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Event:
PFC 8 Mafaking vs Kruglov
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
LaRusso misses with an uppercut. McBeth saw that one coming.
McBeth tries to counter by closing the distance.
McBeth throws a low kick but it's checked well by LaRusso.
McBeth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McBeth lands with an uppercut that bounces LaRusso off the cage and back into range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
LaRusso scores with a leg kick.
LaRusso looks to throw the jab but McBeth is out of range.
LaRusso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaRusso backing away here, and McBeth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McBeth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McBeth cracks the inside of LaRusso's front leg.
McBeth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LaRusso's head.
Danga de danga de dang - LaRusso scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRusso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McBeth cracks LaRusso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
LaRusso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LaRusso takes a swing at McBeth's ribcage but misses.
LaRusso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LaRusso plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McBeth scoring well with a low kick there.
LaRusso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McBeth's hands.#T1#
LaRusso looks to land a left hand but McBeth moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
McBeth pulls guard effortlessly.
LaRusso throws a big right hand that misses.
LaRusso is looking to work some ground and pound but McBeth has wrist control.
LaRusso wants to stand and escape but instead McBeth has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
McBeth stands and throws LaRusso's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McBeth controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McBeth gets to mount! LaRusso was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McBeth fails to advance to LaRusso's back.
LaRusso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LaRusso tries to get out of the position.
LaRusso has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McBeth controlling from mount. #T3#
McBeth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
LaRusso is wriggling around trying to escape.
McBeth controlling from mount.
LaRusso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McBeth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that McBeth 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.
LaRusso is working to get back to half guard.
McBeth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outer Heaven Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McBeth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulski McBeth 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#
LaRusso lands a head shot.
McBeth blocks the body kick.
Kumo LaRusso is winning the standup battle so far.
McBeth thuds his shin into the meat of LaRusso's side.
McBeth moves away from the strike by LaRusso.
LaRusso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. LaRusso does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaRusso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McBeth on the side of the head.
McBeth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LaRusso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBeth.
LaRusso missing with a left hand there. McBeth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McBeth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as LaRusso blocks the low kick.
McBeth looks to land a right hand but LaRusso moved out of range.
LaRusso takes a swing at McBeth's ribcage but misses.
McBeth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBeth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick lands from McBeth. #T1#
McBeth lands with a hook. LaRusso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McBeth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from McBeth misses.
McBeth slips a straight right by LaRusso.
McBeth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaRusso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McBeth clobbers LaRusso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McBeth lands a head kick!
McBeth lands with a straight right. LaRusso didn't see that one coming.
LaRusso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaRusso lands a head kick!
LaRusso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McBeth.
McBeth misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - LaRusso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LaRusso misses with a head kick.
McBeth lands with a good body shot.#T2#
LaRusso is looking to land body kicks.
McBeth slips a straight right by LaRusso.
A punch lands to the side of LaRusso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LaRusso throws a body shot but no joy.
LaRusso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBeth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaRusso misses with a body shot.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses.
McBeth throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBeth lands a jab to LaRusso's midsection.
McBeth scores with a sloppy right hand. LaRusso should have avoided that one.
LaRusso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBeth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from LaRusso.
McBeth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by McBeth.
McBeth misses with the combination.
#T3#
McBeth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McBeth moves out of range of the strikes.
McBeth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. LaRusso does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaRusso thows a left - swing and a miss!
LaRusso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LaRusso throws a head kick but McBeth moves out of range.
McBeth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good exchange - McBeth coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by McBeth.
LaRusso looks to land a right hand but McBeth moved out of range.
LaRusso misses with a two punch combination.
McBeth moves out of range of the body kick from LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick and McBeth moves out of range easily.
McBeth scores with a hook to the body. LaRusso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McBeth connects with a single shot there.
McBeth tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaRusso swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
McBeth lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by McBeth - just one landing.
McBeth lands a high kick!
McBeth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaRusso.
LaRusso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBeth.
LaRusso throws a body shot but no joy.
LaRusso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McBeth.
McBeth moves out of range as LaRusso strikes.
LaRusso lands with a right hand.
LaRusso looks to score with a jab to the body but McBeth is just out of range.
Jab, jab by LaRusso - just one landing.
LaRusso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBeth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaRusso moves away.
LaRusso throws a jab when McBeth was well out of range.
McBeth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
LaRusso connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulski McBeth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
A leg kick checked by LaRusso.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. LaRusso does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBeth throws a leg kick but LaRusso sees it coming and moves out of range.
McBeth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaRusso throws an overhand right that lands on McBeth's shoulder, as McBeth tries to avoid the shot.
McBeth defending well as LaRusso loads up on a big left hand.
McBeth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from LaRusso.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from LaRusso - that will leave a mark!
McBeth throws the left hand but LaRusso avoids the punch easily.
LaRusso looks to land a left hand but McBeth moved out of range nicely.
McBeth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
LaRusso throws a body shot but no joy.
McBeth motions for LaRusso to come forward. McBeth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
McBeth wants to slow LaRusso down by chopping away at his legs.
LaRusso thows a left - swing and a miss!
McBeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McBeth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LaRusso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
McBeth throws a front kick aimed at LaRusso's knee but LaRusso avoids it well.
LaRusso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McBeth has time to react.
McBeth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LaRussos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McBeth misses with the combination.
LaRusso looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McBeth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
McBeth has LaRusso up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
McBeth breaks the clinch.
LaRusso misses with a head kick.
McBeth lands a really nice looking cross but LaRusso seems unphased.
LaRusso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaRusso throws a body shot but no joy.
LaRusso throws the left hand but McBeth avoids the punch easily.
McBeth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBeth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LaRusso on the side of the head.
Kumo LaRusso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBeth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LaRusso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McBeth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBeth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McBeth scores with a nice strike.
LaRusso throws a right hand that McBeth ducks under and follows up with a left that McBeth also avoids with ease.
McBeth tries to counter with a clinch but LaRusso shakes him off and moves away.
LaRusso misses with a hook.
LaRusso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBeth.
McBeth slips a straight right by LaRusso.
LaRusso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
LaRusso looks to land a left hand but McBeth moved out of range nicely.
McBeth scores with a crisp jab that stopped LaRusso in his tracks.
McBeth scores with a sloppy right hand. LaRusso should have avoided that one.
McBeth jabs LaRusso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by McBeth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LaRusso delivers a nice body kick.
McBeth throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
LaRusso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McBeth.
LaRusso misses with a hook. McBeth ducked under it nicely.
LaRusso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
LaRusso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McBeth if he has to take too many more of those.
McBeth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McBeth tries to clinch but LaRusso moves out of range.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaRusso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McBeth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LaRusso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as LaRusso lands an impressive looking overhand right. McBeth doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
McBeth is rocked!
McBeth misses with a few strikes there.
McBeth is still on wobbly legs! Can LaRusso finish him?
LaRusso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LaRusso misses with a looping right.
LaRusso misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBeth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McBeth seems to have recovered his senses.
McBeth avoids the head kick by LaRusso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That kick from McBeth tenderised LaRusso's leg. LaRusso is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
McBeth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LaRusso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McBeth avoids the body shot from LaRusso.
LaRusso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBeth.
LaRusso walks forward, straight into a front kick from McBeth.
McBeth lands with a nice body kick.
LaRusso throws a wild body kick that McBeth sees coming a mile off.
LaRusso takes one to the chin there.
A bone on bone clash there as McBeth blocks the leg kick.
LaRusso throws a body punch but McBeth moves out of range.
McBeth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McBeth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McBeth lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LaRusso.
McBeth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paulski McBeth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McBeth lands with a cross.
LaRusso throws an overhand right that lands on McBeth's shoulder, as McBeth tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulski McBeth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McBeth 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulski McBeth!
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Event:
PFC 1- Rudimentary Changes
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
LaRusso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
LaRusso misses with a straight right.
As LaRusso backs away, Rock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock slips a straight right by LaRusso.
Rock lands a jab to the nose.
Rock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaRusso looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from LaRusso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LaRusso misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from LaRusso misses #CL#
and Rock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rock.
LaRusso lands a left hand.
Rock lands a body shot.
LaRusso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rock gets through LaRusso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaRusso misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Rock misses with some punches.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Rock misses with some punches.
LaRusso misses with some punches.
Rock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
LaRusso is rocked!
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
LaRusso is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
Rock works on LaRusso's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Rock.
Rock throws a big uppercut that drops LaRusso! More strikes from Rock and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! LaRusso lies dazed against the cage as Rock celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock!
Will Rock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TRFC98
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Fairchild takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fairchild misses with a jab to the body
and LaRusso counters with a nice body shot.
Fairchild takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Jordan Fairchild has been cut.
Fairchild takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
LaRusso sends Fairchild crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! LaRusso is motioning to the referee to let Fairchild up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Fairchild is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaRusso sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Fairchild's defenses. It connects perfectly with Fairchild's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kumo LaRusso!
Kumo LaRusso spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
TRFC94
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Hepple throws a hook to the side of LaRusso's head but LaRusso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaRusso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hepple has time to react.
Hepple has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT in the buildup to the fight.
LaRusso drops his hands momentarily and Hepple takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
LaRusso lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hepple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hepple doesn't manage to clinch there - LaRusso circles away.
Hepple connects with the punch.
LaRusso with a hook.
Hepple misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hepple. That snapped LaRusso's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hepple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hepple lands the left hand.
Hepple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaRusso throws out the jab.
LaRusso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hepple scores with a hook.
LaRusso throws a jab when Hepple was well out of range.
LaRusso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaRusso throws out a counter right but Hepple avoids it with no problem.
Hepple is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Hepple misses with a looping left.
Hepple misses with a straight right.
Hepple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hepple takes one to the chin there.
Hepple throws a right and a left that both miss.
LaRusso is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hepple.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut.
Hepple takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LaRusso looks to land a left hand but Hepple moved out of range nicely.
Hepple throwing a counter right hand but LaRusso manages to avoid it.
Hepple slips a straight right by LaRusso.
LaRusso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hepple. Hepple circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hepple blocks a jab.
Hepple uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
LaRusso ducks under a wild hook from Hepple.
Hepple throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Hepple connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hepple fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
LaRusso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hepple, as that shot connected.
#ROC#
LaRusso is rocked!
Hepple misses with a hook. LaRusso ducked under it nicely.
LaRusso is still on wobbly legs! Can Hepple finish him?
Hepple listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hepple drops LaRusso with a big left hand! LaRusso is injured, injured bad! Hepple jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple retains his welterweight title!
Ronnie Hepple seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TRFC92
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Bates is looking to clinch.
LaRusso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bates with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaRusso. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LaRusso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bates has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Bates shoots in but LaRusso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bates wants to clinch up but LaRusso keeps it at a distance.
Bates takes one to the chin there.
LaRusso circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
LaRusso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by LaRusso.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaRusso works on Bates's body with a couple of short punches.
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
LaRusso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
#T1#
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaRusso struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
#BC#
Bates manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bates clinches up with LaRusso and pushes him back against the cage.
Bates blocking some punches.
LaRusso lands with a left to the head.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaRusso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaRusso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaRusso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Still in the clinch, LaRusso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LaRusso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
LaRusso has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bates seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if LaRusso can turn it around.
A short left from LaRusso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaRusso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
LaRusso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but LaRusso avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates can't break the clinch.
A short left from LaRusso.
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaRusso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Bates working hard to break the clinch.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Bates wants to get back to striking at distance but LaRusso won't allow it.
Bates drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaRusso pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LaRusso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bates on the side of the head.
LaRusso scores with a shot to the body.
Bates is looking to clinch.
LaRusso connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Bates moves into the clinch successfully.
Bates drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaRusso pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bates has his takedown stuffed
and LaRusso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaRusso cracks Bates with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Bates clinches up against the cage.#T3#
LaRusso scores with a shoulder strike.
LaRusso is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LaRusso down to the mat. LaRusso avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LaRusso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaRusso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaRusso works Bates's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for LaRusso.
Bates slips under a jab.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Micheal Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaRusso throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaRusso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaRusso.
LaRusso misses with a few strikes there.
LaRusso throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
LaRusso scores with a nice head shot.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bates wants to clinch up but LaRusso keeps it at a distance.
LaRusso is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bates had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL#
Bates rushes LaRusso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bates taking a breather.
LaRusso lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaRusso.#BC#
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LaRusso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bates wants to clinch
and LaRusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bates tries to clinch up
and LaRusso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bates thinking.
Bates tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumo LaRusso dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
LaRusso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaRusso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaRusso throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaRusso looks to land a left hand but Bates moved out of range nicely.
Bates tries to counter by clinching up but LaRusso breaks away and moves out of range.
LaRusso sizes up Bates with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
LaRusso throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Bates fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bates is looking to clinch but LaRusso is avoiding it.
Bates has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LaRusso finds it's way round the side to connect with Bates's head. #TD#
Bates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in LaRusso's guard.
LaRusso keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Bates throws an elbow that misses. LaRusso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bates's guard. Nice move by LaRusso!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaRusso is looking to work some ground and pound but Bates has wrist control.#T1#
Bates working a defensive guard here.
LaRusso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bates's head.
LaRusso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LaRusso wanted to stand there but Bates had control of the position.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
LaRusso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaRusso keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Bates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates throws an elbow that misses. LaRusso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bates's guard. Nice move by LaRusso!#REVB##T2#
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bates wants to pass the guard but LaRusso is keeping the position.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LaRusso can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bates throwing strikes from guard but LaRusso blocks nicely.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaRusso wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment.
Bates has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Bates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bates connects with a couple of short punches.
Bates scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
LaRusso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LaRusso's head.
LaRusso keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaRusso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bates controls the pace.
Bates wants to control from the top but LaRusso keeps moving.
LaRusso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bates. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bates closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaRusso lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumo LaRusso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
LaRusso slaps away a takedown attempt from Bates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bates moves away from the strike by LaRusso.
Bates darts in trying to clinch
and LaRusso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaRusso swats away the attempt to clinch by Bates.
LaRusso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Bates instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRusso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bates stalling the fight.
Bates looking to stall.
LaRusso stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
Bates tries to land knees in the clinch but LaRusso avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Bates is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaRusso just leaning against Bates, taking a breather.
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LaRusso sprawls well. LaRusso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bates gets slowly back to his feet.
LaRusso keeps the fight on the outside.
LaRusso misses with a straight left.
LaRusso just misses with a punch to the body.
As LaRusso looks to move away, Bates throws a big counter combo but LaRusso just gets out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from LaRusso as Bates shoots in.
LaRusso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bates moves away from the strike by LaRusso.
Bates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bates slips a straight right by LaRusso.#T2#
Bates defending well as LaRusso loads up on a big left hand.
Kumo LaRusso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaRusso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaRusso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaRusso scores with a nice head shot.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut. #TD#
LaRusso tries to sprawl but Bates drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bates lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bates in particular looking to stall.
Well,Bates is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bates sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LaRusso defending well though.
LaRusso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bates.
Bates stops LaRusso from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
LaRusso taking some punishment here, with Bates in his half guard.
Bates is nestled in close to LaRusso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bates slows the pace down in half guard.
Bates is trying to control. LaRusso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LaRusso tries to kick Bates off but Bates keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bates missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bates missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LaRusso wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
LaRusso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bates misses with a head shot. LaRusso uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bates postures up in LaRusso's guard and throws a big left but LaRusso blocks it.
Bates loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates swats away the attempt to clinch by LaRusso.
Micheal Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaRusso lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kumo LaRusso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaRusso 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Kumo LaRusso!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Kumo LaRusso!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Kumo LaRusso!
Kumo LaRusso wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Kumo LaRusso took to the microphone: 'Grownstone KO'd you and now I beat you senseless...I think it's time to hang up the gloves ya bum'.
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Event:
TRFC88
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from LaRusso.
LaRusso scores with a jab to the body.
LaRusso lands with a hook. Buck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buck tries to clinch up
and LaRusso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaRusso lands with a shot to the body.
LaRusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
LaRusso moves into range and clinches up with Buck.
LaRusso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaRusso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LaRusso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LaRusso misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
LaRusso lands with a light punch inside.
Buck misses with an elbow strike.
LaRusso avoiding damage as Buck throws knees to the body.
LaRusso lands with a right to the head.
LaRusso misses with a body punch.
LaRusso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaRusso misses with the head strike.
LaRusso lands a hook that snaps the head of Buck backwards.
LaRusso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaRusso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, LaRusso scores with a nice short uppercut.
LaRusso throws a head punch that misses.
Buck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LaRusso scores with a shot to the side of Buck's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRusso taking a breather.
Buck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LaRusso misses with a body punch.
#T2#
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaRusso.
Still in the clinch, LaRusso scores with a nice short uppercut.
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaRusso working aggressively here.
Buck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LaRusso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaRusso avoids it.
Buck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from LaRusso on the inside.
Buck tries to break free but LaRusso pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
LaRusso is stalling here.
Buck tries to pull guard but LaRusso won't allow it.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by LaRusso.
Buck stalling in the clinch but LaRusso improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from LaRusso.
LaRusso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buck backwards.
Buck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaRusso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaRusso prevents the takedown attempt.
Buck taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Buck's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LaRusso is struggling to control the position.
Buck blocks an uppercut.
LaRusso lands with a short shot to the head.
Buck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LaRusso walks away with a smile on his face. Buck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot by LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Buck. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LaRusso, as that shot connected.
Buck walks into a straight right hand from LaRusso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaRusso misses with an uppercut.
Buck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaRusso is fending him off so far but Buck persists. Nope, LaRusso circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
LaRusso instigates a clinch.
A short right from LaRusso on the inside.
Buck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LaRusso just stands there and leans against the cage.
LaRusso prevents the takedown attempt.
LaRusso lands with a left to the head.
LaRusso lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by Buck.
Buck looking for a takedown.
Buck is breathing heavily.
LaRusso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaRusso prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaRusso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumo LaRusso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
LaRusso scores with a three punch combo!
LaRusso digs a good hook to Buck's body.
LaRusso throws a looping overhand right but Buck ducks down to avoid it.
LaRusso tries to bum rush Buck with a series of wild strikes but Buck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for LaRusso.
LaRusso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buck under the eye.
Buck tries for a takedown but LaRusso circles away easily
and LaRusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LaRusso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LaRusso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaRusso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buck's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Buck wants to clinch but LaRusso slips to the side
and LaRusso counters with a left to the body.
LaRusso connects with a single shot there.
Buck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaRusso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LaRusso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaRusso clobbers Buck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LaRusso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buck misses with a shot to the body
letting LaRusso counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Buck is rocked!
LaRusso throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Buck crashing down! Buck tries to stagger back to his feet but LaRusso just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Buck asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kumo LaRusso!
Post fight, Kumo LaRusso took to the microphone: 'Grownstone KO'd you and now I beat you senseless...I think it's time to hang up the gloves ya bum'.
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Event:
TRFC85
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Watanabe avoids the body shot from LaRusso.
No joy there for LaRusso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaRusso misses the shot to the body.
Kumo LaRusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaRusso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watanabe with a poor takedown
and LaRusso counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
LaRusso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watanabe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LaRusso after a bit of a struggle.
LaRusso stops a takedown attempt from Watanabe.
Kumo LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Watanabe.
Watanabe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaRusso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso lands a left hand.
Watanabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Watanabe takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRusso is working Watanabe over against the cage.
Watanabe drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaRusso pulls his leg out and moves away.
Watanabe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
LaRusso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watanabe. Watanabe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
LaRusso thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Watanabe tries to counter it with a takedown but LaRusso pushes his down on his head and steps out.
LaRusso tests Watanabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LaRusso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watanabe doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from LaRusso.
LaRusso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LaRusso cracks Watanabe with a good jab.
LaRusso throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Watanabe counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaRusso won't be happy with that.
LaRusso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watanabe cracks LaRusso with a big right hand but LaRusso just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
LaRusso is looking to regain half guard here but Watanabe keeps moving and retains side control.
LaRusso taking punishment in the form of punches.
Watanabe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Watanabe lands some shots froms side control.
LaRusso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Watanabe wants to control but LaRusso is keeping him busy.
LaRusso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#
LaRusso is rocked!
Watanabe in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and LaRusso looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Watanabe turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe! Kenji Watanabe retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Kenji Watanabe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kumo LaRusso spoke after the fight, saying 'All I have to say is damn he needs to shower and honestly I will take the loss just because I am able to get away from his stink ass and get a shower before the smell makes me throw up'.
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Event:
TRFC83
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Murata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaRusso.
Murata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaRusso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murata's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murata duly obliges.
LaRusso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Murata misses.
LaRusso was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
LaRusso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murata.
Murata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaRusso moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaRusso. Murata does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - LaRusso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRusso misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from LaRusso misses.
LaRusso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LaRusso takes a jab right on the kisser.
LaRusso sizes up Murata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Murata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murata.#T1#
Murata moves out of range as LaRusso strikes.
Murata digs a good body shot into LaRusso's ribs.
Murata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murata ducks under a wild hook from LaRusso.
LaRusso staying out of range there.
Murata throws a looping overhand right but LaRusso ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
LaRusso moves into the clinch.
LaRusso misses with the head strike.
Murata blocking some punches.
LaRusso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murata misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaRusso effectively controlling the action here.
LaRusso misses with the head strike.
LaRusso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaRusso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Murata is trying to break the clinch but LaRusso has him pressed against the cage.
LaRusso gets through Murata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murata tries to work over LaRusso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaRusso scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso keeps control of Murata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LaRusso misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaRusso misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaRusso tries a body shot but Murata blocks it.
LaRusso blocks an uppercut.
Murata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murata is looking to break free of the clinch but LaRusso has double underhooks.
Murata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LaRusso pushes Murata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaRusso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murata or not.
Murata takes a shot to the head.
LaRusso throws a head punch that misses.
LaRusso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murata. #T3#
Murata misses with the head strike.
LaRusso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murata backwards.
LaRusso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaRusso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LaRusso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murata avoids a wild elbow strike from LaRusso.
A short left from LaRusso.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaRusso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaRusso keeps control of Murata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from LaRusso on the inside.
LaRusso throws a punch but it's blocked by Murata.
Murata wants to break free but LaRusso has control.
LaRusso keeps control of Murata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LaRusso just leaning against Murata, taking a breather.
Murata is trying to force a seperation but LaRusso has the dominant position.
Murata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
LaRusso gets through Murata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaRusso misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaRusso.
LaRusso misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaRusso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murata backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaRusso misses with some punches.
Murata swings wildly with an uppercut but LaRusso uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaRusso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaRusso swings wildly with an uppercut but Murata uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaRusso misses with a punch on the inside.
LaRusso lands a right hand.
Murata is trying to break free.
Murata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murata.
LaRusso misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaRusso'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.
LaRusso lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumo LaRusso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Murata staying out of range there.
LaRusso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murata can do to turn this around?
LaRusso connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murata misses with a straight right.
LaRusso throws a looping overhand right but Murata ducks down to avoid it.
Murata is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaRusso was well out of range. Poor timing from Murata.
LaRusso throws a body punch but Murata moves out of range.
Murata connects with a body shot that sends LaRusso's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from LaRusso misses its intended target.
Murata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LaRusso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRusso takes a swing at Murata's ribcage but misses.
LaRusso takes a swing at Murata's ribcage but misses.
LaRusso throws a jab when Murata was well out of range.
Murata throws the left hand but LaRusso avoids the punch easily.
LaRusso swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Murata to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
LaRusso throws a lazy right hand but Murata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaRusso moves away.
Murata falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaRusso counters with a nice uppercut.
Murata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaRusso throws out the jab.
Murata throws a body punch but LaRusso moves out of range.
LaRusso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murata moves away from the strike by LaRusso.
LaRusso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaRusso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LaRusso scores with a jab.
Murata staying out of range there.
Murata dips to his left and cracks LaRusso with an uppercut!
Murata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LaRusso rather than just go for the knockout.
Murata defending well as LaRusso loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
LaRusso looks to land a left hand but Murata moved out of range nicely.
Murata misses with a two punch combination.
LaRusso looks to score with a jab to the body but Murata is just out of range.
Murata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murata throws a right hand that misses
and LaRusso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
LaRusso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murata.
LaRusso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murata takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
LaRusso connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murata scores with a jab. LaRusso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murata throws a combination that misses
letting LaRusso counter with a right hand. #CL#
LaRusso closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaRusso.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaRusso. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Murata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murata being controlled against the cage.
Murata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaRusso has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaRusso.
LaRusso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murata wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murata.
LaRusso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murata's efforts to push away.
A short right from LaRusso on the inside.
Murata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaRusso is stalling here.
LaRusso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murata lands a right hand. #T4#
Murata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
LaRusso misses with an elbow strike.
Murata is trying to break the clinch but LaRusso is controlling him.
Murata swings wildly with an uppercut but LaRusso uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaRusso lands a shoulder strike.
LaRusso blocks a body shot from Murata.
LaRusso manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
LaRusso scores with a hook to the body.
LaRusso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murata tries to circle away but LaRusso has him pinned against the cage.
LaRusso scores with a shot to the side of Murata's head.
LaRusso lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRusso scores with a shot to the side of Murata's head.
LaRusso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murata's efforts to push away.
Murata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LaRusso's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumo LaRusso dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Murata's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murata duly obliges.
LaRusso scores with a decent looking hook.
Murata slips a straight right by LaRusso.
Murata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaRusso.
Murata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LaRusso circles away quickly and effectively.
Murata throws a body shot but no joy.
LaRusso loads up on a big right hand but Murata slips the punch.
Murata lands a jab-cross combination.
LaRusso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murata.
Murata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaRusso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by LaRusso.
Murata misses with a looping right.
Murata throws a right hand that LaRusso ducks under and follows up with a left that LaRusso also avoids with ease.
LaRusso swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murata with a jab.
LaRusso lands a two punch combo.
Kumo LaRusso is winning the standup battle so far.
Murata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Murata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murata looks to land a combination. LaRusso sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaRusso lands a body shot.
Murata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaRusso.
LaRusso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murata.
No joy there for Murata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaRusso throwing a counter right hand but Murata manages to avoid it.
LaRusso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LaRusso misses with a hook. Murata ducked under it nicely.
LaRusso fails to land with a series of punches.
Murata ducks right into an uppercut from LaRusso.
Murata misses the shot to the body.
Murata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling LaRusso to counter with a crisp jab.
Murata throws a poor cross that misses
enabling LaRusso to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Murata tries to keep at a distance but LaRusso has taken the fight into the clinch.
LaRusso leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso presses Murata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaRusso pushes off an throws an elbow but Murata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by LaRusso.
LaRusso lands with a light punch inside.
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaRusso misses with a punch on the inside.
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by Murata.
LaRusso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LaRusso misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Murata tries to break free but LaRusso pushes him back against the cage.
Kumo LaRusso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaRusso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murata backwards.
LaRusso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murata backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Murata fails to land.
Murata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murata.
LaRusso scores with a nice hook to the head.
LaRusso prevents Murata from breaking the clinch.
LaRusso pushes Murata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murata.
Murata tries to break the clinch but LaRusso is controlling the position.
LaRusso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murata backwards.
Murata is trying to push LaRusso away but LaRusso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murata takes a shot to the head.
Murata throws a punch but it's blocked by LaRusso.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murata. #T4#
LaRusso working aggressively here.
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaRusso misses with some punches.
LaRusso misses with an elbow strike.
LaRusso misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from LaRusso.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from LaRusso.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
LaRusso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaRusso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryota Murata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaRusso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murata misses with the head strike.
LaRusso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murata lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kumo LaRusso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LaRusso 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Kumo LaRusso!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Kumo LaRusso!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Kumo LaRusso!
Kumo LaRusso wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Kumo LaRusso gave a big smile as he said 'Grownstone KO'd you and now I beat you senseless...I think it's time to hang up the gloves ya bum'.
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Event:
TRFC81
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1#
LaRusso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LaRusso lands with a hook. Truck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LaRusso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Truck tries to clinch but LaRusso moves away
and LaRusso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Truck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LaRusso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Truck 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.
LaRusso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LaRusso is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
LaRusso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LaRusso's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LaRusso duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRusso slips a jab and a cross from Truck.
Truck misses with a double jab
and LaRusso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Truck thinking.
LaRusso throws a series of punches but Truck avoids them all with ease.
Truck blocks a jab.
LaRusso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Truck throws a leg kick
and LaRusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Truck.
Truck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
LaRusso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LaRusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Truck.
LaRusso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1#
LaRusso throws a right hand that Truck ducks under and follows up with a left that Truck also avoids with ease.
LaRusso lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Truck misses with an uppercut
letting LaRusso counter with a right hand.
Truck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#
Truck is rocked!
LaRusso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Truck is still on wobbly legs! Can LaRusso finish him?
LaRusso slips a straight right by Truck.
LaRusso lands with an overhand left.
Truck gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! LaRusso gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Truck 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 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kumo LaRusso!
Kumo LaRusso took some time post fight to say the following; 'Grownstone KO'd you and now I beat you senseless...I think it's time to hang up the gloves ya bum'.
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Event:
TRFC79
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
LaRusso throws a looping overhand right but Miyazaki ducks down to avoid it.
Miyazaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from LaRusso.
Miyazaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
LaRusso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miyazaki swats away the attempt to clinch by LaRusso.
A nice combination there by LaRusso.
Kumo LaRusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyazaki blocks a jab.
LaRusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyazaki.
LaRusso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miyazaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaRusso lands with a good body shot.
LaRusso thuds a left hand into Miyazaki's body.
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 takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
LaRusso misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Miyazaki counters with a shoot takedown. LaRusso fights it but they end up in guard.
Miyazaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
LaRusso looking to control.
Miyazaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaRusso keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully.
Miyazaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LaRusso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki is looking to work some ground and pound but LaRusso has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miyazaki is looking to work some ground and pound but LaRusso has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miyazaki drops his hands momentarily and LaRusso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Miyazaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miyazaki content to control rather than advance.
LaRusso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
LaRusso wants to get back to full guard.
Miyazaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miyazaki slips a nice elbow through LaRusso's hands, connecting with LaRusso's forehead.
LaRusso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miyazaki.
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 LaRusso's temple.
Miyazaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miyazaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
LaRusso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miyazaki. #T3#
LaRusso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LaRusso is breathing heavily.
Miyazaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miyazaki thows a huge punch but LaRusso dodges it nicely.
Miyazaki working the head and body with strikes.
Miyazaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miyazaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaRusso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaRusso keeps working.
Miyazaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
LaRusso pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miyazaki back to the cage. LaRusso follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miyazaki moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kumo LaRusso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from LaRusso. No joy for Miyazaki on that attempt.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Miyazaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miyazaki trying to control but LaRusso is working from the bottom.
LaRusso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miyazaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miyazaki throwing strikes but missing.
Miyazaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kumo LaRusso 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.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Miyazaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miyazaki slips under a jab.
And Miyazaki tries to counter it with a takedown but LaRusso pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miyazaki slips under a jab.
LaRusso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miyazaki's head.
LaRusso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyazaki.
Miyazaki with the counter takedown but LaRusso avoids it easily.
LaRusso cracks Miyazaki with a good jab.
LaRusso misses with a hook.
Miyazaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso avoids it really well and circles away.
Miyazaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been informed that Miyazaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Miyazaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into LaRusso's guard.
Miyazaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Miyazaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LaRusso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LaRusso tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Miyazaki postures up in LaRusso's guard and throws a big left but LaRusso blocks it.
Miyazaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Miyazaki throws an elbow that misses. LaRusso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miyazaki's guard. Nice move by LaRusso!#REVR#
Miyazaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Miyazaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Miyazaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miyazaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LaRusso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyazaki on the ground.#T2#
LaRusso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyazaki.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miyazaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miyazaki looking to pass the guard.
Miyazaki wants to control from the top but LaRusso keeps moving.
Miyazaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miyazaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyazaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaRusso works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Miyazaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miyazaki throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miyazaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LaRusso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miyazaki has a takedown stuffed.
Kumo LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyota Miyazaki.
Miyazaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaRusso misses with a wild body shot.
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miyazaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaRusso throws out a powerful jab.
Miyazaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miyazaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
LaRusso throws out a loose jab but Miyazaki uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Miyazaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LaRusso looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miyazaki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Miyazaki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaRusso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miyazaki working the ground and pound from side control.
Miyazaki working the head with strikes.
LaRusso avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miyazaki.
Miyazaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Miyazaki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused LaRusso some visible discomfort.
An elbow from Miyazaki crashes against the mat.
LaRusso taking a bit of punishment here - Miyazaki scoring with strikes.
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 Kumo LaRusso will probably get the nod.
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#
LaRusso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LaRusso slaps away a takedown attempt from Miyazaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miyazaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Miyazaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LaRusso swivels and escapes.
Kumo LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyota Miyazaki.
Miyazaki fails to land the takedown.
LaRusso cracks Miyazaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRusso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaRusso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LaRusso leaves Miyazaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miyazaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miyazaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Miyazaki closes the distance and clinches up with LaRusso, looking for a takedown. Miyazaki pushes LaRusso against the cage but LaRusso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miyazaki shoots for a takedown but LaRusso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miyazaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LaRusso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miyazaki's head.
LaRusso misses with a looping right.
Miyazaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from LaRusso misses the target.
LaRusso cracks Miyazaki with a good jab.
Miyazaki looks for a takedown but LaRusso sprawls well.
Miyazaki fails with a takedown attempt.
LaRusso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
LaRusso connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LaRusso tests Miyazaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaRusso lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#
Miyazaki is rocked!
LaRusso lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Miyazaki falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kumo LaRusso!
In his post fight interview, Kumo LaRusso gave a big smile as he said 'Grownstone KO'd you and now I beat you senseless...I think it's time to hang up the gloves ya bum'.
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Event:
TRFC76
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
LaRusso jabs Shlemenko right on the nose. Shlemenko blinks but takes it well.
Shlemenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A right-left combo lands from LaRusso.
LaRusso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shlemenko. Shlemenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Shlemenko tries to land a leg kick but LaRusso saw it coming and moves away.
LaRusso lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaRusso swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Shlemenko rushes LaRusso and presses him up against the cage.
LaRusso lands a right hand.
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!
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by Shlemenko.
A short right from LaRusso on the inside.
Shlemenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LaRusso is defending well.
Shlemenko blocking some punches.
A short right from LaRusso on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaRusso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LaRusso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards.
LaRusso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shlemenko's efforts to push away.
A short left from LaRusso. #ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Shlemenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LaRusso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
A short right from LaRusso.
LaRusso prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for LaRusso.
Shlemenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaRusso.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but LaRusso holds him up against the cage and eventually Shlemenko drops back down to his feet.
LaRusso lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that LaRusso 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.
LaRusso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LaRusso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LaRusso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shlemenkos head.
LaRusso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shlemenko.
Nice body punch from LaRusso.
Shlemenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LaRusso is defending well.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaRusso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaRusso.
Oh Shlemenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LaRusso pushes Shlemenko against the cage. LaRusso is working some dirty boxing. LaRusso pushes off with a quick right hook! Shlemenko goes down! Shlemenko tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! LaRusso moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kumo LaRusso!
Post fight, an emotional Kumo LaRusso said 'Grownstone KO'd you and now I beat you senseless...I think it's time to hang up the gloves ya bum'.
Alex Shlemenko spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't give a fuck and fight back'.
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Event:
TRFC73: The Passing
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ramadao closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaRusso circles away.
LaRusso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramadao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaRusso lunges at Ramadao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramadao's hand.
No joy there for Ramadao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaRusso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramadao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but LaRusso defends well and Ramadao ends up having to push LaRusso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that LaRusso 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.
Donk. LaRusso catches Ramadao right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Jony Ramadao has been cut.
LaRusso throws a pinpoint strike between Ramadao's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Ramadao crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and LaRusso scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kumo LaRusso!
Kumo LaRusso took some time post fight to say the following; 'Its all in the coaching and the gifts I was born with'.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Watanabe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into LaRusso's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watanabe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Watanabe connects with a nice short shot to LaRusso's temple.
LaRusso looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watanabe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LaRusso can do anything to dispel that myth.
LaRusso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watanabe.
Watanabe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LaRusso defending well though.
Watanabe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LaRusso tries to get to full guard but Watanabe has control of the leg.
Watanabe is nestled in close to LaRusso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
LaRusso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watanabe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
LaRusso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watanabe.
Watanabe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watanabe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LaRusso taking some punishment here, with Watanabe in his half guard. #T1#
Watanabe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
LaRusso is rocked!
Watanabe scores with a big shot! LaRusso's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save LaRusso! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
Kenji Watanabe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Kumo LaRusso had this to say: 'you will see me again'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2017 |
#R1#
LaRusso misses with a looping left.
Jab by LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pekyew on the side of the head.
LaRusso lunges at Pekyew with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pekyew's hand. #ROC2#
Pekyew is rocked!
LaRusso lands a brutal uppercut that launches Pekyew off his feet! Pekyew tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kumo LaRusso!
Post fight, an emotional Kumo LaRusso said 'Its all in the coaching and the gifts I was born with'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
LaRusso moves into the clinch successfully.
LaRusso misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaRusso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaRusso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Kaeo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LaRusso lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by LaRusso.
Kaeo blocking some punches.
Kaeo jumps guard but LaRusso stands there with Kaeo around his waist. Kaeo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaeo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables LaRusso to keep the fight standing.
Kaeo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaeo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namaka Kaeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaRusso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, LaRusso scores with a nice short uppercut.
LaRusso misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from LaRusso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaRusso misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Kaeo successfully pulls guard.
LaRusso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
LaRusso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaRusso landing with the ground and pound.
LaRusso throws an elbow that misses. Kaeo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LaRusso's guard. Nice move by Kaeo!#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaeo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaeo advances position into side control!
Kaeo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
LaRusso struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Kaeo decides to stand back up. #T2#
LaRusso lands a hook that stumbles Kaeo back into the cage. LaRusso follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Kaeo to the canvas! LaRusso pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Kaeo has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kumo LaRusso!
Post fight, Kumo LaRusso took to the microphone: 'Its all in the coaching and the gifts I was born with'.
Namaka Kaeo spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank my fans for their support.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
LaRusso scores with a nice strike.
LaRusso connects with the punch.
Tsvetanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaRusso.
Tsvetanov misses with a straight right.
Tsvetanov swinging wildly here.
LaRusso scores with a hook.
Tsvetanov works over LaRusso's head and body with a nice combination.
Tsvetanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaRusso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
LaRusso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#
LaRusso is rocked!
Tsvetanov drops LaRusso with a huge uppercut! LaRusso drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tsvetanov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Tsvetanov!
Kumo LaRusso spoke after the fight, saying 'you will see me again'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LaRusso, as that shot connected.
Reegs wants to land a leg kick but LaRusso is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from LaRusso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reegs gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! LaRusso gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Reegs 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 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kumo LaRusso!
Kumo LaRusso took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Its all in the coaching and the gifts I was born with'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2017 |
#R1#
LaRusso throws a shot from downtown. Pekyew moves away and avoids it.
Pekyew tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from LaRusso misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from LaRusso misses the target.
LaRusso cracks Pekyew with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LaRusso throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Pekyew counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Pekyew seems to be looking for submissions.
LaRusso is looking for a sweep. Pekyew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pekyew is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LaRusso!
Pekyew takes LaRusso's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Pekyew is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and LaRusso taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Pekyew.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baki Pekyew!
Kumo LaRusso was interviewed post fight and said 'you will see me again'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LaRusso scores with a decent looking hook.
LaRusso connects with a looping right hand.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from LaRusso misses its intended target.
LaRusso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaRusso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LaRusso throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaRusso throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRusso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRusso.
LaRusso tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaRusso lands a jab to Penn's midsection.
LaRusso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LaRusso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
LaRusso just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaRusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
LaRusso scores with a decent looking hook.
Penn slips a straight right by LaRusso.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but LaRusso is just out of range.
LaRusso throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
LaRusso throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
LaRusso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaRusso.
LaRusso misses with a looping right.
Penn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Penn takes a swing at LaRusso's ribcage but misses.
LaRusso looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for LaRusso.
LaRusso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from LaRusso.
Penn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LaRusso to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of LaRusso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. LaRusso catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
LaRusso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaRusso missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaRusso. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaRusso is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Penn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn misses with a body shot.
LaRusso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for LaRusso. That snapped Penn's head back.
LaRusso misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from LaRusso misses the target.
Penn defending well as LaRusso loads up on a big left hand.
LaRusso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LaRusso scores with a jab to the body.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaRusso was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
LaRusso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaRusso throws out the jab.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but LaRusso manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by LaRusso. Beautiful body shot.
LaRusso throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn throws the left hand but LaRusso avoids the punch easily.
LaRusso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaRusso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from LaRusso misses.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LaRusso throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters with a two punch combo.
A cross from Penn lands.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from LaRusso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaRusso scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for LaRusso.
LaRusso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumo LaRusso 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#
LaRusso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
LaRusso swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Penn counter with a right hand. #ROC#
LaRusso is rocked!
Kumo LaRusso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaRusso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Penn scores with a counter punch that sends LaRusso to the canvas! Penn smells blood - he's punishing LaRusso with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! LaRusso has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Penn!
The defeated Kumo LaRusso had this to say: 'you will see me again'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Benjamin cracks LaRusso with an open hand slap.
Zerk Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin throws a combination that misses
and LaRusso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benjamin scores with a hook to the body. LaRusso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benjamin misses with a left hand
enabling LaRusso to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Benjamin misses.
Benjamin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot lands for Benjamin.
Benjamin has his takedown stuffed
and LaRusso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Benjamin forces LaRusso back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjamin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LaRusso just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benjamin blocking some punches.
LaRusso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LaRusso swings wildly with an uppercut but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaRusso tries a body shot but Benjamin blocks it.
#T1#
Benjamin tries to pull guard but LaRusso won't allow it.
Kumo LaRusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zerk Benjamin.
LaRusso misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaRusso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benjamin's elbow.
LaRusso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benjamin is trying to pull guard but LaRusso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
LaRusso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Benjamin pulls guard. #SUB2#
LaRusso is sitting in close to Benjamin's body. Benjamin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! LaRusso is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, LaRusso is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Benjamin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zerk Benjamin!
Kumo LaRusso spoke after the fight, saying 'you will see me again'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Conors scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LaRusso doesn't seem bothered though.
Conors lands with a nice body punch.
Conor Conors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Conors.
Conors lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
LaRusso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conors.
Conors punishes LaRusso's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Conors misses the target.
Conors pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conors looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaRusso! But no joy.
Conors misses with a hook.
LaRusso connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conors momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conors uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Conors throws a jab but it's blocked by LaRusso. #T1#
LaRusso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conors.
A little jabbing left from LaRusso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LaRusso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conors.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conors. LaRusso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conors misses with an uppercut
and LaRusso counters with a series of strikes. Conors will be more careful next time no doubt.
Conors throws a body punch but LaRusso moves out of range.
Conors jabs LaRusso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
LaRusso cracks Conors with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Conors throws a hook to the side of LaRusso's head but LaRusso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaRusso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conors.
LaRusso's corner calls for a 1-2. LaRusso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
LaRusso avoids the body shot from Conors.
LaRusso looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Conors punishes LaRusso's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Conors. That snapped LaRusso's head back.
Conors takes a swing at LaRusso's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from LaRusso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Conors throws a looping overhand right but LaRusso ducks down to avoid it.
LaRusso steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Conors.
Conors throws a jab but it's blocked by LaRusso.
Jab by LaRusso.
Conors throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaRusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conors throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and LaRusso counters by clinching up.
LaRusso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conors.
Conors is trying to break the clinch but LaRusso is controlling him.
Conors lands an uppercut.#T3#
Conors blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaRusso misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaRusso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Conors is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conors.
Oh Conors is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conors.
LaRusso misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conors.
LaRusso working aggressively here.
LaRusso misses with the head strike.
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaRusso throws a head punch that misses.
Conors seems to have got his legs back now.
Conors misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by Conors.
Conors blocking some punches.
Conors goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaRusso lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from LaRusso.
Conors wants to get back to striking at distance but LaRusso won't allow it.
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by Conors.
LaRusso gets through Conors's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by LaRusso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conors misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conors.
Conors misses with a punch on the inside.
LaRusso swings wildly with an uppercut but Conors uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaRusso throws a punch but it's blocked by Conors.
Conors scores with a shot to the side of LaRusso's head.
LaRusso lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaRusso lands a hook that snaps the head of Conors backwards.
LaRusso blocks a body shot from Conors.
LaRusso lands a hook that snaps the head of Conors backwards.
LaRusso misses with a punch on the inside.
Conors misses with the head strike.
LaRusso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conors backwards.
Conors is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LaRusso lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaRusso misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaRusso prevents Conors from breaking the clinch.
LaRusso throws a punch but it's blocked by Conors.
LaRusso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by LaRusso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kumo LaRusso will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Conors lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Conors misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaRusso! But no joy.
LaRusso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conors circles away quickly and effectively.
Conors stalks LaRusso and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into LaRusso's face. LaRusso staggers backwards, shaken.
Conors misses with a wild body shot.
Conors jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaRusso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conors misses with a body shot.
LaRusso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheers as Conors lands an impressive looking overhand right. LaRusso doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conors swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conors. LaRusso does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaRusso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Conors misses the shot to the body.
LaRusso unleashes a big counter combination but Conors bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
LaRusso moves out of range of the strikes.
LaRusso tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
LaRusso clinches.
LaRusso digs a right hand underneath Conors's ribcage. Conors let out a lung full of air as it connected.
LaRusso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from LaRusso fails to land.
LaRusso keeps control of Conors as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LaRusso prevents a body shot from Conors.
LaRusso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LaRusso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LaRusso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conorss head.
LaRusso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, LaRusso scores with a nice short uppercut.
LaRusso creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Conors's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Conors drops to his knees and LaRusso pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kumo LaRusso!
Kumo LaRusso made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Its all in the coaching and the gifts I was born with'.
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