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Event:
ABW 153 Arendse - OByrne
Date: Aug 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Krakow tries to clinch but Miyazaki moves out of range.
Krakow doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyazaki circles away.
Krakow shoots in but Miyazaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miyazaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Krakow with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Miyazaki moves into the clinch.
Krakow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miyazaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tony Miyazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Krakow.
Krakow tries to pull guard but Miyazaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Krakow wants to stall.
#TD#
Miyazaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Krakow can't fight it off and eventually Miyazaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Krakow looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Krakow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Krakow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miyazaki's guard.#T1##ES#
Miyazaki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Krakow is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Krakow misses with some punches.
#TD#
Miyazaki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Krakow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Krakow has his foot on Miyazaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyazaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Krakow wants to control but Miyazaki passes easily into half guard.
Miyazaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krakow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krakow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Krakow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Miyazaki working a defensive guard here.
Miyazaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Krakow slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Miyazaki.#T3##SUB2#
Krakow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyazaki is just riding it out for now. Krakow eventually gives up the hold.
Miyazaki wants to sweep but Krakow has passed to side control!
Krakow in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Krakow advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miyazaki tries to lock up and control but Krakow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyazaki gets back to half guard.
Miyazaki trying to control but Krakow postures up.
Krakow works his way into full mount!
Krakow looking to control but Miyazaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krakow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Krakow 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##TD#
Miyazaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Miyazaki gets to his feet - Krakow follows without any prompting.
Krakow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyazaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krakow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miyazaki but Miyazaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krakow tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyazaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miyazaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Miyazaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krakow has momentary wrist control but Miyazaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Miyazaki working some strikes from top position.
Miyazaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyazaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyazaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB#
Miyazaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miyazaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miyazaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miyazaki is looking to stand up but Krakow won't let him. #ES2#
Krakow has his feet on Miyazaki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Krakow has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Miyazaki moves into the clinch.#TD#
Miyazaki has clasped his hands together around Krakow's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Miyazaki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Krakow is trying to control Miyazaki's posture but Miyazaki avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Krakow regains half guard there - taking advantage of Miyazaki's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Miyazaki is trying to control. Krakow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krakow tries to get to full guard but Miyazaki has control of the leg.
Krakow is refusing to be controlled, as Miyazaki sits in half guard.
Krakow is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Krakow is concentrating on defense, preventing Miyazaki from advancing position.
Miyazaki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Krakow!
Miyazaki wants to control but instead Krakow manages to regain half guard.
Krakow is looking for a sweep. Miyazaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krakow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyazaki is working away from the top position though.
Miyazaki is pressing down on Krakow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krakow is holding on for now. #T4##SUB#
Miyazaki is looking for a kimura here.
Miyazaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Miyazaki is working for a kimura but Krakow is defending it quite comfortably.
Krakow works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Miyazaki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Krakow shoots in but Miyazaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tony Miyazaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krakow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyazaki pinned against the cage. Miyazaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krakow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyazaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Miyazaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krakow sprawls and moves away.
Krakow shoots in but no luck this time.
Tony Miyazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Krakow.
No luck for Krakow with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Miyazaki shoots in and bounces Krakow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krakow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Miyazaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krakow has a closed guard, preventing Miyazaki from standing up. #SUB2#
Krakow throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miyazaki uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Miyazaki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Krakow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Miyazaki but great work by Krakow.
Miyazaki wants to control but Krakow postures up.
Krakow happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Krakow working the ground and pound but Miyazaki is defending the strikes.
Miyazaki is looking for a sweep.
Miyazaki dodges the ground and pound from Krakow.
Miyazaki is looking for a sweep.
Thomas Krakow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krakow wants to take a breather but Miyazaki manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Krakow.
Miyazaki looking to control.
#T3#
Krakow chips away with some ground and pound.
Krakow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Miyazaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krakow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miyazaki is controlling Krakow's posture.
Miyazaki trying to strike off his back.
Krakow won't allow Miyazaki to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Krakow shoots in and gets a takedown into Miyazaki's guard.
Miyazaki is trying to control the position but Krakow postures up. #SUB#
Miyazaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyazaki wants to control but Krakow passes easily into half guard.
Miyazaki tries to get to full guard but Krakow has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyazaki tries to kick Krakow off but Krakow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krakow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyazaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Miyazaki.
I think Miyazaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Miyazaki!
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Event:
ABW 144 Smith - Meat Boy
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Miyazaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Geisler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miyazaki throws a combination that misses
and Geisler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyazaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Geisler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Geisler stuns Miyazaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Miyazaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miyazaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Geisler pulls Miyazaki in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyazaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Geisler keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Geisler has control of Miyazaki's left arm, preventing Miyazaki from doing any damage.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Miyazaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miyazaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Geisler is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miyazaki closes the distance but Geisler moves to the side
and Geisler counters with a leg kick.
Miyazaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Miyazaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geisler punishes Miyazaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Miyazaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miyazaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Geisler counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Miyazaki is rocked!
Baron Geisler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Miyazaki.
Geisler is stalking Miyazaki. Miyazaki circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Geisler, and it's lights out! Miyazaki really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baron Geisler!
A relieved looking Baron Geisler 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:
ABW 135 Arendse - Tektas
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Miyazaki has his takedown stuffed
and Osinen counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Osinen rushes Miyazaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Osinen wants a takedown but no success here.
Osinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miyazaki is defending well.
Osinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miyazaki is trying to pull guard but Osinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Osinen successfully pulls guard.
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Osinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Osinen, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Osinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Miyazaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyazaki has managed to get both his arms back between Osinen's legs - danger averted.
Osinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osinen trying to keep a closed guard but Miyazaki is proving a slippery customer.
Miyazaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Osinen's guard.
Osinen is looking for a sweep. Miyazaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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. Miyazaki connects with a nice short shot to Osinen's temple.
Osinen wants to control but Miyazaki is keeping busy.
Miyazaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Osinen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miyazaki is staying active.
Miyazaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Osinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Osinen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Osinen wants to get back to full guard but Miyazaki has passed into side control.#T3#
Osinen is looking for a sweep.
Miyazaki working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Osinen gets back to half guard.
Miyazaki content to control rather than advance.
Miyazaki prevents Osinen from improving his position.
Miyazaki wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Osinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Osinen showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Osinen lands strikes from half guard.
Miyazaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Osinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miyazaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miyazaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyazaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osinen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miyazaki controls Osinen momentarily but Osinen frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Osinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Miyazaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Osinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Osinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miyazaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Osinen is in Miyazaki's guard.
Osinen wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Osinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miyazaki wants to stand but Osinen is controlling the position.
Artur Osinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Osinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Osinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki wants to hit a switch here but Osinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Miyazaki there!
Osinen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T1#
Miyazaki wants to hold on but Osinen pushes him away.
Miyazaki is in a horrible position here. Osinen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Osinen unloading with bombs!
Miyazaki taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Miyazaki is rocked!
Osinen lands a big elbow - Miyazaki is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Miyazaki is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Artur Osinen!
An out of breath Artur Osinen 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:
ABW 127 Bear - Smith
Date: May 03, 2018 |
#R1#
No joy there for Lacroix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Miyazaki.
Lacroix lands a head shot.
Miyazaki has his takedown stuffed
and Lacroix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miyazaki throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Lacroix to counter with a crisp jab.
Miyazaki throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Lacroix. That snapped Miyazaki's head back.
Miyazaki tries to clinch but Lacroix moves out of range.
It looked like Lacroix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miyazaki.
Lacroix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miyazaki. Miyazaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacroix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacroix lands a really nice looking cross but Miyazaki seems unphased.
#T1#
Miyazaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miyazaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacroix.
Lacroix stuns Miyazaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lacroix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacroix moves out of range of the body kick from Miyazaki.
Lacroix connects with a body shot that sends Miyazaki's belly button to the back.
A combination from Lacroix does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Lacroix. Beautiful body shot.
Remy Lacroix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Miyazaki.
Lacroix throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacroix throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Miyazaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miyazaki.
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.#T2#
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacroix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyazaki throwing strikes from guard but Lacroix blocks nicely.
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacroix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lacroix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lacroix controls Miyazaki momentarily but Miyazaki frees himself.
Miyazaki is fighting to break Lacroix's control of his arms but Lacroix is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Miyazaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Miyazaki looking to pass the guard.
Miyazaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miyazaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacroix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Miyazaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Miyazaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyazaki wants to control from the top but Lacroix keeps moving. #T4#
Miyazaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lacroix is keeping the position for now.
Lacroix pulls Miyazaki in close to prevent any damage.
Miyazaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Lacroix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyazaki on the ground.
Miyazaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miyazaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Lacroix 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##TD2#
Miyazaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lacroix's half guard.#SUB2#
Miyazaki is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Lacroix as he works his way to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyazaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lacroix holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Miyazaki has gone for a leg lock! Lacroix slips out almost immediately though and dives into Miyazaki's guard.#REVR##T1#
Miyazaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lacroix is one step ahead there.
Miyazaki working a defensive guard here.
Lacroix wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Miyazaki looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miyazaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lacroix trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyazaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyazaki is trying to control the position but Lacroix postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lacroix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miyazaki's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miyazaki misses with a takedown
letting Lacroix counter with a right hand.
Miyazaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lacroix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Miyazaki has his takedown stuffed
and Lacroix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lacroix thuds his right hand into Miyazaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miyazaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lacroix as he jumps to the side.
Remy Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Miyazaki.
Miyazaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lacroix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lacroix went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miyazaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Lacroix sprawls well. He's pushed Miyazaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lacroix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miyazaki throws a fast counter high kick but Lacroix manages to duck under it in time.
Jab by Lacroix.
Miyazaki misses with a takedown
and Lacroix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lacroix lands with a straight right. Miyazaki didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Lacroix lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Miyazaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyazaki wants to control but Lacroix is keeping him busy.
Miyazaki tries to advance to mount but Lacroix denies him.
Miyazaki scoring with punches from side control.
Miyazaki is trying to ground and pound but Lacroix uses the momentary lack of control by Miyazaki to regain half guard.
Miyazaki content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Lacroix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miyazaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lacroix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miyazaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacroix.
#TD2#
Miyazaki shoots in and bounces Lacroix off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lacroix wants to sweep here but Miyazaki controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacroix trying to control the position here.
Tony Miyazaki has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Miyazaki is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Miyazaki gets to his feet. Lacroix looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lacroix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lacroix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miyazaki at a distance.
Miyazaki wants to clinch but Lacroix slips to the side
and Lacroix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Lacroix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miyazaki in his tracks.
Miyazaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lacroix lands a right hook to the body.
Lacroix closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Miyazaki is rocked!
Lacroix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miyazaki's hands.
Miyazaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Lacroix finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacroix walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Miyazaki drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lacroix swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Miyazaki's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Lacroix!
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Event:
ABW 120 Bear - Belov
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Vanna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miyazaki defends it nicely.
Vanna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Vanna closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vanna lands in his opponent's guard.
Vanna tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyazaki is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki has a closed guard, preventing Vanna from standing up.
Vanna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miyazaki has control of Vanna's left arm, preventing Vanna from doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Miyazaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyazaki being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Miyazaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Miyazaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vanna trying to control but Miyazaki is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vanna looking to sit in guard and control but Miyazaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Miyazaki is in close to Vanna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miyazaki stops Vanna from standing up.
Miyazaki is working Vanna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanna working a defensive guard but Miyazaki passes into half guard.
Vanna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miyazaki is trying to control. Vanna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Miyazaki passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Miyazaki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vanna has worked his arm free - good work by Vanna!
Vanna is looking for a sweep.
Vanna is not content to let Miyazaki control the position.
Miyazaki landing a few strikes. #T4#
Vanna tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Vanna sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Miyazaki trying to mount his opponent but Vanna defends it.
Miyazaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miyazaki working over Vanna with some ground and pound. Vanna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyazaki trying to pass the guard but Vanna defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Miyazaki 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##CL2#
Miyazaki clinches. #BC2#
Miyazaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Miyazaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Vanna is trying to stall.
Miyazaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Miyazaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vanna uses from the top position. #T1#
Vanna wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Vanna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vanna wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Miyazaki is looking to stand up but Vanna isn't so interested in that idea.
Miyazaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vanna's guard. #REVB#
Miyazaki wants to pass the guard but Vanna is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Miyazaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miyazaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vanna pulls Miyazaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyazaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vanna keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully.
Miyazaki controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Vanna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyazaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyazaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Miyazaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vanna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyazaki wants to stand but Vanna is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vanna closes the distance and clinches up with Miyazaki, looking for a takedown. Vanna pushes Miyazaki against the cage but Miyazaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vanna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miyazaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Miyazaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyazaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Vanna keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully.
Vanna controls Miyazaki momentarily but Miyazaki frees himself.
Miyazaki wants to stand but Vanna is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vanna wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Miyazaki is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyazaki wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Miyazaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vanna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miyazaki but Miyazaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Vanna tries to keep at a distance but Miyazaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miyazaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Miyazaki manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Vanna tries to keep at a distance but Miyazaki has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Vanna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vanna defends it nicely.
Vanna seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vanna.
Miyazaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vanna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Vanna. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Miyazaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vanna is trying to improve his position.
Miyazaki cracks Vanna with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU2#
Miyazaki decides to stand back up. Miyazaki steps back and let's Vanna get back to his feet.
Miyazaki throws a push kick but Vanna slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Vanna shoots in and gets a takedown into Miyazaki's guard.#ES2#
Miyazaki has his feet on Vanna's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miyazaki sprawls well. Miyazaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vanna gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Vanna as Miyazaki shoots in.#TD#
Miyazaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Miyazaki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Miyazaki wants a takedown.
Miyazaki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miyazaki as Vanna tries to tie him up. #T3#
Vanna is trying to pull guard but Miyazaki has him pressed against the cage.
Vanna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Miyazaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Miyazaki has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Miyazaki decides to pull guard.
Miyazaki keeping full guard, as Vanna tries to pass.
Miyazaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vanna controls the pace.
Vanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyazaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Miyazaki doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vanna stops Miyazaki from standing up.
Miyazaki trying to control the position.
Marcin Vanna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Miyazaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tony Miyazaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vanna has gone for a leg lock! Miyazaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vanna's guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Miyazaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miyazaki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Miyazaki!
The defeated Marcin Vanna had this to say: 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'.
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Event:
ABW 113 Verygood - Paine
Date: Mar 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Barrie tests Miyazaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miyazaki fails with the takedown
and Barrie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Miyazaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barrie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miyazaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barrie counters with a one-two to the body.
Barrie lands a glancing blow to the side of Miyazaki's head.
Barrie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miyazaki's hands.
Barrie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barrie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyazaki tries a low kick but Barrie avoids it.
Barrie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miyazaki with a poor takedown
letting Barrie counter with a right hand.
Chris Barrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Miyazaki.
Miyazaki takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Miyazaki tries to clinch up
and Barrie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miyazaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Barrie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrie scores with a nice head shot.
Miyazaki darts in trying to clinch
and Barrie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Miyazaki is looking to clinch.
Barrie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miyazaki looks to clinch
and Miyazaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barrie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barrie counters with a left and a right that stings Miyazaki. #ROC#
Miyazaki is rocked!#T2#
Miyazaki ducks right into an uppercut from Barrie.
Miyazaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrie finish him?
Miyazaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barrie finds it's way round the side to connect with Miyazaki's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyazaki gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Barrie gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Miyazaki is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Barrie!
Chris Barrie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 102 Reign - Gonza
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Attack.
Attack throws a right and a left that Miyazaki avoids nicely.
Attack goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Miyazaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miyazaki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Attack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miyazaki backs up against the cage.
#ROC2#
Miyazaki is rocked!
Miyazaki is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Attack just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Miyazaki has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zach Attack!
An out of breath and clearly excited Zach Attack thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
ABW 95 Jones- Fujiwara
Date: Jan 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Mizushima throws a leg kick which misses Miyazaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Miyazaki tries to avoid it.
Mizushima connects with the punch.
Mizushima explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Miyazaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mizushima counters with a one-two to the body.
Mizushima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mizushima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miyazaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mizushima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mizushima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miyazaki's calf.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miyazaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Mizushima, which made it look bad.
Mizushima throws a quick counter kick to the body but Miyazaki avoids it.
Miyazaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mizushima.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Mizushima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mizushima throws a leg kick which misses Miyazaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Miyazaki tries to avoid it. #T1#
Mizushima scoring well with a low kick there.
Miyazaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Miyazaki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mizushima.
Mizushima checks the leg kick.
Crunch! Mizushima slams his shin into Miyazaki's torso.
Kazushi Mizushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyazaki shoots and misses
and Mizushima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kazushi Mizushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Miyazaki.
Mizushima lands with a shot to the body.
Miyazaki looks winded!
Mizushima delivers a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miyazaki.
That kick from Mizushima tenderised Miyazaki's leg. Miyazaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Mizushima slams his shin into Miyazaki's torso.
Mizushima connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miyazaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mizushima.
Mizushima lands a really nice looking cross but Miyazaki seems unphased.
#T2#
Mizushima scoring well with a low kick there.
Mizushima bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mizushima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miyazaki tries to clinch
and Mizushima counters with a left to the body.
Mizushima lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miyazaki will feel that in the morning.
Miyazaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Mizushima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyazaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miyazaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mizushima.
Miyazaki throws a lazy head kick
and Mizushima counters with a good low kick that Miyazaki was not able to check.
Kazushi Mizushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mizushima.
Miyazaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Miyazaki tries to clinch but Mizushima is having none of it.
Mizushima appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Miyazaki shoots and misses
and Mizushima counters with an outside leg kick.
Mizushima lands a high kick!
Mizushima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miyazaki. That did some damage!#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mizushima, right into the meat.
Miyazaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mizushima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mizushima connects with a leg kick. Miyazaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miyazaki wants to clinch but Mizushima slips to the side
and Mizushima finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mizushima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mizushima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyazaki.
Mizushima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miyazaki's sensitive parts.
Miyazaki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body kick from Mizushima.
Miyazaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Mizushima is looking to wear down Miyazaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miyazaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyazaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mizushima.#T4#
Nice body punch from Mizushima.
Miyazaki has his takedown stuffed
and Mizushima counters with a nice uppercut.
Miyazaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mizushima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miyazaki somewhat.
Mizushima scores with a jab. Miyazaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Miyazaki is rocked!
Mizushima explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Miyazaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Mizushima finish him?
Miyazaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mizushima connects with an inside leg kick.
Mizushima throws a monster overhand right that drops Miyazaki! Mizushima follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazushi Mizushima!
After winning the bout, Kazushi Mizushima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Miyazaki (ranked 8842 p4p, 689 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 7380 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tony Miyazaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyazaki closes the distance and clinches up with Vasquez, looking for a takedown. Miyazaki pushes Vasquez against the cage but Vasquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasquez clinches with his opponent.
Miyazaki successfully pulls 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.
Miyazaki keeping full guard, as Vasquez tries to pass.
Vasquez is stalling in the full guard.
Vasquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (0) vs (3) Vasquez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki is letting Vasquez control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki tries to buck Vasquez off but Vasquez is having none of it.
Vasquez working away.
Miyazaki tries to improve position but can't.
Miyazaki being controlled for a moment.
Miyazaki tries to bench press Vasquez off him but Vasquez keeps the position.
Vasquez working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vasquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez gets to mount! Miyazaki was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyazaki (0) vs (5) Vasquez
Vasquez controlling his opponent.
Miyazaki tries to hold on but Vasquez postures up.
Miyazaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miyazaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (0) vs (8) Vasquez
Vasquez controlling from the full mount.
Miyazaki tries to hold on but Vasquez pushes him away.
Miyazaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miyazaki tries to hold on but Vasquez postures up.
Vasquez controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Vasquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyazaki wants to hold on but Vasquez pushes him away.
Miyazaki is looking to get to half guard.
Miyazaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Vasquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyazaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miyazaki wants to hold on but Vasquez pushes him away.
Vasquez tries to control but Miyazaki wriggling away.
Miyazaki regains half guard.
Miyazaki trying to control but Vasquez postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miyazaki wants to improve his position but Vasquez is controlling well.
Vasquez stalling.
Vasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miyazaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miyazaki tries to roll over but Vasquez keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez trying to pass the guard but Miyazaki defending well.
Vasquez prevents Miyazaki from improving his position.
Miyazaki keeping hold of Vasquez's head, controlling as best he can.
Miyazaki is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vasquez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (0) vs (11) Vasquez
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyazaki is trying to control Vasquez's posture but Vasquez avoids it.
Miyazaki tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki struggling a bit here.
Miyazaki is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Vasquez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Vasquez working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is trying to work for a sweep but Vasquez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyazaki (0) vs (13) Vasquez
Miyazaki is working to get back to half guard.
Vasquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miyazaki gets back to half guard.
Miyazaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vasquez is working away from the top position though.
Miyazaki tries to get to full guard but Vasquez has control of the leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez is taking a breather. Miyazaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miyazaki wants to control but Vasquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki actively working from the bottom here.
Vasquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vasquez is pressing down on Miyazaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyazaki is holding on for now.
Vasquez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (0) vs (16) Vasquez
Miyazaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyazaki tries to control Vasquez's body but Vasquez pushes him off. Miyazaki squirms to his side and now Vasquez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyazaki (0) vs (19) Vasquez
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Miyazaki is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez controls the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vasquez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasquez gets his hands free as Miyazaki looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasquez wins on points by 19 to 0.
Nando Vasquez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Miyazaki (ranked 8795 p4p, 693 weight class) and Leo Leodin (ranked 7055 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Tony Miyazaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leo Leodin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Miyazaki instigates a clinch.
Leodin jumps guard but Miyazaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leodin jumps guard but Miyazaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miyazaki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leodin wants to pass the guard but Miyazaki is keeping the position.
Miyazaki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Leodin has his hands clasped together but Miyazaki extends and breaks Leodin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Miyazaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Miyazaki! |
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Event:
Angry Birds War 74
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Trump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miyazaki misses with a leg kick
and Trump counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trump has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good work by Trump as he checks the leg kick.
Miyazaki throws a leg kick but Trump checks it.
Miyazaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miyazaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Trump manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyazaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Miyazaki is predictable there
and Trump cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trump works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miyazaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Miyazaki closes the distance but Trump moves to the side
and Trump makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trump is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miyazaki rather than just go for the knockout.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Trump lands a slapping body shot.
Miyazaki shoots and misses
and Trump counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miyazaki is breathing heavily.
Trump connects with a body shot.
Trump with a hook.
A head kick misses from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki tries to clinch up
and Trump counters with a nice body shot.
Trump rushes Miyazaki and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Miyazaki is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Trump piles on the pressure and Miyazaki crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trump!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Miyazaki (ranked 6061 p4p, 636 weight class) and Joe Bailey (ranked 2782 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tony Miyazaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joe Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bailey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miyazaki can't get the takedown.
Bailey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miyazaki prevents it.
Miyazaki jumps guard but Bailey stands there with Miyazaki around his waist. Miyazaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miyazaki successfully pulls guard.
Miyazaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bailey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miyazaki is trying to control the position but Bailey postures up.
Miyazaki looking to control but Bailey passes into half guard.
Bailey wants to free his trapped foot but Miyazaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyazaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bailey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miyazaki wants to sweep but Bailey has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (0) vs (3) Bailey
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries to advance to mount but Miyazaki denies him.
A lull in the action here as Bailey stalls from top position.
Miyazaki is trying to control Bailey's posture but Bailey avoids it.
Miyazaki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Miyazaki is letting Bailey control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is looking for a sweep.
Miyazaki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bailey presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyazaki (0) vs (5) Bailey
Bailey controlling from the full mount.
Miyazaki tries to lock up and control but Bailey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bailey looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki wants to control but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey controlling from the full mount.
Miyazaki can't escape the position.
Bailey controlling the pace for now.
Miyazaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is working hard here to advance position.
Miyazaki wants to control but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyazaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bailey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Bailey has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is looking to improve his position but Bailey isn't that keen on the idea.
Bailey content just to control the position here.
Miyazaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bailey controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki tries to lock up and control but Bailey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bailey controlling the position easily from mount.
Miyazaki is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bailey locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Miyazaki is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Bailey! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max (ranked 23226 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Miyazaki (ranked 5931 p4p, 629 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tony Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyazaki closes the distance and clinches.
Miyazaki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Max regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Max (0) vs (2) Miyazaki
Miyazaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Miyazaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Max swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyazaki controlling from the top position.
Max throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Max might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Max has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyazaki has managed to get both his arms back between Max's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyazaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Max has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyazaki has managed to get both his arms back between Max's legs - danger averted.
Miyazaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyazaki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Max manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (2) Miyazaki
Miyazaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Miyazaki pulls Max in to control the position.
Max trying to control but Miyazaki is working from the bottom.
Miyazaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyazaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Max can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyazaki keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Max can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyazaki holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyazaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Max defends it easily.
Miyazaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max won't allow Miyazaki to sweep him here.
Miyazaki looking for subs off his back but Max has passed one foot through into half guard.
Miyazaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyazaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Max.
Miyazaki tries to get to full guard but Max has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Max is looking to advance position but Miyazaki won't allow it.
Miyazaki tries to get to full guard but Max has control of the leg.
Max wants to take a breather but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Max prevents Miyazaki from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki keeping control of the position.
Miyazaki gets back to full guard.
Miyazaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Max wants to pass the guard but Miyazaki is keeping the position.
Miyazaki is pulling down on Max's head to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Max can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyazaki keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki controlling Max's posture.
Max wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Max has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miyazaki has his hands on Max's head, controlling the position.
Max won't allow Miyazaki to sweep him here.
Max is looking to pass into half guard but Miyazaki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miyazaki is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (4) Miyazaki
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki passes Max's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miyazaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Max is trying to control but Miyazaki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Max (2) vs (7) Miyazaki
Miyazaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miyazaki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Max prevents Miyazaki from taking his back.
Miyazaki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Max has worked his arm free - good work by Max!
Miyazaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Max knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Max manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miyazaki is working for a kimura but Max is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Max manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miyazaki forces his way into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Max trying to control from the bottom.
Miyazaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miyazaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Max regains full guard. Nicely done.
Max wants to sweep but no luck.
Max can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyazaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyazaki seems to be working for a kimura but Max defends the submission attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Miyazaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Max is looking for a sweep. Miyazaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyazaki passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Max (2) vs (10) Miyazaki
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Max is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miyazaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyazaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyazaki seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Max is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyazaki wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Miyazaki (ranked 5891 p4p, 626 weight class) and Ivan Wonstom (ranked 2763 p4p, 274 weight class). Wonstom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Avenged Sevenfold - Lips Of Deceit. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tony Miyazaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Wonstom!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wonstom takes the fight into the clinch.
Wonstom pulls Miyazaki into guard.
Miyazaki passes Wonstom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wonstom tries to roll over but Miyazaki keeps him under control.
Wonstom is defending against the submission attempts here by Miyazaki.
Miyazaki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (3) vs (0) Wonstom
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonstom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Miyazaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wonstom looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyazaki (6) vs (0) Wonstom
Miyazaki is persistently looking for the submission but Wonstom is defending it well.
Wonstom tries to escape but Miyazaki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyazaki working for a choke but Wonstom is defending well.
Miyazaki biding his time, controlling Wonstom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom is keeping busy.
Wonstom tries to break free.
Miyazaki looking for the RNC.
Miyazaki is riding his opponent, not letting Wonstom buck him off.
Wonstom tries to escape the position.
Wonstom is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyazaki gets his hands free.
Miyazaki trying to control.
Wonstom rolls, trying to escape but Miyazaki keeps control of the position.
Miyazaki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wonstom defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Miyazaki controlling well, preventing Wonstom from escaping the position.
Wonstom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyazaki avoiding Wonstom 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom is trying to break free.
Miyazaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miyazaki biding his time, controlling Wonstom.
Miyazaki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Miyazaki is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wonstom has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Miyazaki is trying to stick to Wonstom's back but Wonstom is turning into Miyazaki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miyazaki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wonstom. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyazaki (6) vs (2) Wonstom
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wonstom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyazaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wonstom has managed to get both his arms back between Miyazaki's legs - danger averted.
Wonstom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyazaki keeping full guard, as Wonstom tries to pass.
Miyazaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Wonstom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wonstom is taking a breather. Miyazaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki trying to control here.
Wonstom 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.
Wonstom is pressing down on Miyazaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyazaki is holding on for now.
Miyazaki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wonstom has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (6) vs (5) Wonstom
Miyazaki tries to hold on but Wonstom pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyazaki is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonstom working for a submission but Miyazaki is keeping him at bay.
Wonstom prevents Miyazaki from getting the reversal.
Wonstom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyazaki is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom looking for a guillotine from mount but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Wonstom controlling from the full mount.
Miyazaki is working to get back to half guard.
Wonstom jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Miyazaki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Miyazaki and Wonstom has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Miyazaki is trying to get back to half guard.
Wonstom swings around for an armbar but Miyazaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wonstom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyazaki (8) vs (5) Wonstom
Miyazaki advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wonstom sees it coming and defends easily.
Wonstom wants to improve his position but Miyazaki is controlling well.
Wonstom is refusing to be controlled, as Miyazaki sits in half guard.
Wonstom manages to get to full guard.
Wonstom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wonstom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyazaki defends well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki looking to pass the guard.
Miyazaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miyazaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miyazaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonstom is retaining full guard.
Miyazaki is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyazaki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyazaki (8) vs (7) Wonstom
Miyazaki being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyazaki holds on and takes a little breather.
Wonstom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyazaki is looking for a triangle but Wonstom pushes his legs off easily.
Wonstom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyazaki has his foot on Wonstom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wonstom works his way back into a safe position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wonstom is stalling in the full guard.
Miyazaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki has his foot on Wonstom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wonstom works his way back into a safe position though.
Wonstom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyazaki working for submissions but it's allowed Wonstom to get to half guard.
Miyazaki is trying to control but can't.
Wonstom trying to pass the guard but Miyazaki defending well.
Miyazaki is looking to control Wonstom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyazaki avoid being mounted?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom is taking a breather. Miyazaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miyazaki won't allow Wonstom to pass to mount.
Miyazaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wonstom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wonstom's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyazaki is looking to control Wonstom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyazaki avoid being mounted?
Wonstom controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyazaki takes the fight on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
ABW 58 Niel - Tektas
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Grimdal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Miyazaki has closed the distance and engaged Grimdal in a clinch.
Grimdal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miyazaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grimdal can't break the clinch.
Miyazaki wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Grimdal fails to land.
Miyazaki is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal has him pressed against the cage.
Miyazaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grimdal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Miyazaki lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki is looking to pass into half guard but Grimdal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grimdal is in guard.#REVB#
Grimdal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miyazaki wants to sweep here but Grimdal controlling him for the moment.
Miyazaki is pulling down on Grimdal's head to control his posture. #T1#
Miyazaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grimdal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Miyazaki gets to his feet. Grimdal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Grimdal connects with a high kick. #TD#
Miyazaki feints and as Grimdal raises his hands in defense, Miyazaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grimdal keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully.
Grimdal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miyazaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grimdal wants to stand but Miyazaki is controlling the position. #SU#
Miyazaki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miyazaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Miyazaki tries for a takedown but Grimdal circles away easily
and Grimdal counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Miyazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyazaki shoots in for a double leg but Grimdal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miyazaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grimdal tries to avoid it but Miyazaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grimdal to the ground. Grimdal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Miyazaki drives through and clinches with Grimdal against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Miyazaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miyazaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Miyazaki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Miyazaki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grimdal escapes and throws Miyazaki's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Grimdal stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Miyazaki shoots in for a double leg but Grimdal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Grimdal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Miyazaki darts in and clinches Grimdal up against the cage.#TD#
Miyazaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grimdal uses from the top position.
Grimdal is looking to stand up but Miyazaki won't let him. #ES#
Miyazaki kicks Grimdal off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Grimdal moves into range and clinches up with Miyazaki.
Miyazaki fails to pull guard.
Miyazaki effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Miyazaki breaks the clinch.
#T4##TD#
Miyazaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Grimdal throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Miyazaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Miyazaki dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Miyazaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miyazaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Miyazaki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grimdal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Miyazaki is throwing shots to the body but Grimdal manages to wriggle free. Miyazaki pounces on him again and ends up in Grimdal's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reggie Grimdal will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Miyazaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Miyazaki drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Miyazaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grimdal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miyazaki, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Miyazaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki trying to keep a closed guard but Grimdal is proving a slippery customer.
Miyazaki has Grimdal pulled in close to control his posture. #T1##SUB#
Miyazaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimdal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miyazaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyazaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyazaki looking to control.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miyazaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Miyazaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grimdal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyazaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimdal is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tony Miyazaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Miyazaki moves into range and clinches up with Grimdal.#T3##TD#
Miyazaki successfully pulls guard.
Miyazaki wants to get back to his feet but Grimdal is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Miyazaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grimdal defends it easily.
Miyazaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyazaki striking from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Miyazaki has his foot on Grimdal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimdal works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyazaki controlling Grimdal's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Miyazaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grimdal won't allow Miyazaki to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Miyazaki.
Grimdal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Miyazaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Miyazaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Miyazaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grimdal tries to counter with a clinch but Miyazaki shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Miyazaki closes the distance and clinches.
Miyazaki has Grimdal pressed against the cage, preventing Grimdal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miyazaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Miyazaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Miyazaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki is pushing Grimdal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grimdal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miyazaki's defenses.
Miyazaki blocks an elbow strike from Grimdal.
#T1#
Miyazaki jumps guard but Grimdal stands there with Miyazaki around his waist. Miyazaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimdal wants to get back to striking at distance but Miyazaki won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Miyazaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miyazaki blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch.
Miyazaki fails with the takedown.
Miyazaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimdal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miyazaki's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Miyazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Miyazaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miyazaki wants to pass the guard but Grimdal is keeping the position.
Miyazaki wants to control from the top but Grimdal keeps moving. #T2##SU#
Miyazaki gets to his feet - Grimdal follows without any prompting.
Grimdal tries to clinch up but Miyazaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimdal wants to clinch up but Miyazaki keeps it at a distance.
Miyazaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miyazaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimdal is fending him off so far but Miyazaki persists. Nope, Grimdal circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Grimdal moves into range and clinches up with Miyazaki.#T3#
Miyazaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tony Miyazaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Miyazaki pulls guard effortlessly.
Grimdal is fighting to break Miyazaki's control of his arms but Miyazaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Miyazaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grimdal defends it easily.#SUB#
Miyazaki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grimdal has passed into half guard!
Miyazaki wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Miyazaki trying to control here.
Tony Miyazaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyazaki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimdal prevents Miyazaki from improving his position.#SUB#
Miyazaki looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Miyazaki.
I think Miyazaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Miyazaki!
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Event:
ABW 53 Hope - Murhaa
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Benavidez shoots in and bounces Miyazaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Miyazaki has his foot on Benavidez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benavidez works his way back into a safe position though.
Benavidez pushing down on Miyazaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benavidez uses his free foot to push down on Miyazaki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miyazaki.
Benavidez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyazaki tries to reverse the position but Benavidez maintains control.
We've been hearing good reports from Miyazaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez looking to control but Miyazaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Benavidez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miyazaki has given up his back. Will we see Benavidez going for some submissions?
#T1##SUB2#
Benavidez sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Miyazaki taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Benavidez!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nikos Giannopoulos and Tony Miyazaki. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nikos Giannopoulos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tony Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Giannopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Giannopoulos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Giannopoulos (4) vs (0) Miyazaki
Giannopoulos swings around for an armbar but Miyazaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Giannopoulos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giannopoulos (4) vs (2) Miyazaki
Miyazaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giannopoulos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giannopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Miyazaki is proving a slippery customer.
Giannopoulos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Miyazaki rolls with it to try and escape but Giannopoulos cranks on the arm and Miyazaki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikos Giannopoulos!
Nikos Giannopoulos 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:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bk Returns and Tony Miyazaki. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Bk Returns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tony Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Returns tries to clinch
and Miyazaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Returns (0) vs (2) Miyazaki
Miyazaki trying to mount his opponent but Returns defends it.
Miyazaki is looking for a kimura but Returns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyazaki to get the leverage.
Miyazaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyazaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Returns defends it well.
Returns is looking for a sweep. Miyazaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Returns is looking to control Miyazaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Returns avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyazaki controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Returns looking for submissions off his back.
Miyazaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Returns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyazaki is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyazaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is looking for a kimura here.
Miyazaki content to control rather than advance.
Returns wants to control but Miyazaki is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki content to control rather than advance.
Returns trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Miyazaki seems content to control.
Miyazaki moves into full mount! Returns won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Returns (0) vs (5) Miyazaki
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyazaki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Returns tries to hold on but Miyazaki pushes him away.
Returns looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miyazaki looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Miyazaki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Miyazaki working for a guillotine from mount but Returns is in no mood to give up.
Returns stops Miyazaki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Miyazaki controlling from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Returns is looking to get to half guard.
Miyazaki content just to control the position here.
Miyazaki avoids the attempt from Returns to control.
Miyazaki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Miyazaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Miyazaki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Returns is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Returns and Miyazaki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Miyazaki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Returns's legs.
Miyazaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Returns wants to control but Miyazaki postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is looking to take a break and control but Returns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Returns is trying to improve his position.
Miyazaki has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Returns (0) vs (7) Miyazaki
Miyazaki controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki goes for an armbar but Returns turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Returns. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Returns (2) vs (7) Miyazaki
Returns postures up.
Returns is looking to pass into half guard but Miyazaki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miyazaki is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Returns (2) vs (9) Miyazaki
Returns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Returns keeping full guard, as Miyazaki tries to pass.
Returns can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyazaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki trying to control the pace.
Miyazaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miyazaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Returns sees it coming and defends easily.
Miyazaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Well,Returns is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Returns works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyazaki passes into half guard.
Miyazaki tries to pass to full mount but Returns defends it.
Miyazaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miyazaki trying to control the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Returns (2) vs (12) Miyazaki
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Miyazaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miyazaki prevents Returns from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyazaki controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyazaki wins on points by 12 to 2.
Bk Returns spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Miyazaki and Destry Alldredge. Alldredge is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by S.O.B.. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tony Miyazaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Destry Alldredge!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alldredge shoots in for a double leg but Miyazaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miyazaki moves into range and clinches up with Alldredge.
Miyazaki jumps guard and drags Alldredge to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alldredge won't allow Miyazaki to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Miyazaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alldredge looking to sit in guard and control but Miyazaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyazaki (2) vs (0) Alldredge
Alldredge is looking for a triangle here but Miyazaki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (5) vs (0) Alldredge
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyazaki in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alldredge tries to bench press Miyazaki off him but Miyazaki keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki controls the position.
Miyazaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alldredge, who protects the arm well.
Alldredge regains half guard.
Alldredge is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miyazaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Alldredge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alldredge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyazaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alldredge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miyazaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miyazaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alldredge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miyazaki seems to be working for a kimura but Alldredge defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alldredge defends it well.
Miyazaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (8) vs (0) Alldredge
Alldredge is squirming around, avoiding Miyazaki's attempts to control the action.
Alldredge tries to reverse the position but Miyazaki maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki tries to control but Alldredge wriggling away.
Alldredge wants to control but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Alldredge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alldredge bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyazaki (8) vs (2) Alldredge
Alldredge trying to control but Miyazaki is working from the bottom.
Alldredge stopping the sweep attempt from Miyazaki.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki keeping moving, preventing Alldredge from controlling successfully.
Miyazaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alldredge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alldredge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alldredge looking to sit in guard and control but Miyazaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyazaki (10) vs (2) Alldredge
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Alldredge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alldredge trying to control the position.
Miyazaki trying to control but Alldredge is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alldredge is keeping the position for now.
Miyazaki pushing down on Alldredge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miyazaki wants to take a breather but Alldredge is having none of it.
Miyazaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alldredge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miyazaki.
Alldredge regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alldredge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alldredge looking for a sweep. Not yet Alldredge, not yet.
Miyazaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (13) vs (2) Alldredge
Alldredge sneaks back into half guard.
Alldredge is trying to maintain the position but Miyazaki is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (16) vs (2) Alldredge
Alldredge tries to hold on but Miyazaki pushes him away.
Alldredge is squirming around, avoiding Miyazaki's attempts to control the action.
Alldredge working to try and regain half guard.
Alldredge tries to hold on but Miyazaki pushes him away.
Miyazaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyazaki fails to advance to Alldredge's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alldredge wants to hold on but Miyazaki pushes him away.
Alldredge is looking to improve his position but Miyazaki isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyazaki looking to control but Alldredge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alldredge is trying desperately to improve position.
Alldredge is still trying to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki avoids the attempt from Alldredge to control.
Miyazaki looking to control but Alldredge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyazaki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alldredge is now in Miyazaki's guard. A big mistake from Miyazaki there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyazaki (16) vs (4) Alldredge
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alldredge has gone for a leg lock! Miyazaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alldredge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyazaki (18) vs (4) Alldredge
Miyazaki wants to control from the top but Alldredge keeps moving.
Miyazaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Alldredge throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miyazaki uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (21) vs (4) Alldredge
Miyazaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alldredge keeps working.
Miyazaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alldredge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alldredge is trying to work for a sweep but Miyazaki has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyazaki (23) vs (4) Alldredge
Alldredge is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyazaki has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki wants to control the pace but Alldredge is squirming around nicely.
Miyazaki fails to move to back control.
Miyazaki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alldredge to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alldredge shrugs it off.
Alldredge can't escape the position.
Miyazaki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Alldredge has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Alldredge! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyazaki (23) vs (6) Alldredge
Miyazaki seems keen to control Alldredge's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alldredge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (23) vs (9) Alldredge
Miyazaki struggling a bit here.
Miyazaki tries to buck Alldredge off but Alldredge is having none of it.
Alldredge taking a breather here.
Miyazaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miyazaki tries to get out of the position.
Miyazaki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyazaki (23) vs (11) Alldredge
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alldredge looking to control but Miyazaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyazaki tries to lock up and control but Alldredge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyazaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alldredge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyazaki is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyazaki has given up his back. Will we see Alldredge going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Miyazaki (23) vs (14) Alldredge
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyazaki takes the fight on points by 23 to 14. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Sheven doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyazaki circles away.
Sheven closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Miyazaki counters with a single leg into guard. Sheven didn't expect that. #SUB#
Sheven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyazaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki wanted to stand there but Sheven had control of the position. #T1##SUB#
Sheven is looking for a triangle but Miyazaki pushes his legs off easily.
Miyazaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sheven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sheven has a closed guard, preventing Miyazaki from standing up.
Miyazaki looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sheven wants to control position but Miyazaki is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Sheven here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Miyazaki!
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Event:
LFC 28
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Miyazaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stedman pinned against the cage. Stedman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Miyazaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Stedman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miyazaki just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki trying to control the action but Stedman is working from the bottom.
Miyazaki tries to move to mount but Stedman blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Stedman regains half guard.
Miyazaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stedman works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Stedman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Stedman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyazaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stedman is tightening it up a little... Miyazaki has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Miyazaki reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Miyazaki taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stedman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chet Stedman!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Miyazaki and Artimus Angar. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tony Miyazaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Artimus Angar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyazaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miyazaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Angar.
We've been informed that Angar 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.
Miyazaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Miyazaki pulls guard successfully.
Angar wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Angar stopping the sweep attempt from Miyazaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki trying to control the position.
Miyazaki pulls Angar in close to prevent any damage.
Angar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angar being controlled here momentarily.
Miyazaki controls Angar momentarily but Angar frees himself.
Miyazaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Angar is aware though and is defending well.
Angar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angar wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Angar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyazaki has an active guard here but Angar has managed to pass into half guard.
Angar trying to control the action but Miyazaki is working from the bottom.
Angar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miyazaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki wants to get back to full guard.
Angar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miyazaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Miyazaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miyazaki tries to get out of the position.
Miyazaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Angar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miyazaki gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Angar wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Angar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyazaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Angar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miyazaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Angar wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Miyazaki looking for subs off his back but Angar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Miyazaki moves into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Angar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Angar wants to control from the top but Miyazaki keeps moving.
Angar wants to pass the guard but Miyazaki is keeping the position.
Angar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyazaki trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Angar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Miyazaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyazaki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Angar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (0) vs (3) Angar
Angar trying to control the action but Miyazaki is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Angar tries to move to mount but Miyazaki blocks the move with his legs.
Angar tries for a kimura but Miyazaki is defending well.
Angar taking a break here but Miyazaki is having none of it and regains half guard.
Angar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Angar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miyazaki trying to control but Angar postures up.
Miyazaki tries to get to full guard but Angar has control of the leg.
Angar trying to control the action but Miyazaki is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Angar prevents Miyazaki from improving his position.
Angar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miyazaki won't allow Angar to pass to mount.
Angar prevents Miyazaki from improving his position.
Angar is controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyazaki wants to sweep but Angar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (0) vs (6) Angar
Angar trying to control the position but Miyazaki is working away.
Miyazaki wants to control but Angar postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is looking for a sweep.
Angar taking a breather here.
Angar tries to advance to mount but Miyazaki denies him.
Angar controlling the position.
Miyazaki struggling a bit here.
Miyazaki tries to bench press Angar off him but Angar keeps the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Angar trying to control the position but Miyazaki is working away.
Angar controls the position from side control.
Angar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyazaki keeps working.
Angar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miyazaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Angar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miyazaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miyazaki is trying to improve his position.
Angar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyazaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angar wins on points by 6 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Artimus Angar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Miyazaki and Dan Trumpsfeld. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tony Miyazaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dan Trumpsfeld!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyazaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trumpsfeld jumps guard but Miyazaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Trumpsfeld tries to pull guard but Miyazaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Trumpsfeld manages to pull guard.
Trumpsfeld throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trumpsfeld has an active guard here but Miyazaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Miyazaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trumpsfeld is just riding it out for now. Miyazaki eventually gives up the hold.
Trumpsfeld is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trumpsfeld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyazaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki prevents Trumpsfeld from improving his position.
Miyazaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miyazaki tries to pass to full mount but Trumpsfeld defends it.
Trumpsfeld with the active half guard here but Miyazaki passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (3) vs (0) Trumpsfeld
Miyazaki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trumpsfeld is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miyazaki slows the pace down.
Trumpsfeld is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Miyazaki is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyazaki (5) vs (0) Trumpsfeld
Miyazaki has hold of Trumpsfeld's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Trumpsfeld manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Trumpsfeld working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trumpsfeld is looking to get to half guard.
Trumpsfeld sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Miyazaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Miyazaki is keen to just control but Trumpsfeld is a slippery customer.
Trumpsfeld looking for a kimura from the bottom but Miyazaki passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (8) vs (0) Trumpsfeld
Trumpsfeld is looking for a sweep.
Miyazaki has hold of Trumpsfeld's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Trumpsfeld seems comfortable defending it but Miyazaki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Trumpsfeld is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Trumpsfeld is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Miyazaki couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Miyazaki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Miyazaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Miyazaki drives through with a takedown into Starrett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Starrett looking for a guillotine here but Miyazaki defends easily.
Starrett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Starrett thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Starrett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyazaki defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Starrett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miyazaki landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Miyazaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Starrett punching from the bottom.
Starrett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Miyazaki preventing the sweep.
Starrett looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyazaki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miyazaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Starrett is looking for a sweep. Miyazaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Starrett flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miyazaki working over Starrett with some ground and pound. Starrett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Starrett is staying active underneath Miyazaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Starrett taking some punishment here, with Miyazaki in his half guard.
Miyazaki blocks the strikes from Starrett.
Miyazaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starrett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyazaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miyazaki is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Miyazaki there. #T3#
Miyazaki trying to control from half guard but Starrett is working away.
Starrett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Miyazaki trying to control the action but Starrett is working from the bottom.
Starrett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyazaki 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.
Miyazaki working over Starrett with some ground and pound. Starrett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miyazaki is looking to advance position but Starrett won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starrett tries to roll over but Miyazaki keeps him under control.#T4#
Starrett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyazaki is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Starrett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Miyazaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Miyazaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Miyazaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyazaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Miyazaki seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Miyazaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Miyazaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Starrett sprawls well initially but Miyazaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Starrett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miyazaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starrett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyazaki lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Miyazaki has gone for a leg lock! Starrett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Miyazaki's guard.#REVB#
Starrett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miyazaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Starrett trying to control but Miyazaki is working from the bottom.
Starrett is looking to work some ground and pound but Miyazaki has wrist control.
Starrett stands up out of Miyazaki's guard for a moment - Miyazaki manages to land a nice upkick.
Starrett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Starrett postures up in Miyazaki's guard and throws a big left but Miyazaki blocks it.
Miyazaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Starrett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tony Miyazaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyazaki pulls Starrett in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Starrett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miyazaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miyazaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Starrett.
Starrett throws a body punch but Miyazaki moves out of range. #CL#
Miyazaki rushes Starrett and presses him up against the cage.
Starrett wants to get back to striking at distance but Miyazaki won't allow it.
#BC#
Miyazaki manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Miyazaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starrett.
#CL#
Starrett tries to keep at a distance but Miyazaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Starrett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miyazaki is keeping busy.
Starrett is looking to control Miyazaki's arms but Miyazaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Starrett has his back to the cage.
Starrett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miyazaki has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Miyazaki has clasped his hands together around Starrett's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Starrett wants to get back to his feet but Miyazaki is dominant here and he's now got Starrett's back!#SUB#
Miyazaki is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Starrett has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Starrett is taking damage to the body and head. #T4##SUB#
Miyazaki tightening his grip on Starrett, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Miyazaki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Miyazaki is looking for a rear naked choke here but Starrett reverses the position brilliantly into Miyazaki's guard!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyazaki is controlling Starrett's posture.
Miyazaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miyazaki tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyazaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyazaki, not yet.
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 Tony Miyazaki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Miyazaki moves into the clinch.#BC#
Miyazaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miyazaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starrett can do to turn this around?#TD#
Miyazaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Starrett's guard.
Starrett keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully.
Starrett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Starrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyazaki wants to get up but he can't break Starrett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Starrett working for a triangle but Miyazaki defends it easily.
Miyazaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Starrett thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Starrett trying to strike off his back.
Starrett thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU#
Miyazaki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Miyazaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Starrett's guard.
Miyazaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyazaki stands and throws Starrett's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Miyazaki controls the position.
Starrett tries to buck Miyazaki off but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Starrett is still trying to improve position.
Starrett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miyazaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starrett keeps working.
Miyazaki wants to stand but Starrett has his arm trapped.
Starrett wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T3#
Miyazaki landing strikes.
Miyazaki looks up at the clock and then as Starrett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miyazaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Starrett can't do much from the bottom here.
Miyazaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starrett keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Miyazaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Starrett is not content to let Miyazaki control the position.
Miyazaki scoring with punches from side control.
Starrett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyazaki's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starrett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Miyazaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Starrett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sorley Starrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Miyazaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miyazaki winds up and cracks Starrett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Miyazaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miyazaki, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Miyazaki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dela Rosa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miyazaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dela Rosa has a closed guard, preventing Miyazaki from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Rosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SU#
Miyazaki stands and steps away. Dela Rosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick by Miyazaki misses
enabling Dela Rosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Miyazaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa moves in looking to clinch but Miyazaki pushes him off.#CL#
Miyazaki moves into range and clinches up with Dela Rosa.#TD#
Miyazaki wants the takedown. Dela Rosa is fighting it off but Miyazaki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dela Rosa's guard against the cage.
Miyazaki wants to control from the top but Dela Rosa keeps moving.
Dela Rosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyazaki is one step ahead there.
Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miyazaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miyazaki wants to control from the top but Dela Rosa keeps moving.
Dela Rosa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dela Rosa controls Miyazaki momentarily but Miyazaki frees himself.
Miyazaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dela Rosa's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miyazaki blocks a head kick by Dela Rosa.
#T3#
Miyazaki throws a head kick but Dela Rosa moves out of range.
#CL#
Miyazaki clinches up against the cage.
Dela Rosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Miyazaki manages to break the clinch.
Dela Rosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Miyazaki closes the distance and pushes Dela Rosa back into the cage.
Dela Rosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miyazaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tony Miyazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bato Dela Rosa.#TD#
Miyazaki turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miyazaki manages to end up in side control.
Miyazaki is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyazaki tries to move to full mount but Dela Rosa actually manages to regain half guard. #T4#
Dela Rosa is looking to control Miyazaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Rosa avoid being mounted?
Dela Rosa is positioning himself well to prevent Miyazaki advancing to mount.
Dela Rosa wants to get back to his feet.
Miyazaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miyazaki stops Dela Rosa from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyazaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Miyazaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dela Rosa!#ES2#
Dela Rosa explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Miyazaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dela Rosa has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Miyazaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miyazaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dela Rosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Rosa, not yet.
Miyazaki wanted to stand there but Dela Rosa had control of the position.
Dela Rosa wants to sweep here but Miyazaki controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miyazaki has passed into side control.
#T1#
Dela Rosa wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
Miyazaki decides to stand back up.
Dela Rosa shoots and misses #CL#
and Miyazaki moves into the clinch.
Dela Rosa tries to break the clinch but Miyazaki is controlling the position.
Dela Rosa is looking for a takedown.
Tony Miyazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bato Dela Rosa.
Miyazaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Dela Rosa avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Miyazaki is trying to trip Dela Rosa. He has hold of a leg but Dela Rosa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miyazaki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Miyazaki stands up over Dela Rosa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dela Rosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dela Rosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Rosa, not yet. #T2#
Miyazaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyazaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dela Rosa is trying to keep Miyazaki in close.
Tony Miyazaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyazaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dela Rosa's head.
Miyazaki wants to stand but Dela Rosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dela Rosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miyazaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Miyazaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dela Rosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Miyazaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miyazaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Rosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dela Rosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyazaki is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Miyazaki slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Rosa is trying to stand back up but Miyazaki is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Miyazaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dela Rosa with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Miyazaki counters with a shoot takedown. Dela Rosa fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Dela Rosa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Miyazaki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Miyazaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Miyazaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dela Rosa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyazaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Rosa keeps working.
Dela Rosa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miyazaki working over Dela Rosa with some ground and pound. Dela Rosa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dela Rosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dela Rosa managing to control the position. #T1#
Dela Rosa striking off his back but it's not causing Miyazaki any problems.
Miyazaki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dela Rosa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Miyazaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Dela Rosa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dela Rosa moves into full mount! Miyazaki won't be happy about that!
Miyazaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Dela Rosa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miyazaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dela Rosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard.
Dela Rosa trying to control but Miyazaki is working from the bottom. #T3#
Miyazaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Miyazaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyazaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Rosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyazaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Rosa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miyazaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dela Rosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Miyazaki as Dela Rosa shoots in.#TD#
Miyazaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dela Rosa is being controlled here.
Miyazaki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miyazaki wants to control but Dela Rosa is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Miyazaki crashes against the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Rosa tries to buck Miyazaki off but Miyazaki is having none of it.
Bato Dela Rosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Miyazaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dela Rosa manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bato Dela Rosa.
Well Miyazaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Miyazaki!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Miyazaki and James McMannus. McMannus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Game - Name Me King (Feat. Pusha T) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! James McMannus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Miyazaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James McMannus!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McMannus gets tackled into the cage by Miyazaki. Miyazaki maintains the clinch.
McMannus jumps guard but Miyazaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McMannus is looking for a takedown.
McMannus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tony Miyazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McMannus.
Miyazaki pulls guard successfully.
Miyazaki has his foot on McMannus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMannus works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyazaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McMannus is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMannus passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMannus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMannus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyazaki is just riding it out for now. McMannus eventually gives up the hold.
Miyazaki manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMannus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyazaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McMannus passes into half guard.
Miyazaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McMannus on the ground.
McMannus trying to pass the guard but Miyazaki defending well.
McMannus prevents Miyazaki from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki trying to control but McMannus postures up.
McMannus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyazaki wants to control but McMannus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miyazaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyazaki is defending against the submission attempts here by McMannus.
McMannus moves into full mount! Miyazaki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (0) vs (3) McMannus
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMannus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miyazaki is surviving well by controlling McMannus's body position as best he can.
McMannus controlling the position easily from mount.
Miyazaki is desperately trying to improve his position but McMannus has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyazaki wants to control but McMannus is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki tries to improve his position but McMannus has taken his back! McMannus has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Miyazaki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! McMannus pushes Miyazaki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James McMannus! |
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