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Event:
ABW 89 Murhaa - Tanaka
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Verygood.
Ichi walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Shin Ichi has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ichi.
A little jabbing left from Verygood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verygood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ichi in his tracks. #TD#
Ichi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ichi showed some decent athleticism there.
Verygood keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ichi trying to control the action but Verygood is working from the bottom.
Verygood won't allow Ichi to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verygood controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Ichi is looking for a kimura but Verygood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ichi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Verygood is defending against the submission attempts here by Ichi.
Verygood holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Ichi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Verygood has his hands clasped together around Ichi's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ichi is pressing down on Verygood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Verygood is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Verygood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verygood is controlling Ichi's trapped leg to prevent Ichi from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ichi shoots in but Verygood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Verygood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Verygood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ichi.
Ichi tries to counter with a takedown but Verygood is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circling - Verygood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verygood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ichi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Verygood pushes Ichi away with a front kick.
Ichi tries for a takedown but Verygood circles away easily
and Verygood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Ichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ichi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verygood scores with a hook to the body. Ichi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ichi.
Ichi takes one on the button.
Verygood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ichi on the side of the head.
Ichi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Verygood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kurt Verygood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Verygood catches Ichi right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verygood stuffs the takedown attempt from Ichi. Ichi gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Verygood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ichi tries to counter by clinching up but Verygood breaks away and moves out of range.
Ichi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Verygood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ichi scrambles back to his feet.
Verygood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Verygood scores with a jab.
Verygood lands a jab to the head.
Verygood pushes Ichi away with a front kick.
Ichi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verygood.
Ichi with a poor takedown
and Verygood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verygood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Verygood digs a good hook to Ichi's body.
Ichi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verygood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Verygood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verygood.
Verygood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ichi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Verygood tests Ichi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ichi moves out of range of the strikes.
Ichi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Verygood defends well and Ichi ends up having to push Verygood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Ichi 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Ichi is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Verygood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shin Ichi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Verygood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verygood cracks Ichi with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Ichi clinches up against the cage.
Verygood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ichi's elbow.
Ichi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Verygood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ichi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ichi blocks a body shot from Verygood.
Verygood scores with a shoulder strike.
Ichi is working for takedown but Verygood is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Ichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Verygood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Verygood.
Ichi prevents a body shot from Verygood. #T1#
Ichi takes a shot to the head.
Verygood lands a shoulder strike.
Ichi is stalling here.
Verygood works on Ichi's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Verygood.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Verygood lands with a right to the head.
Verygood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Verygood manages to break the clinch.
Verygood tests Ichi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verygood thuds a left hand into Ichi's body.
Verygood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Verygood stuns Ichi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Verygood.#T2#
Nice shot by Verygood.
Ichi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Verygood sprawls well. Verygood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ichi gets slowly back to his feet.
Ichi moves forwards but Verygood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurt Verygood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ichi doesn't manage to clinch there - Verygood circles away.
Verygood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ichi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Verygood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Verygood scores with a jab. Ichi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Ichi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Verygood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ichi.
Ichi shoots in looking for a takedown but Verygood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ichi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ichi seems to have got his legs back now.
Verygood cracks Ichi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ichi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Verygood lands a jab to Ichi's midsection.
Verygood misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Verygood cracks Ichi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verygood closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ichi! Verygood dives in looking to finish! Ichi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Verygood!
A very excited looking Kurt Verygood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ABW 80 Scrotum - Dillon
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Ichi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ichi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ichi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stavros - the referee stops the clock and Ichi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stavros. Ichi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ichi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stavros as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stavros! But no joy.
Ichi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Stavros.
Ichi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ichi dives in for a single leg takedown but Stavros sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Ichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stavros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stavros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stavros tests Ichi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stavros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stavros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ichi manages to avoid it.
Stavros jabs at Ichi's body.#CL#
Ichi closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Stavros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ichi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ichi has Stavros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stavros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC2#
Stavros manages to break the clinch.
Ichi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stavros.
Stavros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Ichi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stavros's guard.
Ichi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stavros manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ichi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ichi wants to stand and escape but Stavros is having none of it.
Stavros wants to control from the top but Ichi keeps moving.
Ichi trying to keep a closed guard but Stavros is proving a slippery customer.
Stavros passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Ichi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stavros's best efforts.
Ichi wants to control but Stavros is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stavros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Ichi gets full guard.
Stavros trying to control but Ichi is working from the bottom.
Ichi looking to control.
Stavros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ichi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Stavros is posturing up here but Ichi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stavros tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stavros has to tap! Slick submission there by Ichi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shin Ichi!
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Event:
ABW 69 Tektas - Monson
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Ichi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Ichi tries to counter by clinching up but Matsunaga breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Ichi was well out of range.
Ichi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ichi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Shin Ichi has been cut.
Matsunaga scores with a shot to the body.
Ichi slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Ichi attempts a counter takedown but Matsunaga avoids it well and moves away.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ichi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsunaga's waist but Matsunaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ichi off to one side.
Ichi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ichi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matsunaga defends well and Ichi ends up having to push Matsunaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been told by Ichi's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Ichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Ichi is looking to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch.
Matsunaga lunges at Ichi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ichi's hand.
A big right from Matsunaga misses. #CL#
Ichi clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ichi takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Ichi shoots in but Matsunaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ichi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsunaga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ichi somewhat.
Ichi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matsunaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Ichi moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ichi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Ichi moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
Ichi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.#T2#
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Ichi feinted with a counter takedown.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ichi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ichi clinches with his opponent.
Matsunaga misses with the head strike.
Matsunaga pushes Ichi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Ichi defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Ichi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Ichi avoids it easily.
Matsunaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsunaga wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ichi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Ichi wants to clinch but Matsunaga slips to the side
and Matsunaga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Ichi closes the distance and clinches.
Matsunaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsunaga working aggressively here.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ichi.
Ichi is trying to stall.
Matsunaga misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.#CUT2#
Shin Ichi's cut is getting worse.
Ichi is looking to clinch but Matsunaga is avoiding it.
Ichi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Matsunaga tests Ichi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Matsunaga jabs at Ichi's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
Ichi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ichi feinted with a counter takedown.
Matsunaga has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ichi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ichi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsunaga tries to avoid it but Ichi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsunaga to the ground. Matsunaga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsunaga digs a good body shot into Ichi's ribs.
Ichi moves in looking to clinch but Matsunaga pushes him off.
Ichi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ichi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Ichi was well out of range.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ichi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ichi fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shin Ichi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ichi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Ichi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Ichi tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ichi slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Ichi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsunaga as he jumps to the side.
Matsunaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ichi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Ichi tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves away
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ichi on the side of the head.
Ichi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ichi tries to clinch up but Matsunaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Ichi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Ichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ichi tries for a takedown but Matsunaga circles away easily
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Ichi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ichi tries to score a body lock takedown but Matsunaga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Matsunaga.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsunaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ichi.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Matsunaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Ichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Matsunaga.
Ichi tries for a takedown but Matsunaga manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Ichi moves away from the strike by Matsunaga. #T2#
Ichi ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Ichi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Ichi tries to clinch
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Shin Ichi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Ichi's head.
Ichi shoots in but no luck this time.
Ichi fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ichi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Matsunaga.#ROC2#
Ichi is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Shin Ichi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice cross by Matsunaga.
Oh Ichi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsunaga closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ichi! Matsunaga dives in looking to finish! Ichi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Futoshi Matsunaga!
A relieved looking Futoshi Matsunaga 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 62 Murhaa - Matsunaga
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ichi moves into range and clinches up with Birchack.
Birchack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ichi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Birchack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ichi prevents it.
Ichi has Birchack pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Ichi manages to break the clinch.
Ichi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Birchack's hands.#TD2#
Ichi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Birchack to the ground. Ichi is now in Birchack's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ichi wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving.
Birchack lands a decent shot there.
Ichi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB#
Birchack has an active guard here but Ichi has managed to pass into half guard.
Birchack regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ichi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Birchack has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ichi has passed into side control.
Birchack manages to get back to half guard.
Ichi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birchack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Birchack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ichi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Birchack is defending against the submission attempts here by Ichi.
Birchack tries to roll over but Ichi keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Birchack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ichi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ichi is working for a kimura but Birchack is defending it quite comfortably.
Ichi is keen to just control but Birchack is a slippery customer.
Ichi prevents Birchack from improving his position.
Birchack punching from the bottom.
Birchack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birchack tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Ichi seems to be working for a kimura but Birchack defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Birchack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Birchack is staying active underneath Ichi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Ichi is working for a kimura but Birchack is defending it quite comfortably.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Ichi is controlling well.
Birchack landing strikes from the bottom.
Birchack wants to get back to full guard.
Ichi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birchack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Birchack is looking for a sweep. Ichi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ichi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Birchack keeps working.
Birchack tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ichi seems to be working for a kimura but Birchack defends the submission attempt.
Birchack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ichi wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving.
Birchack looking for a sweep. Not yet Birchack, not yet.
Ichi slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Birchack.
Birchack tries to get to full guard but Ichi has control of the leg.
Birchack moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ichi is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Ichi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ichi looks to land a combination but Birchack avoids it well.
Birchack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Birchack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ichi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Birchack scrambles back to his feet.
Ichi misses with an uppercut. Birchack saw that one coming.
Birchack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ichi scores with a jab. Birchack acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Ichi closes the distance and clinches.
Birchack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ichi prevents it.
Birchack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ichi pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Birchack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ichi throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Birchack counters with a shoot takedown. Ichi fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Birchack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ichi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ichi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birchack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ichi pulls Birchack in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ichi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birchack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Birchack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ichi wants to sweep but no luck.
Birchack lands a couple of digs.
Shin Ichi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ichi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Birchack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2##SUB2#
Ichi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birchack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ichi's head.
Birchack landing with the ground and pound.
Ichi keeping full guard, as Birchack tries to pass.
Birchack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ichi's head.
Birchack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Birchack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Birchack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ichi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Birchack has managed to get both his arms back between Ichi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ichi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Birchack defends well.
Ichi is breathing heavily.
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!
Birchack lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Ichi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Birchack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Birchack stands up over Ichi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Birchack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Birchack is in close to Ichi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Birchack cracks Ichi with a solid left hand.
Birchack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Birchack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ichi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ichi, not yet.
Birchack landing some decent shots from guard.
Birchack throws a strike but Ichi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchack tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Birchack looking for a guillotine here but Ichi defends easily.
#T4#
Ichi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ichi wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving.
Birchack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ichi is one step ahead there.
Birchack is working hard here to advance position.
Ichi is pushing down on Birchack's leg trying to pass to half guard. Birchack is fighting to maintain full guard but Ichi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Birchack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ichi trying to control from half guard but Birchack is working away.
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 Anthony Birchack will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ichi instigates a clinch.
Ichi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Birchack is looking to take this one to the mat.
Birchack is working for takedown but Ichi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Birchack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ichi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Birchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ichi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Birchack is trying to defend but Ichi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Birchack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ichi preventing the sweep.
Ichi trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Birchack 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.
Ichi wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving.
Birchack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birchack keeping moving, preventing Ichi from controlling successfully.
Birchack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ichi has his foot on Birchack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchack works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Birchack postures up and lands a big shot to Ichi's brow.
Ichi trying to keep a closed guard but Birchack is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ichi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birchack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ichi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Birchack chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Birchack's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Birchack throwing strikes but missing.
Birchack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ichi's head.#SUB2#
Ichi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Birchack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB2#
Ichi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birchack scoring with punches to the head and body.
Birchack scoring with punches to the head and body.
Birchack landing some decent shots from guard.
Birchack with a nice head shot there.
Birchack connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2#
Ichi pushes Birchack off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ichi misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Ichi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Birchack tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ichi is in Birchack's guard.#T4#
Birchack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ichi is one step ahead there.
Birchack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Birchack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birchack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack landing with the ground and pound.
Birchack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Birchack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ichi is trying to control the position but Birchack postures up.
Ichi wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Anthony Birchack.
I think Birchack 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 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
ABW 52 Vurny - Bones
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Ichi shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanaka fails to land the takedown.
Ichi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanaka's waist but Tanaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ichi off to one side. #CL2#
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ichi, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ichi up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ichi slowing the pace effectively.#T1##BC2#
Tanaka breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Tanaka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ichi!
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.
Ichi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tanaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tanaka tries to move to mount but Ichi blocks the move with his legs.
Ichi gets back to half guard.
Tanaka is thwarting Ichi's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but Ichi defending well.
Tanaka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Ichi actively working from the bottom here.
Tanaka prevents Ichi from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tanaka in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Ichi looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Tanaka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tanaka is standing up over Ichi. Ichi looks to escape but Tanaka dives into side control.
#REVR#
Ichi is looking to regain half guard here but Tanaka keeps moving and retains side control.
Tanaka advances to full mount. #T4#
Tanaka controlling the pace for now.
Ichi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tanaka controlling from the full mount.
Ichi wants to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
Ichi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ichi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tanaka on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ichi reaches up to try and control the position but Tanaka seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ichi rolls and tries to escape and now Tanaka has his back!
Tanaka controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ichi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanaka circles away.#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka is struggling to control the position.
Ichi stalling the fight.
Ichi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tanaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Tanaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ichi is trying to maintain a safe position but Tanaka gets an underhook and turns Ichi into the cage.
Tanaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tanaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tanaka slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nobunaga Tanaka.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into the clinch.
Ichi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tanaka is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tanaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Tanaka has Ichi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ichi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tanaka wants to take the fight to the mat but Ichi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee calls for Ichi to work.
The referee calls for Tanaka to work.
Ichi is looking to control Tanaka's arms but Tanaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ichi has his back to the cage.
Ichi is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Ichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ichi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Come on Ichi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tanaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ichi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka leaning against his opponent.
Ichi is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ichi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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##CL2#
Tanaka drives through and clinches with Ichi against the cage.
Ichi stalling in the clinch.
Tanaka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tanaka taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka slows down the pace here.
Ichi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanaka up against the cage.#T1#
Tanaka is pushing Ichi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ichi has Tanaka pressed against the cage.
Shin Ichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ichi is looking for a takedown.
Tanaka being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shin Ichi.
Ichi tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ichi throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.#CL2#
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ichi, pushing him back against the cage.
Ichi slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Tanaka to work.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ichi taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tanaka as Ichi tries to tie him up.
Ichi taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ichi has Tanaka pressed against the cage.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shin Ichi.
Ichi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanaka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ichi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ichi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Tanaka rushes Ichi and presses him up against the cage.
Tanaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tanaka receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tanaka as Ichi tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Tanaka jumps guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nobunaga Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Tanaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobunaga Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tanaka 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobunaga Tanaka!
After winning the bout, Nobunaga Tanaka 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:
Angry Birds War 42
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ichi clinches.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Ichi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Ichi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up here but Ichi is controlling him well.
Ichi trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away. #SUB2#
Ichi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rodriguez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shin Ichi!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 31
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Verygood has closed the distance and engaged Ichi in a clinch.
Verygood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ichi backwards. #TD2#
Verygood pulls guard.
Verygood pulls Ichi in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Verygood 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Verygood.
Ichi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ichi trying to control but Verygood is working from the bottom. #T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Verygood is pulling down on Ichi's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ichi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verygood as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Verygood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ichi fails with the takedown.
Ichi tries to clinch up but Verygood circles away and keeps his distance.
Verygood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verygood, right into the meat.
#CL#
Ichi clinches with his opponent.
Verygood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Ichi is trying to maintain a safe position but Verygood gets an underhook and turns Ichi into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verygood.
Ichi takes a shot to the head.
Ichi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Verygood is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Verygood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Verygood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verygood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Verygood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ichi walks away with a smile on his face. Verygood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ichi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verygood.#T3#
Ichi wants to clinch but Verygood slips to the side
and Verygood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Shin Ichi has been cut.
Verygood throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Ichi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Verygood pulls Ichi in to control the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Verygood.
Verygood is continuing to stall.
Ichi trying to control but Verygood is working from the bottom. #T4#
Verygood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The adventures of Verygood the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ichi tries to clinch up.
Kurt Verygood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ichi wants to clinch up but Verygood keeps it at a distance.
Verygood tries to counter with a clinch but Ichi shakes him off and moves away.
Ichi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ichi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Verygood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Verygood. No joy for Ichi on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Verygood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shin Ichi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ichi defending well as Verygood loads up on a big left hand.
Ichi has his takedown stuffed
and Verygood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ichi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Verygood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Verygood throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Ichi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ichi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Verygood lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Verygood on the inside.
Verygood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ichi blocking some punches.
#T1##TD#
Ichi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Verygood is trying to get back to half guard.
I wouldn't like to be where Verygood is right now.
Verygood felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Ichi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Verygood rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ichi's guard! Nice work there by Verygood! #SUB#
Ichi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verygood is aware though and is defending well.
Verygood content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ichi working for submissions but it's allowed Verygood to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Verygood trying to control the pace.
Verygood trying to pass the guard but Ichi defending well. #SUB#
Ichi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Verygood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ichi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Verygood is working away from the top position though.
Verygood stalling.
Verygood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ichi tries to get to full guard but Verygood has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ichi shoots and misses
and Verygood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Ichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ichi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verygood.
The crowd cheers as Verygood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ichi doesn't seem phased though.
Ichi shoots in for a takedown but Verygood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Verygood just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verygood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ichi moves in looking to clinch but Verygood pushes him off.
Verygood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ichi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Verygood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shin Ichi's cut.
That's time! Ichi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Verygood looks to land a right hand but Ichi moved out of range.
Ichi avoids the body shot from Verygood.
Ichi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Verygood throws out a counter right but Ichi avoids it with no problem.
Verygood connects with a leg kick. Ichi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ichi doesn't manage to clinch there - Verygood circles away.
Ichi needs to keep his hands up - Verygood had a free shot at his head there.
Verygood cracks Ichi with an open hand slap.#CL#
Verygood gets tackled into the cage by Ichi. Ichi maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ichi just leaning against Verygood, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verygood.
Verygood lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
Shin Ichi's cut is getting worse.
Verygood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Verygood misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Verygood.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Verygood misses with a punch on the inside.
Verygood throws a head punch that misses.
Verygood struggles to land a body shot inside as Ichi controls his hands.
Verygood lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Verygood as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Verygood decides to pull guard.
Ichi looking to pass the guard.
Ichi trying to control but Verygood is working from the bottom.
Verygood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shin Ichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurt Verygood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Verygood keeping moving, preventing Ichi from controlling successfully.
Verygood seems keen to control Ichi's posture.
Ichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Verygood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verygood is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD#
Ichi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Ichi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Verygood holding on.
Verygood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Verygood wants to improve his position but Ichi is controlling well.
Verygood is controlling Ichi's trapped leg to prevent Ichi from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Ichi wants to work for an arm triangle but Verygood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Verygood is controlling Ichi's trapped leg to prevent Ichi from advancing to side control.
Ichi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verygood keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verygood is looking for a sweep. Ichi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ichi wants to work for an arm triangle but Verygood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Verygood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Verygood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Verygood!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 25
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Kind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Kind closes the distance and clinches.
Kind displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ichi up against the cage.
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind tries to pull guard but Ichi holds him up against the cage and eventually Kind drops back down to his feet.
Kind gets underhooks to prevent Ichi's takedown attempt.
Kind looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kind up against the cage.#TD#
Ichi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1##SUB#
Ichi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kind has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kind can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ichi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kind will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ichi trying to control the action but Kind is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ichi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ichi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Kind manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ichi's best efforts.
Ichi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kind preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kind tries to roll over but Ichi keeps him under control.#T3#
Ichi is trying to control. Kind wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kind is looking to escape.
Ichi works his way into full mount!
Ichi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kind wants to hold on but Ichi pushes him away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ichi working for a guillotine from mount but Kind is in no mood to give up.
Ichi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kind is squirming around, avoiding Ichi's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ichi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kind can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kind tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Ichi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Ichi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ichi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ichi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kind gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ichi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind being controlled against the cage.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Kind breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Kind closes the distance and pushes Ichi back into the cage.
Kind wants to get back to striking at distance but Ichi won't allow it.
#TD#
Ichi has Kind pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ichi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kind tumbling to the mat - Ichi dives into Kind's guard.
Shin Ichi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kind pulls Ichi in close to prevent any damage.
Ichi wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving. #T2#
Kind looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ichi postures up.
Kind keeping moving, preventing Ichi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ichi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kind is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kind has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kind can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ichi has his foot on Kind's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kind works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Kind passes Ichi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kind wants to pass to mount but Ichi is defending the position.
Kind lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kind tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ichi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ichi trying to control but Kind postures up.
Kind not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kind looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ichi is looking for a sweep. Kind is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ichi is pressing down on Kind's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ichi looking to control.
#ES#
Ichi has his feet on Kind's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Ichi clinches up with Kind and pushes him back against the cage.
Kind is trying to break the clinch but Ichi is controlling him.
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 Shin Ichi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kind closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ichi did well to prevent Kind getting side control.#ES#
Ichi has one foot on Kind's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Ichi has Kind up against the cage in a clinch.
Kind effectively controlling the action here.
Kind is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ichi to keep the fight standing.
Ichi wants to take the fight to the mat but Kind manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kind gets underhooks to prevent Ichi's takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ichi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kind tries to pull guard but Ichi won't allow it.
#T1#
Kind wants to take the fight to the mat but Ichi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shin Ichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Champ Kind.#BC#
Ichi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Ichi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kind quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ichi in particular looking to stall.
Kind really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ichi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ichi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kind keeps working. #SUB#
Ichi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kind doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ichi. #T2#
Ichi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kind does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ichi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ichi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Ichi is keen to just control but Kind is a slippery customer.
Kind scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ichi manages to mount him!
Kind tries to hold on but Ichi pushes him away.
Kind is trying to reverse the position but instead Ichi has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Ichi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kind defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB#
Kind showing good submission defense here.
Kind trying to get back to his feet but Ichi is in full control for now. #SUB#
Ichi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kind showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Ichi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ichi, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Ichi!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 9
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Balls.
No luck for Ichi with that takedown attempt.
Ichi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balls.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ichi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ichi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ichi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balls.
Balls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ichi misses with a takedown attempt - Balls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tripin Balls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Ichi.
Balls clobbers Ichi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Balls lands with a right hand.
Balls scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Balls. That snapped Ichi's head back.
Balls misses with an uppercut. Ichi saw that one coming.
Balls lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Balls throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Ichi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Balls managing to control the position. #SUB#
Balls looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ichi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Balls'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.
Balls seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Balls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ichi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balls haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Balls managing to control the position.
Balls keeping moving, preventing Ichi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balls throws out a leg kick but Ichi moves out of range and Balls only half commits. #CL2#
Ichi forces Balls back against the cage and clinches.
Balls trying to stall but Ichi improves his position.
Balls has had enough of the clinch but Ichi keeps him there for the moment.
Balls misses with a punch on the inside.
Ichi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Balls up against the cage.
Ichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balls.
Ichi controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Ichi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Balls had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ichi defends it easily.
Balls has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Balls is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Balls has his hands on Ichi's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ichi 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.
Balls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Balls looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tripin Balls dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Balls throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Ichi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Balls won't be happy with that.
Balls tries to buck Ichi off but Ichi is having none of it.
Ichi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balls keeps working.
Balls struggling a bit here.
Ichi is looking to take a break and control but Balls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ichi is looking for a kimura but Balls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ichi to get the leverage. #T1#
Balls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ichi is working away from the top position though.
Ichi is stalling here. Balls is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ichi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Balls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ichi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ichi is trying to control but can't.
Balls stalling.
Balls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Balls controlling the action here.
Balls continues to stall.#SUB2#
Ichi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Balls pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Balls is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ichi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ichi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Shin Ichi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ichi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Ichi tries to advance to mount but Balls denies him. #SUB2#
Ichi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Balls struggling a bit here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balls tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ichi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Ichi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ichi avoids the attempt from Balls to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ichi trying to control but Balls is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Ichi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ichi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ichi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ichi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balls tried to score with a low kick but Ichi checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ichi or perhaps it was just good defense by Balls, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichi fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ichi clinches. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Balls.
Balls scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Balls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ichi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ichi avoiding damage.
Balls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balls is pressed up against the cage. Ichi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balls down to the mat. Balls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tripin Balls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Ichi.
Ichi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ichi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tripin Balls is winning the standup battle so far.
Balls keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Balls cracks Ichi with an open hand slap.
Tripin Balls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balls lands the left hand.
Balls connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ichi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balls throws the left hand but Ichi avoids the punch easily.
Ichi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balls.
Ichi drops his hands momentarily and Balls takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Ichi instigates a clinch.
Balls is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ichi can do to turn this around?
Balls lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ichi backwards.
Balls lands a nice uppercut.
Ichi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ichi leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
The referee calls for Ichi to work.
Ichi is trying to drag Balls to the mat but Balls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ichi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ichi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Balls scores with a shoulder strike.
Ichi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Balls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Balls is trying to break free.
Balls taking a breather.
Balls throws a head punch that misses.
Balls tries to throw a body punch but Ichi avoids it by throwing Balls back against the cage.
Balls misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ichi taking a breather.
Balls misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balls tries to break the clinch but Ichi is controlling the position.
Ichi keeps control of Balls as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balls goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balls letting Ichi take a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tripin Balls showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Balls 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tripin Balls!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Cancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ichi tries to clinch there but Cancer circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ichi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ichi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cancer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cancer misses with a looping right.
Cancer connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cancer. Ichi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cancer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ichi on the side of the head.
Ichi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cancer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ichi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cancer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ichi is in Cancer's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ichi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Ichi 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ichi stands and throws Cancer's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Ichi tries for a kimura but Cancer is defending well.
Cancer is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Ichi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cancer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Ichi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ichi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee asks Ichi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ichi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cancer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ichi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cancer is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Ichi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cancer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ichi is staying tight to Cancer's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Ichi is trying to get an arm triangle but Cancer is defending well.
Ichi controls the position. #SUB#
Ichi is working to tighten his grip on Cancer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cancer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ichi is really squeezing tight and eventually Cancer passes out! Ichi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shin Ichi!
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