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Event:
KAMIKAZE 55: Just Fight
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Elpidius avoids the head kick by Mercury.
Mercury throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Elpidius.
Mercury throws a sloppy head kick and Elpidius moves out of range easily.
Mercury lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elpidius is defended easily by Mercury.
Mercury throws a head kick but Elpidius moves out of range.
Elpidius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercury was well out of range. Poor timing from Elpidius.
Nice takedown defense from Mercury. No joy for Elpidius on that attempt.
Elpidius with a poor takedown
and Mercury counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eustace Elpidius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Mercury.
Elpidius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elpidius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mercury, right into the meat.
#T1#
Mercury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercury scores with a body shot.
Elpidius has his takedown stuffed
and Elpidius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Elpidius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mercury's guard.
Elpidius is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercury has wrist control.
Elpidius wants to control from the top but Mercury keeps moving.
Elpidius is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shinto Elite MMA Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mercury wants to stand and escape but Elpidius is having none of it.
Elpidius looking to pass the guard.
Elpidius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Elpidius stands and throws Mercury's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mercury really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elpidius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elpidius is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Elpidius working the ground and pound but Mercury is defending the strikes.
Elpidius working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Elpidius stalls from top position.
Elpidius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Elpidius with the ground and pound but Mercury regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mercury felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercury taking some punishment here, with Elpidius in his half guard.
Elpidius prevents Mercury from standing back up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Elpidius thows a huge punch but Mercury dodges it nicely.
Elpidius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mercury to regain full guard.
Mercury can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elpidius controls the pace.
Elpidius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Elpidius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Elpidius throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elpidius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Mercury dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mercury throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Elpidius's head.
Elpidius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mercury swivels and escapes.
Mercury swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Elpidius counters with a single leg into guard. Mercury didn't expect that.
Elpidius postures up in Mercury's guard and throws a big left but Mercury blocks it.
Mercury keeping moving, preventing Elpidius from controlling successfully.
Elpidius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Elpidius throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elpidius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elpidius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Mercury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elpidius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Elpidius trying to control but Mercury is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Elpidius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Elpidius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Elpidius postures up and lands a big shot to Mercury's brow.
Elpidius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elpidius wants to control from the top but Mercury keeps moving.
Elpidius stops Mercury from standing up. #T2#
Elpidius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Elpidius is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercury has wrist control.
Mercury is looking to stand up but Elpidius isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mercury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elpidius misses with a wild body shot.
Mercury lands a high kick!
Mercury misses with a head kick.
Elpidius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercury is fending him off so far but Elpidius persists. Nope, Mercury circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercury moves out of range as Elpidius strikes.
Freddie Mercury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Mercury jabs Elpidius right on the nose. Elpidius blinks but takes it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mercury.
A leg kick checked by Mercury.
Danga de danga de dang - Mercury scores with a four punch combination!
Elpidius misses with a takedown
and Mercury counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eustace Elpidius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elpidius moves away.
Elpidius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mercury throws a sloppy head kick and Elpidius moves out of range easily.
Elpidius avoids the head kick by Mercury.
Elpidius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Elpidius tries for a takedown but Mercury sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercury lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mercury tries a head kick but it misses.
Elpidius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercury manages to avoid it.#T4#
Mercury misses with a head kick.
Elpidius has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mercury.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Elpidius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elpidius appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mercury throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Elpidius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mercury's guard.
Elpidius trying to control but Mercury is working from the bottom.
Mercury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elpidius.
Elpidius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elpidius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercury can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elpidius controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Mercury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mercury scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mercury tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Elpidius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mercury was covering up waiting for the punch and Elpidius finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Elpidius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elpidius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Elpidius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Elpidius wants to pass the guard but Mercury is keeping the position.
Mercury wants to stand and escape but Elpidius is having none of it.
Elpidius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Elpidius scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Elpidius is trying to control the action in half guard but Mercury is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Elpidius is controlling the pace.
Elpidius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elpidius trying to control from half guard but Mercury is working away.
Elpidius controlling the action here.
Elpidius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mercury's head. #T3#
Elpidius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elpidius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown attempt by Elpidius or perhaps it was just good defense by Mercury, which made it look bad.
Elpidius avoids the head kick by Mercury.
Elpidius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mercury checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mercury doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mercury lands a head kick!
Freddie Mercury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Mercury.
Elpidius is looking for a counter combo.
Mercury bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mercury is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mercury throws a right hand that Elpidius ducks under and follows up with a left that Elpidius also avoids with ease.#T4#
Elpidius misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Elpidius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mercury to the mat! Mercury manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elpidius sitting in guard here, content to control.
Elpidius slips nicely into half guard.
Freddie Mercury is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mercury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elpidius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elpidius working over Mercury with some ground and pound. Mercury looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eustace Elpidius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elpidius looks to land a strike but Mercury avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Eustace Elpidius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elpidius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eustace Elpidius.
I think Mercury has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Mercury!
In his post fight interview, Freddie Mercury started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 45: Born To Fight
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Elpidius keeps the fight on the outside.
Elpidius feints the counter takedown.
Tuksu moves in looking to clinch but Elpidius pushes him off.
Elpidius keeps the fight on the outside.
Elpidius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuksu.
Elpidius now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tuksu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuksu darts in trying to clinch
and Elpidius counters with a three punch combo that has Tuksu backing up. Tuksu nods at Elpidius to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Elpidius is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tuksu's half guard.
Tuksu wants to get back to his feet.
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. Elpidius connects with a nice short shot to Tuksu's temple.
Tuksu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elpidius on the ground.
Elpidius is looking to advance position but Tuksu won't allow it. #T1#
Ground and pound from Elpidius.
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. Elpidius connects with a nice short shot to Tuksu's temple.
Tuksu is trying to stand back up but Elpidius is controlling him
Elpidius lands strikes from half guard.
Elpidius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tuksu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Elpidius working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Elpidius controlling the pace.
Elpidius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Elpidius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Elpidius is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tuksu!
Elpidius controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
Elpidius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Elpidius fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
Elpidius with shots to the head and body - Tuksu looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elpidius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Elpidius 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.#T3#
Elpidius cracks Tuksu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tuksu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Elpidius landing shots from mount.
Elpidius lands a nice shot to the head.
Elpidius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Elpidius controlling the position easily from mount.
Tuksu taking shots to the head. #T4#
Tuksu is trying to stand up.
Tuksu is trying desperately to improve position.
Elpidius looking to finish Tuksu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tuksu!
Elpidius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Elpidius cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuksu tries to buck Elpidius off but he can't manage it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elpidius controlling from mount.
Elpidius with shots to the head and body - Tuksu looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tuksu tries to clinch but Elpidius is having none of it.
Elpidius feints the counter takedown.
Elpidius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Elpidius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Elpidius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elpidius lands with a punch from half guard.
Elpidius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Elpidius postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tuksu looks a forlorn figure.
Elpidius lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elpidius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eustace Elpidius has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Elpidius dominating with strikes here.
Elpidius landing shots from mount.
Tuksu taking shots to the head.
Elpidius controlling the position easily from mount.
Elpidius lands a big shot there that rocks Tuksu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Elpidius content just to control the position here.
Elpidius unloading with bombs!
Elpidius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tuksu working to try and regain half guard.
Elpidius landing punches.
Elpidius with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Elpidius controlling his opponent. #T3#
Tuksu is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Elpidius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Elpidius is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tuksu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Elpidius controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Elpidius.
Elpidius punishing his opponent with strikes.
Elpidius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elpidius controlling from mount.
Tuksu is in a horrible position here. Elpidius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Elpidius cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Elpidius unloading with bombs!
Elpidius landing punches. #ROC2#
Tuksu is rocked!
Elpidius controlling the pace for now.
Oh Tuksu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuksu is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tuksu tries to reverse the position but Elpidius maintains control.
Tuksu seems to have got his legs back now.
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
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!
Elpidius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Elpidius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tuksu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Elpidius is in Tuksu's guard.
Elpidius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Elpidius is working Tuksu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Elpidius forces his way into half guard.
Elpidius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elpidius works his foot free and advances to mount.
Elpidius controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Elpidius putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tuksu is in a horrible position here. Elpidius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Elpidius landing strikes from the mount.
Elpidius is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
A big strike lands for Elpidius! That's really hurt Tuksu and he's turned his back - Elpidius keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Elpidius jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eustace Elpidius!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eustace Elpidius waved his t-shirt featuring SHINTO's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 31: Last Ride
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Elpidius looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws the left hand but Elpidius avoids the punch easily.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Elpidius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Elpidius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ben Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
letting Elpidius counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Elpidius misses.
Johnson really is a fat lump.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Elpidius scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a right hand that Elpidius ducks under and follows up with a left that Elpidius also avoids with ease.
Elpidius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Elpidius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab. #T1#
Elpidius takes one to the chin there.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Elpidius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Elpidius avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Elpidius seems unphased.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elpidius is looking for the big counter here.
Elpidius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Elpidius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Elpidius lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson cracks Elpidius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Johnson tries a low kick but Elpidius avoids it.
Nice cross by Johnson.#ROC#
Elpidius is rocked!
Johnson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Elpidius out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ben Johnson!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 19: Submission
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Elpidius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saar.
Elpidius misses with the combination.
Saar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Elpidius misses with a lunging right hand
and Saar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Elpidius's knee momentarily.
Elpidius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elpidius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saar was well out of range. Poor timing from Elpidius.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saar! But no joy.
Elpidius works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elpidius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elpidius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Saar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Elpidius has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Elpidius misses with a series of wild punches.
Saar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elpidius misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Saar counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Saar drops back looking for a leg! Elpidius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elpidius manages to kick Saar off! Saar jumps back into Elpidius's guard.
Elpidius wants to get back to his feet but Saar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Elpidius keeping full guard, as Saar tries to pass. #SUB2#
Saar drops back looking for a leg! Elpidius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elpidius manages to kick Saar off! Saar jumps back into Elpidius's guard.
Saar stops Elpidius from standing up. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elpidius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saar trying to control the position from guard on top but Elpidius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elpidius wants to stand up but Saar is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Elpidius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elpidius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saar flicks out a counter leg kick but Elpidius steps away.
Elpidius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saar.
Saar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Elpidius defends it well.
Elpidius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
No joy there for Elpidius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saar feints the counter takedown.
Saar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elpidius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Elpidius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Elpidius!
Elpidius throws a lazy uppercut
and Saar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elpidius.
Elpidius throws a series of strikes that have Saar backpedaling.
#T4#
Saar misses with a takedown attempt
and Elpidius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elpidius.
Eustace Elpidius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elpidius misses with a combination
and Saar counters with an outside leg kick.
Elpidius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elpidius wants it to stay on the feet.
Elpidius appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elpidius throws a series of punches but Saar avoids them all with ease.
Saar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elpidius misses with a low kick.
Elpidius moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSaar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Elpidius just misses with a punch to the body.
Saar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Elpidius is looking to wear down Saar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elpidius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elpidius misses with the combination.
Saar with the counter takedown but Elpidius avoids it easily.
Elpidius swings for the body but Saar moves out of range.
Saar defending well as Elpidius loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elpidius throws a leg kick but Saar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elpidius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Elpidius misses. #T1#
Elpidius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saar counters with a low kick, right behind Elpidius 's knee.
Elpidius looks to score with a jab to the body but Saar is just out of range.
Elpidius misses with a wild combination.
Elpidius lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Elpidius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saar can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Elpidius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elpidius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eustace Elpidius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Elpidius looks to land a combination but Saar avoids it well.
Saar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Elpidius fails to land with a series of punches.
Elpidius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Elpidius tests Saar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saar checks the leg kick.
Elpidius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Elpidius defends it well.
Elpidius throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Elpidius throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Elpidius scores with a decent looking hook.
Saar walks into a left hand.
Saar blocks a low kick nicely.
Saar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elpidius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elpidius.
Saar feints a counter leg kick.
Elpidius misses with the combination.
Elpidius throws a body shot but no joy.
And Saar responds with a good body kick, but Elpidius manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Saar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elpidius.
Elpidius misses with the combination.
Saar feints the counter takedown.
Saar staying out of range there.
Saar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Elpidius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Saar counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elpidius pushes Saar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Saar has hold of Elpidius's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Elpidius tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Saar cranks the arm and Elpidius screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Elpidius, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cyric Saar!
An out of breath Cyric Saar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 15: Heaven
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Elpidius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Elpidius fails to land with a series of punches.
Elpidius misses with a few strikes there.
Saar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Elpidius takes a swing at Saar's ribcage but misses.
Saar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elpidius just manages to avoid it.
Elpidius catches Saar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Elpidius 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.
Elpidius connects with a body shot that sends Saar's belly button to the back.
Elpidius throws a nice looking combination but Saar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elpidius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Elpidius does no damage.
Saar tries to counter with a takedown but Elpidius is quick to defend against it.
Eustace Elpidius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elpidius throws a hook to the side of Saar's head but Saar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elpidius throws a body punch but Saar moves out of range.
Saar half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Elpidius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Elpidius throws a leg kick #TD#
and Saar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saar trying to mount his opponent but Elpidius defends it.
Elpidius tries to kick Saar off but Saar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Saar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing good reports from Saar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Saar wants to free his trapped foot but Elpidius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saar is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Saar moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Saar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Elpidius is trying to get back to his feet.
Saar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Elpidius wants to get back to his feet but Saar drags him back down.
Elpidius is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Saar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Saar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elpidius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elpidius is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Elpidius prevents Saar from moving into mount. #SUB#
Saar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saar tries to advance to mount but Elpidius denies him. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elpidius tries to escape but Saar is in control. #SUB#
Saar is trying to get an arm triangle but Elpidius is defending well.
Elpidius wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Saar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saar is breathing heavily.
Elpidius wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Elpidius looks to score with a jab to the body but Saar is just out of range.
Elpidius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Elpidius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elpidius misses with a body punch
and Saar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Elpidius misses with an uppercut. Saar saw that one coming.
Saar feinted with a counter takedown.
Elpidius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eustace Elpidius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elpidius misses with a body shot.
Saar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saar avoids the body shot from Elpidius.
Saar dodges the punch combination from Elpidius.
Saar attempts a counter takedown but Elpidius avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Elpidius throws a big shot that misses.
Elpidius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Elpidius.
Elpidius misses with a series of wild punches.
Saar feinted with a counter takedown.
Elpidius misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Elpidius does no damage.
Saar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elpidius just manages to avoid it.
Eustace Elpidius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elpidius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elpidius is breathing heavily.#T2#
Elpidius swings for the body but Saar moves out of range.
Saar attempts a counter takedown but Elpidius avoids it well and moves away.
Elpidius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elpidius. Saar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saar ducks under a wild hook from Elpidius.
Saar tries to counter with a takedown but Elpidius is quick to defend against it.
Elpidius misses with a body punch
and Saar counters with an inside leg kick.
Elpidius throws a series of punches but Saar avoids them all with ease.
Elpidius tries to work over Saar's front leg with a kick but Saar checks it.
Elpidius throws a low kick but Saar avoids it.
Elpidius jabs at Saar's body.
Elpidius throws out a leg kick but Saar moves out of range and Elpidius only half commits.
Saar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Elpidius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Elpidius throws a low kick but Saar avoids it.
Saar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elpidius misses with a series of wild punches.
Saar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elpidius looks to score with a jab to the body but Saar is just out of range.
Saar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elpidius just manages to avoid it.
Eustace Elpidius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elpidius misses with a two punch combination.
Elpidius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saar checks the leg kick.#T4#
Elpidius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elpidius.
Saar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Elpidius misses with a wild combination.
Elpidius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elpidius swings for the body but Saar moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elpidius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saar was well out of range. Poor timing from Elpidius.
Saar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elpidius just manages to avoid it.
Elpidius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saar circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Elpidius throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Saar counters with a shoot takedown. Elpidius fights it but they end up in guard.
Saar wants to pass the guard but Elpidius is keeping the position.
Saar is looking to pass into half guard but Elpidius pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Elpidius is in guard.#REVB#
Elpidius would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Elpidius has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Saar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Elpidius is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Saar pulls down on the head and he's put Elpidius to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cyric Saar!
Cyric Saar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Elpidius gets caught napping as Whitaker dives in and scores a takedown. Elpidius manages to retain guard.
Elpidius trying to keep a closed guard but Whitaker is proving a slippery customer.
Elpidius is pulling down on Whitaker's head to control his posture.
Elpidius wants to sweep but no luck.
Whitaker is standing up over Elpidius. Elpidius looks to escape but Whitaker dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elpidius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elpidius can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Whitaker staying calm.
Elpidius is looking to reverse the position.
Elpidius takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Elpidius pushes Whitaker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Whitaker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Elpidius is trying to control Whitaker's posture but Whitaker avoids it.
Whitaker controls the position from side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Elpidius. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whitaker sneaks back into half guard.
Elpidius lands strikes from half guard.
Whitaker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Elpidius is trying to control the action in half guard but Whitaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Whitaker missing with punches from the bottom.
Elpidius is looking to advance position but Whitaker won't allow it.
Elpidius trying to control from Whitaker's half guard. Whitaker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Whitaker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whitaker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Elpidius trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Whitaker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Elpidius wants to stand and escape but Whitaker is having none of it.
Whitaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Elpidius wants to improve his position but instead Whitaker has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Whitaker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Elpidius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Whitaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elpidius.
#BC#
Whitaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elpidius moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker pushes him off.
Whitaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Whitaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elpidius circles away.
And Elpidius tries to counter it with a takedown but Whitaker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Elpidius with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elpidius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Man Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eustace Elpidius.#TD2#
Elpidius scores with a takedown into Whitaker's guard.#T1#
Whitaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elpidius manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Elpidius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elpidius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Whitaker stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Elpidius closes the distance and pushes Whitaker back into the cage.
Elpidius is looking for a takedown.
Elpidius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whitaker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Whitaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Elpidius gets a takedown into half guard.
Eustace Elpidius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whitaker is looking to control Elpidius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whitaker avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elpidius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Elpidius blocks the strikes from Whitaker.
Elpidius not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Elpidius is looking for a kimura but Whitaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elpidius to get the leverage.
Elpidius is breathing heavily.#T3#
Whitaker has his hands clasped together around Elpidius's back. He's all about the action.
Elpidius is thwarting Whitaker's attempts to control the position.
Elpidius is trying to control. Whitaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elpidius wants to pass to mount but Whitaker is defending the position.
Whitaker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Elpidius.
Elpidius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whitaker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whitaker keeping full guard, as Elpidius tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whitaker leaves Elpidius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Elpidius looks for a takedown but Whitaker sprawls well.
Elpidius closes the distance but Whitaker moves to the side #TD#
and Whitaker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Elpidius's guard.
Whitaker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Whitaker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Elpidius is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eustace Elpidius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Whitaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Elpidius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whitaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elpidius.
Whitaker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elpidius smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Whitaker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker is pulling down on Elpidius's head. It's preventing any offense from Elpidius, at least for the moment.
Elpidius stopping the sweep attempt from Whitaker.#T1#
Whitaker is striking off his back. Elpidius thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Whitaker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Whitaker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Elpidius is thwarting Whitaker's attempts to control the position.
Elpidius is just content to waste time from the top position. Whitaker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Elpidius with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elpidius wants to control from the top but Whitaker keeps moving.
Whitaker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Whitaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elpidius throws a strike but Whitaker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Elpidius working a defensive guard here.
Whitaker won't allow Elpidius to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Whitaker has gone for a leg lock! Elpidius slips out almost immediately though and dives into Whitaker's guard.#REVB#
Whitaker keeping full guard, as Elpidius tries to pass.
Elpidius looking to sit in guard and control but Whitaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Whitaker preventing the sweep.
Elpidius is still trying to improve position.
Elpidius controls Whitaker momentarily but Whitaker frees himself. #T4#
Elpidius has Whitaker pulled in close to control his posture.
Whitaker stopping the sweep attempt from Elpidius.#SUB#
Whitaker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eustace Elpidius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Elpidius has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eustace Elpidius!
As Eustace Elpidius got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Listen, any fighters that live in Japan or are fighting in Japan, you need to come to the Shinto Elite MMA gym. We've got the best trainers - im a good wrestler and its only getting better under Kurt Angle. He's a gold medalist. We're going to do big things.'.
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