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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 6156 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupert Whiston acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Whiston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kyoraku defends it nicely.
Whiston dives in and grabs Kyoraku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kyoraku pushes down on Whiston's head and hops out.
Whiston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kyoraku counters with a single leg into guard. Whiston didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (0) Whiston
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Kyoraku is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kyoraku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyoraku has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Whiston has control of Kyoraku's left arm, preventing Kyoraku from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyoraku preventing the sweep.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyoraku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyoraku being controlled here momentarily.
Whiston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (2) Whiston
Whiston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Kyoraku is defending well.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Whiston controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to advance to full mount but Kyoraku doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Kyoraku is keeping the position.
Whiston passes Kyoraku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Whiston controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is staying active underneath Whiston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whiston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Whiston has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (5) Whiston
Whiston seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kyoraku is holding on tight.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston fails to advance to Kyoraku's back.
Whiston controlling the position easily from mount.
Whiston looking to control but Kyoraku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kyoraku stops Whiston from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Whiston trying to control but Kyoraku is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Whiston has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyoraku (2) vs (8) Whiston
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whiston controlling the positon.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking to control Kyoraku but Kyoraku is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kyoraku tries to escape the position.
Whiston controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Whiston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston struggling to keep hold of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to control the position but Kyoraku frees himself and scrambles - Whiston manages to regain control in side control.
Whiston taking a breather here.
Whiston tries to move to mount but Kyoraku blocks the move with his legs.
Kyoraku is not content to let Whiston control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston slows the pace down.
Whiston trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Kyoraku is trying to escape the position but Whiston is controlling the position.
Whiston wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kyoraku is not content to let Whiston control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
More stalling from Whiston.
Whiston trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controls the position from side control.
Whiston trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kyoraku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 6490 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kantola shoots in but Kyoraku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kyoraku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyoraku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kantola tries to clinch but Kyoraku is having none of it.
And Kyoraku tries to counter it with a takedown but Kantola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kantola shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyoraku tries to sprawl out of it but Kantola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyoraku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola is looking to clinch but Kyoraku is avoiding it.
Kyoraku feints the counter takedown.
Kantola forces Kyoraku back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kyoraku regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kantola (2) vs (0) Kyoraku
Kantola pushing down on Kyoraku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kyoraku wants to get back to full guard.
Kantola slows the pace down in half guard.
Kantola is trying to control. Kyoraku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kantola trying to control the pace.
Kyoraku is refusing to be controlled, as Kantola sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kantola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kantola is looking to take a break and control but Kyoraku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kantola is really struggling to control Kyoraku but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kantola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kyoraku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyoraku has his hands clasped together around Kantola's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola content to control rather than advance.
Kantola is keen to just control but Kyoraku is a slippery customer.
Kantola frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (5) vs (0) Kyoraku
We've been hearing good reports from Kantola's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kantola controlling from mount.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyoraku is looking to escape.
Kyoraku is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyoraku is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kyoraku is squirming around, avoiding Kantola's attempts to control the action.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola tries to control but Kyoraku wriggling away.
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyoraku is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku tries to lock up and control but Kantola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyoraku is looking to escape.
Kyoraku holds on, trying desperately to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyoraku is looking to escape.
Kantola wants to control but Kyoraku has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kantola in particular looking to stall.
Kantola works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (8) vs (0) Kyoraku
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola is looking to take a break and control but Kyoraku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to control for a moment but Kyoraku uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kantola tries to pass to full mount but Kyoraku defends it.
Kyoraku is refusing to be controlled, as Kantola sits in half guard.
Kantola tries to pass to full mount but Kyoraku defends it.
Kyoraku is not content to let Kantola control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is positioning himself well to prevent Kantola advancing to mount.
Kantola performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kantola is stalling here. Kyoraku is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kantola seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kyoraku has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kantola (8) vs (4) Kyoraku
Kantola seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyoraku dominates the positioning.
Kantola struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Kantola wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is looking to regain half guard here but Kyoraku keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Kantola's face as Kyoraku controls the position.
Kantola is trying to improve his position.
Kantola holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Kantola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kantola is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Kyoraku politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyoraku prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kantola gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kantola is trying to control but can't.
Kyoraku controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is looking to get back to full guard here but Kyoraku has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (8) vs (7) Kyoraku
Kantola is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
Kyoraku content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kantola tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kantola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kantola seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyoraku dominates the positioning.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
Kantola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyoraku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kantola wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Kantola is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kantola is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Kyoraku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola is trying to escape the position but Kyoraku is controlling the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kantola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kantola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kantola struggling a bit here.
Kantola is looking to regain half guard here but Kyoraku keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku working away.
Kantola is trying to improve his position.
Kantola struggling a bit here.
Kantola is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kantola is trying to control but Kyoraku passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (8) vs (10) Kyoraku
You can see the frustration on Kantola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kantola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku wins on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Shunsui Kyoraku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhicky Whysocki (ranked 5048 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rhicky Whysocki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whysocki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kyoraku feinted with a counter takedown.
Whysocki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whysocki shoots in and drives through. Kyoraku sprawls well.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhicky Whysocki.
Kyoraku stuffs the takedown.
Whysocki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Kyoraku counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (0) Whysocki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whysocki looking to control but Kyoraku passes into half guard.
Whysocki wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whysocki is still trying to improve position.
Whysocki wants to get back to full guard but Kyoraku has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (5) vs (0) Whysocki
Kyoraku controlling his opponent.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Whysocki is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyoraku tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki tries to reverse the position but Kyoraku maintains control.
Whysocki is controlling an arm, preventing Kyoraku from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kyoraku controlling the position easily from mount.
Whysocki is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku manages to capitalize on a mistake by Whysocki to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kyoraku (8) vs (0) Whysocki
Kyoraku has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Whysocki's body.
Whysocki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kyoraku's guard. Nice work there by Whysocki.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (8) vs (2) Whysocki
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki wants to pass the guard but Kyoraku is keeping the position.
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing Whysocki from controlling successfully.
Whysocki content to stall in guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Whysocki working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kyoraku seems keen to control Whysocki's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyoraku is retaining full guard.
Whysocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku being controlled here, momentarily.
Whysocki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyoraku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyoraku pulls Whysocki in close to prevent any damage.
Whysocki is looking to advance position but Kyoraku has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kyoraku (12) vs (2) Whysocki
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku prevents Whysocki from getting the reversal.
We've been hearing good reports from Kyoraku's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Whysocki tries to improve his position but instead Kyoraku has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kyoraku (15) vs (2) Whysocki
Kyoraku has the hooks in. Whysocki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyoraku is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki can't escape the position.
Whysocki is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kyoraku controls the position.
Whysocki rolls, trying to escape but Kyoraku keeps control of the position.
Whysocki is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kyoraku off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Whysocki is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku is hanging on to Whysocki's back as he tries to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki trying to control but not successfully.
Kyoraku is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyoraku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki rolls, trying to escape but Kyoraku keeps control of the position.
Kyoraku keeps control of the position easily here as Whysocki tries to buck him off.
Whysocki is in bad spot here.
Whysocki is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kyoraku.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku keeps control of the position as Whysocki tries to break free.
Whysocki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kyoraku's guard. Nice work there by Whysocki.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (15) vs (4) Whysocki
Whysocki looking to pass the guard.
Kyoraku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing Whysocki from controlling successfully.
Whysocki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyoraku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyoraku trying to control the position here.
Whysocki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kyoraku manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (17) vs (4) Whysocki
Kyoraku sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku preventing the sweep.
Kyoraku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whysocki's guard.
Kyoraku has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (20) vs (4) Whysocki
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyoraku content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
After winning the bout, Shunsui Kyoraku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 3455 p4p, 337 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 14449 p4p, 671 weight class). Tisoaka has chosen Festivo as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Katuro Tisoaka enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tisoaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kyoraku tries to counter with a takedown but Tisoaka is quick to defend against it.
Tisoaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tisoaka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kyoraku is trying to defend but Tisoaka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (0) vs (2) Tisoaka
Kyoraku is refusing to be controlled, as Tisoaka sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku is controlling Tisoaka's trapped leg to prevent Tisoaka from advancing to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tisoaka is pressing down on Kyoraku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyoraku is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tisoaka is trying to control. Kyoraku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kyoraku trying to hold on to Tisoaka's head to control him but Tisoaka postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka trying to mount his opponent but Kyoraku defends it.
Tisoaka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Tisoaka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kyoraku is looking to control Tisoaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyoraku avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tisoaka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tisoaka postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka trying to control but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Tisoaka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tisoaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing Tisoaka from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tisoaka sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is pulling down on Tisoaka's head to control his posture.
Tisoaka trying to control but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Tisoaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyoraku is keeping the position for now.
Kyoraku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tisoaka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka trying to control but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Kyoraku working a defensive guard but Tisoaka manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (0) vs (5) Tisoaka
Kyoraku is not content to let Tisoaka control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyoraku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tisoaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is looking to take a break and control but Kyoraku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kyoraku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku trying to remain calm as Tisoaka controls from the top position.
Tisoaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka is looking to take a break and control but Kyoraku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku tries to buck Tisoaka off but Tisoaka is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Kyoraku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tisoaka just content to control the position.
Tisoaka tries to advance to mount but Kyoraku denies him.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is looking for a sweep.
Kyoraku is not content to let Tisoaka control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka happy to just control the position for now.
Tisoaka tries for a kimura but Kyoraku is defending well.
Kyoraku regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is keen to just control but Kyoraku is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tisoaka in particular looking to stall.
Tisoaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kyoraku defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka tries to pass to full mount but Kyoraku defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Katuro Tisoaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 3
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 3366 p4p, 361 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 4930 p4p, 488 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kyoraku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kyoraku wants it to stay on the feet.
Whiston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kyoraku is fending him off so far but Whiston persists. Nope, Kyoraku circles away and we're back to standing.
Whiston fails to land the takedown.
Kyoraku feinted with a counter takedown.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Whiston fails with the takedown.
Whiston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kyoraku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kyoraku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whiston.
Kyoraku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston goes for a double leg but Kyoraku avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kyoraku continues to drive forward.
Whiston shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyoraku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Whiston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rupert Whiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kyoraku wants it to stay on the feet.
Kyoraku attempts a counter takedown but Whiston avoids it well and moves away.
Whiston closes the distance and clinches up with Kyoraku, looking for a takedown. Whiston pushes Kyoraku against the ropes but Kyoraku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whiston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kyoraku sprawls well. Kyoraku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whiston gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyoraku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Whiston misses with a takedown attempt
and Kyoraku counters with a single leg into guard. Whiston didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyoraku has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (5) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Kyoraku is staying tight to Whiston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kyoraku's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku trying to control the action but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whiston is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Whiston trying to remain calm as Kyoraku controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyoraku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiston wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Kyoraku is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Whiston's shoulder. That is not cool.
Whiston is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyoraku working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Kyoraku politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyoraku prefers to stall for the moment though.
Whiston tries to buck Kyoraku off but Kyoraku is having none of it.
Whiston is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
Kyoraku content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Whiston wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Whiston is trying to improve his position.
Whiston is still trying to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kyoraku taking a breather here.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Whiston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyoraku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku working away.
Whiston is trying to improve his position.
Kyoraku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
Whiston is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kyoraku working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to buck Kyoraku off but Kyoraku is having none of it.
Whiston keeping his opponent close.
Kyoraku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Whiston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Whiston manages to get back to half guard.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyoraku wants to advance to full mount but Whiston doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyoraku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whiston trying to control the position.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Whiston is trying to keep Kyoraku in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku controlling from the top position.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Kyoraku from controlling successfully.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Kyoraku is proving a slippery customer.
Whiston managing to control the position.
Whiston controls Kyoraku momentarily but Kyoraku frees himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston managing to control the position.
Kyoraku looking to pass the guard.
Whiston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kyoraku is now in half guard.
Whiston is trying to maintain the position but Kyoraku is very close to passing his half guard.
Whiston wants to control the action here but instead Kyoraku manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (8) vs (0) Whiston
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston reaches up to try and control the position but Kyoraku seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Whiston rolls and tries to escape and now Kyoraku has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kyoraku (11) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston trying to control but not successfully.
Kyoraku doesn't have the hooks in and Whiston manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (11) vs (2) Whiston
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston pushing down on Kyoraku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Whiston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyoraku keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the action here.
Kyoraku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyoraku is retaining full guard.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
Kyoraku being controlled here, momentarily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyoraku is keeping the position for now.
Whiston trying to move into half guard but instead Kyoraku has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (13) vs (2) Whiston
Whiston controls Kyoraku momentarily but Kyoraku frees himself.
Kyoraku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Shunsui Kyoraku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SNCC 1
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 3118 p4p, 364 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 4813 p4p, 503 weight class). Sithole has chosen I Miss The Misery as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kyoraku slaps away a takedown attempt from Sithole, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sithole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kyoraku tries to counter with a takedown but Sithole is quick to defend against it.
Sithole moves into range and clinches up with Kyoraku.
Kyoraku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sithole pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyoraku drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sithole gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kyoraku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Sithole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kyoraku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kyoraku wants to take the fight to the mat but Sithole manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole has hold of one of Kyoraku's legs. Kyoraku is fighting the takedown attempt but Sithole gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (0) vs (2) Sithole
Sithole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sithole wants to pass the guard but Kyoraku is keeping the position.
Sithole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kyoraku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is pushing down on Kyoraku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kyoraku is fighting to maintain full guard but Sithole has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sithole is taking a breather. Kyoraku says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sithole is pressing down on Kyoraku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyoraku is holding on for now.
Kyoraku preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku won't allow Sithole to pass to mount.
Sithole is taking a breather. Kyoraku says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Sithole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kyoraku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kyoraku pulls Sithole in close to his closed guard and prevents Sithole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sithole controlling from the top position.
Sithole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (0) vs (5) Sithole
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kyoraku keeping control of the position.
Sithole controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is stalling here. Kyoraku is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sithole seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kyoraku has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kyoraku (4) vs (5) Sithole
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sithole is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Kyoraku politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyoraku prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sithole tries to improve position but can't.
Kyoraku is staying tight to Sithole's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sithole wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Sithole is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sithole seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyoraku dominates the positioning.
Kyoraku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sithole tries to bench press Kyoraku off him but Kyoraku keeps the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku takes a little break here. Sithole wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sithole struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku is looking to take a break and control but Sithole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sithole is being controlled here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is looking for a sweep.
Kyoraku just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sithole wins on points by 5 to 4.
Moses Sithole very nearly forgot to thank Anarchy Clothing 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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Event:
EMP Monday Madness
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 3001 p4p, 339 weight class) and Steve Lucas (ranked 2739 p4p, 315 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steve Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lucas shoots in but Kyoraku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lucas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kyoraku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas has a takedown stuffed.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kyoraku wants it to stay on the feet.
Kyoraku attempts a counter takedown but Lucas avoids it well and moves away.
Lucas fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kyoraku is fending him off so far but Lucas persists. Nope, Kyoraku circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but Kyoraku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyoraku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lucas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyoraku as he jumps to the side.
Kyoraku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyoraku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lucas fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Lucas with that takedown attempt.
Lucas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucas or perhaps it was just good defense by Kyoraku, which made it look bad.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kyoraku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lucas somewhat.
Kyoraku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kyoraku but Kyoraku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lucas's coach down at Blackscar Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lucas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lucas shoots in but Kyoraku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kyoraku but Kyoraku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kyoraku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lucas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kyoraku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lucas somewhat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lucas.
Kyoraku feinted with a counter takedown.
Lucas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (0) vs (2) Lucas
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lucas is trying to work for a kimura but Kyoraku is defending well.
Lucas is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kyoraku still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kyoraku has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kyoraku (4) vs (2) Lucas
Lucas looks winded!
Kyoraku happy to just control the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to regain half guard here but Kyoraku keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyoraku in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kyoraku working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is being controlled here.
Kyoraku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to buck Kyoraku off but Kyoraku is having none of it.
Lucas being controlled for a moment.
Lucas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucas trying to remain calm as Kyoraku controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku working away.
Kyoraku controlling the position.
Lucas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku controls the position from side control.
Lucas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyoraku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lucas is letting Kyoraku control him for a moment.
Kyoraku continues to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Kyoraku.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucas is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucas wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Kyoraku controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Our winner, Shunsui Kyoraku, 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ossilus Chiarmanda (ranked 1476 p4p, 175 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 2934 p4p, 336 weight class). Chiarmanda comes to the cage accompanied by National Anthem of Tajikstan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ossilus Chiarmanda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up.
Kyoraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chiarmanda closes the distance and clinches.
Chiarmanda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chiarmanda tries to pull guard but Kyoraku won't allow it.
Chiarmanda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyoraku walks away with a smile on his face. Chiarmanda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ossilus Chiarmanda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyoraku swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiarmanda.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda jumps guard.
Chiarmanda pulls Kyoraku in to control the position.
Chiarmanda is trying to keep Kyoraku in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiarmanda being controlled here, momentarily.
Chiarmanda seems keen to control Kyoraku's posture.
Kyoraku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyoraku showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chiarmanda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda 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.
Kyoraku wants to pass the guard but Chiarmanda is keeping the position.
Chiarmanda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyoraku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiarmanda is keeping the position for now.
Kyoraku is fighting to break Chiarmanda's control of his arms but Chiarmanda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kyoraku preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiarmanda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiarmanda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chiarmanda holds on and takes a little breather.
Chiarmanda working a defensive guard here.
Kyoraku controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kyoraku passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kyoraku prevents Chiarmanda from improving his position.
Chiarmanda is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda gets full guard.
Chiarmanda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kyoraku 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.
Kyoraku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiarmanda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiarmanda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chiarmanda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chiarmanda is trying to control the position but Kyoraku postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyoraku is one step ahead there.
Chiarmanda is trying to keep Kyoraku in close.
Chiarmanda is pulling down on Kyoraku's head to control his posture.
Kyoraku sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku won't allow Chiarmanda to sweep him here.
Kyoraku is stalling in the full guard.
Chiarmanda pulls Kyoraku in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chiarmanda's guard.
Chiarmanda is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda keeping control of the position.
Chiarmanda tries to roll over but Kyoraku keeps him under control.
Chiarmanda is looking to get back to full guard here but Kyoraku has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Chiarmanda (0) vs (3) Kyoraku
Chiarmanda struggling a bit here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda is looking to reverse the position.
Chiarmanda is holding Kyoraku down, trying to stall.
Chiarmanda tries to improve position but can't.
Chiarmanda struggling a bit here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kyoraku off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chiarmanda (4) vs (3) Kyoraku
Chiarmanda not allowing Kyoraku to control his hands.
Chiarmanda controls the position.
Chiarmanda trying to control momentarily.
Chiarmanda biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chiarmanda is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chiarmanda is looking to control Kyoraku but Kyoraku is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiarmanda takes the fight on points by 4 to 3.
A very excited looking Ossilus Chiarmanda 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 2939 p4p, 333 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 22754 p4p, 718 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dela Rosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kyoraku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dela Rosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Dela Rosa clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dela Rosa is trying to keep an underhook but Kyoraku manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dela Rosa.
Kyoraku 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kyoraku has passed into half guard!
Kyoraku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dela Rosa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kyoraku jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (5) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Kyoraku working away.
Dela Rosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
Dela Rosa is trying to escape the position but Kyoraku is controlling the position.
Dela Rosa is looking to regain half guard here but Kyoraku keeps moving and retains side control.
Dela Rosa is still trying to improve position.
Kyoraku taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dela Rosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kyoraku is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dela Rosa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dela Rosa is looking to regain half guard here but Kyoraku keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Kyoraku politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyoraku prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dela Rosa tries to buck Kyoraku off but Kyoraku is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku controlling the position.
Dela Rosa tries to improve position but can't.
Dela Rosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku working away.
Dela Rosa is looking to regain half guard here but Kyoraku keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Rosa tries to bench press Kyoraku off him but Kyoraku keeps the position.
Dela Rosa seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyoraku dominates the positioning.
Dela Rosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyoraku controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dela Rosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dela Rosa is looking to reverse the position.
Dela Rosa can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku happy to just control the position for now.
Dela Rosa is looking to reverse the position.
Dela Rosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kyoraku's best efforts.
Dela Rosa is pressing down on Kyoraku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dela Rosa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kyoraku is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dela Rosa. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (8) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Kyoraku controls the position from side control.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku just content to control the position.
Kyoraku continues to stall.
Dela Rosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyoraku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kyoraku just content to control the position.
Dela Rosa is trying to improve his position.
Dela Rosa struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep.
Dela Rosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Dela Rosa is looking to reverse the position.
Kyoraku controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa tries to bench press Kyoraku off him but Kyoraku keeps the position.
Kyoraku just content to control the position.
Dela Rosa tries to bench press Kyoraku off him but Kyoraku keeps the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku slows the pace down.
Kyoraku working away.
Dela Rosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyoraku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
Dela Rosa tries to buck Kyoraku off but Kyoraku is having none of it.
Kyoraku controls the position from side control.
Dela Rosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is staying tight to Dela Rosa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dela Rosa tries to buck Kyoraku off but Kyoraku is having none of it.
Kyoraku in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dela Rosa regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Shunsui Kyoraku 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between En Sabah Nur (ranked 3387 p4p, 337 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 2812 p4p, 335 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; En Sabah Nur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sabah Nur closes the distance and pushes Kyoraku back into the cage.
Sabah Nur tries to pull guard but Kyoraku forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sabah Nur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyoraku is defending well.
Sabah Nur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kyoraku just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for En Sabah Nur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabah Nur jumps guard and drags Kyoraku to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
Sabah Nur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kyoraku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Kyoraku passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku controlling the action here.
Sabah Nur is trying to maintain the position but Kyoraku is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyoraku is pressing down on Sabah Nur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sabah Nur is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep. Kyoraku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyoraku controlling the action here.
Sabah Nur is looking to control Kyoraku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabah Nur avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is controlling the pace.
Kyoraku wants to pass to mount but Sabah Nur is defending the position.
Sabah Nur keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is looking to control Kyoraku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabah Nur avoid being mounted?
Kyoraku is controlling the pace.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sabah Nur tries to roll over but Kyoraku keeps him under control.
Well, if Kyoraku is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Kyoraku has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is thwarting Sabah Nur's attempts to control the position.
Kyoraku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is looking to advance position but Sabah Nur won't allow it.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep. Kyoraku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyoraku in particular looking to stall.
Sabah Nur is controlling Kyoraku's trapped leg to prevent Kyoraku from advancing to side control.
Kyoraku prevents Sabah Nur from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyoraku.
Sabah Nur trying to hold on to Kyoraku's head to control him but Kyoraku postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is taking a breather. Sabah Nur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sabah Nur trying to hold on to Kyoraku's head to control him but Kyoraku postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sabah Nur won't allow Kyoraku to pass to mount.
Sabah Nur wants to improve his position but Kyoraku is controlling well.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur wants to get back to full guard.
Kyoraku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is continuing to stall.
Kyoraku is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sabah Nur! Score +3 for passing guard: Sabah Nur (0) vs (3) Kyoraku
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sabah Nur is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyoraku controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabah Nur tries to control the position but Kyoraku now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sabah Nur (0) vs (6) Kyoraku
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku wins on points by 6 to 0.
Our winner, Shunsui Kyoraku, 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 2800 p4p, 332 weight class) and Timothy Wilkinson (ranked 2280 p4p, 297 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Timothy Wilkinson enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Timothy Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wilkinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kyoraku drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilkinson sprawls and moves away.
Wilkinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kyoraku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilkinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kyoraku pinned against the cage. Kyoraku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kyoraku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Wilkinson.
Wilkinson closes the distance and clinches up with Kyoraku, looking for a takedown. Wilkinson pushes Kyoraku against the cage but Kyoraku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kyoraku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wilkinson clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson is trying to pull guard but Kyoraku has him pressed against the cage.
Wilkinson jumps guard but Kyoraku turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilkinson jumps guard but Kyoraku stands there with Wilkinson around his waist. Wilkinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants a takedown.
Kyoraku tries for a takedown but Wilkinson manages to get underhooks.
Kyoraku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilkinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilkinson has Kyoraku up against the cage in a clinch.
Kyoraku looking for a takedown.
Wilkinson looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (0) Wilkinson
Wilkinson is looking for a sweep. Kyoraku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilkinson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kyoraku wants to free his trapped foot but Wilkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilkinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wilkinson tries to roll over but Kyoraku keeps him under control.
Wilkinson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyoraku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kyoraku not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyoraku is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to free his trapped foot but Wilkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilkinson 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.
Wilkinson tries to roll over but Kyoraku keeps him under control.
Wilkinson wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilkinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wilkinson is pressing down on Kyoraku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilkinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Wilkinson 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.
Wilkinson managing to control the position.
Wilkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyoraku is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving.
Wilkinson is trying to control the position but Kyoraku postures up.
Kyoraku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wilkinson is trying to keep Kyoraku in close.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to pass the guard but Wilkinson is keeping the position.
Kyoraku content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkinson.
Kyoraku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Kyoraku is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyoraku has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (5) vs (0) Wilkinson
Wilkinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyoraku trying to control the action but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
What's Wilkinson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Wilkinson wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyoraku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wilkinson wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Wilkinson tries to improve position but can't.
Wilkinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilkinson tries to improve position but can't.
Wilkinson struggling a bit here.
Wilkinson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku taking a breather here.
Kyoraku working away.
Wilkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilkinson wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is looking for a sweep.
Wilkinson gets back to half guard.
Wilkinson gets back to full guard.
Kyoraku 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilkinson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to pass the guard but Wilkinson is keeping the position.
Kyoraku postures up.
Wilkinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyoraku has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (8) vs (0) Wilkinson
Wilkinson is looking to reverse the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson struggling a bit here.
Wilkinson tries to improve position but can't.
Kyoraku controlling from side mount.
Wilkinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyoraku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wilkinson struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is looking for a sweep.
Wilkinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wilkinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kyoraku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Shunsui Kyoraku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 1155 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Brooks (ranked 1899 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Damian Brooks enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Damian Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyoraku as he jumps to the side.
Kyoraku tries to counter by clinching up but Brooks breaks away and moves out of range.
Kyoraku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyoraku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brooks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyoraku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
Kyoraku closes the distance and pushes Brooks back into the cage.
Brooks wants a takedown.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.
Kyoraku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.
Brooks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kyoraku clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kyoraku (0) vs (4) Brooks
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku trying to control the hands but Brooks breaks the grip.
Kyoraku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks content just to control the position here.
Kyoraku is squirming around, avoiding Brooks's attempts to control the action.
Kyoraku has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kyoraku keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kyoraku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyoraku is looking to escape.
Kyoraku tries to reverse the position but Brooks maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks controlling the pace for now.
Kyoraku regains half guard.
Kyoraku makes his way to full guard, as Brooks worked for a kimura.
Brooks stands and throws Kyoraku's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (0) vs (7) Brooks
Kyoraku tries to improve position but can't.
Brooks tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kyoraku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
What's Kyoraku going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kyoraku is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brooks is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyoraku (0) vs (9) Brooks
Brooks trying to control but Kyoraku is having none of it.
Kyoraku is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kyoraku is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kyoraku and Brooks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brooks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kyoraku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brooks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kyoraku is trying to control Brooks's posture but Brooks avoids it.
Brooks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kyoraku tries to bench press Brooks off him but Brooks keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Kyoraku is looking to regain half guard here but Brooks keeps moving and retains side control.
Brooks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kyoraku has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Kyoraku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kyoraku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kyoraku trying to control from the bottom.
Kyoraku is looking for a sweep. Brooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks is working for a submission of some sort.
Kyoraku is doing well to control the position and prevent Brooks from advancing to side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is working for a kimura here but Kyoraku manages to reverse the position and he's now in Brooks's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (9) Brooks
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Brooks controls Kyoraku momentarily but Kyoraku frees himself.
Kyoraku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyoraku is pushing down on Brooks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brooks is fighting to maintain full guard but Kyoraku has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku not doing much here.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.
Brooks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyoraku wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brooks controlling Kyoraku's posture.
Brooks is trying to keep Kyoraku in close.
Kyoraku content to stall in guard here.
Kyoraku looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyoraku stays in close to Brooks's body and controls the position.
Brooks looking to control but Kyoraku passes into half guard.
Kyoraku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kyoraku works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (5) vs (9) Brooks
Brooks wants to hold on but Kyoraku pushes him away.
Kyoraku swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brooks is now in Kyoraku's guard. A big mistake from Kyoraku there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (5) vs (11) Brooks
Brooks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Kyoraku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (7) vs (11) Brooks
Kyoraku trying to mount his opponent but Brooks defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyoraku in particular looking to stall.
Brooks controlling the position well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku stalling.
Brooks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kyoraku.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Kyoraku has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kyoraku is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brooks trying to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Brooks tries to roll over but Kyoraku keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyoraku trying to pass the guard but Brooks defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brooks wins on points by 11 to 7.
Our winner, Damian Brooks, 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:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 22132 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 1159 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Amaury moves into the clinch.
Kyoraku gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amaury (0) vs (2) Kyoraku
Amaury looking for a sweep. Not yet Amaury, not yet.
Kyoraku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyoraku wants to pass the guard but Amaury is keeping the position.
Amaury looking for subs off his back but Kyoraku has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaury wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amaury is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amaury is trying to control but Kyoraku manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (5) Kyoraku
Amaury prevents Kyoraku from taking his back.
Amaury wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Amaury (0) vs (8) Kyoraku
Kyoraku controlling the position well here. Amaury rolled but Kyoraku kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Amaury's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
My spies in Outer Heaven Dojo inform me that Kyoraku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Amaury trying to control the hands but Kyoraku won't let him.
Amaury is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku controls the position.
Amaury has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kyoraku is not going to allow Amaury to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Amaury doesn't escape.
Amaury tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku controls the position.
I really don't envy Amaury right now.
Kyoraku really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Amaury.
Kyoraku is not going to allow Amaury to sit and survive in this position.
Amaury wants to escape the position.
Amaury breaks Kyoraku's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (2) vs (8) Kyoraku
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (2) vs (10) Kyoraku
Amaury has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyoraku has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (2) vs (13) Kyoraku
Amaury tries to improve position but can't.
Amaury gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Amaury wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amaury trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (2) vs (16) Kyoraku
Amaury really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to control the pace but Amaury is squirming around nicely.
Amaury tries to improve his position but instead Kyoraku has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amaury (2) vs (19) Kyoraku
Amaury preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kyoraku.
You can see the frustration on Amaury's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Amaury wants to control his opponent's hands but Kyoraku gets his hands free.
Kyoraku struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kyoraku gets his hands free as Amaury looks to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to control but Amaury is keeping busy.
Well, with Kyoraku on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Amaury is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You can see the frustration on Amaury's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Amaury right now.
Amaury defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kyoraku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Amaury has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is hanging on to Amaury's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kyoraku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Amaury has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amaury trying to control the action but Kyoraku just sinks the hooks in.
Kyoraku controls the position.
Kyoraku controlling well, preventing Amaury from escaping the position.
Amaury is working hard here to advance position.
Amaury trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Amaury tries to break free.
Kyoraku biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kyoraku has the hooks in. Amaury is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyoraku is riding his opponent, not letting Amaury buck him off.
Amaury is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Amaury right now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is looking to control Amaury but Amaury is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Amaury tries to roll but Kyoraku sticks to his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Amaury is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Amaury do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Amaury trying to control the action but Kyoraku just sinks the hooks in.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Amaury tries to roll but Kyoraku sticks to his back.
Kyoraku controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku has the hooks in. Amaury is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyoraku trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Amaury doesn't escape.
Amaury is really stuck here.
Amaury is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku wins on points by 19 to 2.
Shunsui Kyoraku thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AD460: Mister Tibbs
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Kobashi tries a low kick but Kyoraku avoids it.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kyoraku wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Kyoraku misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Kobashi misses.
Kobashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Kyoraku lands a nice looking body shot.
Kyoraku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kobashi's hands.
Kobashi tries to land a front kick but Kyoraku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kyoraku connects with a leg kick. Kobashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kobashi lands with a cross.
Kobashi with a nice cross.
Kyoraku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyoraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Kobashi cracks Kyoraku with an open hand slap.
Kyoraku dips to his left and cracks Kobashi with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses the jab.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kyoraku misses with the combination.
Kyoraku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kobashi lands a slapping body shot.
Kobashi swings for the body but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Kyoraku throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Kyoraku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Kobashi catches Kyoraku right on the button with a cross.
Kobashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a chopping leg kick but Kobashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kobashi tries to keep at a distance but Kyoraku has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kobashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobashi.
A short left from Kyoraku.
Kobashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kyorakus head.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kobashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi working aggressively here.
Kyoraku scores with a shoulder strike.
Kobashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands a body punch.
Kyoraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
Kobashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Kyoraku stalling.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Kyoraku controls the action.
Kyoraku misses with some punches.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
Kobashi digs a right hand into Kyoraku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kyoraku's gas tank.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Kobashi blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
A hook to the body from Kobashi.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyoraku controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Kobashi.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands an uppercut.
Kyoraku tries to work over Kobashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Kyoraku throws a head punch that misses.
Kyoraku prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Kyoraku prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
We've been informed that Kobashi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kyoraku fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
A right hand to the body from Kobashi.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kyoraku tries to work over Kobashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku misses with some punches.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku scores with a hook to the body.
Kobashi lands a body shot.
Kyoraku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyoraku trying to stall but Kobashi improves his position.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyoraku controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shunsui Kyoraku will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kobashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyoraku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoraku avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Kyoraku connects with a leg kick. Kobashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kyoraku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kobashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kobashi lands with a nice body kick.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyoraku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kyoraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyoraku stuns Kobashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kyoraku throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku is looking to chop away at Kobashi's legs.
A shot to the body from Kobashi misses #CL#
and Kyoraku counters by moving into the clinch.
Kyoraku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobashi tries to throw a body punch but Kyoraku avoids it by throwing Kobashi back against the cage.
Kyoraku manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Kyoraku. #T1#
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
A short left from Kyoraku.
Nice body punch from Kyoraku - that landed with a thud.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku misses with a body punch.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Kobashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobashi.
A body shot lands from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobashi digs a right hand underneath Kyoraku's ribcage. Kyoraku let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Kyoraku controls the action.
Good body shot from Kyoraku.
Kobashi lands a nice uppercut.
Kobashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyoraku prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Kyoraku working aggressively here.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi working aggressively here.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Kobashi - that landed with a thud.
Kobashi is leaning against Kyoraku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi cracks Kyoraku with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Kobashi.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi gets through Kyoraku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kobashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kyoraku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobashi. #T3#
Nice body punch from Kobashi.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobashi blocks an uppercut.
Kobashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kobashi digs a right hand into Kyoraku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kyoraku's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
Kobashi tries to throw a body punch but Kyoraku avoids it by throwing Kobashi back against the cage.
Kobashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Kyoraku tries to work over Kobashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyoraku.
Kobashi presses Kyoraku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kobashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyoraku controls his hands.
Kobashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kobashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kobashi lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku blocks a body shot from Kobashi.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kobashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kobashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kobashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kobashi.
Kobashi lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Kobashi.
Kyoraku has a couple of punches blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kobashi works on Kyoraku's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Kyoraku avoids it.
Kobashi stuns Kyoraku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kobashi takes a swing at Kyoraku's ribcage but misses.
Kyoraku tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kobashi manages to circle out of the way.
Kyoraku throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Kyoraku misses its intended target.
Kyoraku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kyoraku swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi connects with a body shot.
Kobashi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kyoraku rather than just go for the knockout.
Kobashi lands with a cross.
Kyoraku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyoraku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Kyoraku catches Kobashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kobashi tests Kyoraku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobashi throws a push kick but Kyoraku slaps the foot to one side.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kyoraku throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Kyoraku only half commits.
Kobashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kyoraku on the side of the head.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Kobashi misses.
Kyoraku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kobashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kobashi drops his hands momentarily and Kyoraku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyoraku. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi with a jab.
Kobashi is looking to chop away at Kyoraku's legs.
Kobashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kobashi looks for the body kick but Kyoraku saw that one coming.
Kyoraku throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Kyoraku only half commits.
Kyoraku slips a jab from Kobashi.
Kyoraku just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kyoraku crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kobashi - the referee stops the clock and Kyoraku gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kobashi. Kyoraku manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Kyoraku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
Kyoraku misses with a low kick.
Kyoraku is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Kobashi misses
and Kyoraku counters with a thumping low kick.
Kobashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kobashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kobashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kobashi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kobashi misses with a hook. Kyoraku ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Kyoraku clinches up with Kobashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Kobashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Kyoraku scores with a shoulder strike.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Kyoraku lands a shot to the body.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kobashi misses with a body punch.
Kobashi tries to work over Kyoraku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyoraku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobashi pushes Kyoraku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Kyoraku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kyoraku misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi. #T4#
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
Kobashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kobashi.
Kobashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kobashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kyorakus head.
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobashi misses with some punches.
Kyoraku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku effectively controlling the action here.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kobashi 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
Kenta Kobashi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
AD454: Give him some Hell...
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Kyoraku looks to land a right hand but Dusk moved out of range.
Dusk throws a leg kick but Kyoraku sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Kyoraku instigates a clinch.
Dusk blocking some punches.
Dusk misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyoraku.
Dusk prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
Dusk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kyoraku digs a right hand underneath Dusk's ribcage. Dusk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kyoraku is working Dusk over against the cage.
Kyoraku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dusk backwards.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyoraku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dusk.
Kyoraku misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Kyoraku is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dusk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kyoraku to the mat. Kyoraku regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyoraku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dusk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kyoraku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kyoraku wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyoraku is pulling down on Dusk's head. It's preventing any offense from Dusk, at least for the moment.
Dusk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyoraku is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dusk wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyoraku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Kyoraku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dusk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyoraku has managed to get both his arms back between Dusk's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dusk working for a triangle but Kyoraku defends it easily.
Dusk tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dusk working for a triangle but Kyoraku defends it easily.
Kyoraku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kyoraku 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dusk keeping full guard, as Kyoraku tries to pass.
Kyoraku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dusk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kyoraku trying to control but Dusk is working from the bottom.
Kyoraku looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Kyoraku gets to his feet. Dusk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kyoraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dusk.
Dusk looks to land a right hand but Kyoraku moved out of range.
Kyoraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dusk throws out the jab.
Kyoraku is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Kyoraku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyoraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dusk.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku can't find room to land a body shot as Dusk controls the action.
Kyoraku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dusk tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Dusk can't get the takedown.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyoraku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Dusk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dusk is trying to drag Kyoraku to the mat but Kyoraku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyoraku trying to control the position but instead, Dusk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kyoraku into the cage.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dusk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kyoraku.
Dusk tries to clinch but Kyoraku is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyoraku. Dusk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dusk tries to move into range but Kyoraku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kyoraku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dusk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dusk shoots in for a takedown but Kyoraku shows good takedown defense.
Dusk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kyoraku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dusk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dusk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kyoraku tries to counter with a clinch but Dusk shakes him off and moves away.
Kyoraku thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dusk moves into range and clinches up with Kyoraku.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyoraku.
A short right from Dusk on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyoraku gets underhooks to prevent Dusk's takedown attempt.
Kyoraku scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Drake Dusk has been cut.
Kyoraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyoraku. #T1#
A body shot lands from Kyoraku.
Dusk blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Dusk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dusk.
Dusk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyoraku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Dusk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dusk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Dusk avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage. #TD#
Dusk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kyoraku is trying to keep an underhook but Dusk manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dusk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kyoraku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kyoraku is holding on to half guard well.
Kyoraku is looking for a sweep. Dusk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dusk wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping him busy.
Dusk stalling.
Dusk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kyoraku defending well though.
Dusk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Dusk wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping him busy.
Kyoraku controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kyoraku is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dusk lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dusk is looking to take a break and control but Kyoraku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyoraku is looking to control Dusk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyoraku avoid being mounted?
Kyoraku gets back to full guard.
Dusk wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
Kyoraku is pulling down on Dusk's head to control his posture. #T3#
Dusk preventing the sweep.
Dusk wants to pass the guard but Kyoraku is keeping the position.
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing Dusk from controlling successfully.
Dusk preventing the sweep.
Dusk working some strikes from top position.
Kyoraku is trying to keep Dusk in close.
Dusk stands up over Kyoraku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dusk throwing strikes from guard but Kyoraku blocks nicely.
Kyoraku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dusk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Dusk landing some decent shots from guard.
Dusk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dusk wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kyoraku holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dusk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dusk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dusk trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dusk stopping the sweep attempt from Kyoraku.
Dusk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kyoraku looking to control.
Kyoraku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dusk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Drake Dusk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drake Dusk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kyoraku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Dusk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kyoraku did well to prevent Dusk getting side control.#ES2#
Kyoraku manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dusk lands with a shot to the body.
Kyoraku looks to throw a body kick
and Dusk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dusk works the jab nicely.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyoraku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Kyoraku gets caught napping as Dusk dives in and scores a takedown. Kyoraku manages to retain guard.
Dusk postures up.
Dusk lands a couple of digs.
Dusk connects with a couple of short punches.
Dusk postures up in Kyoraku's guard and throws a big left but Kyoraku blocks it.
Dusk stands up over Kyoraku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kyoraku controlling Dusk's posture.
Dusk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Dusk throws a strike but Kyoraku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kyoraku stopping the sweep attempt from Dusk.#SU2#
Kyoraku gets to his feet. Dusk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kyoraku lands a jab to the nose.
Dusk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dusk's corner calls for a 1-2. Dusk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dusk lands an overhand right.
Kyoraku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dusk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyoraku doesn't seem bothered though.
Kyoraku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dusk misses with a takedown
and Kyoraku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dusk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kyoraku. Kyoraku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kyoraku throws a body punch but Dusk moves out of range. #T2#
Dusk misses with a body shot.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dusk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyoraku tries to bum rush Dusk with a series of wild strikes but Dusk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyoraku fails to land with a series of punches.
Dusk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dusk tries a low kick but Kyoraku avoids it.
Dusk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kyoraku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dusk throws a solid leg kick but Kyoraku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dusk.
A jab from Kyoraku does it's job there.
Dusk misses with a leg kick.
Kyoraku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kyoraku delivers a nice body kick.
Kyoraku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dusk.#CL2#
Kyoraku has Dusk up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Dusk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Dusk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kyoraku defending well though. #SUB#
Dusk is looking for a kimura but Kyoraku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dusk to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dusk is trying to control. Kyoraku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kyoraku is looking to control Dusk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyoraku avoid being mounted?
Kyoraku preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kyoraku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dusk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyoraku's head.
Kyoraku gets full guard.
Drake Dusk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kyoraku 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#
Kyoraku sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Dusk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dusk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyoraku pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Kyoraku seems content to control.
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 Drake Dusk.
I think Dusk 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Dusk!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Drake Dusk made sure he mentioned Amped Performance, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
AD446: Flash Pointing
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Newport uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newport.
Newport throws a leg kick
letting Kyoraku counter with a right hand.
Kyoraku scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Kyoraku moves into range and clinches up with Newport.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Newport tries to throw a body punch but Kyoraku avoids it by throwing Newport back against the cage.
Newport fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newport working aggressively here.
Kyoraku has a couple of punches blocked by Newport.
Kyoraku taking a breather.
Kyoraku avoiding damage as Newport throws knees to the body.
Newport lands a hook that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kyoraku.
Newport missing with knees to the body.
Kyoraku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyoraku managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
Kyoraku misses with a body punch.
Newport lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newport tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Newport throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku. #T1#
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newport's elbow.
Newport doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newport misses with the head strike.
Kyoraku is working Newport over against the cage.
Kyoraku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newport fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Newport on the inside.
Newport has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kyoraku blocks a body shot from Newport.
Newport misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Newport controls his hands.
Newport blocks an uppercut.
Newport misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kyoraku.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newport.
Kyoraku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kyoraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newport misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Newport on the inside.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kyoraku fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyoraku is leaning against Newport and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newport blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newport misses with the head strike.
Kyoraku managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyoraku.
Newport misses with a punch to the body.
Newport lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kyoraku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Newport.
Kyoraku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newport misses with some punches.
Newport using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kyoraku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Newport prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
Newport blocking some punches.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Newport lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newport looking to throw knees to the head but Kyoraku is blocking nicely.
Kyoraku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newport's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kyoraku misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Kyoraku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newport backwards.
Newport is trying to maintain a safe position but Kyoraku gets an underhook and turns Newport into the cage.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kyoraku.
Newport can't find room to land a body shot as Kyoraku controls the action.
Newport lands a nice uppercut.
Newport lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newport has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kyoraku digs a right hand underneath Newport's ribcage. Newport let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newport is breathing heavily.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyoraku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kyoraku works on Newport's body with a couple of short punches.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newport blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyoraku.
Still in the clinch, Kyoraku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyoraku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Newport throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Newport misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyoraku scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyoraku.
Newport throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Nice body punch from Newport - that landed with a thud.
Newport tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kyoraku can't find room to land a body shot as Newport controls the action.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newport's elbow.
Newport misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku prevents a body shot from Newport.
Newport blocks an uppercut.
Newport working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Newport misses with a punch on the inside.
Newport lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kyoraku tries to work over Newport's front leg with a kick but Newport checks it.
Newport on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Newport thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kyoraku if he has to take too many more of those.
Newport throws a body kick that misses.
Newport throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a body shot but no joy.
Kyoraku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Newport fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kyoraku.
Newport fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kyoraku lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Newport ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyoraku moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Newport. That snapped Kyoraku's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyoraku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Newport moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Newport wants to slow Kyoraku down by chopping away at his legs.
Newport scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kyoraku feints and then cracks Newport's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newport down.
Kyoraku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kyoraku cracks Newport with a good jab.
Kyoraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newport ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kyoraku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newport.
Kyoraku fails to land with a series of punches.
Newport connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kyoraku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Newport is rocked!
Newport looks to land a combination but Kyoraku avoids it well.
Kyoraku is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kyoraku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Newport is looking to counter the offense by Kyoraku and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Kyoraku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kyoraku tries to bum rush Newport with a series of wild strikes but Newport uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newport misses with a low kick.
Kyoraku throws a fast counter high kick but Newport manages to duck under it in time.
Newport misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Kyoraku sizes up Newport with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Newport is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Newport instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyoraku.
Newport seems to have got his legs back now.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Newport misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku digs a right hand into Newport's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newport's gas tank.
Kyoraku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kyoraku lands a hook that snaps the head of Newport backwards.
Kyoraku blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kyoraku stalling the fight.
Newport tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kyoraku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newport blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Newport blocks it.
A hook to the body from Kyoraku.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kyoraku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newport backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newport.
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Newport blocks it.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Kyoraku misses with some punches.
Newport misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyoraku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kyoraku trying to control the position but instead, Newport has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kyoraku into the cage.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kyoraku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newports head.
A short right from Newport.
Kyoraku throws a punch but it's blocked by Newport.
Kyoraku lands a nice uppercut.
Kyoraku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Newport throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyoraku blocks it with crossed arms.
Newport fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kyoraku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kyoraku scores with a hook to the body.
Kyoraku blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kyoraku as Newport tries to tie him up.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Newport with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Newport blocks an uppercut.
Kyoraku digs a right hand underneath Newport's ribcage. Newport let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newport misses with the head strike.
Newport misses with a knee strike.
Newport with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kyoraku lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyoraku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newport backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kyoraku.
Newport swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newport with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kyoraku throws a head punch that misses.
Kyoraku stalling the fight.
Kyoraku creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Newport's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Newport drops to his knees and Kyoraku pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shunsui Kyoraku!
A victorious Shunsui Kyoraku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AD437: Young Artillery
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Kyoraku's shoulder, as Kyoraku tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Kyoraku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asztalos swings for the body but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Kyoraku moves out of range of the strikes.
Kyoraku misses with a kick to the body.
Asztalos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kyoraku just manages to avoid it.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kyoraku appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kyoraku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kyoraku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asztalos's sensitive parts.
Kyoraku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asztalos.
Asztalos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kyorakus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Asztalos closes the distance and clinches.
Asztalos lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asztalos.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyoraku digs a right hand into Asztalos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asztalos's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyoraku pushes Asztalos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kyoraku misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Kyoraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Asztalos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asztalos.
Kyoraku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Asztalos is leaning against Kyoraku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow. #T2#
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Kyoraku.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Kyoraku avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Kyoraku avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyoraku lands with a left to the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Kyoraku lands with a light punch inside.
Kyoraku misses with a body punch.
Kyoraku scores with a hook to the body.
Kyoraku blocks an uppercut.
Kyoraku cracks Asztalos with a nice body shot.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku digs a right hand underneath Asztalos's ribcage. Asztalos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Kyoraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyoraku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asztalos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kyoraku.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Kyoraku controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Kyoraku.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kyoraku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kyoraku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
A short left from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Kyoraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Asztalos lands with a left to the head.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Kyoraku lands a hook that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
Kyoraku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shunsui Kyoraku will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kyoraku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyoraku just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kyoraku.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kyoraku.
Asztalos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asztalos throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Asztalos's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kyoraku throws a nice looking combination but Asztalos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asztalos throws a jab when Kyoraku was well out of range.
Kyoraku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asztalos.
A jab from Asztalos does it's job there.
Asztalos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kyoraku appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyoraku is just out of range.
Asztalos throws a wild body kick that Kyoraku sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick which misses Asztalos's front leg but catches the back leg as Asztalos tries to avoid it.
Asztalos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kyoraku misses with a right hand
and Asztalos counters with a nice leg kick.
Kyoraku blocks a jab.#T1#
Kyoraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyoraku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Kyoraku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses.
Kyoraku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asztalos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kyoraku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asztalos circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyoraku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kyoraku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asztalos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kyoraku.
Asztalos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kyoraku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Asztalos backs off Kyoraku throws a huge counter combo but Asztalos manages to avoid it all.
Asztalos scores with a nice strike.
Asztalos misses with a looping left.
Asztalos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asztalos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kyoraku's calf.
Kyoraku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyoraku ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Kyoraku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyoraku throws a push kick but Asztalos slaps the foot to one side.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyoraku on the side of the head.
Asztalos swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyoraku.
Asztalos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kyoraku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos.
Asztalos slips a jab from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kyoraku there.
Asztalos clobbers Kyoraku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asztalos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Asztalos connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Asztalos blocks the low kick.#T3#
Kyoraku wants to land a leg kick but Asztalos is out of range.
Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes.
Kyoraku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asztalos tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Asztalos drives through and clinches with Kyoraku against the cage.
Kyoraku lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos.
Kyoraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyoraku gets through Asztalos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kyoraku is breathing heavily.
Asztalos is working Kyoraku over against the cage.
Kyoraku scores with a shot to the side of Asztalos's head.
Kyoraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Kyoraku's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage. #T4#
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Asztalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Asztalos.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asztalos is working Kyoraku over against the cage.
Alex Asztalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kyoraku blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyoraku prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Asztalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kyoraku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asztalos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kyoraku at a distance.
Asztalos jabs Kyoraku right on the nose. Kyoraku blinks but takes it well.
Asztalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyoraku.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asztalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyoraku lands a nice shot that snaps Asztalos's head back.
Asztalos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Asztalos closes the distance and pushes Kyoraku back into the cage.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos digs a right hand into Kyoraku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kyoraku's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Asztalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyoraku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos keeps control of Kyoraku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Kyoraku. #T1#
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.
Kyoraku lands a shoulder strike.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Kyoraku is rocked!
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku is still on wobbly legs! Can Asztalos finish him?
Asztalos throws a big uppercut that drops Kyoraku! More strikes from Asztalos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kyoraku lies dazed against the cage as Asztalos celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
Alex Asztalos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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AD432: Army of fighters
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Gutz blocks a jab.
Kyoraku looks to throw the jab but Gutz is out of range.
Gutz misses with a low kick.
Kyoraku went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kyoraku lands a nice looking body kick.
Kyoraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyoraku staying out of range there.
Kyoraku is looking to counter the offense by Gutz and move into the clinch.
Kyoraku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gutz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kyoraku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kyoraku throws a body punch but Gutz moves out of range.
Kyoraku blocks a jab.
Kyoraku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gutz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kyoraku wants to clinch but Gutz slips to the side
and Gutz counters with an inside leg kick.
Gutz swings for the body but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Gutz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kyoraku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kyoraku scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Kyoraku.
Gutz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kyoraku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyoraku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gutz throws a big shot that misses.
Gutz cracks Kyoraku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kyoraku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gutz's sensitive parts.
Kyoraku scoring well with a low kick there.
Gutz misses with a hook.
Kyoraku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kyoraku misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyoraku lands a right hook to the body.
Kyoraku moves away from the strike by Gutz.
Kyoraku lands with a cross.
Gutz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Kyoraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gutz moves away.
Gutz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kyoraku.
Nice shot by Gutz.
Kyoraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gutz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gutz. Kyoraku shrugs it off though.
Gutz throws a wild body kick that Kyoraku sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Kyoraku finds it's way through Gutz's defenses.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick which misses Gutz's front leg but catches the back leg as Gutz tries to avoid it.
Gutz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gutz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku throws out a loose jab but Gutz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyoraku throws a right hand that misses
and Gutz counters with an inside leg kick.
Gutz swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyoraku.#T3#
Kyoraku scores with a nice right hand.
Gutz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands the left hand.
Kyoraku scores with a hook to the body. Gutz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kyoraku scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kyoraku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gutz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gutz throws a lazy right hand but Kyoraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kyoraku takes one to the chin there.
Kyoraku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kyoraku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutz scores with a jab to the body.
Kyoraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyoraku throws a jab but it's blocked by Gutz. #T4#
Gutz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kyoraku tries to clinch up but Gutz circles away and keeps his distance.
Kyoraku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gutz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gutz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kyoraku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kyoraku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gutz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gutz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kyoraku avoids the body shot from Gutz.
Kyoraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutz.
Gutz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyoraku throws a sloppy head kick and Gutz moves out of range easily.
Gutz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kyoraku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gutz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyoraku.
Kyoraku looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gutz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kyoraku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gutz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kyoraku misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gutz! But no joy.
Gutz drops his hands momentarily and Kyoraku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gutz throws a low kick but Kyoraku avoids it.
Kyoraku half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kyoraku scores with a jab to the body.
Kyoraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Gutz is just out of range.
Shunsui Kyoraku is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyoraku misses with a low kick.
Kyoraku blocks the body kick.
Gutz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyoraku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Kyoraku.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gutz! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kyoraku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gutzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kyoraku lands a nice looking body shot.
Gutz throws a right hand that misses
and Kyoraku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutz misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kyoraku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Kyoraku tries to score with a low kick but Gutz moves his leg out of the way.
Gutz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gutz.
Gutz avoids the head kick by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutz can do to turn this around?
Kyoraku lands with a cross.
Gutz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kyoraku cracks Gutz with an open hand slap.
Gutz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gutz takes a swing at Kyoraku's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku moves out of range as Gutz throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutz. Kyoraku does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kyoraku moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyoraku walks into a straight right hand from Gutz.
Kyoraku just misses with a punch to the body.
Gutz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gutz misses with a left hand
and Kyoraku counters with a three punch combo that has Gutz backing up. Gutz nods at Kyoraku to acknowledge the strikes.
Kyoraku lands a glancing blow to the side of Gutz's head.
Gutz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kyoraku momentarily.
Gutz misses with a wild body shot.
Gutz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gutz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gutz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kyoraku has got the better of the exchanges.
Kyoraku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gutz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyoraku avoids the head kick by Gutz.
Kyoraku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
A head kick misses from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a kick to the body.
Gutz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a low kick.
Kyoraku scoring well with a low kick there.
Gutz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kyoraku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutz.
Kyoraku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gutz.
Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gutz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gutz.
Gutz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Gutz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gutz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyoraku manages to avoid it.#T4#
Gutz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gutz.
Kyoraku fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gutz just manages to avoid it.
Kyoraku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Gutz.
Gutz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gutz misses with an uppercut. Kyoraku saw that one coming.
Gutz looks to land a right hand but Kyoraku moved out of range.
Gutz throws a wild body kick that Kyoraku sees coming a mile off.
Gutz takes one on the button.
Kyoraku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gutz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kyoraku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kyoraku connects with a nice looking jab.
Kyoraku cracks Gutz with a good jab.#ROC#
Gutz is rocked!
Gutz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyoraku misses with a head kick.
Jab by Kyoraku.
Gutz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kyoraku finish him?
Gutz throws a body punch but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Gutz seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Gutz does it's job there.
Gutz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#KD#
Kyoraku lands a big head kick that sends Gutz tumbling to the mat! Kyoraku takes a step backwards and waves Gutz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyoraku throws the left hand but Gutz avoids the punch easily.
Gutz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kyoraku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kyoraku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Gutz blocks a head kick by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoraku is looking to land body kicks.
Gutz misses with a low kick.
Gutz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyoraku doesn't seem bothered though.
Kyoraku misses with a body kick.
Gutz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kyoraku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Kyoraku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kyoraku misses with a combination
and Gutz counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Shunsui Kyoraku has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gutz scores with a jab. Kyoraku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gutz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gutz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Kyoraku tries a low kick but Gutz avoids it.
Kyoraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gutz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutz swings for the body but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Gutz throws a jab when Kyoraku was well out of range.
Kyoraku takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kyoraku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gutz.
Kyoraku lands a nice looking body shot.
Kyoraku throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gutz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gutz lands a nice looking body shot.
Gutz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gutz.
A quick step to the side and Kyoraku tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Kyoraku blocks the leg kick.
Kyoraku seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gutz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gutz dips to his left and cracks Kyoraku with an uppercut!
Gutz with a nice cross.
Kyoraku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gutz.
Gutz throws a lazy uppercut
and Kyoraku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gutz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gutz tests Kyoraku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyoraku takes a swing at Gutz's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Gutz misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Kyoraku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku scores with a kick to the body.
Kyoraku lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Kyoraku scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutz moves forwards but Kyoraku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gutz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyoraku is just out of range.
Kyoraku misses with a double jab.
Shunsui Kyoraku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gutz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kyoraku can pounce on him.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick that misses.
Kyoraku slips a jab from Gutz.
Gutz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kyoraku tries to move into range but Gutz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gutz swings for the body but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Cormac Gutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gutz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kyoraku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gutz checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shunsui Kyoraku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kyoraku 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunsui Kyoraku!
A very excited looking Shunsui Kyoraku 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:
AD425: Cute Poison
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Little connects with a body shot.
Kyoraku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Little misses the body punch
and Kyoraku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Little waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyoraku.
Little misses with a jab, cross combination.
Little misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Kyoraku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku lands a left hand.
Kyoraku blocking some punches.
Kyoraku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Kyoraku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Little.
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!
Kyoraku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little's elbow.
Little blocking some punches.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kyoraku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Kyoraku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Little.
Little blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kyoraku.
A head punch on the inside from Kyoraku fails to land.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kyorakus head.
Kyoraku throws a punch but it's blocked by Little.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyoraku swings wildly with an uppercut but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Little blocks it.
Kyoraku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyoraku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Littles head.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku blocking some punches.
Little tries to throw a body punch but Kyoraku avoids it by throwing Little back against the cage. #T2#
Kyoraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyoraku gets through Little's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Little scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little tries to throw a body punch but Kyoraku avoids it by throwing Little back against the cage.
Little misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kyoraku.
A hook to the body from Little.
Kyoraku has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
A nice right hand lands inside from Little.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Kyoraku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyoraku scores with a shot to the side of Little's head.
Kyoraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little working aggressively here.
Little prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands a left hand.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Little.
Kyoraku lands an uppercut.
Little looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Little has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku tries to work over Little's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyoraku gets through Little's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Little misses with a body punch.
Kyoraku lands a shot to the body.
Little throws a head punch that misses.
Kyoraku lands a nice uppercut.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Little controls his hands.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little lands a shoulder strike.
Little gets through Kyoraku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Little blocks it.
Kyoraku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Little lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kyoraku or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
Kyoraku throws a punch but it's blocked by Little.
Kyoraku tries to work over Little's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
Kyoraku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Littles head. #ROC2#
Little is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyoraku.
A right hand to the body from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku tries to work over Little's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kyoraku fails to land.
Kyoraku slows down the pace here.
Little blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kyoraku misses with a hook.
Little lands with a right hand.
Little tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyoraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Little.
Kyoraku takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Little does no damage.
Kyoraku walks into a left hand.
Little takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kyoraku connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Little covering up! Kyoraku comes in with a big uppercut and Little goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shunsui Kyoraku!
Our winner, Shunsui Kyoraku, 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:
AD418: Whole new level
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Simengwa takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Baraka Simengwa has been cut.
Simengwa misses with a hook. Kyoraku ducked under it nicely.
Kyoraku throws a sloppy head kick and Simengwa moves out of range easily.
Simengwa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simengwa slips a jab from Kyoraku.
Simengwa fails to land the takedown.
Kyoraku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simengwa checks a leg kick.
Simengwa takes one to the chin there.
Kyoraku works Simengwa's body with a nice hook.
Kyoraku misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Simengwa finds it's target.
Kyoraku swings for the body but Simengwa moves out of range.
Kyoraku misses with a straight right.
Kyoraku misses with an uppercut.
Kyoraku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simengwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyoraku.
Simengwa throws the left hand but Kyoraku avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Kyoraku. #T1#
Simengwa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simengwa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kyoraku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simengwa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Simengwa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kyoraku won't be happy with that.
Simengwa trying to control the position but Kyoraku is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Simengwa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simengwa is looking to advance position but Kyoraku won't allow it.
Kyoraku manages to get to full guard.
Kyoraku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simengwa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Simengwa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simengwa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kyoraku's guard. #REVB#
Kyoraku 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.
Simengwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simengwa passes Kyoraku's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in Arm Breakers/BJJ inform me that Simengwa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kyoraku wants to control but Simengwa is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Simengwa is working for a kimura but Kyoraku is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Simengwa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kyoraku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simengwa. #T3#
Simengwa wants to free his trapped foot but Kyoraku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kyoraku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyoraku.
Kyoraku wants to sweep here but Simengwa controlling him for the moment.
Simengwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simengwa trying to control but Kyoraku is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simengwa wants to pass the guard but Kyoraku is keeping the position.
Simengwa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kyoraku 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.
Simengwa looking to sit in guard and control but Kyoraku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Simengwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simengwa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simengwa working a defensive guard but Kyoraku manages to pass into side control anyway.
Simengwa regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baraka Simengwa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Simengwa throws a looping overhand right but Kyoraku ducks down to avoid it.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simengwa misses with a body shot.
Shunsui Kyoraku is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kyoraku closes the distance and clinches.
Simengwa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyoraku swings wildly with an uppercut but Simengwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simengwa can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simengwa.
Simengwa taking a breather.
Kyoraku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simengwa misses with the head strike.
Simengwa scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simengwa is struggling to control the position.
Kyoraku prevents a body shot from Simengwa.
Simengwa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simengwa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyoraku's elbow. #T1#
Kyoraku lands with a light punch inside.
Simengwa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simengwa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simengwa looking to slow down the pace here.
Kyoraku digs a right hand underneath Simengwa's ribcage. Simengwa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simengwa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyoraku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simengwa throws out a loose jab but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Kyoraku moves into the clinch.
Kyoraku pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kyoraku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kyoraku lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shunsui Kyoraku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kyoraku misses with some punches.
#T2#
Kyoraku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simengwa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyoraku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kyoraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Simengwa looking to stall.
Simengwa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baraka Simengwa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kyoraku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simengwa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simengwa slowing the pace effectively.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simengwa is struggling to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyoraku swings wildly with an uppercut but Simengwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyoraku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kyoraku is pressed up against the cage. Simengwa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyoraku down to the mat. Kyoraku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kyoraku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simengwa.#T3#
Simengwa ducks under a wild hook from Kyoraku.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simengwa.
Simengwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyoraku.
Simengwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyoraku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simengwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyoraku.
Kyoraku moves out of range of the strikes.
Kyoraku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kyoraku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kyoraku misses with a straight left.
Simengwa connects with the punch.
Kyoraku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simengwa tries to clinch but Kyoraku is having none of it.
Kyoraku thuds his shin into the meat of Simengwa's side.
Simengwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyoraku sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Simengwa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyoraku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyoraku throws a head kick but Simengwa moves out of range.
Shunsui Kyoraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simengwa misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kyoraku clinches with his opponent.
Simengwa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Simengwa looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simengwa.
Simengwa has Kyoraku pressed against the cage.
Kyoraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyoraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simengwa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simengwa trying to stall but Kyoraku improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baraka Simengwa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Good exchange - Simengwa coming out on top.
Kyoraku throws a wild body kick that Simengwa sees coming a mile off.
Simengwa misses with a straight left.
Kyoraku misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Simengwa closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simengwa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Simengwa is trying to maintain a safe position but Kyoraku gets an underhook and turns Simengwa into the cage.
Simengwa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simengwa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyoraku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Simengwa avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Simengwa fails to land.
Simengwa just leaning against Kyoraku, taking a breather.
Simengwa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Kyoraku swings wildly with an uppercut but Simengwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simengwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simengwa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simengwa is trying to stall.
Simengwa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kyoraku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kyoraku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simengwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simengwa misses with the head strike.
Simengwa taking a breather.
Kyoraku misses with a body punch.
Simengwa working aggressively here.
Kyoraku gets underhooks to prevent Simengwa's takedown attempt.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Simengwa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kyoraku is keeping busy.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Simengwa controls his hands.
#T2#
Simengwa blocking some punches.
Kyoraku scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyoraku.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simengwa is looking to control Kyoraku's arms but Kyoraku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Simengwa has his back to the cage.
Kyoraku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baraka Simengwa.
Simengwa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Baraka Simengwa.
Simengwa misses with an uppercut.
Kyoraku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kyoraku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Kyoraku has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simengwa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyoraku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kyoraku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simengwa throws an overhand right that lands on Kyoraku's shoulder, as Kyoraku tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyoraku. Simengwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyoraku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kyoraku lands with a right hand.
Kyoraku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simengwa on the side of the head.
Simengwa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Simengwa is rocked!
Kyoraku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simengwa is still on wobbly legs! Can Kyoraku finish him?#CL#
Kyoraku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simengwa seems to have recovered his senses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kyoraku as Simengwa tries to tie him up.
Simengwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simengwa backwards.
Kyoraku lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Kyoraku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyoraku lands a right hand.
Kyoraku pushes Simengwa against the cage. Kyoraku is working some dirty boxing. Kyoraku pushes off with a quick right hook! Simengwa goes down! Simengwa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kyoraku moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shunsui Kyoraku!
After winning the bout, Shunsui Kyoraku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AD412: Noend
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Hero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hero scores with a jab to the body.
Hero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kyoraku flicks out a counter leg kick but Hero steps away.
Kyoraku misses the shot to the body.
Kyoraku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Kyoraku gets through Hero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku can't find room to land a body shot as Hero controls the action.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kyoraku up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kyoraku.
Hero lands a right hand. #BC2#
Kyoraku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyoraku moves away from the strike by Hero. #T1#
Hero misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Hero's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hero throws the left hand but Kyoraku avoids the punch easily.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Kyoraku tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyoraku lands a really nice looking cross but Hero seems unphased.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kyoraku!
Kyoraku swings widly with a right hand
and Hero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab from Hero.
Hero cracks Kyoraku with a good jab.
Kyoraku slips under a jab from Hero.
Kyoraku plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Kyoraku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hero doesn't seem phased though.
Kyoraku scores with a leg kick.
Hero misses with a kick to the body.
Kyoraku dips to his left and cracks Hero with an uppercut!
Hero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kyoraku.
Hero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyoraku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hero lands a head shot.
Hero throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
Kyoraku is looking to chop away at Hero's legs.
Hero lunges at Kyoraku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kyoraku's hand.
Hero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kyoraku under the eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kyoraku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kyoraku connects with a looping right hand.
Kyoraku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kyoraku is looking to clinch.
Hero throws a hook but Kyoraku avoids it easily.
Kyoraku throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Kyoraku slips under a jab from Hero.
As Hero backs off Kyoraku throws a huge counter combo but Hero manages to avoid it all.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Kyoraku misses. #CL#
Hero moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hero.
Kyoraku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero misses with a hook to the body
letting Kyoraku counter with a right hand.
Kyoraku swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Hero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kyoraku throws a front kick aimed at Hero's knee but Hero avoids it well.
Kyoraku misses the shot to the body.
Hero fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kyoraku just manages to avoid it.
Hero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kyoraku has time to react.
Kyoraku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero tests Kyoraku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyoraku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hero counters with a straight right hand.
Kyoraku throws a push kick but Hero slaps the foot to one side.
Kyoraku scoring well with a low kick there.
Hero missing with a left hand there. Kyoraku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyoraku lands with a kick to the ribs.
A clash of legs there as Hero blocks the low kick.
Kyoraku lands a head shot.
Kyoraku misses with a hook
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyoraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
A head kick from Kyoraku lands but Hero takes it in his stride.
Kyoraku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyoraku moves in looking to clinch but Hero pushes him off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hero.
Hero lands a really nice looking cross but Kyoraku seems unphased.
Hero scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shunsui Kyoraku will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hero misses with a looping left.
Hero lands a body shot.
Kyoraku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hero swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Kyoraku counters with a crisp one two that drops Hero! Kyoraku thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hero to his feet! Hero is in big trouble!
Hero is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Kyoraku closes the distance and pushes Hero back into the cage.
Hero misses with a body punch.
Kyoraku lands a body shot.
Hero is trying to maintain a safe position but Kyoraku gets an underhook and turns Hero into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Hero breaks from the clinch.
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!
Kyoraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Kyoraku.
Hero throws a hook but Kyoraku avoids it easily.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kyoraku moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyoraku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hero blocks an uppercut.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage.
Hero works on Kyoraku's body with a couple of short punches.
Hero blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Hero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyoraku blocks an uppercut.
Hero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kyoraku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heros head.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Hero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Hero lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hero.
A short right from Kyoraku on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hero working aggressively here.
Kyoraku blocks an uppercut.
Kyoraku has a couple of punches blocked by Hero.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage.
Hero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyoraku's elbow.
Kyoraku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Kyoraku - that landed with a thud.
Kyoraku lands a left hand.
#T3#
Hero blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Hero blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heros head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hero.
Hero scores with a shoulder strike.
Kyoraku lands with a light punch inside.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero cracks Kyoraku with a nice body shot.
Kyoraku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kyoraku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Kyoraku.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero stalling in the clinch but Kyoraku improves position.
Hero blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Kyoraku scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hero prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero can't find room to land a body shot as Kyoraku controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hero.
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hero.
#BC#
Hero breaks the clinch.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the body
and Hero counters with an outside leg kick.
Hero throws a hook but Kyoraku avoids it easily.
Kyoraku slips a straight right by Hero.
Kyoraku throws out a counter right but Hero avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kyoraku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kyoraku throws a series of punches but Hero avoids them all with ease.
Kyoraku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
Hero lands a head shot.
Hero scores with the left hand. Kyoraku knows he should have avoided that one.
Kyoraku wants to land a leg kick but Hero is out of range.
Hero lands a slapping body shot.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyoraku is just out of range.
Kyoraku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hero circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyoraku loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku wants to clinch.
Hero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Hero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kyoraku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyoraku.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Kyoraku is out of range.
Hero loads up on a big right hand but Kyoraku slips the punch.
Donk. Kyoraku catches Hero right on the button with a cross.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyoraku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kyoraku is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hero with a body shot.
Kyoraku on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A cross from Hero lands.
The crowd cheers as Hero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kyoraku doesn't seem phased though.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Hero sets himself, and Kyoraku steps forward looking for the clinch! Hero avoids it this time.
Kyoraku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyoraku tries a low kick but Hero avoids it.#T2#
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Hero.
Hero misses the jab.
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!
Hero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kyoraku counters with a straight right hand.
Kyoraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Kyoraku gets tackled into the cage by Hero. Hero maintains the clinch.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage.
Hero blocking some punches.
Kyoraku lands a hook that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Kyoraku scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyoraku.
Hero trying to control the position but instead, Kyoraku has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hero into the cage.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Kyoraku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hero misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hero.
Hero tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hero's elbow.
Kyoraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyoraku throws a punch but it's blocked by Hero.
Hero misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kyoraku.
Hero lands a body punch.
Kyoraku misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku gets through Hero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku scores with a shot to the side of Hero's head. #T4##BC#
Hero breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Hero.
Kyoraku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Kyoraku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shunsui Kyoraku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that Hero semi-blocks.
Kyoraku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hero blocks a leg kick.
Rainbow Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyoraku tests Hero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kyoraku can pounce on him.
Hero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kyoraku counters with a thumping low kick.
Kyoraku misses with a body kick.
Kyoraku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shunsui Kyoraku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kyoraku 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunsui Kyoraku!
During a confident post fight interview, Shunsui Kyoraku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#599 Yount v Sito
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Kyoraku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses.
Kyoraku tries to bum rush Stoppers with a series of wild strikes but Stoppers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Stoppers.
Kyoraku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoppers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyoraku moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kyoraku checks a leg kick.
Stoppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyoraku misses the shot to the body.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoppers punishes Kyoraku's body with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Stoppers lands a big head kick that sends Kyoraku tumbling to the mat! Stoppers takes a step backwards and waves Kyoraku back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Shunsui Kyoraku has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyoraku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kyoraku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Kyoraku clinches up against the cage.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoppers blocking some punches.
Stoppers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kyoraku trying to control the position but instead, Stoppers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kyoraku into the cage.#T1##BC#
Stoppers breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoppers, right into the meat.
Stoppers swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku cracks the inside of Stoppers's front leg.
Kyoraku throws an overhand right that lands on Stoppers's shoulder, as Stoppers tries to avoid the shot.
Stoppers throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kyoraku to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Stoppers misses.
Kyoraku slips under a jab from Stoppers.
Kyoraku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kyoraku lands with a short shot to the head. #T2##BC#
Stoppers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyoraku throws a push kick but Stoppers slaps the foot to one side.
Kyoraku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Stoppers catches Kyoraku right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Stoppers.
Kyoraku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoraku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoppers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kyoraku's head.
Kyoraku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoppers is able to avoid easily.
Stoppers lands a body shot.
Kyoraku moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Stoppers there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoppers. Kyoraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoppers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kyoraku just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStoppers.#KD#
Stoppers sends Kyoraku crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stoppers is motioning to the referee to let Kyoraku up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Kyoraku is rocked!#T3#
Stoppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoraku is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoppers finish him?
Kyoraku scores with a hook to the body. Stoppers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kyoraku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoraku seems to have recovered his senses.
Good work by Stoppers as he checks the leg kick.
Stoppers throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kyoraku stumbling backwards into the cage! Kyoraku bounces back off the cage towards Stoppers, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Stoppers lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Stoppers celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Willy Stoppers!
Willy Stoppers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
GAMMA#593 Quinn v Bennet
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Kyoraku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan blocks a leg kick.
Sullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
Kyoraku misses with a head kick.
Sullivan wants to counter the offense by Kyoraku and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Kyoraku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sullivan, pushing him back against the cage.
Kyoraku just leaning against Sullivan, taking a breather.
Kyoraku is looking to control Sullivan's arms but Sullivan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kyoraku has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Sullivan jumps guard and drags Kyoraku to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyoraku defends it easily.
Kyoraku is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan is looking to sweep but instead, Kyoraku has passed into half guard.
Kyoraku stalling. #T1#
Kyoraku wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is defending well.
Sullivan trying to control here.
Kyoraku is pressing down on Sullivan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sullivan is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyoraku pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.#SUB2#
Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Kyoraku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sullivan with the active half guard here but Kyoraku passes nicely into side control.
Sullivan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyoraku wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy.
Kyoraku moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kyoraku trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kyoraku working away.
Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sullivan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kyoraku off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Sullivan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sullivan connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kyoraku to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Kyoraku as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sullivan!
Sullivan lands strikes to the head.
Kyoraku is covering up but some of the strikes from Sullivan are getting through and doing damage.
#T4#
Sullivan scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sullivan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyoraku tries to roll but Sullivan sticks to his back.
Kyoraku manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sullivan's guard. Nice work there by Kyoraku.
#SUB2#
Kyoraku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyoraku has managed to get both his arms back between Sullivan's legs - danger averted.
Kyoraku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kyoraku advances to half guard.
Sullivan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kyoraku would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kyoraku won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Sullivan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kyoraku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sullivan. That did some damage!
Good work by Sullivan as he checks the leg kick.
Kyoraku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kyoraku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sullivan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Kyoraku is predictable there #TD2#
and Sullivan counters with a single leg into guard. Kyoraku didn't expect that. #ES#
Kyoraku scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sullivan gets tackled into the cage by Kyoraku. Kyoraku maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyoraku misses with some punches.
Sullivan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kyoraku.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyoraku gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan's takedown attempt.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyoraku stops a takedown attempt from Sullivan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku working aggressively here.
Kyoraku has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan has Kyoraku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kyoraku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Sullivan.
Kyoraku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards. #TD2#
Sullivan jumps into guard, dragging Kyoraku to the mat.
Kyoraku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Kyoraku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Kyoraku gets to his feet. Sullivan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Kyoraku.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan blocks the low kick.
Kyoraku lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Sullivan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Kyoraku.
Nice takedown defense from Kyoraku. No joy for Sullivan on that attempt.
Kyoraku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Kyoraku gets tackled into the cage by Sullivan. Sullivan maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kyoraku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Sullivan has Kyoraku pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sullivan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kyoraku tumbling to the mat - Sullivan dives into Kyoraku's guard.
Sullivan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sullivan landing some decent shots from guard.
Sullivan stops Kyoraku from standing up.
Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Kyoraku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullivan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a triangle but Kyoraku pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyoraku defends it easily.
Sullivan keeping full guard, as Kyoraku tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sullivan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Kyoraku from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Kyoraku is predictable there #TD2#
and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown. Kyoraku fights it but they end up in guard.
Kyoraku is looking to stand up but Sullivan isn't so interested in that idea.
Kyoraku working a defensive guard here.
Sullivan cracks Kyoraku with a solid left hand.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyoraku trying to control the position.
Sullivan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kyoraku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sullivan stands up over Kyoraku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jeremy Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Kyoraku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sullivan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyoraku looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyoraku, not yet.
Sullivan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sullivan stands up over Kyoraku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
Sullivan slips nicely into half guard.
Sullivan trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom. #T2#
Sullivan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kyoraku is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kyoraku wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy.
Kyoraku is looking to improve his position.
Sullivan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sullivan is thwarting Kyoraku's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Sullivan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kyoraku is just riding it out for now. Sullivan eventually gives up the hold.
Sullivan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyoraku keeps working.
Sullivan is nestled in close to Kyoraku, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyoraku keeps working.
Sullivan thows a huge punch but Kyoraku dodges it nicely.
Sullivan thows a huge punch but Kyoraku dodges it nicely.
Sullivan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyoraku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sullivan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sullivan prevents Kyoraku from improving his position.
Kyoraku trying to control but Sullivan postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kyoraku blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kyoraku keeping hold of Sullivan's head, controlling as best he can.
Sullivan misses with a head shot. Kyoraku uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sullivan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sullivan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Sullivan!
A victorious Jeremy Sullivan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#586 Gage v Richards 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Kyoraku throws a head kick but Stotch moves out of range.
Stotch misses with a head kick.
Stotch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stotch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kyoraku can pounce on him.
#CL#
Kyoraku gets a clinch.
Stotch prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
Stotch misses with some punches.
Stotch looking to throw knees to the head but Kyoraku is blocking nicely.
Stotch lands an elbow just above Kyoraku 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Shunsui Kyoraku has been cut.
Stotch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stotch pushes off an throws an elbow but Kyoraku leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stotch throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Kyoraku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Stotch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stotch lands a right hook to the body.
Kyoraku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stotch.
Kyoraku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kyoraku.
#T1#
Kyoraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyoraku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stotch throws a sloppy head kick and Kyoraku moves out of range easily.
Stotch misses with a low kick.
Stotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyoraku misses with a body kick.
Kyoraku looks to land a right hand but Stotch moved out of range.
Stotch swings for the body but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Stotch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stotch throws a body punch but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Stotch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kyoraku tries to score with a low kick but Stotch moves his leg out of the way.
Stotch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stotch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kyoraku scores with a decent looking hook.
Kyoraku lands with a right hand.
Kyoraku scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stotch misses with a body shot.
Stotch misses with a low kick.
Stotch walks into a jab.
Kyoraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stotch throws out the jab.
Stotch throws a body shot but no joy.
Kyoraku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stotch circles away quickly and effectively.
Stotch dodges the punch combination from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a head kick.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stotch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kyoraku is able to avoid easily.
Kyoraku thuds a left hand into Stotch's body.
Stotch connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Kyoraku tenderised Stotch's leg. Stotch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kyoraku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kyoraku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Stotch takes one to the chin there.
Stotch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stotch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stotch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Stotch misses. #KD#
Kyoraku lands a left and a right that send Stotch crashing to the mat, dazed. Kyoraku thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Stotch is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leopold Stotch has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyoraku lands an uppercut, right on the button! Stotch tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shunsui Kyoraku!
A relieved looking Shunsui Kyoraku thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#580 McTearson v Krystian
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kyoraku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kyoraku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kyoraku.
A head punch on the inside from Christianson fails to land.
Nice body punch from Kyoraku - that landed with a thud.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyoraku is leaning against Christianson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Christianson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christianson blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christianson.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kyoraku.
Christianson is breathing heavily.
Christianson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christianson.
Kyoraku cracks Christianson with a nice body shot.
A short right from Kyoraku on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is keeping an eye on Kyoraku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Christianson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kyoraku.
Christianson is trying to stall.
Kyoraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyoraku scores with a shot to the side of Christianson's head. #T1#
Kyoraku blocks an uppercut.
Kyoraku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christiansons head.
Kyoraku digs a right hand into Christianson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christianson's gas tank.
Kyoraku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christiansons head.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christianson or not.
Christianson can't find room to land a body shot as Kyoraku controls the action.
Kyoraku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kyoraku digs a right hand underneath Christianson's ribcage. Christianson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kyoraku is pushing Christianson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kyoraku can't find room to land a body shot as Christianson controls the action.
Kyoraku misses with some punches.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Kyoraku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christianson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christianson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Christianson avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage.
Kyoraku stalling in the clinch but Christianson improves position.
Christianson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Kyoraku.
#T2#
Kyoraku is working Christianson over against the cage.
Kyoraku has Christianson pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Kyoraku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christianson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
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!
Kyoraku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kyoraku moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Christianson does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kyoraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christianson moves away.
Kyoraku lands a jab.
Christianson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christianson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyoraku moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Christianson misses the target.
Kyoraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Christianson is just out of range.#T3#
Kyoraku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Christianson is rocked!
Christianson throws a low kick but Kyoraku moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle, before Kyoraku throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Christianson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kyoraku lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shunsui Kyoraku!
Our winner, Shunsui Kyoraku, 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:
GAMMA#575 Gage v Richards
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Kyoraku connects with the punch.
Pourramenazanali scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kyoraku misses with a hook.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick
and Pourramenazanali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pourramenazanali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyoraku circles away quickly and effectively.
Pourramenazanali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyoraku sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Pourramenazanali shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pourramenazanali was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pourramenazanali connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kyoraku some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pourramenazanali tries to score with some ground and pound. Kyoraku controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kyoraku is pushing Pourramenazanali's head away, looking to escape. Pourramenazanali manages to hold on to the position though.
Kyoraku is not content to let Pourramenazanali control the position.
Pourramenazanali works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Pourramenazanali works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kyoraku is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyoraku managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pourramenazanali.
Kyoraku tries to buck Pourramenazanali off but Pourramenazanali is having none of it.
Kyoraku dodges the ground and pound from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kyoraku is avoiding damage well.
Kyoraku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pourramenazanali tries to move to mount but Kyoraku blocks the move with his legs.
Kyoraku is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pourramenazanali connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Kyoraku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pourramenazanali trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Kyoraku taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pourramenazanali working away.
Pourramenazanali throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kyoraku works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Pourramenazanali with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Kyoraku tries to roll over but Pourramenazanali keeps him under control.
Pourramenazanali throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kyoraku keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Pourramenazanali wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyoraku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pourramenazanali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pourramenazanali not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kyoraku trying to control from the bottom.
Pourramenazanali trying to control from Kyoraku's half guard. Kyoraku has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pourramenazanali throws a big elbow that misses.
Pourramenazanali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pourramenazanali with a nice head shot there.
Kyoraku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pourramenazanali stopping the sweep attempt from Kyoraku.#SUB#
Pourramenazanali drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyoraku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyoraku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyoraku! #REVB#
Kyoraku is staying tight to Pourramenazanali's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Pourramenazanali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pourramenazanali moves out of range as Kyoraku strikes.
Kyoraku misses with a low kick as Pourramenazanali jumps back.
Pourramenazanali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyoraku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a lazy right hand but Kyoraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pourramenazanali lands with a nice combination. Kyoraku backs away looking to recover.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyoraku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kyoraku slips under a jab from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali misses with a two punch combination.
Kyoraku lunges at Pourramenazanali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pourramenazanali's hand.
Kyoraku thumps Pourramenazanali with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Kyoraku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pourramenazanali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pourramenazanali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Kyoraku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pourramenazanali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pourramenazanali throws a lazy right hand but Kyoraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pourramenazanali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is winning the standup battle so far.
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick
and Kyoraku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shunsui Kyoraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Pourramenazanali just misses with a punch to the body.
Pourramenazanali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku thows a leg kick but Pourramenazanali checks it
and Pourramenazanali counters with a leg kick.
Kyoraku takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pourramenazanali wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kyoraku moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kyoraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pourramenazanali throws out the jab.
Pourramenazanali slips a straight right by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Pourramenazanali misses its intended target.
A left lands for Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a solid leg kick but Pourramenazanali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kyoraku.
Kyoraku drops his hands momentarily and Pourramenazanali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pourramenazanali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyoraku can do to turn this around?#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyoraku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Pourramenazanali finds it's way through Kyoraku's defenses.
Pourramenazanali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pourramenazanali throws a right and a left that Kyoraku avoids nicely. #CL#
Pourramenazanali has Kyoraku up against the cage in a clinch.
Kyoraku throws a punch but it's blocked by Pourramenazanali.
Kyoraku lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pourramenazanali fails to land.
Kyoraku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot in the inside from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Kyoraku has a couple of punches blocked by Pourramenazanali.
#BC#
Pourramenazanali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kyoraku throws a body shot but no joy.
Kyoraku plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pourramenazanali throws a looping overhand right but Kyoraku ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pourramenazanali moves forwards but Kyoraku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kyoraku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kyoraku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kyoraku tries a low kick but Pourramenazanali avoids it.
Kyoraku cracks a nice hook into Pourramenazanali's ribs.
Kyoraku lands a body shot.
Pourramenazanali checks a leg kick nicely.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut.
Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali cracks a nice hook into Kyoraku's ribs.
Kyoraku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kyoraku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pourramenazanali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pourramenazanali lands a really nice looking cross but Kyoraku seems unphased.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyoraku lands a high kick!
Pourramenazanali takes a swing at Kyoraku's ribcage but misses.
Kyoraku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pourramenazanali.
Kyoraku blocks a jab.
Kyoraku tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kyoraku throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Pourramenazanali moves into the clinch successfully.
Kyoraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pourramenazanali throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pourramenazanali lands with a light punch inside.
Pourramenazanali looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pourramenazanali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pourramenazanali throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kyoraku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pourramenazanali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pourramenazanali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shunsui Kyoraku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kyoraku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyoraku connects with a right hand. Pourramenazanali shakes it off.
A low kick from Pourramenazanali misses
and Kyoraku counters with a nice body shot.
Pourramenazanali misses with a hook. Kyoraku ducked under it nicely.
Kyoraku closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pourramenazanali throws a body shot but no joy.
Pourramenazanali throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Kyoraku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pourramenazanali throws a body punch but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Pourramenazanali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kyoraku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pourramenazanali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pourramenazanali throws out a loose jab but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Kyoraku tenderised Pourramenazanali's leg. Pourramenazanali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pourramenazanali throws out a loose jab but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick but Kyoraku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pourramenazanali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kyoraku under the eye.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook but Kyoraku blocks it.#T1#
Kyoraku throws a nice looking combination but Pourramenazanali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyoraku throws a big shot that misses.
Pourramenazanali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pourramenazanali is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kyoraku.
Pourramenazanali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kyoraku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kyoraku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pourramenazanali swings for the body but Kyoraku moves out of range.
A jab from Kyoraku does it's job there.
Kyoraku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyoraku scores with a head kick. Pourramenazanali tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kyoraku moves out of range of the body kick from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kyoraku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pourramenazanali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyoraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook but Kyoraku blocks it.
Pourramenazanali is looking to chop away at Kyoraku's legs.
Kyoraku throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
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!
Pourramenazanali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kyoraku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kyoraku slips a straight right by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kyoraku misses with a body kick.
Pourramenazanali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kyoraku misses with a straight left.
Kyoraku throws a combination that misses
and Pourramenazanali counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Kyoraku. Beautiful body shot.
Pourramenazanali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku connects with a body shot that sends Pourramenazanali's belly button to the back.
Kyoraku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pourramenazanali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for Kyoraku.
Pourramenazanali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Pourramenazanali misses. #T3#
Pourramenazanali misses with a takedown
and Kyoraku counters with a right hand to the body.
Pourramenazanali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyoraku.
Pourramenazanali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pourramenazanali misses with a few strikes there.
Kyoraku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pourramenazanali.
Kyoraku stuns Pourramenazanali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kyoraku checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pourramenazanali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyoraku.
Pourramenazanali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kyoraku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Kyoraku finds it's way through Pourramenazanali's defenses.
Pourramenazanali misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyoraku steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pourramenazanali.#T4#
Pourramenazanali lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyoraku misses with a looping right.
Pourramenazanali misses with a double jab.
Pourramenazanali backing away here, and Kyoraku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Pourramenazanali catches Kyoraku right on the button with a cross.
Pourramenazanali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kyoraku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kyoraku throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Pourramenazanali counters by clinching up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pourramenazanali takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pourramenazanali throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kyoraku digs a right hand underneath Pourramenazanali's ribcage. Pourramenazanali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kyoraku avoids a wild elbow strike from Pourramenazanali.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shunsui Kyoraku.
I think Kyoraku 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
An out of breath Amirezza Pourramenazanali 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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