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Event:
GC 560 How U Play It vs Kerl
Date: Dec 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Kareliyn lands with a cross.
Kuroda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuroda misses the shot to the body.
Kareliyn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuroda throws a body punch but Kareliyn moves out of range.
Kareliyn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuroda counters with a nice body kick.
Kuroda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kareliyn tries for a takedown but Kuroda circles away easily
and Kuroda counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Kuroda. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Kuroda tries to land a front kick but Kareliyn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kareliyn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kareliyn misses with a hook.
Kuroda throws a big counter combination but Kareliyn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kuroda slips a straight right by Kareliyn.
No joy there for Kareliyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Kareliyn tries to get set, Kuroda tries to push him back and clinch up but Kareliyn manages to avoid the attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kareliyn or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuroda, which made it look bad.
Kaito Kuroda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleksandr Kareliyn.
Kuroda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kareliyn misses with a looping right.#T2#
Kuroda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kareliyn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuroda takes one on the button.
Kuroda avoids the body shot from Kareliyn.
A little feinted left hand from Kuroda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kareliyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuroda was well out of range. Poor timing from Kareliyn.
Kuroda connects with a right hand. Kareliyn shakes it off.
Kuroda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kareliyn with the counter takedown but Kuroda avoids it easily.
Kuroda throws a body shot but no joy.
Kareliyn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuroda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kareliyn. #T3#
Kareliyn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuroda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kareliyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuroda misses with a body kick.
Kuroda misses with a series of wild punches.
Kareliyn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kuroda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kareliyn connects with a body shot.
Kuroda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Kuroda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kareliyn under the eye.
Kareliyn fails to land the takedown.
Kareliyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuroda.
Kareliyn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kareliyn scores with a shot to the body.
Oleksandr Kareliyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kareliyn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kareliyn throws a jab when Kuroda was well out of range.
Kuroda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kareliyn.
Kareliyn lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oleksandr Kareliyn will probably get the nod.
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#
Kuroda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kareliyn in his tracks.
Kuroda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaito Kuroda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuroda misses with a wild combination.
And Kareliyn tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuroda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kareliyn fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuroda throwing a counter right hand but Kareliyn manages to avoid it.
Kuroda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kareliyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kareliyn throws a right hand that Kuroda ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuroda also avoids with ease.
Kuroda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Kareliyn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kareliyn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuroda in his tracks.
Kuroda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuroda throws a looping overhand right but Kareliyn ducks down to avoid it.
Kareliyn slips under a jab.#TD2#
Kareliyn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kareliyn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuroda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kareliyn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuroda defending well though. #T2#
Kuroda looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Kareliyn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuroda is just riding it out for now. Kareliyn eventually gives up the hold.
Kuroda is looking to escape.
Kareliyn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kareliyn working his ground and pound in the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuroda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kareliyn is working away from the top position though.
Kareliyn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Kuroda is trying to get back to full guard.
Kareliyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuroda pushes Kareliyn off looking to stand but Kareliyn dives back in and keeps control.
Kareliyn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kareliyn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuroda defending well though.
Kareliyn is pressing down on Kuroda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuroda is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Kareliyn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuroda trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Kareliyn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuroda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kuroda wants to get back to his feet but Kareliyn drags him back down.
Check out the look on Kareliyn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kuroda is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kareliyn trying to control the position but Kuroda is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kareliyn lands a nice forearm strike.
Kuroda tries to escape but Kareliyn is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Kuroda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kareliyn in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Kareliyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kareliyn with a poor takedown
and Kuroda counters with a one-two to the body.
Kareliyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kareliyn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kareliyn throws a right and a left that Kuroda avoids nicely.
Kareliyn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuroda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kareliyn ducks under a wild hook from Kuroda.
Kuroda has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Kareliyn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuroda.
Kareliyn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuroda defends it well.
A jab from Kareliyn misses.
Kuroda misses with a wild combination.
Kareliyn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kareliyn swinging wildly here.
No luck for Kareliyn with that takedown attempt.
Kaito Kuroda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleksandr Kareliyn.#T2#
Kuroda throws a series of punches but Kareliyn moves out of range.
Kareliyn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kuroda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kareliyn.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kareliyn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kareliyn lands an overhand right.
Kareliyn throws a lazy right hand but Kuroda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kareliyn misses with a body shot.
Kareliyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Kareliyn connects with the punch.
Kareliyn throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kuroda counter with a right hand.
Kuroda misses with a kick to the body.
Kareliyn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuroda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kareliyn.
Nice uppercut there from Kareliyn.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kuroda. Kareliyn shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Kuroda.
And Kareliyn tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuroda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuroda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Kuroda 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kareliyn.
Some wild striking there from Kuroda.
Kareliyn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kuroda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Kareliyn tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuroda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kareliyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Kareliyn swings for the body but Kuroda moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kareliyn scores with a nice head shot.
Kaito Kuroda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kareliyn!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleksandr Kareliyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kareliyn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleksandr Kareliyn! |
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Event:
GC 552 Navarro VS Higgins
Date: Oct 11, 2025 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Newman.
Jab from Newman.#TD#
Kuroda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuroda showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newman defends it well. #SUB#
Kuroda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Newman sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuroda trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Newman is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuroda.
#T1#
Newman won't allow Kuroda to pass to mount.
Kuroda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Kuroda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kuroda has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Newman defend it? Kuroda steps over the head and cranks it - Newman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kuroda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaito Kuroda! |
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Event:
GC 547 De La Rey VS Cordova
Date: Sep 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Filipovic lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Kuroda clinches with his opponent.
Filipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuroda has him pressed against the cage.
Kuroda prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Filipovic wants to break free but Kuroda has control.
#BC#
Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
Kuroda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Kuroda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Filipovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuroda finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Filipovic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kuroda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Filipovic misses the shot to the body.
Kuroda feints the counter takedown.
Filipovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuroda manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Filipovic tries to keep at a distance but Kuroda has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipovic can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Kuroda is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Filipovic can't fight it off and eventually Kuroda manages to take the fight to the floor. Filipovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Filipovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuroda passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kuroda wants to pass the guard but Filipovic is defending well.
Kuroda stalling.
Kuroda works his foot free and advances to mount.
Filipovic's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kuroda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.
Kuroda lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Filipovic is squirming around, avoiding Kuroda's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Filipovic really wants to buck Kuroda off and get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kuroda cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Filipovic tries to buck Kuroda off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Kuroda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Filipovic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kuroda looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Filipovic is trying to stand up.
Kuroda wants to control the pace but Filipovic is squirming around nicely.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Filipovic prevents Kuroda from taking his back.
Filipovic is trying to stand up.#T3#
Kuroda tries to control but Filipovic wriggling away. #SUB2#
Kuroda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Filipovic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Filipovic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kuroda is looking to take a break and control but Filipovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuroda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Filipovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kuroda advances to mount.
Kuroda with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Filipovic's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Filipovic prevents Kuroda from taking his back.
Filipovic is trying to stand up.#T4#
Kuroda is looking to work his way around to Filipovic's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Kuroda has hold of Filipovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Filipovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Filipovic is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kuroda wants to take Filipovic's back here but Filipovic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Filipovic wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kuroda fails to advance to Filipovic's back. #SUB2#
Kuroda has hold of Filipovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Filipovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kuroda lands a big elbow.
Filipovic is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuroda fails to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Kuroda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kuroda takes one to the chin there.
Kuroda avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuroda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuroda shoots in and drives through. Filipovic sprawls well.
Kaito Kuroda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Filipovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Filipovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuroda is controlling him well.
Filipovic 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.
Kuroda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Filipovic keeps working.
Filipovic pushes Kuroda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuroda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Kuroda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Filipovic, who protects the arm well.
Filipovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuroda is controlling him well.#T1#
Kuroda moves into full mount!
Filipovic is trying to escape the mount but Kuroda keeps good control and instead manages to take Filipovic's back.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Kuroda is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Filipovic is defending well though. Kuroda let's go of the attempt for now.
Kuroda tries to get the hooks in deep but Filipovic pushed the leg off.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Kuroda looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kuroda's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kuroda's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet but Kuroda has full control of the position and if anything, Filipovic has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Kuroda is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Filipovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kuroda.
Kuroda tries to keep control of the position but Filipovic is staying busy.
Kuroda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filipovic is trying to stand back up.
Kuroda tries to keep control of the position but Filipovic is staying busy.#ES#
Filipovic is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Kuroda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Filipovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuroda somewhat.
Filipovic is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Kuroda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Kuroda is trying to get an arm triangle but Filipovic is defending well.
Filipovic tries to escape but Kuroda is in control.
Kuroda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Filipovic's legs.
Kaito Kuroda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuroda staying calm.
Filipovic is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Filipovic is not content to let Kuroda control the position.
Kuroda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Filipovic squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kuroda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filipovic is looking to escape.
Kuroda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuroda fails to take his opponent's back.
Filipovic is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Filipovic is squirming around, avoiding Kuroda's attempts to control the action.
Filipovic tries to buck Kuroda off but he can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Kuroda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kuroda fails with a takedown attempt.
Filipovic thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD2#
Kuroda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Filipovic's guard.
Kuroda trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Kuroda stands and throws Filipovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Filipovic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kuroda throws an elbow but Filipovic slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Kuroda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Filipovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuroda is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Filipovic has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES#
Filipovic throws Kuroda to one side and escapes!#T1#
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuroda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Filipovic defends well and Kuroda ends up having to push Filipovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Filipovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bernard Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaito Kuroda.
Filipovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Filipovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuroda manages to avoid it.
Bernard Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuroda closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Kuroda pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuroda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filipovic lands with a hook. Kuroda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Filipovic connects with a high kick.
Kuroda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filipovic.
And Kuroda tries to counter it with a takedown but Filipovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuroda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuroda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice takedown defense from Filipovic. No joy for Kuroda on that attempt.
Kuroda misses with a takedown attempt - Filipovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Filipovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuroda, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuroda's head.
Kuroda drops his hands momentarily and Filipovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuroda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuroda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Filipovic.
Filipovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Filipovic - just one landing.
Filipovic throws a head kick that Kuroda semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Kuroda gets a double leg takedown into Filipovic's guard.#ES#
Filipovic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kuroda presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch but Kuroda keeps him there for the moment.
Kuroda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuroda goes for a takedown attempt but Filipovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kuroda takes one on the button.#T3#
Kuroda takes one to the side of the head.
Kuroda goes for a double leg but Filipovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Filipovic continues to drive forward.
Filipovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Filipovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Filipovic connects with the punch.
Kuroda fails to land the takedown.
Filipovic lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Filipovic there.
Filipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuroda.
Kuroda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filipovic's waist but Filipovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuroda off to one side.
Nice straight punches there by Filipovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Filipovic.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Kuroda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Filipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuroda.
A head kick from Filipovic lands but Kuroda takes it in his stride.
Filipovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuroda was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipovic.
Filipovic looks to throw the jab but Kuroda is out of range.
Filipovic lands a right hook to the body.
Filipovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kuroda looks for a takedown but Filipovic sprawls well.
Filipovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuroda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovic pinned against the cage. Filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuroda shoots in looking for a takedown but Filipovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuroda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Bernard Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filipovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Filipovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuroda 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaito Kuroda! |
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Event:
GC 543 Sato VS Doncis
Date: Aug 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Kuroda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gadal is fending him off so far but Kuroda persists. Nope, Gadal circles away and we're back to standing.
Gadal throwing a counter right hand but Kuroda manages to avoid it.
Gadal catches Kuroda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuroda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gadal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gadal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuroda.
Gadal scores with a body shot.
Kuroda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gadal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gadal throws a lazy right hand but Kuroda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Kuroda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuroda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Kuroda has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gadal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kuroda has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gadal is defending well but eventually Kuroda manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gadal has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaito Kuroda! |
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Event:
GC 538 How U Play It VS Wyatt
Date: Jul 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Kuroda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Erasmus sprawls well initially but Kuroda persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Erasmus has recovered full guard.
Kuroda passes Erasmus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuroda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Erasmus is looking for a sweep. Kuroda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be looking for submissions.
Erasmus is looking for a sweep. Kuroda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Erasmus controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda trying to control the pace.
Erasmus is pressing down on Kuroda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Kuroda is looking to advance position but Erasmus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Kuroda has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Erasmus controlling the pace for now.
Erasmus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kuroda looks a forlorn figure.
Erasmus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Erasmus avoids the attempt from Kuroda to control.#T2#
Erasmus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kuroda is desperately trying to improve his position but Erasmus has a good base and remains in mount.
Erasmus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Erasmus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuroda for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Erasmus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Erasmus continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Erasmus.
Erasmus avoids the attempt from Kuroda to control.#T3#
Erasmus controlling the position easily from mount.
Erasmus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kuroda looks a forlorn figure.
Kuroda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Erasmus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kuroda's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kuroda wants to hold on but Erasmus pushes him away.
Erasmus controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rassie Erasmus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Erasmus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuroda pinned against the cage. Kuroda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Kuroda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Erasmus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erasmus tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Kuroda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Erasmus defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuroda is working for a kimura but Erasmus is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Erasmus is positioning himself well to prevent Kuroda advancing to mount.
Kuroda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Erasmus is trying to maintain the position but Kuroda is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuroda throwing shots but Erasmus is blocking nicely. #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.
Kuroda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Erasmus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Erasmus trying to control but Kuroda postures up.
Erasmus is refusing to be controlled, as Kuroda sits in half guard.
Kuroda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuroda working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Erasmus's thigh. Erasmus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Erasmus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kuroda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Erasmus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Erasmus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Erasmus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Erasmus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuroda is retaining full guard.
Erasmus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Erasmus looking to pass the guard.
Rassie Erasmus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Erasmus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuroda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erasmus has managed to get both his arms back between Kuroda's legs - danger averted.
Erasmus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kuroda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erasmus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Erasmus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Erasmus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Erasmus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaito Kuroda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kuroda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Erasmus did well to prevent Kuroda getting side control.
Erasmus trying to control but Kuroda postures up.
#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erasmus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Erasmus.
Kuroda tries to free his leg and advance position but Erasmus is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda looking to sit in guard and control but Erasmus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Erasmus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Erasmus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuroda's head.
Erasmus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Erasmus pushes down on Kuroda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Erasmus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Erasmus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Erasmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
Erasmus thows a huge punch but Kuroda dodges it nicely.
Kuroda is looking for a sweep. Erasmus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuroda flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Erasmus is pressing down on Kuroda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuroda is holding on for now. #T2#
Erasmus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
More hug and hope from Erasmus.
Erasmus is looking to pass Kuroda's guard but actually Kuroda recovers to full guard.
Erasmus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuroda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Erasmus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Erasmus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuroda is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Kuroda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Erasmus passes into side control.
Kuroda is looking for a sweep.
Kuroda trying to remain calm as Erasmus controls from the top position.
Kuroda can't do much from the bottom here.
Erasmus controls the position.#SUB#
Erasmus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuroda, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here as Erasmus stalls from top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Erasmus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuroda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Erasmus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kuroda!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erasmus looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rassie Erasmus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Erasmus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rassie Erasmus! |
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Event:
GC 534 Holt VS Deleon
Date: Jun 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Helminen misses with a double jab.
And Kuroda tries to counter it with a takedown but Helminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Kuroda.
Kuroda misses the shot to the body.
Helminen throwing a counter right hand but Kuroda manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Helminen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuroda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuroda with the counter takedown but Helminen avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kuroda.
Kuroda just misses with a punch to the body.
Helminen misses the shot to the body.
Kaito Kuroda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kuroda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Helminen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Helminen tries to get out of the position.
Kuroda passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helminen trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Helminen defends the submission attempt.
Kuroda passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kuroda seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Helminen is holding on tight.
Helminen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuroda on the ground.#T1#
Helminen is looking to improve his position but Kuroda isn't that keen on the idea.
Helminen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kuroda. What's that going to do exactly?
Kuroda takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Helminen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Helminen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Helminen tries to get to full guard but Kuroda has control of the leg.
Kuroda is looking to advance position but Helminen won't allow it.
Helminen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kuroda wants to pass the guard but Helminen is defending well.
Kuroda uses his free foot to push down on Helminen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Helminen. #T2##SUB2#
Kuroda looking for a guillotine from mount but Helminen is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kuroda is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Helminen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Helminen!
Kuroda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuroda told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Helminen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuroda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helminen.
Helminen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Helminen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Helminen cracks Kuroda with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helminen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Helminen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuroda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuroda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helminen.
Helminen working some strikes from top position.
Helminen cracks Kuroda with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helminen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuroda has wrist control.
Kuroda has momentary wrist control but Helminen slips an elbow through the middle.
Helminen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuroda looks winded!
Helminen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helminen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Helminen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Helminen throwing strikes from guard but Kuroda blocks nicely. #T4#
Helminen landing with the ground and pound.
Helminen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Helminen distracts Kuroda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Helminen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Helminen postures up and lands a big shot to Kuroda's brow.
Helminen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helminen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuroda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuroda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helminen.
Helminen postures up in Kuroda's guard and throws a big left but Kuroda blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petteri Helminen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kuroda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuroda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Kuroda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kuroda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Helminen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Helminen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuroda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuroda's back!
Helminen throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kuroda is covering up but some of the strikes from Helminen are getting through and doing damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can Kuroda hold on?! Helminen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kuroda has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Helminen.
The referee is taking a good look at Kuroda as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Helminen!
Helminen punishes Kuroda with strikes from the back mount.
Kuroda is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kuroda manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Helminen is now in side control.
Check out the look on Helminen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kuroda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Helminen cracks Kuroda with a big right hand but Kuroda just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ES2#
Kuroda throws Helminen to one side and escapes!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Helminen.
Helminen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Helminen slips a jab from Kuroda.
Kuroda misses with a hook
and Helminen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Helminen sprawls well. Helminen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Kuroda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Helminen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuroda throws a lazy right hand but Helminen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Helminen scores with a four punch combination!
Helminen tries to bum rush Kuroda with a series of wild strikes but Kuroda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helminen with a hook.
Kuroda throws an off balance right hand
and Helminen counters with a straight right hand.
Helminen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuroda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Helminen scrambles back to his feet.
Helminen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helminen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuroda shoots for a double leg takedown but Helminen sprawls well. He's pushed Kuroda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Helminen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Helminen connects with the punch.
Kuroda throws a poor cross that misses
and Helminen counters with a straight right hand.
Helminen scores with a hook.
Kuroda throws a hook but Helminen blocks it.
Kuroda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good shot there by Helminen.#TD#
Helminen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Helminen postures up in Kuroda's guard and throws a big left but Kuroda blocks it.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Helminen from controlling successfully.
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!
Helminen throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Helminen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Helminen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuroda has wrist control.
Kuroda has momentary wrist control but Helminen slips an elbow through the middle.
Helminen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuroda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Helminen landing with the ground and pound.
Helminen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Helminen throwing strikes but missing.
Helminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petteri Helminen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Helminen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuroda connects with a body shot.
Kuroda swings for the body but Helminen moves out of range.
Helminen slips under a jab.
As Kuroda tries to get set, Helminen tries to push him back and clinch up but Kuroda manages to avoid the attempt.
Helminen connects with a jab.
Kuroda throws an overhand right that lands on Helminen's shoulder, as Helminen tries to avoid the shot.
Helminen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Helminen does it's job there.
Helminen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helminen misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helminen connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Helminen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helminen throws a body shot but no joy.
Helminen swings for the body but Kuroda moves out of range.
Helminen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Helminen lands a jab.
Helminen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Helminen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuroda throws a hook but Helminen blocks it.
Helminen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Helminen lands a nice shot that snaps Kuroda's head back.
Kuroda digs a good body shot into Helminen's ribs.
Kuroda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helminen counters with a left to the body.
Helminen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Helminen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuroda has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Helminen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kuroda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helminen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Helminen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Helminen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helminen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurodas head.
Helminen pushes Kuroda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuroda prevents a body shot from Helminen.
Helminen lands a nice uppercut.
Helminen is looking for a takedown.
Helminen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Helminen.
Helminen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Helminen.
Petteri Helminen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Helminen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?#T3#
Helminen lands with a short shot to the head.
Helminen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Helminen.
Helminen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurodas head.
A short left from Helminen.
Helminen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petteri Helminen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Helminen keeps control of Kuroda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Helminen lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Helminen.
Helminen misses with a punch to the body.
Helminen can't get the takedown.
Kuroda fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Helminen has hold of one of Kuroda's legs. Kuroda is fighting the takedown attempt but Helminen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helminen lands a couple of elbows.
Helminen is in close to Kuroda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Helminen lands a couple of elbows.
Kaito Kuroda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuroda can't keep his opponent in guard - Helminen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petteri Helminen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helminen 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petteri Helminen!
Petteri Helminen 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kuroda pushes down on Turner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuroda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turner! #SUB#
Kuroda swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaito Kuroda! |
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