronkashov is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Atsushi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pronkashov has him pressed against the cage.
Atsushi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Atsushi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pronkashov is keeping busy.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch but Pronkashov keeps him there for the moment.
Atsushi working hard to break the clinch.
Atsushi being controlled against the cage.
Pronkashov keeps control of Atsushi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Atsushi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pronkashov taking a breather.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Atsushi is looking to control Pronkashov's arms but Pronkashov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atsushi has his back to the cage.
Atsushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atsushi is trying to break the clinch but Pronkashov is controlling him.
Pronkashov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Atsushi is looking to control Pronkashov's arms but Pronkashov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atsushi has his back to the cage.
Atsushi is looking to break free of the clinch but Pronkashov has double underhooks.
Atsushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pronkashov can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Atsushi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Atsushi is trying to stall.
Atsushi is looking to control Pronkashov's arms but Pronkashov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atsushi has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onishi Atsushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Onishi Atsushi's cut.
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#
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Pronkashov darts in looking for a takedown but Atsushi gets double underhooks and turns Pronkashov into the cage. #BC#
Pronkashov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atsushi throws a lazy head kick
and Pronkashov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pronkashov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atsushi's waist but Atsushi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pronkashov off to one side.
Onishi Atsushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pronkashov throws a leg kick but Atsushi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atsushi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Pronkashov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Pronkashov with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi stuffs the takedown.
As Pronkashov backs off Atsushi throws a huge counter combo but Pronkashov manages to avoid it all.
Atsushi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Atsushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atsushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Atsushi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Atsushi connects with a high kick.
Atsushi lands a head kick. Pronkashov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Pronkashov shoots in for a takedown but Atsushi shows good takedown defense.
Atsushi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pronkashov blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Pronkashov dives in for a single leg takedown but Atsushi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pronkashov looking for a takedown.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Pronkashov is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Atsushi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pronkashov looking for a takedown. #T2#
Atsushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pronkashov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pronkashov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atsushi is defending well.
Atsushi can't break the clinch.
Atsushi wants to stall.
Atsushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atsushi is trying to break free.#TD#
Pronkashov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pronkashov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Pronkashov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsushi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pronkashov is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Pronkashov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Pronkashov keeps moving. #SUB#
Pronkashov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Atsushi gets to his feet. Pronkashov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pronkashov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Atsushi lands a high kick!
Atsushi lands a head kick!
Pronkashov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Atsushi throws the kick towards the body but Pronkashov avoids it.
Atsushi throws a poor cross that misses
and Pronkashov counters with a stiff right hand.
Onishi Atsushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pronkashov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pronkashov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
Pronkashov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atsushi's waist but Atsushi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pronkashov off to one side.
Atsushi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mikhail Pronkashov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Onishi Atsushi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Atsushi throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onishi Atsushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Atsushi 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onishi Atsushi! |
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