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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeshi Kovacs (ranked 6601 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 11013 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takeshi Kovacs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Narushima moves into range and clinches up with Kovacs.
Kovacs is trying to pull guard but Narushima has him pressed against the cage.
Kovacs is trying to pull guard but Narushima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kovacs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Kovacs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narushima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kovacs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kovacs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Narushima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Narushima gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kovacs (0) vs (2) Narushima
Kovacs trying to control here.
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.
Kovacs wants to get back to full guard.
Kovacs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Narushima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Narushima's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kovacs (4) vs (2) Narushima
Kovacs tries to get the hooks in deep but Narushima pushed the leg off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Narushima won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kovacs off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeshi Kovacs! |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 11518 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ngata has chosen Soundcritters - Haka War Chant as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tangaroa Ngata has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ryo Narushima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tangaroa Ngata!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ngata has Narushima up against the cage in a clinch.
Ngata is trying to pull guard but Narushima has him pressed against the cage.
Ngata tries to pull guard but Narushima holds him up against the cage and eventually Ngata drops back down to his feet.
Ngata tries to pull guard but Narushima won't allow it.
Ryo Narushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tangaroa Ngata.
Ngata tries to pull guard but Narushima won't allow it.
Ngata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Narushima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ngata jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Narushima walks away with a smile on his face. Ngata gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Narushima clinches with his opponent.
Narushima is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ngata jumps into guard, dragging Narushima to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Narushima from controlling successfully.
Narushima looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata keeping moving, preventing Narushima from controlling successfully.
Ngata is controlling Narushima's posture.
Narushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narushima is fighting to break Ngata's control of his arms but Ngata is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Narushima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is fighting to break Ngata's control of his arms but Ngata is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ngata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Narushima is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Narushima forces his way into half guard.
Ngata is concentrating on defense, preventing Narushima from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narushima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is keen to just control but Ngata is a slippery customer.
Narushima wants to free his trapped foot but Ngata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Narushima is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ngata reverses the position - he's now on top in Narushima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narushima (0) vs (2) Ngata
Ngata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Narushima wants to improve his position but instead Ngata has moved into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Narushima wants to control but Ngata is keeping busy.
Narushima is controlling Ngata's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Ngata 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.
Ngata's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Narushima wants to improve his position but Ngata is controlling well.
Well, if Ngata 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.
Narushima holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ngata is thwarting Narushima's attempts to control the position.
Narushima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Narushima tries to get out of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ngata wants to pass the guard but Narushima is defending well.
Narushima is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Narushima desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Narushima is trying to control but can't.
Narushima tries to get to full guard but Ngata has control of the leg.
Narushima trying to get back to full guard but Ngata takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Narushima (0) vs (5) Ngata
Narushima is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ngata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Ngata has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
More stalling from Ngata.
Narushima tries to hold on but Ngata postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ngata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Narushima wants to hold on but Ngata pushes him away.
Narushima working to try and regain half guard.
Ngata controlling the position easily from mount.
Ngata with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Narushima tries to lock up and control but Ngata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Narushima is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ngata is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Narushima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ngata controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Narushima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngata controlling the position easily from mount.
Ngata is continuing to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ngata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ngata content just to control the position here.
Ngata looking to control but Narushima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ngata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is looking to improve his position but Ngata isn't that keen on the idea.
Ngata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Narushima tries to lock up and control but Ngata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngata wins on points by 5 to 0.
Tangaroa Ngata thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 11604 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Sanchez (ranked 24357 p4p, 678 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ryo Narushima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tony Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Narushima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Narushima works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Narushima (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Narushima stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Narushima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Narushima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Narushima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanchez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Narushima has picked Sanchez up and slammed him! Sanchez can't keep hold of the triangle and Narushima manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Narushima (5) vs (0) Sanchez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is letting Narushima control him for a moment.
Narushima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Narushima tries to advance to mount but can't.
Narushima passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sanchez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Narushima (7) vs (0) Sanchez
Narushima controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima looking to secure an arm triangle but Sanchez defends it well.
Narushima controlling the position easily from mount.
Narushima wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Narushima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima wants to take Sanchez's back but he can't do it this time.
Narushima controlling from mount.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Narushima gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Narushima wants to take his opponent's back but Sanchez doesn't allow it.
Narushima looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Narushima has control of Sanchez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sanchez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Narushima is working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez frees his head quite easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Narushima controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Narushima looking to take Sanchez's back but Sanchez rolls and after a scramble, Sanchez ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Sanchez to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narushima (7) vs (2) Sanchez
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Narushima seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Narushima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narushima (9) vs (2) Sanchez
Narushima content to stall in guard here.
Narushima continues to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has Narushima pulled in close to control his posture.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Narushima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Narushima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Narushima pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Narushima trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Narushima in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Narushima is taking a breather. Sanchez 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.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is taking a breather. Sanchez 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.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Narushima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is pressing down on Narushima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Narushima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Narushima (12) vs (2) Sanchez
Narushima taking a breather here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Narushima.
Narushima has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Narushima (14) vs (2) Sanchez
Narushima takes Sanchez's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sanchez is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Narushima (17) vs (2) Sanchez
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Narushima biding his time, controlling Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Narushima gets his hands free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Narushima trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sanchez doesn't escape.
Sanchez won't enjoy being in this position. Narushima looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sanchez is tapping - it's over boys! Narushima picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryo Narushima!
Our winner, Ryo Narushima, 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 21 (205lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Krzysztof Turbiarz (ranked 6442 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 11610 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Krzysztof Turbiarz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Narushima rushes Turbiarz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Narushima gets underhooks to prevent Turbiarz's takedown attempt.
Narushima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turbiarz goes for a takedown attempt but Narushima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Narushima closes the distance and clinches.
Narushima turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Turbiarz (0) vs (4) Narushima
Turbiarz tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narushima wants to control but Turbiarz is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turbiarz is looking for a sweep.
Narushima tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turbiarz's legs.
Turbiarz wants to control but Narushima postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turbiarz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turbiarz (2) vs (4) Narushima
Turbiarz really is a fat lump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbiarz trying to control from Narushima's half guard. Narushima has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Turbiarz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Narushima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turbiarz trying to control the position from guard on top but Narushima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narushima managing to control the position.
Narushima is continuing to stall.
Turbiarz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Narushima dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turbiarz (2) vs (6) Narushima
Narushima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbiarz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Narushima wants to pass the guard but Turbiarz is keeping the position.
Narushima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Narushima postures up.
Narushima is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turbiarz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turbiarz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Narushima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima stays in close to Turbiarz's body and controls the position.
Narushima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turbiarz is keeping the position for now.
Narushima sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turbiarz's guard.
Narushima keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turbiarz wants to control but Narushima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turbiarz wants to improve his position but Narushima is controlling well.
Narushima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turbiarz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Narushima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Narushima trying to control the action but Turbiarz is working from the bottom.
Turbiarz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Narushima wants to control from the top but Turbiarz keeps moving.
Turbiarz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Narushima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Narushima trying to control but Turbiarz is working from the bottom.
Narushima passes Turbiarz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turbiarz is looking to control Narushima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turbiarz avoid being mounted?
Turbiarz actively working from the bottom here.
Turbiarz trying to control but Narushima postures up.
Turbiarz tries to get to full guard but Narushima has control of the leg.
Narushima not doing much here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turbiarz wants to get back to full guard.
Narushima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turbiarz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Narushima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turbiarz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Narushima moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Turbiarz (2) vs (9) Narushima
Narushima content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Turbiarz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Narushima's best efforts.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turbiarz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turbiarz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Narushima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Narushima forces his way into half guard.
Narushima is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Narushima 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.
Narushima wants to control but Turbiarz is keeping him busy.
Narushima content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Turbiarz trying to control but Narushima postures up.
Turbiarz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Narushima pulls his head out easily.
Narushima stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turbiarz is looking to improve his position.
Narushima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turbiarz looking for submissions off his back.
Narushima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Narushima tries to pass to full mount but Turbiarz defends it.
Turbiarz actively working from the bottom here.
Turbiarz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Narushima content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turbiarz wants to improve his position but Narushima is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turbiarz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Narushima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turbiarz 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Narushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Turbiarz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turbiarz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Narushima sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turbiarz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Narushima is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narushima wins on points by 9 to 2.
Our winner, Ryo Narushima, 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:
GAMT 51 McStoner v Rage
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Narushima throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#
It looks like Peter Hare has been cut.
Narushima throws a front kick aimed at Hare's knee but Hare avoids it well. #CL#
Narushima rushes Hare and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Narushima looking to throw knees to the head but Hare is blocking nicely.
Narushima stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Narushima.
Hare wants to break free but Narushima has control.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima managing to block the knees to the body from Hare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hare breaks the clinch.
Narushima is looking to clinch.
Hare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hare takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Narushima throws a body kick that misses.
Narushima throws a hook but Hare blocks it.#T1#
Hare throws a head kick but Narushima moves out of range.
Hare lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Narushima backs up against the ropes.
Hare thows a leg kick but Narushima checks it
and Narushima counters with a good low kick that Hare was not able to check. #CL#
Narushima moves into the clinch.
Hare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narushima tries to land knees in the clinch but Hare avoids the damage to the body.
Narushima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hare has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hare managing to block the knees to the body from Narushima.
Hare is trying to push Narushima away but Narushima has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hare can't break the clinch.
Hare pushes off an throws an elbow but Narushima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Hare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hare tries to land knees in the clinch but Narushima avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Narushima is stalling here.
Hare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hare tries to circle away but Narushima has him pinned against the ropes.
Narushima stalling.
Hare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Narushima.
Narushima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hare is trying to break free.
Hare wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hare lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hare wants to get back to striking at distance but Narushima won't allow it.
Narushima controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Hare's cut.
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#
Hare checks the leg kick.
Hare throws a fast counter high kick but Narushima manages to duck under it in time.
A swing and a miss from Hare.
Hare throws a solid leg kick but Narushima takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hare.
Hare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hare. #CL#
Narushima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hare just misses with a elbow thrown towards Narushima's brow.
Hare throws a punch but it's blocked by Narushima.
Hare is trying to break free.
Hare looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Narushima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Hare wants to get back to striking at distance but Narushima won't allow it.
Hare tries to break free but Narushima pushes him back against the ropes.
Hare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryo Narushima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Narushima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Narushima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hare is trying to break the clinch but Narushima is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Hare tries to circle away but Narushima has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Hare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Narushima tries a low kick but Hare avoids it.
Narushima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hare.
Narushima fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hare is out of range.
Narushima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hare checks a leg kick.#T2#
Narushima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ryo Narushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narushima tries to clinch up.
Hare wants to land a leg kick but Narushima is out of range.
Narushima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hare.
Hare takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Narushima lands a leg kick that knocks Hare off balance momentarily.
Hare scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hare connects with a body shot.
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!
Hare takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Narushima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Narushima throws a lazy head kick
and Narushima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Narushima fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peter Hare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Narushima tries to clinch there but Hare circles away.
Hare on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Narushima misses with a head kick.
Hare keeps the fight on the outside.
Hare tries a quick counter leg kick but Narushima is wise to it.
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 Ryo Narushima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Hare's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Narushima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hare swats away the attempt to clinch by Narushima.
Narushima tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Narushima lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Hare there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Narushima keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narushima.
Narushima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Narushima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima tries to clinch but Hare is having none of it.
Narushima throws a right hand that misses
and Hare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hare fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Narushima has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Narushima rushes Hare and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Narushima scores with a knee to the head.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima lands a good knee to the midsection. Hare won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Hare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hare tries a head kick but it misses.
Narushima throws a leg kick but Hare sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Narushima clinches up against the ropes.
Narushima prevents Hare from breaking the clinch.
Hare has had enough of the clinch but Narushima keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Hare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hare wants to get back to striking at distance but Narushima won't allow it.
Hare is looking to break free of the clinch but Narushima has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Narushima to work.
#BC2#
Hare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Narushima doesn't manage to clinch there - Hare circles away.
Narushima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hare throws a counter combo.
Hare has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Narushima moves away from the strike by Hare.
Narushima connects with a solid leg kick.
Narushima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hare misses with the combination.
Hare misses with an attempted mid kick.
Narushima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narushima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narushima connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hare. Narushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hare avoids the head kick by Narushima.
Narushima wants to clinch up but Hare keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Hare was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Narushima takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ryo Narushima did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Peter Hare's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Hare has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Narushima.
Hare's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Narushima fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Narushima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Hare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Narushima.
A frustrated look appears on Hare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hare is trying to break the clinch but Narushima has him pressed against the ropes.
Hare tries to break free but Narushima pushes him back against the ropes.
Hare pushes Narushima back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Narushima.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Narushima has Hare pressed against the ropes, preventing Hare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Hare has had enough of the clinch but Narushima keeps him there for the moment.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Hare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narushima has him pressed against the ropes.
Hare tries to break the clinch but Narushima is controlling the position.
Narushima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hare misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Hare manages to break the clinch.
Narushima looks to score with a jab to the body but Hare is just out of range.
Hare avoids the head kick by Narushima.
Hare motions for Narushima to come forward. Hare throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Narushima misses its target.
Narushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hare.
Narushima tries to counter by clinching up but Hare breaks away and moves out of range.
Narushima misses with a looping right.
Narushima throws a sloppy head kick and Hare moves out of range easily. #T2#
Narushima thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hare if he has to take too many more of those.
Narushima throws a leg kick
and Hare counters with a head kick.
Hare ducks under a wild hook from Narushima.
Hare throws a counter combo.
Narushima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Hare.
Narushima lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Narushima closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narushima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narushima has him pressed against the ropes.
Hare creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narushima has him pressed against the ropes.
Hare wants to get back to striking at distance but Narushima won't allow it.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hare has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima had his way with Peter Hare in that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Hare's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hare misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Narushima.
Hare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Narushima.
Narushima tries to clinch but Hare moves out of range.
Narushima tries to clinch but Hare moves out of range.
Narushima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Narushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Narushima throws a head kick but Hare moves out of range.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narushima tries to clinch but Hare moves out of range. #CL#
Narushima clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Hare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Narushima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hare can do to turn this around?
Hare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hare now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1##CL#
Narushima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hare trying to land knees to the body.
Narushima managing to block the knees to the body from Hare.
Hare wants to break free but Narushima has control.
Hare is looking to break free of the clinch but Narushima has double underhooks.
Hare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narushima has him pressed against the ropes.
Peter Hare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hare misses with a punch to the body.
Hare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narushima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hare's efforts to push away.
Hare has had enough of the clinch but Narushima keeps him there for the moment.
Narushima avoiding damage as Hare throws knees to the body.
#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.
Narushima prevents Hare from breaking the clinch.
Hare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hare is trying to force a seperation but Narushima has the dominant position.
Hare is trying to break the clinch but Narushima is controlling him.
Hare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hare using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Narushima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hare blocks it with crossed arms.
Narushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narushima looking to throw knees to the head but Hare is blocking nicely.
Hare tries to circle away but Narushima has him pinned against the ropes.
Hare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narushima has him pressed against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Narushima working Hare over with knees to the body.
Narushima blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryo Narushima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Narushima with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Narushima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Narushima, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Narushima!
An out of breath Ryo Narushima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Narushima wants to land a leg kick but Webb is out of range.
Narushima scores with a kick to the body.
Webb misses the shot to the body.
Narushima scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Narushima has managed to clinch.
Webb misses with a punch on the inside.
Webb throws a punch but it's blocked by Narushima.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Narushima lands a nice knee to the body.
Narushima being controlled against the cage.
Webb tries a body shot but Narushima blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Webb breaks from the clinch.
Narushima tries to clinch but Webb moves out of range.
Narushima lands a leg kick that knocks Webb off balance momentarily.
Narushima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Narushima throws a leg kick #TD#
and Webb counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Webb lands a nice short elbow.
Webb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Narushima is trying to maintain the position but Webb is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Webb thows a huge punch but Narushima dodges it nicely.
Webb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Webb throwing shots but Narushima is blocking nicely.
Webb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Narushima tries to get to full guard but Webb has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Narushima can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Webb throwing shots but Narushima is blocking nicely.
Narushima wants to get back to his feet.
Webb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Webb thows a huge punch but Narushima dodges it nicely.
Webb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Narushima tries to roll over but Webb keeps him under control.
Webb is pressing down on Narushima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Narushima is holding on for now.
Narushima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Webb.
Narushima tries to roll over but Webb keeps him under control.#T3#
Narushima is positioning himself well to prevent Webb advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by Narushima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Webb checks a low kick from Narushima.
Webb swings for the body but Narushima moves out of range.
Narushima misses with a low kick.
Webb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narushima moves in looking to clinch but Webb pushes him off.
Webb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Narushima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narushima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Narushima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Webb.
Ryo Narushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narushima tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Webb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Narushima tries to clinch but Webb moves out of range.
Webb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Narushima gets a clinch.
Narushima blocks an uppercut.
Narushima is pressed up against the cage. Webb has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Narushima down to the mat. Narushima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Narushima tries to clinch there but Webb circles away.
Narushima throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Webb decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Narushima's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Webb trying to control but Narushima is working from the bottom.
Webb throwing strikes from guard but Narushima blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Narushima holds on and takes a little breather.
Narushima wants to stand up but Webb is controlling him.
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 Christopher Webb will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Narushima misses with a low kick as Webb jumps back.
Narushima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Narushima throws a body shot but no joy.
Narushima throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Narushima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Webb is out of range and Narushima settles back down.
A good leg kick by Narushima. #KD2#
Narushima lands a big head kick that sends Webb tumbling to the mat! Narushima takes a step backwards and waves Webb back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Webb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Narushima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Webb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Narushima thumps Webb with a low kick.
Narushima misses with a straight right.
Narushima throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narushima. #KD2#
Narushima lands a big head kick that sends Webb tumbling to the mat! Narushima takes a step backwards and waves Webb back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Webb is rocked!#T1#
Narushima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Webb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Narushima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Narushima tenderised Webb's leg. Webb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Narushima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Narushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Webb swats away the attempt to clinch by Narushima.
Narushima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Webb seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Webb shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Narushima manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Webb 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.
Webb distracts Narushima with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Narushima looking to control but Webb passes into half guard.
Webb lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narushima tries to roll over but Webb keeps him under control.#T2#
Webb throwing shots but Narushima is blocking nicely.
Narushima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Webb.
Webb wants to pass the guard but Narushima is defending well.
Webb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narushima trying to control here.
Webb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Narushima keeps working.
Narushima taking some punishment here, with Webb in his half guard.
Narushima is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Narushima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Webb scores with a couple of nice shots.
Narushima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Webb.
Webb lands a big elbow - Narushima is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Webb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Webb!
In his post fight interview, Christopher Webb started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Narushima's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Narushima - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Narushima. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Narushima throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Narushima throws a powerful right kick. Smith tried to block low but the kick was high! Smith was taken right off of his feet! Narushima jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryo Narushima!
A very excited looking Ryo Narushima 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Rostedt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rostedt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Narushima trying to control from the bottom.
Narushima pushes Rostedt off looking to stand but Rostedt dives back in and keeps control.
Rostedt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Narushima!
Rostedt tries to control but Narushima wriggling away.
Rostedt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Narushima is trying to stand up.
Rostedt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Narushima is desperately trying to improve his position but Rostedt has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rostedt lands a big shot there that rocks Narushima but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#
Narushima is rocked!
Rostedt is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Narushima goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Rostedt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeti Rostedt!
Jeti Rostedt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Narushima scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Narushima rushes Ellison Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Narushima connects with a knee to the head.
Narushima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ellison Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Narushima.
Narushima scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Ellison Jr has been cut.
Ellison Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Narushima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ellison Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ellison Jr looking for a takedown.
Ellison Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Narushima with a knee to the head.
Ellison Jr is trying to pull guard but Narushima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Narushima has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ellison Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Narushima can turn it around.#T1#
Ellison Jr has Narushima pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ellison Jr.
Ellison Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ellison Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Narushima has Ellison Jr pushed against the cage.
Narushima managing to block the knees to the body from Ellison Jr.
Ellison Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Narushima is defending well for now.
Ellison Jr stalling.
Ellison Jr tries to break free but Narushima pushes him back against the cage.
Ellison Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ellison Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ellison Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Narushima working Ellison Jr over with knees to the body.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Narushima lands a knee to the head.
Narushima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ellison Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Come on Ellison Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Narushima connects with a knee to the head.
Ellison Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ellison Jr tries to pull guard but Narushima holds him up against the cage and eventually Ellison Jr drops back down to his feet.
Narushima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Narushima avoiding damage as Ellison Jr throws knees to the body.
Narushima blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ellison Jr misses with the head strike.
Narushima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ellison Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Narushima blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ellison Jr's face.
Ellison Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Narushima with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ellison Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Narushima smiles and moves away.
Narushima connects with a body shot.#T4##CL2#
Narushima clinches with his opponent.
Ellison Jr wants to stall.
Narushima connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ellison Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ellison Jr misses with a body punch.
Narushima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ellison Jr's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ellison Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Narushima to keep the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Narushima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Ellison Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ellison Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Narushima as he jumps to the side.
Ellison Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ellison Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Narushima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ellison Jr backing away here, and Narushima unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Narushima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Narushima scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Narushima has Ellison Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Narushima slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Narushima as Ellison Jr tries to tie him up. #T1#
Ellison Jr is stalling here.
Ellison Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryo Narushima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Narushima blocks an uppercut.
Narushima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ellison Jr missing with knees to the body.
Ellison Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Narushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellison Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ellison Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Ellison Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Narushima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Ellison Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Ellison Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Narushima blocks it with crossed arms.
Ellison Jr tries to pull guard but Narushima won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ellison Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellison Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Narushima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ellison Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Narushima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ellison Jr's face.
Narushima is struggling to control the position.
Ellison Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ellison Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Ellison Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Narushima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellison Jr is trying to break the clinch but Narushima is controlling him.#T3#
Narushima utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ellison Jr fails to land.
Ellison Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ellison Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Narushima to keep the fight standing.
Ellison Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ellison Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Narushima to keep the fight standing.
Narushima landing knees to the body.
Narushima lands a knee to the body.
Narushima jerks Ellison Jr's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Ellison Jr drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Narushima goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Narushima because Ellison Jr was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ryo Narushima!
An out of breath Ryo Narushima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Anthony Ellison Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'we'll get him next time'.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman and Ryo Narushima. Paulman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War is my Love . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paulman gets a clinch.
Paulman gets underhooks to prevent Narushima's takedown attempt.
Paulman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Narushima clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Paulman (4) vs (0) Narushima
I would not like to be Narushima right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman is riding his opponent, not letting Narushima buck him off.
Narushima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
Narushima is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Paulman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Narushima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Paulman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Narushima.
Narushima turns into Paulman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (4) vs (2) Narushima
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Narushima is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paulman is controlling Narushima's posture.
Paulman 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: Paulman (6) vs (2) Narushima
Paulman is looking to advance position but Narushima won't allow it.
Narushima wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Narushima won't allow Paulman to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Paulman is taking a breather. Narushima 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narushima is looking to improve his position.
Paulman not doing much here.
Narushima is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima trying to control but Paulman postures up.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Narushima defends it.
Paulman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paulman is pressing down on Narushima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Narushima is holding on for now.
Paulman stalling.
Narushima tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Paulman slows the pace down in half guard.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Narushima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Narushima is looking to improve his position.
Narushima is controlling Paulman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman not doing much here.
Paulman wants to pass to mount but Narushima is defending the position.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Narushima tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Narushima won't allow Paulman to pass to mount.
Paulman is controlling the pace.
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Narushima defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Narushima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paulman stays in close to Narushima's body and controls the position.
Narushima keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Narushima keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulman passes Narushima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Narushima is trying to get back to full guard.
Narushima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paulman (6) vs (6) Narushima
I really don't envy Paulman right now.
Narushima is looking to control Paulman but Paulman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Narushima is trying to stick to Paulman's back but Paulman is turning into Narushima. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Narushima's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paulman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (8) vs (6) Narushima
Narushima keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Narushima keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman slips nicely into half guard.
Paulman is controlling the pace.
Paulman moves into full mount! Narushima won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (11) vs (6) Narushima
Narushima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paulman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (14) vs (6) Narushima
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is working to get back to half guard.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Narushima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Narushima keeps trying to improve his position.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulman tries to control but Narushima wriggling away.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Narushima is working to get back to half guard.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Narushima to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narushima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paulman'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.
Narushima is looking to improve his position but Paulman isn't that keen on the idea.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Narushima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Narushima wants to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paulman looking to control but Narushima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Russell Paulman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryo Narushima and Davey Gilly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ryo Narushima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Davey Gilly!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Narushima is looking to clinch.
Narushima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Narushima has Gilly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gilly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Narushima can't get the takedown.
Narushima is working for takedown but Gilly is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Narushima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narushima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gilly pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima clinches with his opponent.
Gilly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Narushima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gilly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Narushima is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gilly has Narushima up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gilly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Narushima has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gilly after a bit of a struggle.
Narushima tries for a takedown but Gilly manages to get underhooks.
Gilly tries to pull guard but Narushima won't allow it.
Narushima looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilly manages to pull guard.
Narushima looking to sit in guard and control but Gilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narushima (0) vs (2) Gilly
Gilly has gone for a leg lock! Narushima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gilly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narushima (2) vs (2) Gilly
Gilly wants to improve his position but instead Narushima has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilly is looking for a sweep. Narushima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Narushima wants to take a breather but Gilly is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Narushima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Narushima's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Narushima (2) vs (6) Gilly
Narushima wants to escape the position.
Gilly working for the choke.
Will Gilly go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gilly goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Narushima escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narushima (4) vs (6) Gilly
Narushima controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilly controlling the position well.
Gilly is looking to improve his position.
Narushima stalling away here and it's allowed Gilly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gilly looking to control.
Gilly 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: Narushima (4) vs (8) Gilly
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilly seems to be looking for submissions.
Gilly is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gilly wants to pass the guard but Narushima is keeping the position.
Gilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gilly preventing the sweep.
Gilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Narushima has his hands on Gilly's head, controlling the position.
Gilly stays in close to Narushima's body and controls the position.
Narushima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gilly looking to sit in guard and control but Narushima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narushima (6) vs (8) Gilly
Gilly is pulling down on Narushima's head to control his posture.
Narushima wants to control from the top but Gilly keeps moving.
Gilly is trying to keep Narushima in close.
Narushima trying to control but Gilly is working from the bottom.
Narushima looking to sit in guard and control but Gilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Narushima (6) vs (10) Gilly
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Narushima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gilly is one step ahead there.
Gilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gilly content to stall in guard here.
Gilly wants to control from the top but Narushima keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gilly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Narushima looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Narushima looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Narushima! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Narushima (10) vs (10) Gilly
Gilly tries to improve position but can't.
Narushima working away.
Narushima controls the position from side control.
Gilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gilly is not content to let Narushima control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gilly can't do much from the bottom here.
Narushima is staying tight to Gilly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Narushima tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gilly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Narushima takes a little break here. Gilly wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Narushima looking to control but instead Gilly has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gilly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Narushima wants to control from the top but Gilly keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gilly has his hands on Narushima's head, controlling the position.
Narushima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Narushima (13) vs (10) Gilly
Narushima controlling from side mount.
Narushima wants to control but Gilly is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gilly is looking for a sweep.
Narushima wants to control but Gilly is keeping him busy.
Gilly is letting Narushima control him for a moment.
Gilly sneaks back into half guard.
Gilly is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gilly manages to get to full guard.
Narushima being controlled here momentarily.
Gilly keeping full guard, as Narushima tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Narushima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narushima takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
Our winner, Ryo Narushima, 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 13 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodolfo Newton and Ryo Narushima. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rodolfo Newton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Narushima gets a clinch.
Newton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Narushima turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Narushima manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Newton (0) vs (4) Narushima
A lull in the action here.
Newton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Narushima's best efforts.
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Narushima controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Narushima 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narushima prevents Newton from improving his position.
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Narushima pulls his head out easily.
Narushima controlling the pace.
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is pressing down on Newton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newton is holding on for now.
Narushima uses his free foot to push down on Newton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Newton. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (7) Narushima
Newton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Narushima controlling the action here.
Newton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Narushima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Narushima's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Newton (4) vs (7) Narushima
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Narushima is defending well though. Newton let's go of the attempt for now.
Newton keeps control of the position as Narushima tries to break free.
Narushima is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Newton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Newton is not going to allow Narushima to sit and survive in this position.
Newton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Narushima knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Narushima for a finish.
Newton working for a choke but Narushima is defending well.
Narushima defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Newton's arms.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Narushima tries to escape but Newton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Narushima just trying to survive but Newton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Newton is persistently looking for the submission but Narushima is defending it well.
Narushima is in bad spot here.
Narushima defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (4) vs (9) Narushima
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Narushima controls from within his opponent's guard.
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Narushima puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Narushima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Narushima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Narushima trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well.
Narushima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Narushima tries to pass to full mount but Newton defends it.
Newton manages to get to full guard.
Narushima passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (4) vs (12) Narushima
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Narushima tries to move into full mount but can't pass Newton's legs.
Newton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Narushima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Newton gets back to full guard.
Newton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Narushima defends it easily.
Narushima controlling from the top position.
Newton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Narushima is stalling in the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Narushima's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Newton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Narushima escapes and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (4) vs (15) Narushima
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to bench press Narushima off him but Narushima keeps the position.
Narushima content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Narushima tries to advance to mount but Newton denies him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Narushima advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Newton (4) vs (17) Narushima
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to escape the mount but Narushima keeps good control and instead manages to take Newton's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Newton (4) vs (20) Narushima
Narushima is riding his opponent, not letting Newton buck him off.
Newton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Narushima pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Narushima controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Narushima avoids the attempt from Newton to control.
Narushima takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Narushima content just to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Narushima.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Narushima.
Newton tries to reverse the position but Narushima maintains control.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Narushima looking to control and managing it successfully.
Narushima wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narushima wins on points by 20 to 4.
Ryo Narushima 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 13 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryo Narushima and Mike Schultz. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ryo Narushima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Narushima but Narushima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Narushima gets a clinch.
Schultz looking for a takedown.
Narushima gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Narushima (2) vs (0) Schultz
Narushima wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schultz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Narushima has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Narushima (5) vs (0) Schultz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schultz is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz tries to improve his position but instead Narushima has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Narushima (8) vs (0) Schultz
Narushima is looking for the choke from the back position but Schultz is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Narushima is riding his opponent, not letting Schultz buck him off.
Narushima is not going to allow Schultz to sit and survive in this position.
Schultz tries to break free.
Narushima has good solid back control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz rolls, trying to escape but Narushima keeps control of the position.
Narushima controls the position.
Narushima controlling well, preventing Schultz from escaping the position.
Narushima trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to escape the position.
Narushima controlling the position well here. Schultz rolled but Narushima kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz rolls, trying to escape but Narushima keeps control of the position.
Narushima controls the position.
Narushima trying to control momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the hands but Narushima won't let him.
I really don't envy Schultz right now.
Narushima trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schultz doesn't escape.
Narushima working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Schultz tries to roll but Narushima sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is working for a rear naked choke. Schultz is not defending it well and Narushima has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Schultz refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Schultz's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryo Narushima!
A very excited looking Ryo Narushima 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Narushima has managed to clinch.
Narushima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Narushima just leaning against Roberts, taking a breather.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Narushima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Narushima lands a knee to the head.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Narushima holds him up against the cage and eventually Roberts drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Narushima won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Narushima walks away with a smile on his face. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Narushima but Narushima pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Narushima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Narushima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roberts.
Ryo Narushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick from Narushima lands but Roberts takes it in his stride.
Roberts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Narushima swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Narushima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roberts stalls.
Narushima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Narushima is working Roberts over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Roberts is out! One big shot and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ryo Narushima!
A victorious Ryo Narushima 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Narushima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sloane is looking to break free of the clinch but Narushima has double underhooks.
Narushima connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Frank Sloane has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Narushima working the clinch nicely. Sloane is working for position but Narushima cracks him with a big knee to the head! Sloane crumples up against the cage and Narushima lands two more shots before the ref can save Sloane! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Ryo Narushima!
A very excited looking Ryo Narushima 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:
FEN 035 Bowie vs Narushima
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Bowie gets tackled into the cage by Narushima. Narushima maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bowie fails to land.
Bowie wants to break free but Narushima has control.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bowie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narushima has him pressed against the cage.
Bowie tries a body shot but Narushima blocks it.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Narushima tries to land knees in the clinch but Bowie avoids the damage to the body.
Bowie misses with a punch on the inside.
Bowie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Narushimas head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima goes for a takedown attempt but Bowie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Narushima checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Narushima throws a head kick that Bowie semi-blocks.
Narushima throws a head kick but Bowie moves out of range.
Bowie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Narushima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bowie misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Narushima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bowie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bowie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narushima has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bowie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Narushima can turn it around.
Narushima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowie misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowie.
Bowie tries a body shot but Narushima blocks it.
Bowie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowie.
Bowie has a couple of punches blocked by Narushima.
A short uppercut from Bowie. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Bowie fails to land.
Narushima prevents Bowie from breaking the clinch.
Bowie swings wildly with an uppercut but Narushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowie lands a hook that snaps the head of Narushima backwards.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Narushima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bowie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bowie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowie is looking to break free of the clinch but Narushima has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bowie.
Narushima with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Raphael Bowie has been cut.#BC#
Bowie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Narushima fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bowie is out of range. #CL2#
Narushima clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Bowie lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowie.
Bowie is working Narushima over against the cage.
Bowie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bowie has a couple of punches blocked by Narushima.
#BC#
Bowie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowie throws a jab when Narushima was well out of range.#CL2#
Narushima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bowie, pushing him back against the cage.
Bowie throws a punch but it's blocked by Narushima.
Narushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowie has a couple of punches blocked by Narushima.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima blocking some punches.
Narushima looking to throw knees to the head but Bowie is blocking nicely.
Narushima has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bowie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raphael Bowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Narushima.#T4#
Bowie throws a head punch that misses.
Narushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narushima's elbow.
Bowie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Narushima backwards.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Bowie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Bowie breaks from the clinch.
Narushima is looking to clinch.
Bowie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bowie jabs Narushima right on the nose. Narushima blinks but takes it well.
Bowie throws a lazy right hand but Narushima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Narushima.
Raphael Bowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narushima throws a head kick but Bowie moves out of range.
Narushima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Narushima tries to clinch there but Bowie circles away.
#CL2#
Narushima closes the distance and clinches.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bowie blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Bowie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Bowie's cut.
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#
Narushima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bowie has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Narushima checks a leg kick.
Narushima blocks a leg kick.
Bowie looks to land a combination but Narushima avoids it well.
Narushima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Narushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowie.
Bowie looks to score with a jab to the body but Narushima is just out of range.
Narushima looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Bowie misses.
Narushima throws a head kick that Bowie semi-blocks.
The fighters circling - Bowie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Narushima fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowie scores with a head kick. Narushima tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bowie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Narushima can do to turn this around?
Bowie keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowie lands a nice looking body shot.
Narushima is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Narushima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bowie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narushima throws a leg kick but Bowie moved away.
Bowie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowie half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bowie misses with a straight left.
Bowie moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNarushima.
Narushima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowie swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Bowie keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bowie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Narushima momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bowie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narushima.
Narushima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bowie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Narushima scrambles back to his feet.
Bowie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Narushima. #CL2#
Narushima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Narushima blocks an uppercut.
Narushima has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bowie after a bit of a struggle.
Narushima blocks an uppercut.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bowie misses with a punch on the inside.
Bowie lands a right hand.
Bowie struggles to land a body shot inside as Narushima controls his hands.
Bowie tries to break free but Narushima pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Narushima obliges.#T2#
Bowie tries to break the clinch but Narushima is controlling the position.
Narushima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Narushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bowie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bowie tries to work over Narushima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bowie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bowie working hard to break the clinch.
Narushima tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raphael Bowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Narushima.
Narushima wants a takedown.
Bowie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowie wants to get back to striking at distance but Narushima won't allow it.
Narushima prevents Bowie from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Bowie is trying to break the clinch but Narushima is controlling him.
Bowie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narushima blocking some punches.
Narushima crunches a lovely knee into Bowie's ribcage.
Bowie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raphael Bowie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Narushima landing knees to the head.
Bowie misses with some punches.
Bowie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bowie tries to work over Narushima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bowie working aggressively here.
Narushima prevents Bowie from breaking the clinch.
Bowie working hard to break the clinch.
Bowie swings wildly with an uppercut but Narushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narushima blocking some punches.
#T4#
Narushima tries to land knees in the clinch but Bowie avoids the damage to the body.
Bowie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowie can't find room to land a body shot as Narushima controls the action.
Bowie lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Bowie breaks from the clinch.
Raphael Bowie is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Narushima pushes Bowie up against the cage in a clinch.
Bowie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bowie misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Bowie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narushima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bowie's efforts to push away.
Bowie lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Bowie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Bowie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Narushima thumps Bowie with a low kick.#CL2#
Narushima clinches.
Bowie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bowie gets through Narushima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bowie misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Bowie breaks the clinch.
Narushima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bowie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Narushima.
Narushima moves in looking to clinch but Bowie pushes him off.
Bowie swats away the attempt to clinch by Narushima.
Bowie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowie circles away.
Bowie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Narushima at a distance.
#CL2#
Narushima pushes Bowie up against the cage in a clinch.
Bowie tries to work over Narushima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bowie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bowie blocks it with crossed arms.
Narushima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Narushima is rocked!#BC#
Bowie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Narushima is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowie finish him?
Narushima is looking to clinch.
Bowie lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Narushima falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bowie dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Bowie!
During a confident post fight interview, Raphael Bowie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FEN 028 Kjolby vs Ryan
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Rua gets tackled into the cage by Narushima. Narushima maintains the clinch.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
I was talking to Narushima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rua fails to pull guard.
Rua slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Narushima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Narushima has Rua pressed against the cage, preventing Rua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rua avoiding damage as Narushima throws knees to the body.
Rua just leaning against Narushima, taking a breather. #T1#
Narushima has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Rua breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick from Narushima.
Narushima closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rua counters with a three punch combo that has Narushima backing up. Narushima nods at Rua to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Rua moves into the clinch.
Rua controlling the action here for a moment.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua tries to circle away but Narushima has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Rua is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Narushima is defending well.
Ryo Narushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Rua.
Narushima tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Rua pulls guard effortlessly.
Rua wants to sweep here but Narushima controlling him for the moment.
Narushima trying to move into half guard but instead Rua has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Rua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Narushima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rua controlling from the top position. #T3#
Narushima wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Narushima pulls Rua in close to prevent any damage.
Rua seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Narushima wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Rua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Narushima tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Narushima gets a clinch. #TD2#
Rua manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Narushima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Rua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Narushima wants to clinch
and Rua counters with a good low kick that Narushima was not able to check. #CL#
Narushima gets a clinch.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Narushima.
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Narushima.
#BC2#
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Narushima clinches up against the cage.
Rua tries to pull guard but Narushima won't allow it.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Rua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Rua tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Narushima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ryo Narushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Rua.
Rua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Narushima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rua is trying to break free.#TD2#
Rua decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Narushima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Narushima has managed to get both his arms back between Rua's legs - danger averted.
Narushima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Narushima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rua wants to stand and escape but Narushima is having none of it. #T2#
Narushima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Narushima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Narushima looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rua throws a strike but Narushima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Narushima passes Rua's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Rua controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Rua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Narushima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Narushima's back!
Rua not allowing Narushima to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua tries to keep control of the position but Narushima is staying busy.#SUB2#
Rua tightening his grip on Narushima, looking for the choke.
Narushima can't escape the position.
#T4#
Rua wants to control but Narushima is keeping busy.
Rua lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rua is looking to control Narushima but Narushima is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Narushima is trying to get back to his feet but Rua has full control of the position and if anything, Narushima has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Narushima is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rua gets his way!
Rua is riding his opponent, not letting Narushima buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rua looks for a takedown but Narushima sprawls well.#CL#
Narushima clinches up with Rua and pushes him back against the cage.
Narushima trying to land knees to the body.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Narushima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rua looking for a takedown.
Ryo Narushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Rua.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Narushima missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima wants to stall.
Narushima is trying to stall.
#T1#
Rua has Narushima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Narushima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Rua manages to break the clinch.
Narushima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by Narushima.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Narushima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Narushima tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Narushima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Narushima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rua, pushing him back against the cage.
Narushima prevents the takedown attempt.
Narushima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Lyoto Rua has been cut.
Ryo Narushima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rua tries to pull guard but Narushima holds him up against the cage and eventually Rua drops back down to his feet.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Narushima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Narushima tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Rua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Narushima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua tries to clinch but Narushima moves out of range.
Narushima lands a leg kick that knocks Rua off balance momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Narushima as Rua shoots in.
Narushima jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Narushima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Narushima clinches up against the cage.
Narushima landing knees to the head.
#T4#
Rua being controlled against the cage.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Narushima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Rua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Ryo Narushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lyoto Rua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Narushima.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Narushima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rua 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Rua!
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yong Cho and Ryo Narushima. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Yong Cho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Narushima moves into the clinch successfully.
Narushima has clasped his hands together around Cho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cho (0) vs (4) Narushima
Narushima controlling from side mount.
Cho wants to control but Narushima postures up.
Narushima has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cho! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cho (0) vs (6) Narushima
Cho wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Cho (0) vs (9) Narushima
Cho turns into Narushima and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cho (2) vs (9) Narushima
Cho tries to free his leg and advance position but Narushima is retaining full guard.
Narushima pulls Cho in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho wants to control from the top but Narushima keeps moving.
Narushima pulls Cho in close to prevent any damage.
Cho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cho passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima is in trouble now - Cho has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cho (5) vs (9) Narushima
Narushima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cho working for a guillotine from mount but Narushima is in no mood to give up.
Narushima is working to get back to half guard.
Cho wants to control the pace but Narushima is squirming around nicely.
Cho goes for an armbar but Narushima turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Narushima. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cho (5) vs (11) Narushima
Narushima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cho is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Narushima has his hands clasped together but Cho extends and breaks Narushima's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yong Cho! |
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