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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee presses Watanabe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee pushes Watanabe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Watanabe looks winded!#BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Lee instigates a clinch.
A short left from Lee. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watanabe tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Watanabe 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.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee thuds a left hand into Watanabe's body.#T1##CL#
Lee rushes Watanabe and presses him up against the cage.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee'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.
Watanabe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Watanabe can't get the takedown.
Lee 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.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Watanabe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Watanabe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wutang Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Watanabe.
Lee is working Watanabe over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee pushes Watanabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watanabe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Watanabe tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Watanabe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
Watanabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watanabe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Watanabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee just leaning against Watanabe, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee presses Watanabe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
Watanabe takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watanabe takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee lands a body punch. #T4#
Lee cracks Watanabe with a nice body shot.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee is leaning against Watanabe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Lee rushes Watanabe and presses him up against the cage.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Watanabe up against the cage.#BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee with a nice cross.#KD#
Lee lands a left and a right that send Watanabe crashing to the mat, dazed. Lee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Watanabe is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wutang Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Watanabe walks into a jab.#CL#
Lee rushes Watanabe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watanabe can do to turn this around?
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wutang Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Watanabe in a clinch.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Watanabe's ribcage. Watanabe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Watanabe is breathing heavily.
Watanabe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards. #T1#
Lee landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lee works on Watanabe's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Wutang Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Watanabe back into the cage.
Watanabe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watanabe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Lee stalls.
Lee is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Watanabe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wutang Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Watanabe.#CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Watanabe against the cage.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
Watanabe is looking for a takedown.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
A short left from Lee.
Watanabe jumps guard but Lee stands there with Watanabe around his waist. Watanabe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Lee is working Watanabe over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards. #T3#
Lee pushes Watanabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Watanabe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Lee.
Lee pushes Watanabe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4##BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watanabe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Watanabe gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watanabe is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Watanabe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Watanabe's takedown attempt.
Watanabe seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee lands a body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Watanabe tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wutang Lee dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Watanabe pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Watanabe pushes him off.
Watanabe feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Watanabe.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee digs a right hand into Watanabe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watanabe's gas tank.
Watanabe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Watanabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee stalls.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Watanabe can't get the takedown.
#T1##BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Watanabe gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Watanabe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Watanabe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Watanabe's head.#CL#
Lee clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Watanabe fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wutang Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Watanabe.
Lee cracks Watanabe with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watanabe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Watanabe will feel that in the morning.
Watanabe avoids the head kick by Lee.
Watanabe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watanabe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watanabe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Watanabe. That did some damage!#CL#
Lee rushes Watanabe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Watanabe takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Watanabe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Watanabe if he has to take too many more of those.
Watanabe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wutang Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lee is looking to clinch but Watanabe is avoiding it.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Watanabe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee lands a head kick. Watanabe smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Watanabe decides to pull guard.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe looking to control.
Kenji Watanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wutang Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wutang Lee!
Our winner, Wutang Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFA 59 Watanabe vs Strawberry
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Strawberry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Watanabe walks into a jab.
Strawberry fails with a takedown attempt.
Strawberry tries to bum rush Watanabe with a series of wild strikes but Watanabe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strawberry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Watanabe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strawberry lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from Watanabe. No joy for Strawberry on that attempt.
Watanabe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strawberry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Watanabe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strawberry!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strawberry is looking to regain half guard here but Watanabe keeps moving and retains side control.
Strawberry sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Strawberry is pressing down on Watanabe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Strawberry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watanabe is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Watanabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watanabe has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Strawberry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watanabe defends it easily.#SUB2#
Watanabe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watanabe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Strawberry has his foot on Watanabe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watanabe works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing that Watanabe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Watanabe wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving. #T2#
Strawberry is trying to keep Watanabe in close.
#SUB2#
Strawberry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watanabe stands up over Strawberry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watanabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Watanabe cracks Strawberry with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Watanabe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watanabe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Strawberry has momentary wrist control but Watanabe slips an elbow through the middle.
Watanabe stands up over Strawberry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB2#
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Watanabe defends easily.
#SUB2#
Strawberry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watanabe is aware though and is defending well.
Watanabe stands up over Strawberry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watanabe lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Strawberry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watanabe is aware though and is defending well.
Watanabe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Watanabe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watanabe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watanabe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Watanabe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watanabe cracks Strawberry with a solid left hand.#T4#
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Watanabe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Strawberry working for a triangle but Watanabe defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Strawberry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watanabe defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watanabe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Strawberry dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Watanabe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strawberry's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strawberry is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Watanabe is tapping! Great win for Strawberry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). DJ Strawberry!
DJ Strawberry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Santos (ranked 22634 p4p, 677 weight class) and Kenji Watanabe (ranked 2990 p4p, 322 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Luiz Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenji Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Watanabe tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santos pulls guard successfully.
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watanabe trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Watanabe pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Watanabe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Watanabe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Watanabe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santos dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Watanabe
Watanabe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watanabe keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Santos trying to control but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
Santos stands and throws Watanabe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Watanabe
Watanabe prevents Santos from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe tries to improve position but can't.
Santos wants to control but Watanabe is keeping him busy.
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Watanabe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Santos swings around for an armbar but Watanabe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (5) vs (2) Watanabe
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watanabe defends it easily.
Watanabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watanabe has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Watanabe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Santos! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Santos (9) vs (2) Watanabe
Santos tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watanabe keeps working.
Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watanabe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Watanabe prevents Santos from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Watanabe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos just content to control the position.
Santos swings around for an armbar but Watanabe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (9) vs (4) Watanabe
Watanabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watanabe is aware though and is defending well.
Watanabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watanabe defends it easily.
Watanabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watanabe has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Santos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Watanabe throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Santos's body to avoid the submission. Santos has instead reached around Watanabe's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Santos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luiz Santos! |
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Event:
TRFC101
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Kage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watanabe in his tracks.
Kage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Watanabe feints and as Kage raises his hands in defense, Watanabe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watanabe postures up in Kage's guard and throws a big left but Kage blocks it.
Watanabe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kage's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Watanabe connects with a couple of short punches.
Watanabe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watanabe lands a couple of digs.
Watanabe postures up in Kage's guard and throws a big left but Kage blocks it.
Watanabe is looking to work some ground and pound but Kage has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Watanabe working his ground and pound in the gym.
Watanabe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Watanabe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watanabe distracts Kage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watanabe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kage looking to control.
Watanabe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Watanabe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watanabe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Watanabe lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
Kage is rocked!
Kage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kage is breathing heavily.
Watanabe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Watanabe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watanabe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Kage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watanabe postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kage covers up, he's hurt! Watanabe keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Watanabe and the ref steps in to end the fight! Watanabe can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
A very excited looking Kenji Watanabe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TRFC90
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hepple connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hepple cracks Watanabe with an open hand slap.
Watanabe wants to clinch but Hepple slips to the side
and Watanabe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watanabe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watanabe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hepple, as that shot connected.
Hepple connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hepple connects with a crisp jab.
Hepple loads up on a big right hand but Watanabe slips the punch.#CL#
Hepple gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hepple stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Watanabe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hepple fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Watanabe dives in for a single leg takedown but Hepple sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Watanabe throws a shot from downtown. Hepple moves away and avoids it.
Hepple appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hepple 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.
Watanabe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Hepple lands the left hand.
Hepple scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watanabe in his tracks.
Watanabe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Watanabe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ronnie Hepple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Watanabe.
Watanabe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hepple connects with a body shot that sends Watanabe's belly button to the back.
Watanabe dives in for a single leg takedown but Hepple sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ronnie Hepple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hepple throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hepple throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Hepple has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hepple getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hepple lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hepple's jab looks to have found its range, popping Watanabe under the eye.#T2#
Watanabe looks for a takedown but Hepple sprawls well.
Hepple connects with a body shot that sends Watanabe's belly button to the back.
Hepple is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hepple lands a jab to Watanabe's midsection.
Watanabe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Hepple finds it's target.#CL#
Hepple has managed to clinch.
Hepple lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hepple lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hepple gets through Watanabe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hepple lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Hepple is fighting off a takedown attempt but Watanabe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hepple to the mat. Hepple regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hepple wants to get back to his feet but Watanabe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hepple on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hepple tries to get out of the position.#T3##ES#
Hepple manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hepple lands a nice shot that snaps Watanabe's head back.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watanabe shoots and misses
and Watanabe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hepple scores with a hook to the body. Watanabe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watanabe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hepple connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hepple lands a body shot.
Watanabe takes one on the button.
Watanabe misses with a body shot
enabling Hepple to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watanabe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hepple counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Hepple lands.
Watanabe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hepple connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Watanabe scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Watanabe.
Watanabe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hepple swivels and escapes.
Hepple is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Hepple does it's job there.
Hepple paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hepple with a jab.
Hepple lands with a cross. #KD#
Hepple lands a left and a right that send Watanabe crashing to the mat, dazed. Hepple thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Watanabe is rocked!
Watanabe bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Hepple comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Watanabe falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Watanabe was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Ronnie Hepple thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TRFC87
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Hepple with a nice cross.#TD#
Watanabe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hepple to the ground. Watanabe is now in Hepple's guard.
Watanabe stops Hepple from standing up.
Watanabe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watanabe postures up and lands a big shot to Hepple's brow.
Hepple wants to stand and escape but Watanabe is having none of it.
Hepple not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Watanabe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hepple looking for a sweep. Not yet Hepple, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hepple can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watanabe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Watanabe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hepple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watanabe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watanabe with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Watanabe won't allow Hepple to get back to his feet.
Watanabe working some strikes from top position.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Hepple blocks nicely.
Hepple is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watanabe 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.#T1##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hepple manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hepple softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watanabe fails to pull guard.
Watanabe goes for a takedown attempt but Hepple pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Watanabe walks into a jab.
Watanabe throws a right hand that misses
and Hepple counters with a two punch combo.
Hepple scores with a nice strike.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hepple scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watanabe doesn't seem bothered though.
Hepple lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hepple connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ronnie Hepple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL2#
Hepple moves into the clinch.
Watanabe is trying to pull guard but Hepple has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hepple throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watanabes head.
A shot in the inside from Hepple. #TD#
Watanabe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hepple is trying to stand up here but Watanabe is controlling him well.
Hepple is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hepple is looking to control Watanabe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hepple avoid being mounted?
Hepple tries to kick Watanabe off but Watanabe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hepple trying to hold on to Watanabe's head to control him but Watanabe postures up.
Watanabe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hepple with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Watanabe slips a nice elbow through Hepple's hands, connecting with Hepple's forehead.
Hepple is trying to stand back up but Watanabe is controlling him
#T3#
Watanabe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Watanabe stops Hepple from getting back to his feet.
Hepple trying to control but Watanabe postures up.
Watanabe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Watanabe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hepple has hold of Watanabe's hands but Watanabe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Watanabe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Watanabe thows a huge punch but Hepple dodges it nicely.
#ES2#
Hepple manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hepple lands with a right hand.
Watanabe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hepple lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Hepple cracks a nice hook into Watanabe's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hepple swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Watanabe.
Watanabe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hepple closes the distance and clinches.
Hepple lands a right hand.
Watanabe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hepple lands a body punch.
Watanabe is breathing heavily.
A short left from Hepple.
Hepple lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watanabe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hepple.
Hepple pushes Watanabe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Hepple dominated that round.
That's time! Watanabe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A nice combination there by Hepple.
Nice uppercut lands for Hepple. That snapped Watanabe's head back.
Hepple lands the left hand.
Hepple ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Hepple moves into range and clinches up with Watanabe.
Watanabe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hepple to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Hepple.
Hepple makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hepple softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hepple lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watanabe or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hepple lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hepple lands a body shot.
Hepple lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hepple.
Hepple lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hepple lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1##BC2#
Hepple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hepple lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab from Hepple.
Watanabe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#
Watanabe is rocked!
Hepple scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oh Watanabe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hepple has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watanabe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hepple defends well and Watanabe ends up having to push Hepple into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Watanabe tries to move into range but Hepple moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Watanabe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hepple finds it's way round the side to connect with Watanabe's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Hepple scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hepple lands an overhand right.
Watanabe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Watanabe with a poor takedown
and Hepple scores with a counter punch that sends Watanabe to the canvas! Hepple smells blood - he's punishing Watanabe with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Watanabe has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Ronnie Hepple, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TRFC85
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Watanabe avoids the body shot from LaRusso.
No joy there for LaRusso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaRusso misses the shot to the body.
Kumo LaRusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaRusso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watanabe with a poor takedown
and LaRusso counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
LaRusso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watanabe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LaRusso after a bit of a struggle.
LaRusso stops a takedown attempt from Watanabe.
Kumo LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Watanabe.
Watanabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaRusso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso lands a left hand.
Watanabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Watanabe takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRusso is working Watanabe over against the cage.
Watanabe drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaRusso pulls his leg out and moves away.
Watanabe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
LaRusso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watanabe. Watanabe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
LaRusso thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Watanabe tries to counter it with a takedown but LaRusso pushes his down on his head and steps out.
LaRusso tests Watanabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LaRusso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watanabe doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from LaRusso.
LaRusso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LaRusso cracks Watanabe with a good jab.
LaRusso throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Watanabe counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaRusso won't be happy with that.
LaRusso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watanabe cracks LaRusso with a big right hand but LaRusso just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
LaRusso is looking to regain half guard here but Watanabe keeps moving and retains side control.
LaRusso taking punishment in the form of punches.
Watanabe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Watanabe lands some shots froms side control.
LaRusso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Watanabe wants to control but LaRusso is keeping him busy.
LaRusso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#
LaRusso is rocked!
Watanabe in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and LaRusso looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Watanabe turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe! Kenji Watanabe retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Kenji Watanabe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kumo LaRusso spoke after the fight, saying 'All I have to say is damn he needs to shower and honestly I will take the loss just because I am able to get away from his stink ass and get a shower before the smell makes me throw up'.
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Event:
TRFC82
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Grownstone clinches.
Watanabe's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Watanabe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grownstone lands a right hand.
Grownstone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Watanabe up against the cage.
Grownstone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grownstone has Watanabe pushed against the cage.
Grownstone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grownstone lands a left hand.
#BC#
Grownstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grownstone lands a nice looking body shot.
Grownstone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Grownstone.
Grownstone tries to clinch but Watanabe moves away #TD2#
and Watanabe counters with a single leg into guard. Grownstone didn't expect that.
Grownstone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grownstone tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grownstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watanabe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watanabe works over Grownstone with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Watanabe scoring with some ground and pound.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grownstone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watanabe scoring with some ground and pound.
Watanabe wants to control from the top but Grownstone keeps moving.
Watanabe landing some decent shots from guard.
Watanabe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watanabe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Watanabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watanabe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Watanabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Grownstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Grownstone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground.
Watanabe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watanabe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Watanabe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watanabe postures up in Grownstone's guard and throws a big left but Grownstone blocks it.
Watanabe with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grownstone with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Grownstone lands a body shot.
Watanabe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watanabe misses with an uppercut.
Grownstone scores with a jab to the body.
Watanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grownstone.
We've been told by Grownstone's head coaches at Gym 412-RoaR sponsored training facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Grownstone coming out on top.
Grownstone scores with a nice head shot.
Grownstone jabs at Watanabe's body.
Brad Grownstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grownstone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watanabe in his tracks.
Grownstone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grownstone tests Watanabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Grownstone misses.
Grownstone wants to clinch.
Grownstone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watanabe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A right-left combo lands from Grownstone.
Grownstone throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Watanabe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Grownstone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Grownstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watanabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Grownstone.
Watanabe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grownstone defends it well.
Grownstone lands a nice shot that snaps Watanabe's head back.
Grownstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watanabe can do to turn this around?#CL#
Watanabe gets tackled into the cage by Grownstone. Grownstone maintains the clinch.
Grownstone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grownstone lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Grownstone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watanabe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grownstone scores with a sloppy right hand. Watanabe should have avoided that one.
Grownstone is looking to clinch but Watanabe is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grownstone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grownstone jabs Watanabe right on the nose. Watanabe blinks but takes it well.
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grownstone sprawls well. Grownstone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watanabe gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Grownstone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watanabe with a poor takedown
and Grownstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grownstone.
Watanabe tries to move into range but Grownstone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Grownstone gets a clinch.
Grownstone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards. #TD2#
Watanabe jumps guard and drags Grownstone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grownstone wants to get up but he can't break Watanabe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grownstone wants to stand and escape but instead Watanabe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Watanabe is breathing heavily.#T2#
Grownstone wants to get back to his feet but Watanabe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watanabe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grownstone's head.
Watanabe landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watanabe pushes down on Grownstone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Watanabe working over Grownstone with some ground and pound. Grownstone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Watanabe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Watanabe in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Watanabe moves nicely into side control.
Watanabe tries to score with some ground and pound. Grownstone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Watanabe is working Grownstone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Watanabe is trying to ground and pound but Grownstone uses the momentary lack of control by Watanabe to regain half guard.
Watanabe works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Watanabe lands a big shot there that rocks Grownstone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Watanabe is landing with some decent strikes but Grownstone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Watanabe landing strikes from the mount and Grownstone is in trouble!
The referee warns Grownstone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brad Grownstone has been cut.
Watanabe connects with a bit shot that sees Grownstone covering up! More strikes from Watanabe and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Watanabe is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe! Kenji Watanabe retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Kenji Watanabe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Brad Grownstone spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm going back home so I can surf'.
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Event:
TRFC80
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Crock has a takedown stuffed.
Watanabe stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Watanabe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Watanabe lands in his opponent's guard.
Watanabe is looking to work some ground and pound but Crock has wrist control.
Crock is trying to keep Watanabe in close.
Watanabe wants to control from the top but Crock keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crock looking to control.
Watanabe looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Crock is controlling Watanabe's posture.
Watanabe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Crock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watanabe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watanabe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crock is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Watanabe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crock is one step ahead there.
Watanabe has control of Crock's left arm, preventing Crock from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Crock wants to control from the top but Watanabe keeps moving.
Crock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watanabe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crock controls the pace.
Crock looking to pass the guard.
Crock stays in close to Watanabe's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Crock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Watanabe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Watanabe has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Watanabe postures up.
Watanabe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Watanabe trying to control but Crock is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Crock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watanabe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watanabe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crock holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Watanabe works over Crock with some ground and pound from guard.
Crock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Watanabe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watanabe.
Watanabe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crock on the ground.
Crock passes Watanabe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Watanabe is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watanabe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crock is working away from the top position though.
Crock wants to free his trapped foot but Watanabe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Watanabe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Watanabe shoots in and gets a takedown into Crock's guard.
Watanabe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crock wants to sweep here but Watanabe controlling him for the moment.
Crock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Watanabe landing some decent shots from guard.
Watanabe postures up and lands a big shot to Crock's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Watanabe throws a big right hand that misses.
Crock trying to control the position.
Crock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Watanabe can't keep his opponent in guard - Crock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kenji Watanabe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Crock trying to control from half guard but Watanabe is working away.
Watanabe is controlling Crock's trapped leg to prevent Crock from advancing to side control.
Watanabe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watanabe keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Crock is working for a kimura but Watanabe is defending it quite comfortably.
Crock is keen to just control but Watanabe is a slippery customer.
Watanabe is looking to improve his position.
Watanabe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Watanabe tries to get out of the position.
Watanabe trying to control but Crock postures up.
Crock passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Watanabe is trying to escape the mount but Crock keeps good control and instead manages to take Watanabe's back.
#SUB2#
Crock has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Watanabe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Watanabe staying busy and making it hard for Crock to control. #SUB2#
Crock is looking for the choke from the back position but Watanabe is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Crock biding his time, controlling Watanabe. #SUB2#
Crock is looking for the choke from the back position but Watanabe is controlling his hands well.
Crock looking to hold on to the position here but Watanabe rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Crock trying to control but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
Crock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crock trying to control but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Crock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Crock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watanabe as he avoids it easily.
Kenji Watanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Crock.#TD#
Watanabe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crock sprawls well initially but Watanabe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crock trying to control but Watanabe postures up.
Watanabe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Watanabe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe is looking to take a break and control but Crock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watanabe lands a nice short elbow.
Crock trying to control here.
#T1#
Watanabe throwing shots but Crock is blocking nicely.
Crock has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Crock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Crock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watanabe pulls his head out easily.
Watanabe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing that Watanabe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crock working a defensive guard here.
Watanabe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watanabe landing some decent shots from guard.
Watanabe is in close to Crock's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Watanabe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watanabe looking to pass the guard.
Watanabe stopping the sweep attempt from Crock.
Crock has momentary wrist control but Watanabe slips an elbow through the middle.
Watanabe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Crock is rocked!
Watanabe landing with the ground and pound.
Crock is still in real trouble! Can Watanabe finish him?
Watanabe arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Crock's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
Kenji Watanabe is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenji Watanabe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jackson Crock stepped up to the mic, saying 'oi na this is bullshit. now DHS is gonna be on mi back about the fucken child support. Im gonna have to get back on centrelink and go back to getting mi ciggies from johno from down the pub.'.
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Event:
TRFC77
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Bates throws a body punch but Watanabe moves out of range.
Bates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Watanabe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watanabe connects with a couple of short punches.
Watanabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Bates pushes Watanabe off and gets back to his feet.
Bates throws a quick inside leg kick.
Watanabe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Watanabe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bates is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arvins Bootcamp, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice strikes from Watanabe there.
Bates flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Watanabe slips a nice elbow through Bates's hands, connecting with Bates's forehead.
Watanabe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Watanabe scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Watanabe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Watanabe lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Watanabe there. #ROC2#
Bates is rocked!
Watanabe scores with a big shot! Bates's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bates! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
A very excited looking Kenji Watanabe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Watanabe shoots and misses
and Sarducci counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kenji Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watanabe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watanabe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Watanabe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sarducci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watanabe misses with a takedown attempt
and Watanabe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watanabe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sarducci lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watanabe at a distance.
Watanabe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarducci with a jab.#T1#
A lazy left from Sarducci finds it's target.
Sarducci lands with a cross.
Watanabe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sarducci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Guido Sarducci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watanabe fails with the takedown
and Sarducci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watanabe takes one on the button.
Sarducci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sarducci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Watanabe misses with a takedown
and Sarducci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Watanabe misses.
Jab by Sarducci.
Sarducci feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watanabes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sarducci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watanabe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Sarducci drops Watanabe with a beautiful combination! Watanabe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sarducci is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Watanabe is rocked!
A right-left combo lands from Sarducci.
Oh Watanabe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Watanabe swings widly with a right hand
and Sarducci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watanabe seems to have got his legs back now.
Watanabe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sarducci circles away.
Watanabe with a poor takedown
and Sarducci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Watanabe with that takedown attempt.
Sarducci lands a jab to the nose.
Sarducci with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Watanabe goes for a double leg but Sarducci avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sarducci continues to drive forward.
As Watanabe backs off Sarducci throws a huge counter combo but Watanabe manages to avoid it all.
Watanabe tries for a takedown but Sarducci circles away easily
and Sarducci counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Watanabe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watanabe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sarducci is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarducci is trying to control Watanabe's posture but Watanabe avoids it.
Watanabe cracks Sarducci with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Watanabe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sarducci sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guido Sarducci 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#
Sarducci digs a good body shot into Watanabe's ribs.
Watanabe with a poor takedown
and Sarducci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watanabe takes one to the chin there.
Watanabe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sarducci lands with a shot to the body.
Watanabe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sarducci! But no joy.
Sarducci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarducci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watanabe.
Watanabe throws a combination that misses
and Sarducci counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watanabe misses with a hook
and Sarducci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Sarducci bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sarducci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watanabe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watanabe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Watanabe tries to clinch
letting Sarducci counter with a right hand.
Sarducci scores with a jab to the head.
Watanabe shoots and misses
and Sarducci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watanabe with a poor takedown
and Sarducci counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watanabe swings widly with a right hand
and Sarducci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Watanabe fails with the takedown
and Sarducci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarducci moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sarducci scores with a punch to the head.
Sarducci comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sarducci paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sarducci throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Watanabe shoots and misses #KD2#
and Sarducci counters with a nice right hand that sends Watanabe toppling to the canvas! Watanabe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sarducci finish him?!
Sarducci circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Watanabe to the canvas! Watanabe doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sarducci keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guido Sarducci!
An out of breath Guido Sarducci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Watanabe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Souza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Watanabe throwing strikes but missing.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Watanabe slips an elbow through the middle.
Watanabe landing some decent shots from guard.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Watanabe slips an elbow through the middle.
Watanabe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza, not yet.
Watanabe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watanabe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Watanabe arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Souza's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
A victorious Kenji Watanabe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Watanabe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into LaRusso's guard.
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.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watanabe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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. Watanabe connects with a nice short shot to LaRusso's temple.
LaRusso looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watanabe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LaRusso can do anything to dispel that myth.
LaRusso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watanabe.
Watanabe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LaRusso defending well though.
Watanabe 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.
LaRusso tries to get to full guard but Watanabe has control of the leg.
Watanabe is nestled in close to LaRusso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
LaRusso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watanabe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
LaRusso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watanabe.
Watanabe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watanabe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LaRusso taking some punishment here, with Watanabe in his half guard. #T1#
Watanabe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
LaRusso is rocked!
Watanabe scores with a big shot! LaRusso's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save LaRusso! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
Kenji Watanabe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Kumo LaRusso had this to say: 'you will see me again'.
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Event:
LH48: Kazakov vs Black
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson connects with a high kick.
We've been informed that Jackson 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.#TD#
Jackson gets caught napping as Watanabe dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watanabe is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Watanabe throws a big right hand that misses.
Watanabe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Watanabe is proving a slippery customer.
Watanabe 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.
Watanabe is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watanabe works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Jackson controls Watanabe momentarily but Watanabe frees himself.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson controls Watanabe momentarily but Watanabe frees himself.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Watanabe throws a big elbow that misses.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watanabe with a nice head shot there.
Watanabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Watanabe distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watanabe throwing strikes but missing.
Watanabe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watanabe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watanabe trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Watanabe stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Watanabe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watanabe controls the pace.
Watanabe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Watanabe throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Watanabe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watanabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watanabe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watanabe distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watanabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watanabe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Watanabe with a nice head shot there.
Watanabe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watanabe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Watanabe works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson controls Watanabe momentarily but Watanabe frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Watanabe lands a couple of digs.
Watanabe lands a couple of digs.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Watanabe from controlling successfully.
Watanabe chips away with some ground and pound.
Watanabe connects with a couple of short punches.
Watanabe passes into half guard.
Watanabe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson has hold of Watanabe's hands but Watanabe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watanabe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Watanabe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jackson leaves Watanabe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watanabe tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Watanabe fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. 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.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Watanabe seems unphased.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Watanabe takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Watanabe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watanabe shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Watanabe avoids it well.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watanabe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Watanabe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.#T2#
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Watanabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Watanabe wants a takedown but no success here.
Watanabe goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Watanabe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Watanabe's head backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Michael Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Watanabe shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Watanabe on that attempt.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Watanabe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Watanabe's head.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Watanabe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
#KD2#
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Watanabe tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Watanabe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Watanabe is rocked!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Watanabe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jackson tests Watanabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watanabe tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson connects with the punch.#T1#
Jackson 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.
Watanabe tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watanabe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Watanabe's head.
Jackson gets in close and tags Watanabe with a short punch that almost sends Watanabe to the mat! Oh Watanabe is in big trouble! He turns his back on Jackson, trying to create some distance but Jackson rushes him, striking wildly and Watanabe goes down! The referee tackles Jackson into the cage to end the fight! Jackson is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson is the new welterweight champion!
Michael Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
LH44: Sarducci vs Watanabe
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Watanabe misses with a body punch
and Sarducci counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watanabe thinking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sarducci, as that shot connected.
Watanabe with a poor takedown
letting Sarducci counter with a right hand.
Sarducci works the jab nicely.
Watanabe dives in and grabs Sarducci's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sarducci pushes down on Watanabe's head and hops out.
Watanabe fails with the takedown
and Sarducci counters with a left to the body.
Guido Sarducci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Watanabe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarducci throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watanabe throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarducci counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Watanabe fails with the takedown
and Sarducci counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarducci lands with a cross.
Watanabe misses with a takedown attempt
and Sarducci counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sarducci stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Sarducci tries to sprawl but Watanabe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Watanabe trying to mount his opponent but Sarducci defends it.
Sarducci avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watanabe.
Watanabe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sarducci definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Watanabe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Watanabe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watanabe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarducci blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watanabe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watanabe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sarducci trying to control but Watanabe postures up.
Watanabe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watanabe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watanabe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sarducci to regain full guard.
Watanabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarducci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarducci has momentary wrist control but Watanabe slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Watanabe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watanabe landing some decent shots from guard.
Watanabe landing some decent shots from guard.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Sarducci blocks nicely.
Watanabe scoring with some ground and pound.
Sarducci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watanabe throws a big right hand that misses.
Watanabe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #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.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sarducci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watanabe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenji Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarducci changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarducci lands with a nice combination. Watanabe backs away looking to recover.
Sarducci stuffs the takedown attempt from Watanabe. Watanabe gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarducci misses the target.
Watanabe misses with a few strikes there.
Sarducci throws a big counter combination but Watanabe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Watanabe misses with a takedown
and Sarducci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guido Sarducci dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Watanabe tries to clinch up but Sarducci circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarducci throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watanabe on the side of the head.
Watanabe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sarducci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sarducci lands with a straight right. Watanabe didn't see that one coming.
Sarducci scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarducci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watanabe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watanabe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sarducci scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Watanabe walks into a left hand.
Watanabe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sarducci counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watanabe fails with the takedown
enabling Sarducci to counter with a crisp jab.
Watanabe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Watanabe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Watanabe scores with punches from side control.
Watanabe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Watanabe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Watanabe working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Guido Sarducci has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarducci takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Watanabe lands an elbow.
Watanabe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Watanabe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Watanabe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Watanabe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sarducci tries to buck Watanabe off but Watanabe is having none of it.
Watanabe landing a few strikes.
Watanabe tries to score with some ground and pound. Sarducci controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Watanabe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sarducci to see if he's OK.#T3#
Watanabe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Watanabe working the head with strikes.
Watanabe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sarducci is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watanabe is looking to take a break and control but Sarducci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watanabe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe lands an elbow.
Sarducci taking punishment in the form of punches.
Watanabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The strikes coming from Watanabe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Watanabe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Watanabe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sarducci regains half guard, as Watanabe was trying to land strikes. #T4#
Sarducci taking some punishment here, with Watanabe in his half guard.
Watanabe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sarducci defending well though.
Watanabe lands strikes from half guard.
Watanabe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watanabe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Watanabe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Watanabe thows a huge punch but Sarducci dodges it nicely.
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 Guido Sarducci will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guido Sarducci's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Sarducci punishes Watanabe's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Sarducci - just one landing.
Watanabe has his takedown stuffed
and Sarducci counters with a straight right hand.
Watanabe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sarducci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sarducci to counter with a crisp jab.
Guido Sarducci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Watanabe.
Watanabe fails with the takedown
and Sarducci counters with a nice uppercut.
Guido Sarducci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sarducci throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watanabe with a poor takedown
and Sarducci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sarducci with a nice cross.
Sarducci moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Watanabe takes a swing at Sarducci's ribcage but misses.
Watanabe throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sarducci to counter with a crisp jab.
Watanabe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sarducci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watanabe can do to turn this around?#T2#
Watanabe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sarducci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sarducci punishes Watanabe's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watanabe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sarducci counters with a left to the body.
Watanabe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watanabe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sarducci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Watanabe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Watanabe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watanabe misses with a takedown
and Sarducci counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sarducci lands a nice shot to the body.
Watanabe misses with a hook
and Sarducci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sarducci scores with a hook to the body. Watanabe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watanabe tries to clinch up
and Sarducci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Sarducci scores with the left hand. Watanabe knows he should have avoided that one.
Watanabe walks into a stiff left hand from Sarducci.
Watanabe misses with a hook
and Watanabe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watanabe misses with a looping right.
Watanabe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sarducci counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guido Sarducci clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Guido Sarducci's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Sarducci scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Watanabe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Watanabe slips a nice elbow through Sarducci's hands, connecting with Sarducci's forehead.
Watanabe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sarducci has hold of Watanabe's hands but Watanabe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watanabe misses with a head shot. Sarducci uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sarducci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenji Watanabe has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Sarducci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watanabe throwing strikes but missing.
Watanabe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sarducci being controlled here, momentarily.
Watanabe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Watanabe throws a big elbow that misses.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Sarducci blocks nicely.
Watanabe is looking to work some ground and pound but Sarducci has wrist control.
Sarducci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sarducci tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watanabe stands and throws Sarducci's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sarducci defending against the ground and pound.
Watanabe throws an elbow but Sarducci slips to the side and avoids it well.
Watanabe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Watanabe is chipping away with strikes.
Watanabe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Watanabe is putting a hurting on Sarducci here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sarducci takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Watanabe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Watanabe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sarducci sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Watanabe scoring with punches from side control.
Watanabe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Watanabe cracks Sarducci with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Watanabe throws a strike aimed at the side of Sarducci's head but Sarducci avoids it well.
Sarducci on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Watanabe lands some shots froms side control.
Watanabe in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Sarducci is rocked!
Watanabe working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Sarducci is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watanabe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sarducci seems to have got his legs back now.
Watanabe working the ground and pound.
Watanabe grinds an elbow into Sarducci's temple. #T4#
Watanabe is looking to take a break and control but Sarducci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watanabe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Watanabe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Watanabe in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sarducci looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Watanabe turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
Kenji Watanabe is the new welterweight champion!
Kenji Watanabe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LH40: Sarducci vs Denderson
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Oumbu misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Watanabe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oumbu!
Watanabe looks up at the clock and then as Oumbu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Watanabe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Watanabe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Watanabe scoring with punches from side control.
Watanabe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oumbu is trying to control Watanabe's posture but Watanabe avoids it.
Oumbu parries the strikes from Watanabe easily there. Watanabe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Oumbu to escape.
Check out the look on Watanabe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Watanabe scoring with punches and elbows.
Watanabe grinds an elbow into Oumbu's temple.
Oumbu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#
Oumbu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watanabe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Oumbu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oumbu tries to buck Watanabe off but Watanabe is having none of it.#T1#
A big shot lands for Watanabe! That's hurt Oumbu! Will he recover? Watanabe fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
Kenji Watanabe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LIA 37: I Dig Your Work
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Watanabe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahma pinned against the cage. Ahma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ahma wants to clinch up but Watanabe keeps it at a distance.
Ahma lands with an uppercut that bounces Watanabe off the cage and back into range.
Ahma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watanabe doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Watanabe 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.
Watanabe shoots in but no luck this time.
As Watanabe tries to get set, Ahma tries to push him back and clinch up but Watanabe manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Watanabe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watanabe lands a nice short elbow.
Ahma taking some punishment here, with Watanabe in his half guard.
Watanabe is looking to take a break and control but Ahma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watanabe lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma is trying to stand.
Ahma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Watanabe working over Ahma with some ground and pound. Ahma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Watanabe slows the pace down in half guard.
Watanabe winds up and cracks Ahma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahma is trying to get back to full guard.
Watanabe lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Watanabe there.
Watanabe working Ahma over with strikes.
Ahma tries to kick Watanabe off but Watanabe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ahma wants to improve his position but Watanabe is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watanabe lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#
Ahma is rocked!
Ahma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground.
Watanabe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Oh Ahma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watanabe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ahma?
#T2#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Watanabe! Ahma is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
A very excited looking Kenji Watanabe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
LIA 33: The Bag Man, Man
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Souza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
Souza trying to control but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
Watanabe keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza trying to control but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
Watanabe keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Watanabe.#T1#
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watanabe keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Watanabe keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Watanabe seems keen to control Souza's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've been hearing reports that Watanabe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watanabe.#CL2#
Souza clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Souza pulls guard.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watanabe stands up over Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watanabe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watanabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watanabe is one step ahead there. #T2#
Watanabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Watanabe slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Watanabe should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Souza has tightened it up now! Watanabe 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 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Ronaldo Souza 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:
LIA 29: Calmer Than You Are
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Brown dips to his left and cracks Watanabe with an uppercut!
Brown works Watanabe's body with a nice hook.
Watanabe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Watanabe shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Watanabe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Watanabe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Watanabe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watanabe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown has hold of Watanabe's hands but Watanabe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watanabe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brown with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Watanabe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Watanabe 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watanabe lands a nice short elbow.
Watanabe working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Brown is rocked!#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Watanabe finish him?
Watanabe lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Brown quite badly. Brown pulls Watanabe in close trying to recover. Watanabe postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Brown on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Brown doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
Kenji Watanabe retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenji Watanabe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LIA 26: Parlance Of Our Times
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Watanabe misses with a takedown attempt - McGillicutty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGillicutty's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGillicutty duly obliges. #TD2#
McGillicutty gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Watanabe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Watanabe is in close to McGillicutty's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGillicutty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watanabe works over McGillicutty with some ground and pound from guard.
Watanabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Watanabe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Watanabe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but McGillicutty blocks nicely.
Watanabe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGillicutty wants to stand but Watanabe is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watanabe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watanabe with a nice head shot there.
Watanabe trying to control but McGillicutty is working from the bottom.
Watanabe with a nice head shot there.
Watanabe is working McGillicutty over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
McGillicutty is rocked!
Watanabe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh McGillicutty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watanabe postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! McGillicutty covers up, he's hurt! Watanabe keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Watanabe and the ref steps in to end the fight! Watanabe can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
Kenji Watanabe is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
LIA 21: The Bar's Over There
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Rakell lands a nice hook to Watanabe's body. Watanabe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rakell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rakell slaps away a takedown attempt from Watanabe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Rakell as he connects with a hook.
Watanabe walks into a left hand.
Rakell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Harambe Remembrance Hall in the buildup to the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Rakell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rakell.
Watanabe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Watanabe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rakell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watanabe somewhat.
It looked like Rakell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rakell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Watanabe takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakell with a jab.
Rakell connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Rakell lands with a hook. Watanabe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Rakell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Watanabe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Watanabe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watanabe postures up and lands a big shot to Rakell's brow.
Rakell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rakell tries to get out of the position.
Rakell wants to stand up but Watanabe is controlling him.
Watanabe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Watanabe stands up over Rakell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watanabe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rakell's head.
Watanabe chips away with some ground and pound.
Watanabe chips away with some ground and pound.
Watanabe won't allow Rakell to get back to his feet.
Watanabe trying to control but Rakell is working from the bottom.
Watanabe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Watanabe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Watanabe is in close to Rakell's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#
Rakell is rocked!
Watanabe chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Rakell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watanabe arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rakell's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
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Event:
LIA 17: Mark It Zero!
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Goss .
Goss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Watanabe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Goss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goss keeping full guard, as Watanabe tries to pass.
Watanabe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goss wants to improve his position but instead Watanabe has moved into half guard.
Goss is trying to control but can't.
Goss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watanabe.
Goss tries to get to full guard but Watanabe has control of the leg.
Goss on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goss is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Watanabe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Watanabe 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.
Watanabe 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goss is trying to get back to full guard.
Watanabe working Goss over with strikes. #T1#
Watanabe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Watanabe working over Goss with some ground and pound. Goss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Watanabe lands with a punch from half guard.
Watanabe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watanabe lands a nice short elbow.
Watanabe working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Goss is rocked!
Watanabe lands a big elbow - Goss is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Watanabe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
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Event:
LIA 11: We Believe In Nothing
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Watanabe. No joy for Irfan on that attempt.
Irfan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Irfan duly obliges.
Watanabe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Irfan looks for a takedown but Watanabe sprawls well.
Irfan with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Watanabe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Irfan!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daing Irfan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irfan is looking for a sweep.
Irfan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Irfan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Watanabe connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irfan is looking for a sweep.
Watanabe working the ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Daing Irfan has been cut.
Watanabe lands a nice forearm strike.
Watanabe lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Watanabe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Watanabe cracks Irfan with a big right hand but Irfan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#
Irfan is rocked!#CUT2#
Daing Irfan's cut is getting worse.
Watanabe cracks Irfan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Watanabe immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Irfan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Watanabe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
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Event:
LIA 7: Moses To Sandy Koufax
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Watanabe tries for a takedown but Cutolo circles away easily
enabling Cutolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Watanabe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cutolo pinned against the cage. Cutolo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A left lands for Cutolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cutolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watanabe swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cutolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Watanabe with a poor takedown
and Cutolo counters with a left and a right that stings Watanabe. #T1#
Watanabe fails with the takedown
and Cutolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Cutolo coming out on top.
Watanabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Cutolo circles away.
Cutolo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Watanabe misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Watanabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cutolo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cutolo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Watanabe.
Cutolo misses with a double jab.
Watanabe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Watanabe walks into a stiff left hand from Cutolo.
Watanabe misses with a takedown attempt
and Cutolo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watanabe thinking.
Kenji Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cutolo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Cutolo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cutolo.
Cutolo scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cutolo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cutolo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watanabe.
Cutolo throws a counter combo.
Watanabe wants to clinch.
Cutolo 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.
Cutolo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
A cross from Cutolo lands.
Cutolo lands a jab.
Watanabe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cutolo counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Watanabe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cutolo is trying to defend but Watanabe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Watanabe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cutolo!
Watanabe controlling from mount. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watanabe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watanabe looking to finish with strikes here!
Watanabe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo dominated that round.
That's time! Watanabe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown but Cutolo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cutolo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watanabe momentarily.
Raffaele Cutolo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watanabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cutolo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Watanabe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Watanabe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cutolo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Watanabe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Watanabe shoots in and bounces Cutolo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Watanabe postures up and lands a big shot to Cutolo's brow. #T1##SU#
Watanabe stands and steps away. Cutolo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cutolo sizes up Watanabe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cutolo keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Watanabe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watanabe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cutolo circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cutolo scores with the left hand. Watanabe knows he should have avoided that one.
Cutolo moves out of range of the body kick from Watanabe.
Watanabe shoots and misses
and Cutolo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Cutolo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Cutolo scores with a jab to the body.
Watanabe misses with a takedown
and Cutolo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Watanabe's hands.
Watanabe moves in looking to clinch but Cutolo pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Cutolo sizes up Watanabe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cutolo lands with an uppercut that bounces Watanabe off the cage and back into range.
Watanabe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watanabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cutolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watanabe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Watanabe misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Watanabe dives in and grabs Cutolo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cutolo pushes down on Watanabe's head and hops out.#T3#
Watanabe doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cutolo counter with a right hand.
A jab from Cutolo finds it's way through Watanabe's defenses.
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cutolo sprawls well. Cutolo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watanabe gets slowly back to his feet.
Watanabe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cutolo defends it nicely.
Watanabe tries to clinch up
and Cutolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Cutolo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cutolo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cutolo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cutolo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watanabe misses with a few strikes there.
Cutolo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cutolo throws a right and a left that Watanabe avoids nicely.
It looked like Watanabe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Watanabe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cutolo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Watanabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cutolo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watanabe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cutolo counters with a stiff right hand.
Watanabe goes for a double leg but Cutolo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cutolo continues to drive forward.
Watanabe misses with a takedown
and Cutolo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. 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.
Cutolo scores with a three punch combo!
Cutolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watanabe.
#T1#
Watanabe is looking to clinch but Cutolo is avoiding it.
Watanabe tries to clinch but Cutolo moves away
and Cutolo counters with a nice uppercut.
Watanabe tries to clinch there but Cutolo circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watanabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cutolo lands with an uppercut that bounces Watanabe off the cage and back into range.
Cutolo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kenji Watanabe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watanabe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Cutolo lands a jab.
A low kick from Watanabe misses
and Cutolo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Cutolo.#TD#
Watanabe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cutolo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Watanabe is in Cutolo's guard.
Watanabe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kenji Watanabe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cutolo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cutolo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Watanabe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Watanabe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cutolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Watanabe escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cutolo lands a nice looking body shot.
Cutolo lands the left hand.
Cutolo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watanabe's head.#T4#
Watanabe looks to clinch
and Watanabe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watanabe shoots for a takedown but Cutolo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Watanabe misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Watanabe shoots and misses
and Cutolo counters with a two punch combo.
Jab, jab by Cutolo - just one landing.
Watanabe misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Cutolo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cutolo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watanabe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cutolo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raffaele Cutolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cutolo 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raffaele Cutolo!
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Event:
LIA 3: There's A Beverage Here
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Watanabe wants to clinch but Hassan slips to the side
and Hassan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Watanabe throws a lazy head kick
and Hassan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watanabe looks to clinch
and Hassan counters with a right hand to the body.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
Watanabe needs to keep his hands up - Hassan had a free shot at his head there.
Watanabe misses the body punch
and Hassan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hassan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Watanabe fails to land the takedown.
Hassan tries to counter by clinching up but Watanabe breaks away and moves out of range.
Watanabe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watanabe throws a sloppy head kick
and Hassan counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe throws a lazy head kick
and Hassan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Watanabe throws a head kick that misses
and Hassan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watanabe thinking.
Hassan lunges at Watanabe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watanabe's hand.
Hassan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Watanabe scores with a takedown into Hassan's guard.
Watanabe prevents Hassan from getting back to his feet.
Hassan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watanabe controls the pace.
Watanabe stops Hassan from standing up.
Watanabe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Hassan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watanabe is controlling him.
Watanabe controlling from the top position.
Watanabe passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Watanabe decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hassan stalks Watanabe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Watanabe's face. Watanabe staggers backwards, shaken.
Hassan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
A shot to the body from Watanabe misses
and Hassan counters with a nice body shot.
Hassan lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Watanabe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hassan!
Hassan tries to escape but Watanabe is in control.
Watanabe controls the position.
Watanabe cracks Hassan with a big elbow.
Hassan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hassan tries to get out of the position.
Hassan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watanabe controlling his opponent. #T4#
Watanabe cracks Hassan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB2#
Hassan is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Watanabe locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hassan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenji Watanabe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Davis wants to clinch up but Watanabe keeps it at a distance.
Watanabe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Davis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Davis drives through and clinches with Watanabe against the cage.
Davis lands a nice knee to the body.
Watanabe jumps guard but Davis stands there with Watanabe around his waist. Watanabe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Davis digs a right hand underneath Watanabe's ribcage. Watanabe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Watanabe is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Watanabe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murphy Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Watanabe.
Watanabe throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Watanabe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Watanabe is now in Davis's guard.
Davis wants to stand and escape but Watanabe is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watanabe.
Watanabe prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground.
Watanabe is pushing down on Davis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davis is fighting to maintain full guard but Watanabe has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU2#
Watanabe stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Davis instigates a clinch.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Watanabe has him pressed against the cage.
Watanabe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watanabe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Watanabe tries to clinch
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Watanabe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Watanabe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Watanabe swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Watanabe throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Davis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Watanabe.#CL#
Watanabe gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Watanabe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis lands a good knee to the midsection. Watanabe won't want to take too many of those.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Watanabe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davis, right into the meat.
#T3##TD2#
Watanabe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard. #SU2#
Watanabe gets to his feet - Davis follows without any prompting.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis wants to clinch up but Watanabe keeps it at a distance.
Davis tries to clinch there but Watanabe circles away.
#TD2#
Watanabe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watanabe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Davis is breathing heavily.#T4#
Watanabe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Watanabe advances position into side control!
Watanabe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Davis!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Murphy Davis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Watanabe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davis sprawls well initially but Watanabe persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Watanabe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Watanabe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis taking some punishment here, with Watanabe in his half guard. #T1#
Watanabe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Watanabe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Davis is surviving well by controlling Watanabe's body position as best he can.
Watanabe controlling the pace for now.
Watanabe raining down hammerfists from mount.
Watanabe controlling his opponent.
Watanabe with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Watanabe postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Davis badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Watanabe around the waist but Watanabe pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Watanabe is the winner by TKO! Watanabe jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
In defeat, Murphy Davis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Every loss is a learning experience. Now let's take the next step!'.
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