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Event:
UFF 5: Tsering vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Dyakov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mamoru was covering up waiting for the punch and Dyakov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dyakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dyakov distracts Mamoru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mamoru trying to keep a closed guard but Dyakov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyakov won't allow Mamoru to get back to his feet.
Dyakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dyakov 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.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.
Dyakov cracks Mamoru with a solid left hand.
Dyakov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mamoru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dyakov prevents Mamoru from getting back to his feet.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.
Dyakov scoring with some ground and pound.
Dyakov stands up over Mamoru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
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!
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Mamoru has momentary wrist control but Dyakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Mamoru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dyakov is controlling him.
Mamoru looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dyakov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamoru really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dyakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dyakov connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mamoru can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dyakov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mamoru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mamoru trying to keep a closed guard but Dyakov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dyakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dyakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dyakov drops back looking for a leg! Mamoru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamoru manages to kick Dyakov off! Dyakov jumps back into Mamoru's guard.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Mamoru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyakov.
Mamoru wants to stand up but Dyakov is controlling him.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
Dyakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamoru has wrist control.
Dyakov with a nice head shot there.
Dyakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Our spies down at at Zanshin MMA inform us that Mamoru has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mamoru looking to control.
Dyakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dyakov works over Mamoru with some ground and pound from guard.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Mamoru tries to strike from the bottom.
Dyakov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mamoru striking off his back but it's not causing Dyakov any problems.
Mamoru thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mamoru punching to the body, from the bottom.
Dyakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
Dyakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dyakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mamoru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dyakov is breathing heavily.
Dyakov is working Mamoru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dyakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dyakov postures up in Mamoru's guard and throws a big left but Mamoru blocks it.
Dyakov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Dyakov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mamoru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mamoru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mamoru! #REVB##T4#
Mamoru cracks Dyakov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dyakov is trying to improve his position.
Mamoru lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dyakov regains half guard.
Dyakov moves into full guard.
Mamoru stands up over Dyakov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dyakov wants to stand up but Mamoru is controlling him. #SUB#
Dyakov working for a triangle but Mamoru defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kostadin Dyakov 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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dyakov is defended easily by Mamoru.
Endou Mamoru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyakov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Dyakov dives in and scores a takedown into Mamoru's guard.
Mamoru wants to get back to his feet but Dyakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dyakov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov postures up in Mamoru's guard and throws a big left but Mamoru blocks it.
Mamoru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mamoru wants to get back to his feet but Dyakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Dyakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dyakov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dyakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dyakov drops back looking for a leg! Mamoru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamoru manages to kick Dyakov off! Dyakov jumps back into Mamoru's guard.
Kostadin Dyakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dyakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov works over Mamoru with some ground and pound from guard.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Dyakov throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Dyakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyakov cracks Mamoru with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dyakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamoru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dyakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dyakov stops Mamoru from standing up.
Dyakov lands a couple of digs.
Dyakov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dyakov cracks Mamoru with a solid left hand.
Dyakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mamoru throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dyakov stands up over Mamoru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mamoru thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3##SUB#
Dyakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dyakov throws a big elbow that misses.
Dyakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mamoru trying to strike off his back.
Dyakov stopping the sweep attempt from Mamoru.
Dyakov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Dyakov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mamoru dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mamoru with a nice head shot there.
Dyakov looking to control.
Dyakov has momentary wrist control but Mamoru slips an elbow through the middle.
Dyakov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dyakov trying to control the position.
#T4#
Mamoru cracks Dyakov with a solid left hand.
Mamoru working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamoru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Dyakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mamoru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mamoru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dyakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamoru is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyakov is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kostadin Dyakov dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mamoru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dyakov takes one on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamoru.
Mamoru dives in and grabs Dyakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dyakov pushes down on Mamoru's head and hops out.
Dyakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.#TD#
Dyakov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dyakov lands in his opponent's guard.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dyakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamoru's head.
Mamoru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dyakov distracts Mamoru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Mamoru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyakov.
Dyakov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dyakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamoru can do to turn this around?
Mamoru throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dyakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dyakov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mamoru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Dyakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dyakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyakov landing with the ground and pound.
Mamoru has momentary wrist control but Dyakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Dyakov won't allow Mamoru to get back to his feet.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Dyakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Dyakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dyakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamoru has wrist control.
Mamoru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dyakov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Dyakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamoru is trying to control the position but Dyakov postures up.
Mamoru wants to stand and escape but Dyakov is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamoru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dyakovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dyakov fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Mamoru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dyakov's head backwards.
Mamoru stuffs the takedown.
Dyakov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamoru shoots in but Dyakov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kostadin Dyakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endou Mamoru.
Dyakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kostadin Dyakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dyakov walks into a left hand. #T4##TD#
Dyakov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dyakov is thwarting Mamoru's attempts to control the position.
Dyakov wants to pass the guard but Mamoru is defending well.
Dyakov throwing shots but Mamoru is blocking nicely.
Dyakov prevents Mamoru from standing back up.
Endou Mamoru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamoru has hold of Dyakov's hands but Dyakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mamoru has hold of Dyakov's hands but Dyakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamoru moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kostadin Dyakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dyakov looking to sit in guard and control but Mamoru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostadin Dyakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dyakov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostadin Dyakov!
An out of breath Kostadin Dyakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Endou Mamoru spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, today was not my day, is as they say, lucky at love, unlucky in the game.'. |
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Event:
UFF 1: Michigan vs Licker
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Ji Sung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mamoru looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mamoru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ji Sung can pounce on him.
Mamoru 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.
Ji Sung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamoru to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Ji Sung shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mamoru is trying to defend but Ji Sung finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mamoru pushes Ji Sung off but Ji Sung dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Ji Sung has an Americana. Mamoru didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ji Sung is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ji Sung hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cha Ji Sung!
Cha Ji Sung took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks to my family and all my supporters, this is a showing of Korean Martial Arts, mixed in this fighting sport, stay tune in my carrear for more korean based fights.'.
Endou Mamoru spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, today was not my day, is as they say, lucky at love, unlucky in the game.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Bolivar lands a jab to the nose.
Bolivar throws out a powerful jab.
Mamoru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamoru shoots for a double leg takedown but Bolivar sprawls well. He's pushed Mamoru's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bolivar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamoru was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolivar.
Mamoru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolivar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mamoru looks winded!
Bolivar lands the left hand.
Mamoru misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Bolivar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bolivar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamoru wants to stand but Bolivar is controlling the position.
Bolivar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolivar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamoru's head.
Bolivar landing with the ground and pound.
Mamoru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolivar throws a big right hand that misses.
Bolivar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamoru on the ground.#T1#
Bolivar is in close to Mamoru's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bolivar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bolivar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bolivar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bolivar scoring with some ground and pound.
Bolivar postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
Bolivar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolivar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bolivar scoring with some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Tokyo inform us that Mamoru has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bolivar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamoru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolivar postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
Bolivar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mamoru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Bolivar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bolivar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bolivar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mamoru keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar throws an elbow that misses. Mamoru uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bolivar's guard. Nice move by Mamoru!#REVB#
Bolivar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mamoru trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bolivar wants to stand but Mamoru is controlling the position.
Mamoru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolivar wants to stand up but Mamoru is controlling him.
Bolivar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bolivar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bolivar tries to get out of the position.
Mamoru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mamoru stops Bolivar from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mamoru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolivar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mamoru throws a good cross that connects.
Mamoru is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bolivar throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamoru misses with a left hand #CL#
and Bolivar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bolivar digs a right hand underneath Mamoru's ribcage. Mamoru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bolivar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mamoru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Bolivar.
Bolivar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Bolivar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mamoru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Bolivar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bolivar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolivar scores with a jab. Mamoru acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bolivar throws a shot to the body.
Endou Mamoru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamoru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolivar throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamoru.
Bolivar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamoru can do to turn this around?
Bolivar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mamoru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolivar.
Mamoru shoots in and drives through. Bolivar sprawls well.
Mamoru bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolivar's head.
Mamoru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mamoru is breathing heavily.
Mamoru takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bolivar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.
Bolivar attempts a counter takedown but Mamoru avoids it well and moves away.
Mamoru misses with a hook.#T1#
Mamoru throws a shot from downtown. Bolivar moves away and avoids it.
Bolivar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamoru.
Mamoru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamoru misses with a straight left.
Bolivar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mamoru sprawls and moves away.
Bolivar scores with a decent looking hook.
Bolivar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mamoru might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mamoru tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bolivar defends well and Mamoru ends up having to push Bolivar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bolivar misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bolivar, as that shot connected.
Juan Pablo Bolivar is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamoru takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mamoru misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bolivar to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolivar throws a looping overhand right but Mamoru ducks down to avoid it.
Mamoru is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Bolivar shoots in and gets a takedown into Mamoru's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolivar working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Bolivar works over Mamoru with some ground and pound from guard.
Bolivar with a nice head shot there.
Bolivar connects with a couple of short punches.
Mamoru trying to strike off his back.
Bolivar preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolivar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Mamoru keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolivar is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamoru has wrist control.
Bolivar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamoru is looking to stand up but Bolivar isn't so interested in that idea.
Bolivar with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Bolivar lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolivar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juan Pablo Bolivar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolivar postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
Bolivar throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Mamoru striking off his back but it's not causing Bolivar any problems.
Bolivar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Mamoru keeps moving.
Mamoru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolivar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mamoru wants to stand up but Bolivar is controlling him. #T4#
Bolivar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mamoru throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mamoru lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Mamoru from controlling successfully.
Mamoru won't allow Bolivar to get back to his feet.
Mamoru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mamoru postures up in Bolivar's guard and throws a big left but Bolivar blocks it.
Mamoru trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Bolivar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mamoru misses with a hook.
Bolivar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bolivar takes a swing at Mamoru's ribcage but misses.
Mamoru throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Bolivar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bolivar.
Mamoru goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolivar prevents it.
Bolivar pushes Mamoru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolivar pushes Mamoru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolivar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolivar lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar cracks Mamoru with a nice body shot.
Bolivar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolivar pushes Mamoru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamoru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Bolivar.
Bolivar cracks Mamoru with a nice body shot.#T1#
Bolivar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bolivar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolivar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamoru backwards.
A short left from Bolivar.
Bolivar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Bolivar.
Bolivar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bolivar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bolivar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamoru backwards.
Bolivar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolivar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bolivar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bolivar lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolivar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolivar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mamoru.#T2#
Nice body punch from Bolivar - that landed with a thud.
Bolivar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolivar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolivar lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Bolivar.
Bolivar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolivar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mamoru blocks a body shot from Bolivar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolivar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolivar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolivar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juan Pablo Bolivar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bolivar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolivar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamoru's elbow.
Bolivar misses with a punch to the body.
Bolivar gets through Mamoru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juan Pablo Bolivar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bolivar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bolivar lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamoru backwards.
Bolivar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolivar has Mamoru pressed against the cage, preventing Mamoru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mamoru jumps guard but Bolivar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bolivar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolivar.
#T4#
Bolivar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolivar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolivar misses with a body punch.
Bolivar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamoru or not.
Mamoru tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolivar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Endou Mamoru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Pablo Bolivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endou Mamoru.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolivar.
Bolivar lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamoru backwards.
Mamoru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Pablo Bolivar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bolivar 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pablo Bolivar!
Endou Mamoru spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, today was not my day, is as they say, lucky at love, unlucky in the game.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Magyar throws a right hand that Mamoru ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamoru also avoids with ease.#CL#
Mamoru tries to keep at a distance but Magyar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magyar is trying to stall.
Magyar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Magyar wants to stall.
Magyar working aggressively here.
#TD#
Magyar decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar looking for a sweep. Not yet Magyar, not yet.
Magyar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamoru scoring with some ground and pound.
Mamoru lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB#
Magyar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamoru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamoru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magyar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mamoru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mamoru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magyar trying to control the position.
Mamoru is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like GazFicko Magyar has been cut.
Magyar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mamoru is now in half guard.
Mamoru working over Magyar with some ground and pound. Magyar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Mamoru is nestled in close to Magyar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Mamoru.
Magyar is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Magyar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamoru working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamoru working Magyar over with strikes. #CUT2#GazFicko Magyar's cut is getting worse.
Magyar wants to get back to full guard.
Magyar taking some punishment here, with Mamoru in his half guard. #CUT2#GazFicko Magyar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at GazFicko Magyar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Endou Mamoru!
In his post fight interview, Endou Mamoru gave a big smile as he said 'So, what is next? I am ready for my another fight. Hey! sponsors, gyms, companies, give me a call, I won't disappoint y'all, I promise.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Mamoru tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miranda defends well and Mamoru ends up having to push Miranda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Miranda gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mamoru regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miranda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miranda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miranda slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Mamoru.
Mamoru tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoru trying to control here.
Miranda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mamoru missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Mamoru throws a strike from the bottom but Miranda passes into side control!
Mamoru wants to get back to his feet.
Miranda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Miranda has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Miranda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.
Miranda moves out of range as Mamoru strikes.
Mamoru getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miranda slips under a jab.
Mamoru leaves Miranda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mamoru throws the left hand but Miranda avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Mamoru blocks the body kick.
Miranda defending well as Mamoru loads up on a big left hand.
Mamoru connects with a jab.
Mamoru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirandas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miranda tries to clinch but Mamoru is having none of it.
Mamoru has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Miranda counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Mamoru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miranda moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miranda.
Miranda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Miranda. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Mamoru misses.
Miranda with the counter takedown but Mamoru avoids it easily.#T3#
Miranda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miranda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.
Miranda tries to counter with a clinch but Mamoru shakes him off and moves away.
A big right from Mamoru misses.
Mamoru closes the distance and clinches up with Miranda, looking for a takedown. Mamoru pushes Miranda against the cage but Miranda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endou Mamoru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamoru fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miranda avoids it really well and circles away.
Miranda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamoru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miranda.
Miranda shoots in looking for a takedown but Mamoru manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miranda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Endou Mamoru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamoru misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miranda slips under a jab from Mamoru.
Miranda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miranda wants to counter the offense by Mamoru and move into the clinch position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miranda.#T4#
A big left from Mamoru misses.
Miranda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miranda stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamoru. Mamoru gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Miranda has closed the distance and engaged Mamoru in a clinch.
Mamoru tries to pull guard but Miranda won't allow it.
Mamoru wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Miranda pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Miranda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamoru defends well.
Mamoru has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miranda tries to strike from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Miranda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mamoru lands a jab to Miranda's midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mamoru!
Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamoru.
Mamoru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamoru throws a nice looking combination but Miranda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miranda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but Mamoru shows good takedown defense.
Decent striking displayed by Mamoru there.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but Mamoru shows good takedown defense.
Endou Mamoru is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamoru shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miranda but Miranda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot lands for Mamoru.
Miranda shoots for a takedown but Mamoru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Endou Mamoru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Miranda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamoru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Mamoru throws out a loose jab but Miranda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamoru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miranda can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Miranda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mamoru tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miranda is in Mamoru's guard.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Miranda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mamoru is looking to stand up but Miranda isn't so interested in that idea.
Miranda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mamoru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mamoru is striking off his back. Miranda thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mamoru flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mamoru looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Mamoru trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mamoru missing with punches from the bottom.
Mamoru wants to improve his position but Miranda is controlling well.
Mamoru is trying to stand up here but Miranda is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mamoru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamoru clobbers Miranda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mamoru throws a hook but Miranda avoids it easily.
Miranda moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
Mamoru throws an overhand right that lands on Miranda's shoulder, as Miranda tries to avoid the shot.
Miranda moves away from the strike by Mamoru. #T3#
Mamoru moves out of range of the body kick.
Miranda ducks under a wild hook from Mamoru.
Mamoru misses with a looping left.
A big right from Mamoru misses.
Miranda moves away from the strike by Mamoru.
Mamoru throws a hook but Miranda blocks it.#CL2#
Miranda clinches. #TD2#
Miranda manages to pull guard.
Mamoru throwing strikes but missing.
Mamoru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mamoru working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miranda's head.#T4#
Mamoru throwing strikes but missing.
Mamoru is in close to Miranda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mamoru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Mamoru scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mamoru makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mamoru stands up over Miranda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mamoru scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mamoru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mamoru postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamoru keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miranda's head.
Miranda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamoru.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Endou Mamoru dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Nice defenses there by Miranda.
Mamoru misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Miranda moves into range and clinches up with Mamoru.
Mamoru is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miranda is defending well.#TD2#
Miranda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miranda trying to keep a closed guard but Mamoru is proving a slippery customer.
Mamoru trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda pulls Mamoru in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamoru's guard. #REVB#
Miranda stops Mamoru from standing up. #T1#
Mamoru trying to keep a closed guard but Miranda is proving a slippery customer.
Miranda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mamoru working a defensive guard but Miranda manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mamoru is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miranda is controlling him well.
Miranda trying to control the position but Mamoru is working away.
Mamoru wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miranda taking a breather here.
Mamoru can't do much from the bottom here.
Mamoru strikes from the bottom but Miranda takes advantage and advances to full mount!
You get the feeling that Mamoru really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mamoru can't escape the position.
Miranda tries to control but Mamoru wriggling away.
Mamoru is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Miranda has taken his back!#T3#
Miranda avoiding Mamoru 's attempts to control his hands.
Mamoru wants to escape the position.
Miranda throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB2#
Mamoru is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mamoru wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamoru tries to escape but Miranda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mamoru trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mamoru tries to roll but Miranda sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Miranda is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mamoru defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mamoru is trying to get back to his feet but Miranda has full control of the position and if anything, Mamoru has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamoru is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Miranda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miranda 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Miranda!
Endou Mamoru spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, today was not my day, is as they say, lucky at love, unlucky in the game.'. |
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