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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Ki tries to land a front kick but Toshiyuki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toshiyuki misses with an uppercut.
Ki has a takedown stuffed.
Toshiyuki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That kick from Ki tenderised Toshiyuki's leg. Toshiyuki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toshiyuki lands the left hand.
Toshiyuki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ki throws the kick towards the body but Toshiyuki avoids it.
Toshiyuki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toshiyuki. Toshiyuki obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Ki.
Toshiyuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Ki is just out of range.
Toshiyuki throws a front kick aimed at Ki's knee but Ki avoids it well.
Ki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
A head kick misses from Toshiyuki.
A head kick misses from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ki misses with a head kick.
Tanishi Toshiyuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ki drives through with a takedown into Toshiyuki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ki postures up.
Toshiyuki being controlled here, momentarily.
Toshiyuki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Ki wants to control from the top but Toshiyuki keeps moving.
Toshiyuki is controlling Ki's posture.
Ki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ki is pushing down on Toshiyuki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Toshiyuki is fighting to maintain full guard but Ki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ki wants to take a breather but Toshiyuki is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Ki is trying to work for a kimura but Toshiyuki is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toshiyuki defends it well.
Toshiyuki wants to improve his position but Ki is controlling well.
Toshiyuki is staying active underneath Ki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toshiyuki won't allow Ki to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toshiyuki looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Toshiyuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ki checks a leg kick nicely.
Ki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ki scores with a head kick.
Ki throws a low kick but Toshiyuki avoids it.
A slow jab from Toshiyuki misses its intended target.
Toshiyuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toshiyuki throws a sloppy head kick and Ki moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toshiyuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ki.
Toshiyuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Ki.
Toshiyuki throws a sloppy head kick and Ki moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ao Ki will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Toshiyuki dives in and scores a takedown into Ki's guard.
Toshiyuki postures up in Ki's guard and throws a big left but Ki blocks it. #SUB2#
Toshiyuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toshiyuki's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ki has his hands on Toshiyuki's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Toshiyuki postures up and lands a big shot to Ki's brow.
Ki keeping full guard, as Toshiyuki tries to pass.
Toshiyuki with a nice head shot there.
Toshiyuki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Toshiyuki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toshiyuki defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toshiyuki landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Toshiyuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Toshiyuki has picked Ki up and slammed him! Ki can't keep hold of the triangle and Toshiyuki manages to pass to side control!
Tanishi Toshiyuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toshiyuki scores with a couple of short elbows.
The referee asks Toshiyuki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Toshiyuki prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ki sneaks back into half guard.
Ki is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Toshiyuki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Toshiyuki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Toshiyuki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ki on the ground.
Toshiyuki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ki wants to control but Toshiyuki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Well, if Toshiyuki 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.
Toshiyuki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Toshiyuki is looking to take a break and control but Ki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toshiyuki lands strikes from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Toshiyuki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishi Toshiyuki dominated that second round.
That's time! Toshiyuki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Toshiyuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ki has hold of Toshiyuki's hands but Toshiyuki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Ki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ki actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki winds up and cracks Ki with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Toshiyuki moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ki.#T1#
Ki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ki can't do much from the bottom here.
Ki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Toshiyuki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Toshiyuki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Toshiyuki with shots to the head and body - Ki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ki regains half guard.
Toshiyuki winds up and cracks Ki with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Toshiyuki connects with a nice short shot to Ki's temple.
Ki taking some punishment here, with Toshiyuki in his half guard. #ROC#
Ki is rocked!
Ki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toshiyuki is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Toshiyuki connects with a nice short shot to Ki's temple.
Ki is still in real trouble! Can Toshiyuki finish him?
Toshiyuki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Toshiyuki winds up and cracks Ki with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Ki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Toshiyuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ki seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Toshiyuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toshiyuki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toshiyuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toshiyuki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toshiyuki defends well.
Toshiyuki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ki is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toshiyuki is in close to Ki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanishi Toshiyuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toshiyuki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanishi Toshiyuki!
A very excited looking Tanishi Toshiyuki rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Toshiyuki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toshiyuki leaves Ki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Toshiyuki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ki staying out of range there.
Toshiyuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ki was well out of range. Poor timing from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki lands a nice looking body shot.
Toshiyuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toshiyuki misses with a hook. Ki ducked under it nicely.
Toshiyuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Toshiyuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Toshiyuki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki tried to score with a low kick but Ki checks it.
Ki looks for a takedown but Toshiyuki sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ao Ki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ki fails to land the takedown.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Toshiyuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Ki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Toshiyuki has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Toshiyuki leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Ki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Toshiyuki uses from the top position. #SUB#
Ki has his foot on Toshiyuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toshiyuki works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toshiyuki wants to control from the top but Ki keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Ki working for a triangle but Toshiyuki defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toshiyuki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toshiyuki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Toshiyuki uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Ki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Toshiyuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ki is trying to control Toshiyuki's posture but Toshiyuki avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ki is trying to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ki taking a bit of punishment here - Toshiyuki scoring with strikes.
Toshiyuki working away.
Toshiyuki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ki gets back to half guard.
Toshiyuki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ki wants to control but Toshiyuki is keeping busy.
Ki regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishi Toshiyuki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Toshiyuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toshiyuki misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Ki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Toshiyuki throwing strikes from guard but Ki blocks nicely.
Toshiyuki postures up in Ki's guard and throws a big left but Ki blocks it.
Tanishi Toshiyuki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toshiyuki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toshiyuki won't allow Ki to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ki working for submissions but it's allowed Toshiyuki to get to half guard.
Ki is looking to control Toshiyuki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ki avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Ki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toshiyuki pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Toshiyuki there.
Nice strikes from Toshiyuki there.
Ki is not content to let Toshiyuki control the position.
Ki trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Toshiyuki is looking to stall here but Ki recovers full guard.
Toshiyuki throwing strikes but missing.
Toshiyuki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Toshiyuki content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Toshiyuki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toshiyuki has managed to get both his arms back between Ki's legs - danger averted.
Toshiyuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ki keeping moving, preventing Toshiyuki from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Toshiyuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ki trying to keep a closed guard but Toshiyuki is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Ki has his feet on Toshiyuki's thighs here. He's pushed Toshiyuki off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Toshiyuki screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ao Ki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ao Ki made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Tanishi Toshiyuki spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck u!'.
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Event:
PFC 17 Yamaguchi vs Date
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Melamies looks to land a body kick but Toshiyuki moved away.
Melamies moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toshiyuki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melamies.
Melamies looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toshiyuki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Toshiyuki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melamies throws a sloppy head kick and Toshiyuki moves out of range easily.
Toshiyuki wants to counter with a clinch but Melamies pushes him away.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick but Melamies moves out of range.
Toshiyuki walks into a stiff left hand from Melamies.#CUT#
It looks like Tanishi Toshiyuki has been cut.
Melamies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toshiyuki manages to avoid it.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melamies fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle, before Melamies throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Toshiyuki's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Melamies lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ibrahim Mamu Melamies!
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Tanishi Toshiyuki was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck u!'.
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Event:
PFC 11 Bailey vs McGuire
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Machin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toshiyuki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machin tries for a takedown but Toshiyuki circles away easily
and Toshiyuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machin has been working on his balance at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Toshiyuki.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toshiyuki.
Machin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toshiyuki counters with a right hand to the body. #KD2#
A head kick lands from Toshiyuki that sends Machin to the canvas. Machin tries to scramble back to his feet but Toshiyuki brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#
Machin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Toshiyuki connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Machin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toshiyuki lands a strong strike to the head of Machin. That's dazed him! Toshiyuki looking to finish here. Machin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Toshiyuki lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanishi Toshiyuki!
Tanishi Toshiyuki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFN - 10
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Toshiyuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toshiyuki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toshiyuki tries to work over Putin's front leg with a kick but Putin checks it.
Toshiyuki jabs Putin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Putin throws a right hand that Toshiyuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Toshiyuki also avoids with ease.
Toshiyuki tries to counter with a clinch but Putin shakes him off and moves away.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toshiyuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Dmitry Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshiyuki moves away from the strike by Putin.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Toshiyuki throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Putin moves into the clinch.
Toshiyuki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Toshiyuki missing with knees to the body.
Putin tries to break free but Toshiyuki pushes him back against the cage.
Toshiyuki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Toshiyuki is looking for a takedown.
Toshiyuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1##BC#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Putin's head coaches at Blackscar Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toshiyuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Putin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Putin looks to land a combination but Toshiyuki avoids it well.
Putin scores with a head kick. Toshiyuki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Tanishi Toshiyuki has been cut.
Dmitry Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toshiyuki, right into the meat.
Toshiyuki avoids the head kick by Putin.
Toshiyuki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Putin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toshiyuki throws a low kick but Putin avoids it.
Toshiyuki tries to land a front kick but Putin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin throws a push kick but Toshiyuki slaps the foot to one side.
Toshiyuki blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Putin. That's going to slow Toshiyuki down.
Putin swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD#
Putin drops Toshiyuki with a beautiful combination! Toshiyuki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Putin is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Toshiyuki is rocked!
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toshiyuki moves away.
Toshiyuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
Toshiyuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Putin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Toshiyuki moves out of range easily.
Toshiyuki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Putin scores with a three punch combo!
Toshiyuki tries to clinch up but Putin circles away and keeps his distance.
Putin scores with a leg kick.
Toshiyuki dips to his left and cracks Putin with an uppercut!
Putin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Putin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toshiyuki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Putin connects with a high kick. #T3##TD2#
Toshiyuki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Putin on his heels. He'll look to pass Putin's guard now, I'm sure.
Toshiyuki stops Putin from standing up.
Toshiyuki throws a big elbow that misses.
Toshiyuki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Putin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Putin tries to get out of the position.
Toshiyuki looking to pass the guard.
Putin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toshiyuki is controlling him.
Putin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toshiyuki seems to have recovered his senses.
Toshiyuki is standing up over Putin. Putin looks to escape but Toshiyuki dives into side control.
Toshiyuki working the ground and pound but Putin is defending the strikes. #ES#
Putin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Putin moves out of range as Toshiyuki throws a body kick.
Putin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toshiyuki sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Toshiyuki throws a push kick but Putin slaps the foot to one side.
Toshiyuki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Putin throws a push kick but Toshiyuki slaps the foot to one side.
Putin tries to bum rush Toshiyuki with a series of wild strikes but Toshiyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Putin misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
Putin throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Toshiyuki moves into the clinch.
Putin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Toshiyuki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toshiyuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Putin's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Toshiyuki has Putin pressed against the cage, preventing Putin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishi Toshiyuki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Toshiyuki moves into range and clinches up with Putin.
Toshiyuki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Putin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toshiyuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
Putin lands a head kick. Toshiyuki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Putin scores with a head kick. Toshiyuki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Toshiyuki lands a head shot.
Toshiyuki fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Putin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toshiyuki checks it well. #T1#
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Toshiyuki off balance momentarily.
Putin throws a head kick but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Toshiyuki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Putin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Putin misses with a hook. Toshiyuki ducked under it nicely.
Toshiyuki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Toshiyuki throws a wild body kick that Putin sees coming a mile off.
Putin attempts a counter takedown but Toshiyuki avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick by Putin misses #CL2#
and Toshiyuki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Putin tries to break the clinch but Toshiyuki is controlling the position.
Toshiyuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Putin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Putin wants to get back to striking at distance but Toshiyuki won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Putin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage.
Toshiyuki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin tries to break free but Toshiyuki pushes him back against the cage.
Putin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Putin is looking to break free of the clinch but Toshiyuki has double underhooks.
Putin working hard to break the clinch.
Toshiyuki misses with a knee strike.
Putin tries to circle away but Toshiyuki has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Toshiyuki has picked Putin up - he's going for a ride! Toshiyuki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toshiyuki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Toshiyuki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Toshiyuki is trying to control the action in half guard but Putin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin is trying to stand back up but Toshiyuki is controlling him
Toshiyuki trying to control from Putin's half guard. Putin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Toshiyuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Putin wants to stand and escape but Toshiyuki is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toshiyuki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toshiyuki.
Dmitry Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishi Toshiyuki.
Putin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toshiyuki.#TD2#
Toshiyuki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Putin sprawls well initially but Toshiyuki persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Putin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dmitry Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toshiyuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Putin circles away.
Putin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Putin slaps away a takedown attempt from Toshiyuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Dmitry Putin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanishi Toshiyuki'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!
#R3#
Putin lands a high kick!
Putin is looking to slow Toshiyuki down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Toshiyuki darts in and clinches Putin up against the cage.
Putin has had enough of the clinch but Toshiyuki keeps him there for the moment.
Putin tries to circle away but Toshiyuki has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Putin breaks the clinch.
Toshiyuki misses with a head kick.
Putin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Toshiyuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Putin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toshiyuki circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Toshiyuki moves into the clinch.
Toshiyuki stalling the fight.
Toshiyuki landing knees to the body.
#T1#
Putin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Putin tries to break free but Toshiyuki pushes him back against the cage.
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Toshiyuki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Putin regains guard.
Putin is looking to stand up but Toshiyuki isn't so interested in that idea.
Toshiyuki postures up in Putin's guard and throws a big left but Putin blocks it.
Tanishi Toshiyuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toshiyuki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Toshiyuki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Toshiyuki passes into half guard.
Toshiyuki passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Putin is trying to stand.
Toshiyuki landing punches.
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki tries to control but Putin wriggling away. #T3#
Putin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki landing strikes from the mount and Putin is in trouble!
Toshiyuki lands a nice shot to the head.
You get the feeling that Putin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Toshiyuki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Putin hang on?
Toshiyuki looking to control but Putin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Putin really wants to buck Toshiyuki off and get back to his feet.
Putin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Toshiyuki landing shots from mount.
Putin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tanishi Toshiyuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The referee warns Putin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Toshiyuki with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Putin is squirming around, avoiding Toshiyuki's attempts to control the action.
Putin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Toshiyuki breaks from Putin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanishi Toshiyuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Putin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Putin!
After the fight, Dmitry Putin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Tanishi Toshiyuki was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck u!'.
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Event:
PFN 9 - Chosen One
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Putin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toshiyuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Toshiyuki.
Putin misses with a wild combination.
Toshiyuki misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Putin misses
and Toshiyuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick from Putin.
Putin throws a head kick but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Toshiyuki misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Putin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Putin. That's going to slow Toshiyuki down.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Toshiyuki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Putin's half guard.#ES#
Putin manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Putin scores with a head kick.
Toshiyuki misses with a body kick.
Putin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toshiyuki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dmitry Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Putin. Toshiyuki shrugs it off though.
Putin avoids the head kick by Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Putin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Putin swinging wildly here.
Toshiyuki blocks a head kick by Putin.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshiyuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putin.
Toshiyuki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Toshiyuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Putin is fending him off so far but Toshiyuki persists. Nope, Putin circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Toshiyuki looking to score a takedown here. Putin is defending well but Toshiyuki drives through and ends up in Putin's guard.
Putin is looking to stand up but Toshiyuki isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toshiyuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin wants to stand and escape but Toshiyuki is having none of it.
Toshiyuki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Putin wants to stand but Toshiyuki is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Toshiyuki landing with the ground and pound.
Toshiyuki stops Putin from standing up.
Putin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toshiyuki is looking to chop away at Putin's legs.
Toshiyuki blocks a head kick by Putin.
Putin checks a low kick from Toshiyuki.
Putin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Toshiyuki checks a leg kick nicely.
Toshiyuki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Putin throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Toshiyuki counters by moving into the clinch.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage.
Putin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Toshiyuki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Putin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Toshiyuki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Putin is trying to break free.#BC#
Putin manages to break the clinch.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toshiyuki! But no joy.
Putin lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Putin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Toshiyuki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Putin at a distance.
#CUT#
It looks like Tanishi Toshiyuki has been cut.
Toshiyuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Putin misses.
Toshiyuki throws a leg kick but Putin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Putin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dmitry Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin is looking to counter the offense by Toshiyuki and move into the clinch.
Putin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Putin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Toshiyuki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Putin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toshiyuki.
Putin looks to land a right hand but Toshiyuki moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Putin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Putin. #CL2#
Toshiyuki instigates a clinch.
Putin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1##TD2#
Toshiyuki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Putin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Toshiyuki manages to mount him!
Toshiyuki with shots to the head and body - Putin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Toshiyuki lands a couple of good shots and Putin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tanishi Toshiyuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Putin is trying to get back to his feet but Toshiyuki has full control of the position and if anything, Putin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Toshiyuki connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Putin to escape the position.
Toshiyuki gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Toshiyuki lands strikes to the head.
Putin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Toshiyuki scores with punches from the back.
Putin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Toshiyuki lands a shot to the body.
Toshiyuki lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Toshiyuki.
Putin trying to get back to his feet but Toshiyuki is in full control for now.
Putin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Toshiyuki controlling the position well here. Putin rolled but Toshiyuki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Toshiyuki trying to control momentarily.
Toshiyuki scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Putin trying to get back to his feet but Toshiyuki is in full control for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toshiyuki lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Toshiyuki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Putin is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishi Toshiyuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tanishi Toshiyuki'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Toshiyuki throws a wild body kick that Putin sees coming a mile off.
Putin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Putin fails to land with a series of punches.
Putin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Toshiyuki checks the leg kick.
Toshiyuki lands a jab.
Putin avoids the head kick by Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki tries for a takedown but Putin circles away easily
and Putin counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin scores with a head kick. Toshiyuki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Toshiyuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin wants to break free but Toshiyuki has control.
#TD2#
Toshiyuki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Putin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1##ES#
Putin is trying to shake Toshiyuki off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Toshiyuki won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toshiyuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dmitry Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toshiyuki misses with a hook.#CL2#
Toshiyuki rushes Putin and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Toshiyuki on the inside.
Putin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toshiyuki keeps control of Putin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
Putin tries to bum rush Toshiyuki with a series of wild strikes but Toshiyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Putin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toshiyuki. #TD2#
Toshiyuki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Putin to the ground. Toshiyuki is now in Putin's guard.#ES#
Putin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toshiyuki tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Toshiyuki trying to land knees to the body.
Toshiyuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Putin won't want to take too many of those.
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage.
Putin is looking to break free of the clinch but Toshiyuki has double underhooks.
Putin wants to break free but Toshiyuki has control.
Putin has had enough of the clinch but Toshiyuki keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Toshiyuki keeps control of Putin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toshiyuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin is trying to push Toshiyuki away but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Toshiyuki tries to score a body lock takedown but Putin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Toshiyuki scores with a shot to the side of Putin's head.
Toshiyuki lands a knee to the head.
Putin wants to get back to striking at distance but Toshiyuki won't allow it.
Toshiyuki can't get the takedown.
Dmitry Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishi Toshiyuki.#TD2#
Toshiyuki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Toshiyuki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Putin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Toshiyuki.
Putin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Toshiyuki landing a few strikes.
Toshiyuki grinds an elbow into Putin's temple.
Putin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki throws a strike aimed at the side of Putin's head but Putin avoids it well.
Putin is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Toshiyuki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Toshiyuki working the ground and pound but Putin is defending the strikes.
Toshiyuki working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dmitry Putin.
I think Putin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
PFN - 7 - Aftermath
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Gorlero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toshiyuki.#CL2#
Toshiyuki has closed the distance and engaged Gorlero in a clinch.
Toshiyuki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Gorlero manages to pull guard.
Gorlero pulls Toshiyuki in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorlero is trying to control the position but Toshiyuki postures up.
Gorlero is controlling Toshiyuki's posture.
Gorlero wants to sweep here but Toshiyuki controlling him for the moment.
Toshiyuki is looking to work some ground and pound but Gorlero has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorlero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gorlero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Gorlero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Toshiyuki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Toshiyuki tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Poor strikes thrown by Gorlero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Gorlero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gorlero in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Toshiyuki regains half 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!
Gorlero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Toshiyuki's head. #T2#
Gorlero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Toshiyuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gorlero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gorlero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gorlero working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Toshiyuki's thigh. Toshiyuki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gorlero throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gorlero forces his way into half guard.
Gorlero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Gorlero throwing shots but Toshiyuki is blocking nicely.
Gorlero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gorlero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Toshiyuki defending well though.
Gorlero thows a huge punch but Toshiyuki dodges it nicely.
Gorlero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorlero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Toshiyuki's head.
Gorlero throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Toshiyuki to regain full guard.
Toshiyuki trying to keep a closed guard but Gorlero is proving a slippery customer.
Toshiyuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toshiyuki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gorlero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Toshiyuki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Toshiyuki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Toshiyuki! #REVB##T4#
Gorlero is trying to get back to half guard.
Gorlero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Toshiyuki wants to get back to his feet.
Gorlero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gorlero wants to free his trapped foot but Toshiyuki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Gorlero dominated that round.
That's time! Gorlero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Toshiyuki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gorlero counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorlero.
Gorlero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gorlero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toshiyuki moves out of range as Gorlero strikes.
Gorlero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gorlero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorlero jabs at Toshiyuki's body.
Gorlero scores with a jab to the body.
Tanishi Toshiyuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gorlero cracks a nice hook into Toshiyuki's ribs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Gorlero is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefano Gorlero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gorlero.
Toshiyuki takes a shot to the head.
Gorlero tries to throw a body punch but Toshiyuki avoids it by throwing Gorlero back against the cage.
Gorlero jumps guard but Toshiyuki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toshiyuki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gorlero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toshiyuki backwards.
Gorlero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Gorlero gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Toshiyuki regains guard.
Gorlero postures up in Toshiyuki's guard and throws a big left but Toshiyuki blocks it.
Gorlero throws a big right hand that misses.
Toshiyuki keeping moving, preventing Gorlero from controlling successfully.
Gorlero is looking to work some ground and pound but Toshiyuki has wrist control.#T2#
Gorlero throws a big elbow that misses.
Toshiyuki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gorlero's guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gorlero is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Toshiyuki trying to keep a closed guard but Gorlero is proving a slippery customer.
Toshiyuki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gorlero.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toshiyuki is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gorlero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toshiyuki is one step ahead there. #T3#
Gorlero is pulling down on Toshiyuki's head. It's preventing any offense from Toshiyuki, at least for the moment.
Gorlero is trying to keep Toshiyuki in close.
Toshiyuki is looking to work some ground and pound but Gorlero has wrist control.
Toshiyuki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toshiyuki postures up in Gorlero's guard and throws a big left but Gorlero blocks it.
Gorlero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toshiyuki is one step ahead there.
Toshiyuki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
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.
Gorlero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Gorlero working for a triangle but Toshiyuki defends it easily.
Gorlero is trying to hold Toshiyuki in close to prevent damage but Toshiyuki has managed to pass into half guard.
Toshiyuki thows a huge punch but Gorlero dodges it nicely.
Gorlero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Gorlero dominated that second round.
That's time! Gorlero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gorlero leaves Toshiyuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gorlero scores with a punch to the head.
Gorlero swats away the attempt to clinch by Toshiyuki.
Gorlero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toshiyuki on the side of the head.#TD#
Gorlero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Toshiyuki quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorlero wants to pass to mount but Toshiyuki is defending the position.
Gorlero passes to side control.
Gorlero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gorlero fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Toshiyuki tries to buck Gorlero off but Gorlero is having none of it.
A control attempt from Toshiyuki but he's now mounted!
Gorlero working the ground and pound effectively.
Stefano Gorlero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gorlero throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gorlero looking to finish with strikes here!
Toshiyuki is working to get back to half guard.
Gorlero working Toshiyuki over with strikes here. #T2#
Gorlero throwing strikes here but Toshiyuki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gorlero raining down shots from the mount!
Gorlero lands a big elbow.
Gorlero throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stefano Gorlero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorlero controlling from the full mount.
Gorlero throwing strikes here but Toshiyuki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gorlero looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toshiyuki is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Gorlero throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gorlero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gorlero throwing strikes but Toshiyuki recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Well, if Gorlero 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.
Toshiyuki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gorlero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gorlero's back!
Gorlero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tanishi Toshiyuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Gorlero breaks Toshiyuki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Toshiyuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gorlero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefano Gorlero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gorlero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefano Gorlero!
Tanishi Toshiyuki spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck u!'.
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Event:
PFN - 4 - Rolling Thunder
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Blaze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Danga de danga de dang - Blaze scores with a four punch combination!
Toshiyuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a nice body shot.
Blaze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toshiyuki on the side of the head.
Toshiyuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Toshiyuki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Toshiyuki shoots for a takedown but Blaze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blaze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Toshiyuki misses with a low kick.
Toshiyuki shoots in and drives through. Blaze sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanishi Toshiyuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toshiyuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toshiyuki thinks about countering with a body kick.
Toshiyuki stuns Blaze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Toshiyuki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaze misses with a right hand
and Toshiyuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toshiyuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Toshiyuki as he checks the leg kick.
Blaze lands a really nice looking cross but Toshiyuki seems unphased.
A head kick by Toshiyuki misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze throws an overhand right that lands on Toshiyuki's shoulder, as Toshiyuki tries to avoid the shot.
Toshiyuki misses with a combination
and Toshiyuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
Blaze has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Blaze connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Toshiyuki misses.
Toshiyuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but Blaze moves away
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toshiyuki's head.
Toshiyuki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut there from Blaze.
Blaze throws a lazy uppercut
and Toshiyuki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toshiyuki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Toshiyuki is rocked!
Toshiyuki misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
A cross from Blaze lands.
Toshiyuki misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with a left to the body.
A nice combination there by Blaze.
Blaze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blaze might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blaze scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Blaze.
Toshiyuki swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toshiyuki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blaze. #T4#
Toshiyuki throws a body kick that misses
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Toshiyuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toshiyuki throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a leg kick.
Blaze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Toshiyuki seems to have got his legs back now.
Toshiyuki scores with a three punch combo!
Blaze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanishi Toshiyuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blaze scores with a head kick. Toshiyuki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blaze fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Blaze jabs Toshiyuki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santana Blaze dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Blaze throws a one two combo.
Blaze cracks Toshiyuki with an open hand slap.
Blaze throws an overhand right that lands on Toshiyuki's shoulder, as Toshiyuki tries to avoid the shot.
Blaze misses the jab.
Toshiyuki tries to move into range but Blaze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Toshiyuki drives through and clinches with Blaze against the cage.
Toshiyuki keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toshiyuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toshiyuki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Blaze breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaze. Toshiyuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toshiyuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toshiyuki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Toshiyuki misses with a head kick.
Blaze feints a counter leg kick.
Blaze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Blaze's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blaze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch up.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Blaze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blaze stalks Toshiyuki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Toshiyuki's face. Toshiyuki staggers backwards, shaken.
Blaze takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Blaze.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toshiyuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toshiyuki fails to land with a series of punches.
That kick from Blaze tenderised Toshiyuki's leg. Toshiyuki is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaze.
Toshiyuki missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaze unleashes a big counter combination but Toshiyuki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Toshiyuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaze.
Toshiyuki ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toshiyuki misses with a looping right.
Toshiyuki takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Toshiyuki looks to clinch
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toshiyuki throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toshiyuki falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshiyuki lands a glancing blow to the side of Blaze's head.
Toshiyuki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Toshiyuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze misses with a straight left.
Toshiyuki misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blaze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Toshiyuki misses with the body kick
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanishi Toshiyuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toshiyuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toshiyuki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Toshiyuki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toshiyuki wants to land a leg kick but Blaze is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Blaze misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaze.
Toshiyuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
Toshiyuki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Toshiyuki tries to move into range but Blaze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blaze scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
Toshiyuki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santana Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Blaze does it's job there.
Toshiyuki throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Toshiyuki looks to clinch
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshiyuki throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
Toshiyuki throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze lands a jab.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Toshiyuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaze tries to sprawl out of it but Toshiyuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Toshiyuki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Blaze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toshiyuki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blaze thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Toshiyuki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blaze manages to circle out of the way.
Blaze lands a nice looking body shot.
Blaze connects with a solid leg kick.
Toshiyuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Toshiyuki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Toshiyuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toshiyuki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toshiyuki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Toshiyuki throws a right and a left that Blaze avoids nicely.
Toshiyuki scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Blaze throws a hook to the side of Toshiyuki's head but Toshiyuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaze misses with a straight left.
Toshiyuki doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch there but Blaze circles away.
Blaze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blaze scores with a decent looking hook.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blaze scores with a one two! Toshiyuki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blaze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Toshiyuki back to the cage. Blaze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A lazy body kick from Toshiyuki
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze works the jab nicely.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toshiyuki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Toshiyuki throws a head kick that Blaze semi-blocks.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blaze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blaze.
Blaze looks to land a right hand but Toshiyuki moved out of range.
Toshiyuki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Toshiyuki is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
Toshiyuki misses with a head kick.
As Toshiyuki backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Toshiyuki manages to avoid it all.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki throws a low kick but Blaze avoids it.
Blaze throws a counter combo.
Toshiyuki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanishi Toshiyuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaze. That's going to slow Toshiyuki down.
Toshiyuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toshiyuki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blaze takes a step back to recover.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toshiyuki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Toshiyuki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Toshiyuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blaze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toshiyuki doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaze circles away.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blaze tries to bum rush Toshiyuki with a series of wild strikes but Toshiyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toshiyuki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blaze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!
Santana Blaze seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Tanishi Toshiyuki had this to say: 'Fuck u!'.
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Event:
Pulse 70 - Rram vs Date
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Toshiyuki darts in and clinches Putin up against the cage.
Putin is trying to drag Toshiyuki to the mat but Toshiyuki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toshiyuki lands a knee to the head.
Putin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Toshiyuki smiles and moves away.
Putin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toshiyuki counters with a straight right hand.
Putin throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Toshiyuki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Toshiyuki is struggling to control the position.
Toshiyuki tries to circle away but Putin has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin is trying to push Toshiyuki away but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Putin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toshiyuki pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Toshiyuki closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
Putin can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Putin has Toshiyuki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toshiyuki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Toshiyuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Putin is looking to slow Toshiyuki down with leg kicks.
Toshiyuki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Putin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Toshiyuki lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Putin does no damage.
Toshiyuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Putin.
Toshiyuki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Putin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Toshiyuki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Putin wants to get back to his feet but Toshiyuki passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Putin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Putin is trying to stand.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin is looking for a sweep. Toshiyuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toshiyuki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Toshiyuki blocks the strikes from Putin.
Putin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Toshiyuki manages to move to mount!
Toshiyuki lands with some strikes.
Toshiyuki content just to control the position here.
Putin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Putin tries to get out of the position.
Putin is desperately trying to improve his position but Toshiyuki has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Toshiyuki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Toshiyuki prevents Putin from getting the reversal.
Putin wants to control but Toshiyuki is having none of it.
Toshiyuki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toshiyuki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Putin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toshiyuki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Putin tries to hold on but Toshiyuki pushes him away.
Putin is bucking up trying to escape but Toshiyuki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Toshiyuki lands a big elbow.
Toshiyuki scoring with strikes but Putin is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toshiyuki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Putin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Putin is in a horrible position here. Toshiyuki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Putin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Putin wants to control but Toshiyuki is having none of it.
Oh Putin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toshiyuki lands a couple of good shots and Putin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Toshiyuki cracks Putin with a big right hand from the back mount! Putin immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Toshiyuki takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanishi Toshiyuki!
Tanishi Toshiyuki spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Pulse 65 - Kormrok vs Cranial
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Toshiyuki throws a sloppy head kick and Perben moves out of range easily.
Toshiyuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perben lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Tanishi Toshiyuki has been cut.
Perben closes the distance and clinches up with Toshiyuki, looking for a takedown. Perben pushes Toshiyuki against the cage but Toshiyuki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Perben instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Perben pulls Toshiyuki into guard.
Perben is controlling Toshiyuki's posture.
Toshiyuki throwing strikes but missing.
Perben 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Perben pulls Toshiyuki in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Perben 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.
Toshiyuki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Perben had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toshiyuki defends it easily.
Toshiyuki tries to stand but Perben is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perben controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toshiyuki throws a strike but Perben rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Perben controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toshiyuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Toshiyuki, not yet.
Perben content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Perben landing with the ground and pound.
Perben is stalling in the full guard.
Perben postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Perben postures up.
Perben throwing strikes from guard but Toshiyuki blocks nicely.
Perben slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toshiyuki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perben on the ground.#T3#
Perben working some strikes from top position.
Perben scoring with some ground and pound.
Toshiyuki being controlled here, momentarily.
Perben postures up and lands a big shot to Toshiyuki's brow.
Perben distracts Toshiyuki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Toshiyuki is looking to sweep but instead, Perben has passed into half guard.
Perben looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Toshiyuki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Perben with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Perben is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toshiyuki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perben. #T4#
Perben not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perben lands strikes from half guard.
Toshiyuki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Toshiyuki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Perben scores with a couple of nice shots.
Perben passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perben lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
Toshiyuki is rocked!
Perben postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Toshiyuki looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Toshiyuki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perben landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Perben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishi Toshiyuki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Perben avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perben has a takedown stuffed.
As Perben backs away, Toshiyuki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Toshiyuki seems to have got his legs back now.
Perben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perben throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Toshiyuki's head.
Perben misses with a low kick as Toshiyuki jumps back.
Perben lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Toshiyuki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perben's guard.
Perben has momentary wrist control but Toshiyuki slips an elbow through the middle.
Toshiyuki takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Toshiyuki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Toshiyuki looking to sit in guard and control but Perben gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pierre Perben has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perben pushing down on Toshiyuki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Perben has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Perben slips a nice elbow through Toshiyuki's hands, connecting with Toshiyuki's forehead.
Perben thows a huge punch but Toshiyuki dodges it nicely.
Toshiyuki taking some punishment here, with Perben in his half guard.
Perben scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Toshiyuki wants to improve his position but Perben is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Perben there.
Perben is trying to control. Toshiyuki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perben prevents Toshiyuki from improving his position.
Perben is taking a breather. Toshiyuki 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.#T2#
Perben is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Perben looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Perben working the head and body with strikes.
Perben working Toshiyuki over with strikes.
Perben working Toshiyuki over with strikes.
Toshiyuki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Perben lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Toshiyuki! More strikes land and this one is all over! Perben jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Perben!
After winning the bout, Pierre Perben thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tanishi Toshiyuki spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck u!'.
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Event:
Pulse 60 - Dier vs Breznhev
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Toshiyuki ducks under a wild hook from Rizal.
Rizal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Toshiyuki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Toshiyuki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rizal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rizal enables Toshiyuki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rizal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Toshiyuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toshiyuki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rizal's head.
Toshiyuki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toshiyuki is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizal has wrist control.
Toshiyuki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Toshiyuki is working Rizal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Rizal looking for a guillotine here but Toshiyuki defends easily.
Toshiyuki stands up over Rizal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rizal can't keep his opponent in guard - Toshiyuki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rizal is trying to control but can't.
Toshiyuki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rizal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rizal trying to control here.
Toshiyuki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Toshiyuki throws a strike but Rizal avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Toshiyuki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toshiyuki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rizal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toshiyuki lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Toshiyuki stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Rizal throws up his legs and catches Toshiyuki in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Toshiyuki tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Rizal! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Rizal!
An out of breath Jose Rizal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tanishi Toshiyuki spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck u!'.
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Event:
Pulse 56 - Rram vs Ja II
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Toshiyuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deep seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deep walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Deep blocks a head kick by Toshiyuki.
Deep was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toshiyuki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Toshiyuki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Deep showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toshiyuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Deep wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toshiyuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Deep wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toshiyuki thumps Deep with a low kick.#T1#
Toshiyuki swings for the body but Deep moves out of range.
Deep blocks a head kick by Toshiyuki.
A cross from Deep lands.
Toshiyuki throws a sloppy head kick and Deep moves out of range easily.
It looked like Deep wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Toshiyuki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Deep did well to prevent Toshiyuki getting side control.
Deep is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Toshiyuki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Toshiyuki stops Deep from getting back to his feet.
Toshiyuki slips a nice elbow through Deep's hands, connecting with Deep's forehead.
Toshiyuki scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ES#
Deep kicks off Toshiyuki and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toshiyuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toshiyuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick that misses
and Deep counters with a three punch combo that has Toshiyuki backing up. Toshiyuki nods at Deep to acknowledge the strikes.
Tanishi Toshiyuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Toshiyuki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deep counters with a two punch combo.
Toshiyuki tries to land a body kick
letting Deep counter with a right hand.
Crunch! Toshiyuki slams his shin into Deep's torso.#CL2#
Toshiyuki clinches with his opponent.
Deep avoiding damage as Toshiyuki throws knees to the body.
Toshiyuki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toshiyuki tries to throw a body punch but Deep avoids it by throwing Toshiyuki back against the cage.
Toshiyuki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deep.
Toshiyuki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3#
Toshiyuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Toshiyuki lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Toshiyuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toshiyuki lands with a right to the head.
Toshiyuki lands a right hand.
Deep is trying to break free.
Toshiyuki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Toshiyuki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Toshiyuki misses with a knee to the head.
Deep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deep wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage.
Toshiyuki stalls.
Toshiyuki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Toshiyuki lands with a right to the head.
Toshiyuki trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Toshiyuki manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishi Toshiyuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Toshiyuki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Deep blocks a head kick by Toshiyuki.
It looked like Deep was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Toshiyuki keeps Deep at a distance using the push kick.
Toshiyuki lands a head kick. Deep smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A low kick from Toshiyuki misses
and Deep counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Toshiyuki clinches up with Deep and pushes him back against the cage.
Deep takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki misses with a body punch.
Deep working hard to break the clinch.
Toshiyuki wants a takedown.
#T1#
Deep working hard to break the clinch.
Toshiyuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Deep controls his hands.
Deep prevents a body shot from Toshiyuki.
A short left from Toshiyuki.
Deep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Toshiyuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toshiyuki has Deep pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deep manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Toshiyuki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees in the clinch landing for Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki scores with a shot to the side of Deep's head. #T2#
A body shot lands from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki tries to land knees in the clinch but Deep avoids the damage to the body.
Toshiyuki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toshiyuki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deep.
Toshiyuki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Toshiyuki tries to work over Deep's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Toshiyuki on the inside. #T3#
Toshiyuki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Toshiyuki has Deep pressed against the cage, preventing Deep from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toshiyuki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Toshiyuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toshiyuki slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Toshiyuki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Toshiyuki passes to side control.
Toshiyuki prevents Deep from escaping the position.#T4#
Toshiyuki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Deep some visible discomfort.
Deep is looking to get back to his feet here but Toshiyuki is keeping cool and he's managed to take Deep's back.
Deep trying to get back to his feet but Toshiyuki is in full control for now. #ES#
Deep is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deep throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick but Deep moves out of range.
Toshiyuki throws a leg kick
and Deep counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toshiyuki looks to throw the jab but Deep is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishi Toshiyuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Deep throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deep is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but Deep moves away
and Deep counters with a stiff right hand.
Toshiyuki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Deep takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toshiyuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Deep counter with a right hand.
Toshiyuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Deep throwing a counter right hand but Toshiyuki manages to avoid it.
Toshiyuki misses with a kick to the body.
Deep swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki misses with a kick to the body.
Deep has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki tried to score with a low kick but Deep checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Deep misses its target.
Deep is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Toshiyuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deep is looking for a counter combo.
Toshiyuki lands a nice looking body kick.
Tanishi Toshiyuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Toshiyuki darts in and clinches Deep up against the cage.
Toshiyuki wants a takedown but no success here.
Toshiyuki is working for takedown but Deep is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deep is trying to break free.
Deep prevents a body shot from Toshiyuki.
Deep has had enough of the clinch but Toshiyuki keeps him there for the moment.
Toshiyuki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deep lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
The referee calls for Toshiyuki to work.
Toshiyuki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deep is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Enzo Deep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishi Toshiyuki.
Deep is trying to break the clinch but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage.
Deep wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Deep is trying to break free.
Toshiyuki misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Deep manages to break the clinch.
Deep takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Toshiyuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deep counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toshiyuki thinking.
Toshiyuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deep appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Toshiyuki takes the fight into the clinch.
Toshiyuki is trying to drag Deep to the mat but Deep just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Deep wants to break free but Toshiyuki has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Toshiyuki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tanishi Toshiyuki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Deep has had enough of the clinch but Toshiyuki keeps him there for the moment.
Toshiyuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deep gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Toshiyuki looking to throw knees to the head but Deep is blocking nicely.
Tanishi Toshiyuki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Deep breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanishi Toshiyuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toshiyuki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanishi Toshiyuki!
A less than humble Tanishi Toshiyuki misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Pulse 47
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Toshiyuki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Toshiyuki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Toshiyuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Toshiyuki counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Toshiyuki counters with a nice uppercut.
Toshiyuki throws a shot to the body.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee moves to clinch but Toshiyuki breaks away
and Toshiyuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee closes the distance but Toshiyuki moves to the side
and Toshiyuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Toshiyuki.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Toshiyuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##KD2#
Toshiyuki sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Lee to the ground! Toshiyuki dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toshiyuki prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Oh Lee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Toshiyuki thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Toshiyuki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toshiyuki tries to push Lee's head away but Lee is holding on tight.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Toshiyuki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Toshiyuki thowing shots but they're missing.
Lee wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Toshiyuki.
#T2#
Lee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Lee has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Toshiyuki should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lee has tightened it up now! Toshiyuki should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Lee!
Tanishi Toshiyuki was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck u!'.
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Event:
Pulse 43
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Dier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dier throws a series of punches but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Dier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toshiyuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Dier does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Tanishi Toshiyuki has been cut.
Toshiyuki misses with a looping left.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick but Dier moves out of range.
#KD#
Dier drops Toshiyuki with a right and a left! Dier comes rushing in but Toshiyuki regains his composure and manages to keep Dier in guard.
#ROC#
Toshiyuki is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toshiyuki wants to sweep here but Dier controlling him for the moment.
Toshiyuki is still in real trouble! Can Dier finish him?
Dier has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dier postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Toshiyuki covers up, he's hurt! Dier keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dier and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dier can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Dier!
Tanishi Toshiyuki was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck u!'.
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Event:
Pulse 40
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Bordignon Miyao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Bordignon Miyao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've been hearing reports that Bordignon Miyao has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Toshiyuki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bordignon Miyao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Toshiyuki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bordignon Miyao being controlled against the ropes.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toshiyuki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've been informed that Toshiyuki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Bordignon Miyao controls his hands.
#T1#
Toshiyuki stalling against the ropes.
Bordignon Miyao is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bordignon Miyao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toshiyuki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Toshiyuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Bordignon Miyao slips a jab from Toshiyuki.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Toshiyuki clinches with his opponent.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toshiyuki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Toshiyuki tries to break free but Bordignon Miyao pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
Toshiyuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Toshiyuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toshiyuki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Toshiyuki is working Bordignon Miyao over against the ropes.
Toshiyuki is pressed up against the ropes. Bordignon Miyao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toshiyuki down to the mat. Toshiyuki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bordignon Miyao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Toshiyuki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bordignon Miyao wants to free his trapped foot but Toshiyuki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bordignon Miyao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Bordignon Miyao is trying for a kimura here. Toshiyuki looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bordignon Miyao wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao!
Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Tanishi Toshiyuki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck u!'.
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Event:
Pulse 38
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Pollock
and Toshiyuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toshiyuki scores with a jab to the body.
Pollock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toshiyuki connects with a nice looking jab.
Pollock fails to land with a series of punches.
Toshiyuki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pollock's head.
Toshiyuki misses with a two punch combination.
Pollock swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Toshiyuki as he connects with a hook.
Pollock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toshiyuki.
Pollock feints the counter takedown.
Pollock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toshiyuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Toshiyuki lands with an overhand left.
Pollock throws a head kick that misses.
Toshiyuki throws a nice looking combination but Pollock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pollock tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Toshiyuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pollock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pollock.
Toshiyuki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Toshiyuki counters with a left to the body.
Toshiyuki feints a jab promting Pollock to slip. Toshiyuki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pollock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Toshiyuki. Those never looked like landing.
Pollock misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toshiyuki cracks Pollock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toshiyuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Toshiyuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pollock.
Pollock looks to land a combination but Toshiyuki avoids it well. #CL2#
Pollock forces Toshiyuki back against the ropes and clinches.
Toshiyuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pollocks head.
Toshiyuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Toshiyuki.
#T3#
Toshiyuki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toshiyuki lands a nice uppercut.
Toshiyuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toshiyuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toshiyuki trying to stall but Pollock improves his position.
#TD2#
Pollock has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Toshiyuki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Toshiyuki can't escape the position.
What can Toshiyuki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Toshiyuki tries to break free.
#T4#
Good control from Pollock.
Toshiyuki rolls, trying to escape but Pollock keeps control of the position.
Pollock has good solid back control here.
Pollock avoiding Toshiyuki 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishi Toshiyuki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Toshiyuki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pollock keeps the fight on the outside.
Pollock misses with a double jab
and Toshiyuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pollock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toshiyuki.
Tanishi Toshiyuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pollock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toshiyuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pollock throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki connects with a body shot that sends Pollock's belly button to the back.
Toshiyuki blocks a head kick by Pollock.
Toshiyuki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toshiyuki is looking for a counter combo.
Tanishi Toshiyuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Toshiyuki lands a nice hook to Pollock's body. Pollock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Toshiyuki throws a leg kick but Pollock checks it.
Toshiyuki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Toshiyuki scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Toshiyuki clinches up against the ropes.
Toshiyuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toshiyuki misses with a punch to the body.
Toshiyuki is pressed up against the ropes. Pollock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toshiyuki down to the mat. Toshiyuki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Pollock.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toshiyuki.#CL2#
Pollock moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Toshiyuki tries to break the clinch but Pollock is controlling the position.
Pollock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toshiyuki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pollock jumps guard but Toshiyuki stands there with Pollock around his waist. Pollock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanishi Toshiyuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Pollock.
Toshiyuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pollock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Toshiyuki smiles and moves away.
Toshiyuki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pollock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toshiyuki. #T3#
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Pollock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Pollock tries to counter it with a takedown but Toshiyuki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pollock walks into a stiff left hand from Toshiyuki.
Pollock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toshiyuki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Toshiyuki swinging wildly here.
A head kick by Pollock misses
and Toshiyuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toshiyuki lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Pollock can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Toshiyuki and Pollock drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Toshiyuki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanishi Toshiyuki!
Tanishi Toshiyuki 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:
Pulse 35
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Kizibuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toshiyuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toshiyuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kizibuki moves in looking to clinch but Toshiyuki pushes him off.
Toshiyuki throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Kazu Kizibuki has been cut.
Toshiyuki lands a right hook to the body.
Kizibuki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Toshiyuki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Toshiyuki scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kizibuki looks to clinch
and Toshiyuki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kizibuki tries to clinch but Toshiyuki is having none of it.
Toshiyuki misses with a two punch combination.
Toshiyuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toshiyuki throws a combination. Kizibuki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Kizibuki is rocked!
Toshiyuki connects with a superb combination that knocks Kizibuki out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Toshiyuki before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kizibuki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tanishi Toshiyuki!
In his post fight interview, Tanishi Toshiyuki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Pulse 31
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Toshiyuki just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Toshiyuki.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Toshiyuki saw that one coming.
Toshiyuki throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Toshiyuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith cracks Toshiyuki with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Tanishi Toshiyuki has been cut.
Smith cracks Toshiyuki with a good jab.#ROC#
Toshiyuki is rocked!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toshiyuki moves away.
Toshiyuki tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Toshiyuki has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Toshiyuki blocks an elbow strike.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toshiyuki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Toshiyuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?#T1#
Toshiyuki tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes.
Toshiyuki seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Toshiyuki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Toshiyuki controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Toshiyuki.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshiyuki. #BC2#
Toshiyuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Toshiyuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.#T2#
Toshiyuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Toshiyuki blocks an uppercut.
Toshiyuki blocks the elbow strike.
Toshiyuki dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Toshiyuki wants to stall.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Toshiyuki avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Toshiyuki letting Smith take a breather here.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toshiyuki's brow.
Toshiyuki blocks an uppercut.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toshiyuki effectively controlling the action here.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith pressing his opponent against the ropes. #T4##BC2#
Toshiyuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billy Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshiyuki throws a shot to the body.
Toshiyuki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toshiyuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toshiyuki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toshiyuki thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a head shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Tanishi Toshiyuki's cut even more.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toshiyuki doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Smith has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toshiyuki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toshiyuki. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith cracks Toshiyuki with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishi Toshiyuki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
and Smith counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Toshiyuki! He's just covering up as Smith starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Smith!
Billy Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tanishi Toshiyuki spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck u!'.
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Event:
Pulse 26
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Toshiyuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Toshiyuki jabs Rram right on the nose. Rram blinks but takes it well.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toshiyuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toshiyuki slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Toshiyuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
A countering left hand to the body from Toshiyuki misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Toshiyuki throws a counter combo.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Toshiyuki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rram.#T1#
Toshiyuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram wants to break free but Toshiyuki has control.
A frustrated look appears on Rram's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toshiyuki stalks Rram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rram's face. Rram staggers backwards, shaken.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Toshiyuki is looking for the big counter here.
Rram misses with the combination.
Toshiyuki dodges the punch combination from Rram.
#T2##CL2#
Toshiyuki instigates a clinch.
Rram is trying to break free.#BC#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Toshiyuki is just out of range.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but Rram is having none of it.
Toshiyuki slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toshiyuki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toshiyuki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram tries to bum rush Toshiyuki with a series of wild strikes but Toshiyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toshiyuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toshiyuki is looking to clinch.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Toshiyuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toshiyuki scores with a three punch combo!
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Toshiyuki is looking for the big counter here.
Rram dodges the punch combination from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki misses with a looping left.
Toshiyuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rram throws a series of punches but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Rram scores with a one two! Toshiyuki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Toshiyuki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshiyuki throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Rram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toshiyuki circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Toshiyuki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toshiyuki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but Rram is having none of it.
Rram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#
It looks like Tanishi Toshiyuki has been cut.
Rram throws the left hand but Toshiyuki avoids the punch easily.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toshiyuki circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toshiyuki.
A left lands for Rram.
Rram throws a combination. Toshiyuki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Toshiyuki is rocked!
Rram lands with a cross.
Toshiyuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Rram finish him?
Rram sizes up Toshiyuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Toshiyuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram throws a body punch but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toshiyuki.
Rram drops Toshiyuki with a naaaaasty hook - Toshiyuki is in real trouble here! Rram dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Tanishi Toshiyuki had this to say: 'Fuck u!'.
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Event:
Pulse 22
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Pollock throws a low kick but Toshiyuki moves out of range easily.
Toshiyuki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch there but Pollock circles away.
Toshiyuki misses the shot to the body.
Pollock avoids the body shot from Toshiyuki.
Pollock throws an overhand right that lands on Toshiyuki's shoulder, as Toshiyuki tries to avoid the shot.
Pollock throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Toshiyuki to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshiyuki misses with a right hand #TD#
so Pollock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Toshiyuki is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pollock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toshiyuki stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Pollock can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Toshiyuki's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Pollock manages to break the clinch.
Toshiyuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pollock.
Toshiyuki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toshiyuki throws a lazy right hand but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pollock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Toshiyuki throws a nice looking combination but Pollock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Pollock rushes Toshiyuki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Toshiyuki is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Toshiyuki tries to break the clinch but Pollock is controlling the position.
Pollock has Toshiyuki pressed against the ropes, preventing Toshiyuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toshiyuki working hard to break the clinch.
Toshiyuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pollock has him pressed against the ropes.
Pollock is trying to drag Toshiyuki to the mat but Toshiyuki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Pollock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toshiyuki walks away with a smile on his face. Pollock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Toshiyuki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Toshiyuki lands with a shot to the body.
Pollock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Pollock misses its intended target.
Pollock swinging wildly here.
Pollock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toshiyuki throws a series of punches but Pollock avoids them all with ease.
Pollock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Toshiyuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Pollock counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Toshiyuki!
Toshiyuki bucks up and tries to throw Pollock off but instead Pollock has got his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollock is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Toshiyuki trying to get back to his feet but Pollock is in full control for now.
Pollock is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishi Toshiyuki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Toshiyuki has Pollock up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toshiyuki fails to land.
Pollock is trying to pull guard but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the ropes.
Pollock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toshiyuki prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
A short right from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pollock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toshiyuki walks away with a smile on his face. Pollock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Pollock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toshiyuki throws a right hand that Pollock ducks under and follows up with a left that Pollock also avoids with ease.
Toshiyuki is looking to clinch but Pollock is avoiding it.
Pollock throws a jab but it's blocked by Toshiyuki. #CL2#
Toshiyuki moves into the clinch.
Pollock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toshiyuki walks away with a smile on his face. Pollock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Toshiyuki with a jab.
Pollock throws a push kick but Toshiyuki slaps the foot to one side.
Toshiyuki is looking for the big counter here.
Toshiyuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pollock.
Pollock is looking for a counter combo.
Toshiyuki throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Pollock counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Toshiyuki is letting Pollock control him for a moment. #T3#
Pollock'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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toshiyuki with a nice cross.
Pollock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Toshiyuki clinches up against the ropes.
Toshiyuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Pollock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toshiyuki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pollock is looking to land body kicks.
Henry Pollock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pollock avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toshiyuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishi Toshiyuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pollock tries to clinch up but Toshiyuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Toshiyuki is looking to clinch.
Pollock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pollock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pollock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toshiyuki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toshiyuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toshiyuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanishi Toshiyuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshiyuki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pollock on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki lands with a cross.
Pollock misses with an uppercut. Toshiyuki saw that one coming.
Toshiyuki cracks Pollock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pollock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#
Pollock is rocked!#T1#
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but Pollock moves out of range.
Toshiyuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pollock misses with a leg kick
and Toshiyuki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Pollock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pollock throws a lazy uppercut
and Toshiyuki counters with a huge left! Pollock is in big trouble! He's backing up but Toshiyuki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pollock from any more damage. A dominating finish by Toshiyuki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanishi Toshiyuki!
Tanishi Toshiyuki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Pulse 18: Elite
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Drygajlo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Toshiyuki scores with a four punch combination!
Toshiyuki fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Drygajlo darts in and clinches Toshiyuki up against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Toshiyuki throws a punch but it's blocked by Drygajlo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Toshiyuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drygajlo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Toshiyuki tries a body shot but Drygajlo blocks it.
Drygajlo working hard to break the clinch.#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.#BC2#
Drygajlo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toshiyuki cracks a nice hook into Drygajlo's ribs.
A combination from Toshiyuki does no damage.
Drygajlo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Toshiyuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drygajlo was well out of range. Poor timing from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toshiyuki needs to keep his hands up - Drygajlo had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Tanishi Toshiyuki has been cut.
Toshiyuki slips a jab and a cross from Drygajlo.
Toshiyuki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drygajlo throws a jab when Toshiyuki was well out of range.
As Drygajlo looks to move away, Toshiyuki throws a big counter combo but Drygajlo just gets out of the way.
Drygajlo with a jab.#ROC2#
Toshiyuki is rocked!
Toshiyuki throws a combination. Drygajlo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oh Toshiyuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toshiyuki scores with a body shot.
Drygajlo swinging wildly here.
Kacper Drygajlo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshiyuki slips a jab and a cross from Drygajlo.
Toshiyuki seems to have got his legs back now.
Toshiyuki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Drygajlo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drygajlo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toshiyuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toshiyuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drygajlo.
Drygajlo throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Toshiyuki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drygajlo.
Toshiyuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drygajlo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drygajlo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Toshiyuki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drygajlo throws a nice looking combination but Toshiyuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toshiyuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Toshiyuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drygajlo's coach down at Cozad MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Drygajlo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Toshiyuki lands a nice looking body shot.
Drygajlo misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshiyuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drygajlo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drygajlo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toshiyuki throws a big counter combination but Drygajlo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Toshiyuki throws a right hand that Drygajlo ducks under and follows up with a left that Drygajlo also avoids with ease.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Toshiyuki darts in and clinches Drygajlo up against the ropes.
Toshiyuki throws a punch but it's blocked by Drygajlo.
Drygajlo is trying to maintain a safe position but Toshiyuki gets an underhook and turns Drygajlo into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toshiyuki.
Drygajlo is pushing Toshiyuki up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Toshiyuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drygajlo has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishi Toshiyuki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishi Toshiyuki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Drygajlo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drygajlo looks to land a combination but Toshiyuki avoids it well.
Toshiyuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drygajlo.
#CL#
Toshiyuki closes the distance and clinches.
Toshiyuki lands a right hand.
Drygajlo tries to break the clinch but Toshiyuki is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drygajlo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshiyuki misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Toshiyuki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Drygajlo just leaning against Toshiyuki, taking a breather. #T1#
Drygajlo blocks an uppercut.
Drygajlo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Drygajlo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toshiyuki.
Drygajlo tries to pull guard but Toshiyuki won't allow it.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toshiyuki misses with the head strike.
Drygajlo keeps control of Toshiyuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toshiyuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drygajlo's elbow.
Toshiyuki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toshiyuki tries a body shot but Drygajlo blocks it.
#BC2#
Drygajlo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Drygajlo tries to clinch up.
Toshiyuki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Toshiyuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drygajlo can do to turn this around?
Toshiyuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Drygajlo throws a series of punches but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Toshiyuki is looking to counter punch.
Toshiyuki is looking to clinch but Drygajlo is avoiding it.
Toshiyuki tries to bum rush Drygajlo with a series of wild strikes but Drygajlo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drygajlo misses with a kick to the body
and Toshiyuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drygajlo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drygajlo misses with a double jab
and Toshiyuki counters with a left and a right that stings Drygajlo. #CL#
Toshiyuki has managed to clinch.
Toshiyuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toshiyuki is trying to break free.#T4##TD2#
Drygajlo jumps guard and drags Toshiyuki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Drygajlo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toshiyuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toshiyuki can't find room to land a body shot as Drygajlo controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drygajlo taking a breather. #BC#
Toshiyuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanishi Toshiyuki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tanishi Toshiyuki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Drygajlo thows a leg kick but Toshiyuki checks it
and Drygajlo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drygajlo misses with a double jab.
Toshiyuki blocks a head kick by Drygajlo.
A head kick misses from Drygajlo.
Nice jab there from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drygajlo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toshiyuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drygajlo circles away quickly and effectively.
Drygajlo takes one on the button.#CL2#
Drygajlo clinches with his opponent.
Toshiyuki has a couple of punches blocked by Drygajlo.
Toshiyuki misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T1#
Toshiyuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Toshiyuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drygajlo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tanishi Toshiyuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Toshiyuki needs to keep his hands up - Drygajlo had a free shot at his head there.
Toshiyuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Drygajlo.
Toshiyuki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drygajlo at a distance.
#T2#
Drygajlo tries a head kick but it misses.
Toshiyuki lands with an overhand left.
Toshiyuki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drygajlo moves in looking to clinch but Toshiyuki pushes him off.
Drygajlo throws a head kick but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Drygajlo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toshiyuki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drygajlo thinking.
A nice combination there by Toshiyuki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshiyuki scores with a shot to the body.
Toshiyuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drygajlo throws out a counter right but Toshiyuki avoids it with no problem.
Drygajlo throws a body punch but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Toshiyuki tries to clinch but Drygajlo is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Drygajlo.
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Drygajlo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drygajlo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Toshiyuki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drygajlo.#T3#
Drygajlo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab from Toshiyuki.
Drygajlo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Toshiyuki is looking to clinch but Drygajlo is avoiding it.
Toshiyuki throws a shot to the body.
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drygajlo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drygajlo slips a jab and a cross from Toshiyuki.
Sloppy strikes from Toshiyuki. Those never looked like landing.
Drygajlo misses with a body kick.
Toshiyuki throws a right hand that Drygajlo ducks under and follows up with a left that Drygajlo also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drygajlo throws a wild body kick that Toshiyuki sees coming a mile off.
Drygajlo tries to clinch there but Toshiyuki circles away.
Tanishi Toshiyuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drygajlo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toshiyuki circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanishi Toshiyuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshiyuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drygajlo looks to land a combination but Toshiyuki avoids it well.
Drygajlo tries a head kick but it misses.
Drygajlo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drygajlo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Toshiyuki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Toshiyuki scores with a nice right hand.
Drygajlo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Toshiyuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drygajlo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Toshiyuki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toshiyuki stalks Drygajlo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drygajlo's face. Drygajlo staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Drygajlo has managed to clinch.
Drygajlo blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tanishi Toshiyuki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Toshiyuki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanishi Toshiyuki!
Tanishi Toshiyuki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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