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Event:
RFL 022 Tyyp vs Kriel
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab by Kage.#CL#
Tokoro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokoro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kage blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Kage has Tokoro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kage pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tokoro tumbling to the mat - Kage dives into Tokoro's guard.
Kage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Tokoro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kage throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tokoro's body to avoid the submission. Tokoro has instead reached around Kage's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tokoro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hideo Tokoro!
A very excited looking Hideo Tokoro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Raijin Kage had this to say: 'The storm only gets stronger...'.
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Event:
RFL 017 Pate vs Mabogo
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Tokoro throws an off balance right hand
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Foot walks into a left hand.
Tokoro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Foot counters with a nice body shot.
Foot blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Foot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro fails to land the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Foot misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Foot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro thows a leg kick but Foot checks it
and Foot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Foot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Foot's head but Foot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Foot misses its target.
Tokoro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tokoro fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Foot misses its target.
Tokoro tries to close the distance and clinch but Foot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tokoro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Foot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Foot ducks under a wild hook from Tokoro.
Tokoro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foot moves away.
Tokoro tries to clinch up
and Foot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2##CL2#
Foot tries to keep at a distance but Tokoro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foot gets underhooks to prevent Tokoro's takedown attempt.
Tokoro misses with a knee to the head.
Foot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Foot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Foot tries to throw a body punch but Tokoro avoids it by throwing Foot back against the cage.
Tokoro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foot's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Foot breaks the clinch.
Tokoro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Foot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tokoro.
Foot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fourth Foot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideo Tokoro.
Tokoro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tokoro misses with a body shot
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Tokoro misses with a leg kick.
Foot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Foot is looking to wear down Tokoro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tokoro throws a right hand that misses
and Foot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tokoro is looking to clinch but Foot is avoiding it.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Tokoro misses. #T4#
Tokoro is looking to clinch.
Foot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tokoro misses with an uppercut
and Foot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Foot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tokoro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foot counters with a left to the body.
Tokoro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foot swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Tokoro clinches with his opponent.
Tokoro is trying to drag Foot to the mat but Foot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tokoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foot lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Foot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fourth Foot dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tokoro misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Tokoro has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Foot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tokoro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Foot counters with a nice body shot.
Tokoro swings for the body but Foot moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Foot does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Foot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Tokoro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Tokoro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Foot defend it? Tokoro steps over the head and cranks it - Foot is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tokoro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hideo Tokoro!
After winning the bout, Hideo Tokoro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Fourth Foot spoke after the fight, saying 'I couldnt breath...that bastard was farting nasty...ask the ref !'.
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Event:
RFL 013 Gatsby vs Pate
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Downes has his takedown stuffed
and Tokoro counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Tokoro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tokoro slowing the pace effectively.
Downes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tokoro's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Hideo Tokoro has been cut.#TD2#
Tokoro has clasped his hands together around Downes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Downes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Tokoro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Downes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Downes is not content to let Tokoro control the position. #SUB2#
Tokoro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tokoro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Downes prevents Tokoro from improving position.
Downes tries to buck Tokoro off but Tokoro is having none of it.
Downes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tokoro's best efforts.
Downes is looking for a sweep. Tokoro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tokoro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Downes!
Downes regains half guard.
Tokoro is thwarting Downes's attempts to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for a kimura but Downes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tokoro to get the leverage.
Downes trying to hold on to Tokoro's head to control him but Tokoro postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Downes is trying to stand.
Downes trying to control here.
Downes tries to roll over but Tokoro keeps him under control.
Tokoro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tokoro is looking to work his way around to Downes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tokoro avoids the attempt from Downes to control.#T3#
Downes wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Tokoro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Downes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Downes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Tokoro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Downes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Downes can't escape the position.
Tokoro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Downes wants to hold on but Tokoro pushes him away.#T4#
Downes can't escape the position.
Tokoro takes Downes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Downes is in trouble. #SUB2#
Tokoro is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Downes taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tokoro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hideo Tokoro!
Our winner, Hideo Tokoro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RFL 007 Big Deal
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Tokoro scores with a nice right hand.
Kage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Kage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tokoro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Kage scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Hideo Tokoro has been cut.
Tokoro is looking for a takedown.
Tokoro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kage's elbow. #TD#
Kage tightens his grip and picks Tokoro up, before dumping him to the ground. Tokoro manages to land in guard.
Kage stopping the sweep attempt from Tokoro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage is working Tokoro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kage trying to control but Tokoro is working from the bottom.
Tokoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Kage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tokoro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kage has managed to get both his arms back between Tokoro's legs - danger averted.
Kage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Tokoro working for a triangle but Kage defends it easily.
Kage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Kage scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tokoro's head.#SUB2#
Tokoro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tokoro is keeping the position for now.
Kage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kage in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tokoro taking a bit of punishment here - Kage scoring with strikes.
Kage connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tokoro some visible discomfort.
Kage lands some shots froms side control.
Tokoro taking a bit of punishment here - Kage scoring with strikes.
Tokoro is trying to improve his position.
Kage is working Tokoro over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Kage cracks Tokoro with a big right hand but Tokoro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
Kage tries for a kimura but Tokoro is defending well.
Tokoro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tokoro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kage working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kage cracks Tokoro with a big elbow.
Tokoro tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kage scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raijin Kage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hideo Tokoro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kage missing with a left hand there. Tokoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokoro tries to close the distance and clinch but Kage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kage closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Tokoro tightens his grip and picks Kage up, before dumping him to the ground. Kage manages to land in guard.
Kage managing to control the position.
Kage keeping moving, preventing Tokoro from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro looking to pass the guard.
Kage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Kage keeping moving, preventing Tokoro from controlling successfully.
Kage is controlling Tokoro's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Kage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kage is working for takedown but Tokoro is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Kage.
Kage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokoro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tokoro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Kage lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kage wants to take a breather but Tokoro is having none of it. #T2#
Tokoro wants to improve his position but Kage is controlling well.
Tokoro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Kage trying to control the action but Tokoro is working from the bottom.
Tokoro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kage working over Tokoro with some ground and pound. Tokoro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kage winds up and cracks Tokoro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kage 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.
Kage is looking to pass Tokoro's guard but actually Tokoro recovers to full guard. #T3#
Tokoro controls Kage momentarily but Kage frees himself.
Tokoro keeping full guard, as Kage tries to pass.
Tokoro seems keen to control Kage's posture.
Tokoro keeping full guard, as Kage tries to pass.
Kage postures up and lands a big shot to Tokoro's brow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tokoro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tokoro keeping moving, preventing Kage from controlling successfully.
Kage scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tokoro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kage stopping the sweep attempt from Tokoro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raijin Kage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hideo Tokoro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kage has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kage.
Tokoro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kage. #TD2#
Tokoro has picked Kage up - he's going for a ride! Tokoro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kage is trying to control but Tokoro passes into side control!
Tokoro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kage gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage gets full guard.
Tokoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokoro can do to turn this around?
Kage landing some decent shots from guard.
Tokoro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokoro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kage manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hideo Tokoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tokoro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tokoro keeping full guard, as Kage tries to pass.
Tokoro being controlled here, momentarily.
Kage distracts Tokoro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tokoro trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Tokoro working for submissions but it's allowed Kage to get to half guard.
#T3#
Kage wants to take a breather but Tokoro is having none of it.
Tokoro trying to control but Kage postures up.
Raijin Kage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tokoro is staying active underneath Kage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tokoro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tokoro tries to roll over but Kage keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kage maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tokoro could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kage has cracked it and Tokoro is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raijin Kage!
A very excited looking Raijin Kage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RFL 001 Games in the Coliseum
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Tokoro gets a clinch. #TD#
Noodle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Noodle throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tokoro works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tokoro tries to get to full guard but Noodle has control of the leg.
Tokoro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noodle.
Tokoro is trying to get back to full guard.
Tokoro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Noodle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Noodle's back!#SUB2#
Noodle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I really don't envy Noodle right now.
#T1##SUB2#
Tokoro has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Noodle is in real trouble here. Tokoro gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Noodle is tapping out! Tokoro wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hideo Tokoro!
An out of breath Hideo Tokoro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
AMC 005 Monster Fight
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Tokoro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tokoro lands with a cross.
Iordanov misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Tokoro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tokoro.
Tokoro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iordanov is keeping the position for now.
Tokoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Iordanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Iordanov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tokoro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Iordanov's guard. #SUB#
Tokoro wants to work for an arm triangle but Iordanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Tokoro maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Iordanov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tokoro has cracked it and Iordanov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tokoro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hideo Tokoro!
Hideo Tokoro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AMC 002 Hogg vs Traianus
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Tokoro is looking to clinch.
Tokoro lands a slapping body shot.
Kucharski swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokoro.
Tokoro misses the shot to the body.
Tokoro tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro misses with a lunging right hand
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Tokoro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Tokoro manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tokoro jabs Kucharski right on the nose. Kucharski blinks but takes it well.
Kucharski moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokoro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tokoro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tokoro finds it's way round the side to connect with Kucharski's head.
Tokoro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokoro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Tokoro has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Tokoro has picked Kucharski up - he's going for a ride! Tokoro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kucharski is doing well to control the position and prevent Tokoro from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Tokoro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kucharski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kucharski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tokoro. #SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kucharski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tokoro. #T3#
Tokoro moves nicely into side control.
Tokoro is looking to take a break and control but Kucharski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kucharski wants to control but Tokoro postures up.
Tokoro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kucharski's legs. #SUB2#
Tokoro is trying to get an arm triangle but Kucharski is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Tokoro tries for a kimura but Kucharski is defending well.
Tokoro trying to control the position but Kucharski is working away. #SUB2#
Tokoro swings around for an armbar but Kucharski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tokoro's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokoro, not yet.
Tokoro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tokoro tries to close the distance and clinch but Kucharski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tokoro is looking to clinch but Kucharski is avoiding it.
Tokoro dives in for a single leg takedown but Kucharski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Kucharski misses the target.
Tokoro tries to clinch up but Kucharski circles away and keeps his distance.
Kucharski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.
Tokoro works Kucharski's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tokoro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kucharski avoids it really well and circles away.
Tokoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tokoro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideo Tokoro.
Tokoro takes a swing at Kucharski's ribcage but misses.
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tokoro moves to clinch but Kucharski breaks away
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Tokoro tries to clinch but Kucharski moves away
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Tokoro moves to clinch but Kucharski breaks away
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##CL2#
Tokoro closes the distance and pushes Kucharski back into the cage.#TD2#
Tokoro jumps into guard, dragging Kucharski to the mat.
#SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kucharski defends well.
Tokoro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tokoro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kucharski stays in close to Tokoro's body and controls the position. #T3#
Tokoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokoro, not yet.
Kucharski postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Tokoro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kucharski passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Tokoro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tokoro is looking for a sweep. Kucharski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tokoro gets full guard.
Tokoro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Tokoro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kucharski won't allow Tokoro to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Tokoro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tokoro tries for a takedown but Kucharski manages to get underhooks.
Tokoro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kucharski jumps guard but Tokoro stands there with Kucharski around his waist. Kucharski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hideo Tokoro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tokoro fails with a takedown attempt.
Kucharski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
Tokoro misses with the body kick
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Tokoro does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kucharski gets tackled into the cage by Tokoro. Tokoro maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Kucharski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tokoro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kucharski to the mat. Kucharski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tokoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kucharski is keeping the position for now.
Kucharski pulls Tokoro in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Tokoro wants to control from the top but Kucharski keeps moving.
Tokoro won't allow Kucharski to sweep him here.
Tokoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kucharski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kucharski is trying to keep Tokoro in close.
#SUB2#
Tokoro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kucharski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kucharski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kucharski! #REVR#
Tokoro tries to buck Kucharski off but Kucharski is having none of it.#T2#
Tokoro keeps trying to improve his position.
Tokoro is trying to escape the position but Kucharski is controlling the position.
Tokoro trying his best to control but Kucharski has mounted him.
Tokoro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Kucharski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kucharski moves nicely into side control.
Kucharski is staying tight to Tokoro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hideo Tokoro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tokoro is trying to work for a sweep but Kucharski has mounted him!
Kucharski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tokoro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Tokoro is still trying to improve position.
Kucharski avoids the attempt from Tokoro to control.
Kucharski controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokoro wants to control but Kucharski is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michal Kucharski.
I think Tokoro 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michal Kucharski!
A very excited looking Michal Kucharski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Varma misses with a straight left.
No Oha Se Varma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Varma closes the distance and clinches.
Tokoro tries to score a body lock takedown but Varma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Varma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tokoro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Varma pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Varma takes the fight into the clinch.
Tokoro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Tokoro.
Tokoro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Varma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No Oha Se Varma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideo Tokoro.#CL#
Tokoro gets tackled into the cage by Varma. Varma maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Tokoro. #TD2#
Tokoro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Varma is trying to keep an underhook but Tokoro manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Tokoro is working for a kimura but Varma is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Tokoro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for a kimura but Varma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tokoro to get the leverage.
Tokoro wants to free his trapped foot but Varma is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Tokoro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Varma is looking to escape.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Tokoro is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Varma is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hideo Tokoro!
Hideo Tokoro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Azhiev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Azhiev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Tokoro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Azhiev is tapping! Great win for Tokoro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hideo Tokoro!
A relieved looking Hideo Tokoro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Anzhor Azhiev was interviewed post fight and said 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.
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Event:
FEN 040
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Tokoro drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Tokoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tokoro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tokoro passes Sundberg's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Tokoro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Tokoro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sundberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Tokoro.
#T1##SUB#
Tokoro wants to work for an arm triangle but Sundberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Tokoro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tokoro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2##SUB#
Tokoro is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Tokoro extends the arm and Sundberg is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hideo Tokoro!
Hideo Tokoro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FEN 032 Business vs Boothe
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Average misses with a looping right.
Tokoro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Average misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Average.
A left lands for Tokoro.#CL2#
Tokoro clinches.
Average can't find room to land a body shot as Tokoro controls the action.
Tokoro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Average. #TD2#
Tokoro has clasped his hands together around Average's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Tokoro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!#SUB2#
Tokoro tries for a kimura but Average is defending well. #SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Average has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Tokoro trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tokoro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Average knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Tokoro has hold of Average's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Average tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tokoro cranks the arm and Average screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Average, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hideo Tokoro!
Hideo Tokoro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FEN 026 Average vs Cho
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Sansing circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Tokoro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sansing is trying to defend but Tokoro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sansing controlling the position well.
Tokoro wants to take a breather but Sansing is having none of it.
Tokoro wants to pass the guard but Sansing is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for a kimura here.
Sansing is looking to control Tokoro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sansing avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
Tokoro is trying to work for a kimura but Sansing is defending well.
#SUB2#
Tokoro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sansing sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Tokoro seems to be looking for submissions.
Tokoro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sansing keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Tokoro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sansing is just riding it out for now. Tokoro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Tokoro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sansing has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sansing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tokoro. #T3##SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tokoro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sansing reverses the position - he's now on top in Tokoro's guard.
Tokoro wants to sweep here but Sansing controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sansing seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tokoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokoro, not yet.
Sansing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Tokoro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sansing defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tokoro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sansing escapes and throws Tokoro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sansing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.#TD#
Sansing is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tokoro's half guard.
Sansing works his way into full mount!
Tokoro is controlling an arm, preventing Sansing from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tokoro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sansing is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Tokoro is trying to get back to full guard.
Sansing stalling away here and it's allowed Tokoro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sansing has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tokoro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sansing's guard. #REVB#
Tokoro is fighting to break Sansing's control of his arms but Sansing is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tokoro looking to sit in guard and control but Sansing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Tokoro has control of Sansing's left arm, preventing Sansing from doing any damage.
Tokoro is trying to control the position but Sansing postures up. #SUB2#
Tokoro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sansing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tokoro wants to sweep here but Sansing controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Tokoro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sansing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sansing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tokoro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tokoro wants to hit a switch here but Sansing passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tokoro there!
Sansing prevents Tokoro from getting the reversal.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tokoro is squirming around, avoiding Sansing's attempts to control the action.
Tokoro is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokoro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Sansing 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##TD#
Sansing gets the takedown into side control.
Tokoro is looking for a sweep.
Tokoro stops Sansing from passing to mount.
Sansing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokoro can do to turn this around?
Tokoro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sansing stalling.
Tokoro tries to roll over but Sansing keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tokoro wants to get back to full guard but Sansing has mounted him!
Alan Sansing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tokoro wants to control but Sansing is having none of it.
Sansing tries to control but Tokoro wriggling away.
Tokoro wants to control but Sansing is having none of it.
Tokoro is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Sansing takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sansing avoids the attempt from Tokoro to control.
Sansing controlling from mount.
Tokoro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T3#
Tokoro trying to control the action but Sansing just sinks the hooks in.
Tokoro wants to escape the position.
Sansing doesn't have the hooks in and Tokoro manages to turn into his guard.
Tokoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sansing swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Tokoro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sansing looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sansing looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sansing! #REVR#
Tokoro is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Sansing showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sansing 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Sansing!
In his post fight interview, Alan Sansing started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
AD341: Building Bridges
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Tokoro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tokoro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Hideo Tokoro has been cut.
McKay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tokoro slips under a jab.
A cross from McKay lands.
Tokoro connects with a looping right hand.
Tokoro doesn't manage to clinch there - McKay circles away.
Tokoro misses with a jab to the body
and McKay counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
McKay gets caught flat footed, as Tokoro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tokoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokoro is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Tokoro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McKay dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
McKay is looking to stand up but Tokoro won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKay preventing the sweep.
McKay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McKay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tokoro's guard.#SU2#
McKay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McKay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tokoro looks to throw the jab but McKay is out of range. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tokoro swings for the body but McKay moves out of range.
Tokoro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from McKay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tokoro's head.
McKay throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokoro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tokoro tries to close the distance and clinch but McKay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McKay slips a jab from Tokoro.
McKay throws a jab when Tokoro was well out of range.
McKay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tokoro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tokoro misses with an uppercut. McKay saw that one coming.
McKay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McKay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tokoro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKay scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Tokoro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tokoro tries to clinch up but McKay circles away and keeps his distance.
McKay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tokoro misses with a body shot
and McKay counters with a stiff right hand.
McKay throws the left hand but Tokoro avoids the punch easily.
McKay digs a good body shot into Tokoro's ribs.
Tokoro misses with a looping right.
McKay swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokoro.
Tokoro throws an off balance right hand
letting McKay counter with a right hand.
McKay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tokoro.
An inside leg kick lands from McKay. #T4#
Tokoro tries to clinch up but McKay circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tokoro or perhaps it was just good defense by McKay, which made it look bad.
Tokoro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokoro shoots and misses
and McKay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Tokoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Tokoro.
McKay throws a body kick that misses.
Tokoro attempts a counter takedown but McKay avoids it well and moves away.
McKay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tokoro tries to clinch but McKay moves away
and McKay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKay. That's going to slow Tokoro down.
McKay throws a front kick that sends Tokoro stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan McKay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hideo Tokoro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McKay moves out of range of the strikes.
McKay misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tokoro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tokoro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tokoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKay was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokoro.
Tokoro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
Hideo Tokoro's cut is getting worse.
McKay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tokoro misses with a body punch
and McKay counters with an inside leg kick.
McKay connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Tokoro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McKay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKay lands a jab to the head.
Tokoro misses with a left hand
and McKay counters with a good low kick that Tokoro was not able to check.
Tokoro tries to clinch but McKay moves away
and McKay counters with a straight right hand.
McKay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Tokoro is rocked!
McKay misses with a body kick.
McKay connects with a body shot that sends Tokoro's belly button to the back.
McKay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tokoro.
McKay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Tokoro misses
and McKay counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKay lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
McKay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab lands there for McKay.
Dylan McKay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tokoro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKay. McKay obviously looking to wear him down.
McKay scores with a shot to the body.
Tokoro looks to clinch
and McKay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dylan McKay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKay cracks Tokoro with an open hand slap.
McKay connects with a body shot that sends Tokoro's belly button to the back.
Tokoro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tokoro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tokoro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tokoro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
Hideo Tokoro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McKay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tokoro.
Oh Tokoro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKay, right into the meat.
Tokoro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tokoro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokoro looks to land a left hand but McKay moved out of range nicely.
Tokoro seems to have got his legs back now.
McKay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tokoro wants to clinch.
McKay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tokoro.
McKay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McKay scores with a jab to the head.
Tokoro looks to throw the jab but McKay is out of range. #T4#
Tokoro shoots in for a double leg but McKay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideo Tokoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokoro throws a sloppy head kick
and McKay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Jeez, Hideo Tokoro's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McKay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tokoro walks straight into a right hand from McKay - that's dropped him! McKay jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tokoro from any more punishment! Tokoro complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dylan McKay!
Dylan McKay very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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