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Event:
EFC Sionis vs Vale
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Kishimoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Nobody misses.
Nobody looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kishimoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nobody finds it's way round the side to connect with Kishimoto's head.
Kishimoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nobody.
Kishimoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kishimoto 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.
Nobody stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nobody wants it to stay on the feet.
Kishimoto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nobody takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kishimoto connects with the punch.
Nobody looks to throw the jab but Kishimoto is out of range.
Kishimoto fails with the takedown.
Kishimoto ducks under a wild hook from Nobody.
Nobody tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kishimoto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Nobody swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Nobody tries a head kick but it misses.
Kishimoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kishimoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Nobody sprawls well. He's pushed Kishimoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nigel Nobody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Nobody avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kishimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nobody pinned against the cage. Nobody gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kishimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nobody fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kishimoto.
Kishimoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nobody circles away quickly and effectively.
Nobody throws a hook but Kishimoto blocks it.
Nobody tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nobody dodges the punch combination from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nobody.
Kishimoto throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Nobody tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Kishimoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Nobody tries to sprawl out of it but Kishimoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nobody manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Kishimoto does no damage.
A punch combination from Kishimoto misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nobody takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kishimoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nobody scores with a jab to the body.
Kishimoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Nobody as he connects with a hook.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown but Nobody shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kishimoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nobody fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nobody throws a series of punches but Kishimoto avoids them all with ease.
Kishimoto tries to move into range but Nobody moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nobody paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nobody slips a jab and a cross from Kishimoto.
#T3#
Nobody with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kishimoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nobody darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nobody blocks a head kick by Kishimoto.
No joy there for Nobody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kishimoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kishimoto throws a series of punches but Nobody avoids them all with ease.
Kishimoto misses with the combination.
Kishimoto drops his hands momentarily and Nobody takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nobody lands with an uppercut that bounces Kishimoto off the cage and back into range.
Nobody throws a head kick but Kishimoto moves out of range.
Kishimoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice straight punches there by Nobody. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nobody.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kishimoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Kishimoto tries to bum rush Nobody with a series of wild strikes but Nobody uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kishimoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nobody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Kishimoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nobody throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kishimoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Nobody throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nobody connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kishimoto's hands.
The fighters circling - Nobody throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nobody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kishimoto.
Nobody with a jab.
Nobody scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Nobody misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Nobody.
Kishimoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#
Kishimoto is rocked!
Nobody is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kishimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kishimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Nobody finish him?
Nobody scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Nobody 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#
Kishimoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kishimoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Kishimoto tries to bum rush Nobody with a series of wild strikes but Nobody uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nobody throws a sloppy head kick and Kishimoto moves out of range easily.
Kishimoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nobody.
Nobody throws a head kick but Kishimoto moves out of range.
Nobody throws the left hand but Kishimoto avoids the punch easily.
Kishimoto looks to land a combination but Nobody avoids it well.
And Nobody counters with a quick kick to the body but Kishimoto blocks it.
Kishimoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kishimoto misses with a hook. Nobody ducked under it nicely.
Nobody connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kishimoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nobody throws the left hand but Kishimoto avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Nobody.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kishimoto misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Nobody cracks Kishimoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nobody fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kishimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kishimoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Kishimoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Kishimoto is breathing heavily.
Nobody lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nobody defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kishimoto.
Nobody connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kishimoto's hands.
Nobody throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nobody lands with a cross.
Daichi Kishimoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nobody uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kishimoto.
Nobody throws a nice looking combination but Kishimoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Kishimoto. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Nobody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Nobody lands a jab.
Nobody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kishimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A solid body kick from Nobody.
Nobody misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nobody getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kishimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kishimoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nobody misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Kishimoto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nobody as he jumps to the side.
Nigel Nobody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Nobody throws a body punch but Kishimoto moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kishimoto.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kishimoto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nobody has got the better of the exchanges.
Kishimoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nobody fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kishimoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nobody misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Kishimoto.
#T3#
Nobody throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Kishimoto.
Kishimoto darts in looking for a takedown but Nobody gets double underhooks and turns Kishimoto into the cage.
Kishimoto closes the distance and clinches up with Nobody, looking for a takedown. Kishimoto pushes Nobody against the cage but Nobody circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nobody sizes up Kishimoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nobody uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kishimoto has time to react.
Nobody looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kishimoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nobody cracks Kishimoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kishimoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nobody defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kishimoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Nobody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kishimoto is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nobody is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kishimoto.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobody cracks Kishimoto with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kishimoto falls to his knees and Nobody doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Nobody!
A very excited looking Nigel Nobody made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Daichi Kishimoto had this to say: 'Forgot to cancell my auto flight, now I faught on low energy'.
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Event:
EFC Mir vs D Ippolito
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Jorgensen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jorgensen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kishimoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jorgensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Kishimoto working for a triangle but Jorgensen defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kishimoto looking for a guillotine here but Jorgensen defends easily.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jorgensen is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto wants to sweep here but Jorgensen controlling him for the moment.
Jorgensen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Kishimoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jorgensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Jorgensen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jorgensen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kishimoto wants to sweep here but Jorgensen controlling him for the moment.
Jorgensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jorgensen lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Kishimoto has his foot on Jorgensen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jorgensen works his way back into a safe position though.
Jorgensen with a nice head shot there.
Kishimoto trying to keep a closed guard but Jorgensen is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kishimoto has an active guard here but Jorgensen has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jorgensen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Jorgensen slips a nice elbow through Kishimoto's hands, connecting with Kishimoto's forehead.
Kishimoto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jorgensen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jorgensen is pressing down on Kishimoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kishimoto is holding on for now.
Kishimoto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jorgensen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jorgensen prevents Kishimoto from improving his position.
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. Jorgensen connects with a nice short shot to Kishimoto's temple.
Jorgensen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kishimoto wants to control but Jorgensen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kishimoto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jorgensen scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB#
Kishimoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jorgensen slips a nice elbow through Kishimoto's hands, connecting with Kishimoto's forehead.#ROC2#
Kishimoto is rocked!
Jorgensen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Kishimoto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kishimoto is looking to get back to full guard here but Jorgensen has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kishimoto is looking to reverse the position.
Kishimoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Jorgensen working the ground and pound.
Jorgensen is working Kishimoto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jorgensen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kishimoto to see if he's OK.
Jorgensen scoring with punches from side control.
Kishimoto manages to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Jorgensen there.
Jorgensen 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.
Jorgensen works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Kishimoto is trying to escape the mount.
Jorgensen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kishimoto in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kishimoto to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrious Jorgensen!
Daichi Kishimoto spoke after the fight, saying 'Forgot to cancell my auto flight, now I faught on low energy'.
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Event:
EFC Blaze vs Kishimoto
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kishimoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaze swivels and escapes.
Kishimoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kishimoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaze scores with a leg kick.
Kishimoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaze throws a big counter combination but Kishimoto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Kishimoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaze tries to sprawl out of it but Kishimoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Kishimoto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Blaze wants to get back to his feet.
Blaze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Kishimoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blaze is looking for a sweep. Kishimoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Kishimoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kishimoto.
Kishimoto is looking to advance position but Blaze won't allow it. #ES#
Blaze manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Blaze missing with a left hand there. Kishimoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Kishimoto blocks the low kick.
Kishimoto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blaze defends it well.
Kishimoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaze's waist but Blaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kishimoto off to one side.
Kishimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaze pinned against the cage. Blaze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Kishimoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Blaze sprawls well. He's pushed Kishimoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kishimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kishimoto fails with the takedown
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kishimoto with the counter takedown but Blaze avoids it easily.
Blaze stuffs the takedown attempt from Kishimoto. Kishimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blaze as he jumps to the side.
Blaze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Blaze misses.
Kishimoto looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.#T3#
Blaze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kishimoto darts in looking for a takedown but Blaze gets double underhooks and turns Kishimoto into the cage.
Blaze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blaze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blaze lands a glancing blow to the side of Kishimoto's head.
Blaze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kishimoto.
Blaze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blaze slaps away a takedown attempt from Kishimoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blaze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blaze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Kishimoto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blaze is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kishimoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Blaze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kishimoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kishimoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blaze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kishimoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blaze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kishimoto backs up against the cage.
Kishimoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaze's waist but Blaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kishimoto off to one side.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Kishimoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaze's waist but Blaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kishimoto off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Kishimoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Kishimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaze pinned against the cage. Blaze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kishimoto fails with the takedown.
Kishimoto fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kishimoto is breathing heavily.
Blaze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daichi Kishimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kishimoto shoots in and gets a takedown into Blaze's guard.
Kishimoto trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Blaze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kishimoto is one step ahead there. #T2##ES#
Blaze scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Kishimoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blaze on his heels. He'll look to pass Blaze's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kishimoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blaze has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
Daichi Kishimoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kishimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kishimoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blaze's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kishimoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.
Blaze is trying to stand.
Kishimoto trying to control from half guard but Blaze is working away.
Blaze is looking to improve his position.
Blaze looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#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.
Blaze tries to roll over but Kishimoto keeps him under control.
Blaze is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kishimoto shoots for a takedown but Blaze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blaze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kishimoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaze stuffs the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Blaze there.
Kishimoto looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
A jab from Blaze finds it's way through Kishimoto's defenses.
A nice combination there by Blaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santana Blaze dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kishimoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Kishimoto on that attempt.
Blaze connects with a looping right hand.
Kishimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaze pinned against the cage. Blaze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Blaze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blaze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kishimoto.
It looked like Blaze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kishimoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
#TD2#
Kishimoto looking to score a takedown here. Blaze is defending well but Kishimoto drives through and ends up in Blaze's guard.#T1#
Blaze working a defensive guard here.
Kishimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blaze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kishimoto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kishimoto trying to keep a closed guard but Blaze is proving a slippery customer.
Blaze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kishimoto is keeping the position for now.
Blaze sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Blaze gets to his feet. Kishimoto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Blaze as Kishimoto shoots in.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Kishimoto fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
And Kishimoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaze pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kishimoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze lands a slapping body shot.
Kishimoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blaze defends it nicely.
Kishimoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Kishimoto on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Kishimoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blaze lands a jab to the head.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Kishimoto moves forwards but Blaze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kishimoto shoots in but Blaze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kishimoto fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Kishimoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blaze scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kishimoto in his tracks.
Kishimoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blaze digs a good hook to Kishimoto's body.
Kishimoto looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
Kishimoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Blaze.
Daichi Kishimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kishimoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Blaze misses.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaze works over Kishimoto's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!
Santana Blaze decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Daichi Kishimoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Forgot to cancell my auto flight, now I faught on low energy'.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daichi Kishimoto (ranked 468 p4p, 15 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 713 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Daichi Kishimoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mata gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kishimoto (0) vs (4) Mata
Mata working away.
Mata wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping him busy.
Kishimoto tries to buck Mata off but Mata is having none of it.
Kishimoto is working hard here to advance position.
Kishimoto looks to move to half guard but instead Mata has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kishimoto (0) vs (6) Mata
Mata trying to control but Kishimoto is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kishimoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kishimoto wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Kishimoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kishimoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mata working for a submission but Kishimoto is keeping him at bay.
Mata controlling his opponent.
Kishimoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mata looking to control but Kishimoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mata is trying to control here but Kishimoto has managed to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.
Kishimoto wants to get back to full guard but Mata has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kishimoto (0) vs (9) Mata
Mata forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kishimoto (0) vs (12) Mata
Kishimoto is in bad spot here.
Kishimoto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mata.
Kishimoto fending off the submission attempt from Mata.
Kishimoto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping busy.
Mata just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kishimoto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mata is looking to control Kishimoto but Kishimoto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mata sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kishimoto taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
Our winner, Dado Mata, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Daichi Kishimoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Forgot to cancell my auto flight, now I faught on low energy'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daichi Kishimoto (ranked 472 p4p, 21 weight class) and Lucas Blye (ranked 4206 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Daichi Kishimoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lucas Blye!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kishimoto looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kishimoto (2) vs (0) Blye
Our spies down at at Fire Pro Wrestling World Gym inform us that Blye has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blye is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kishimoto (2) vs (2) Blye
Blye wants to control from the top but Kishimoto keeps moving.
Kishimoto is looking for a triangle but Blye pushes his legs off easily.
Kishimoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blye defends it easily.
Kishimoto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Blye should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kishimoto has tightened it up now! Blye should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daichi Kishimoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Daichi Kishimoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ishiihara Sakuraba (ranked 4708 p4p, 447 weight class) and Daichi Kishimoto (ranked 461 p4p, 20 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Daichi Kishimoto was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Daichi Kishimoto!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba tries to sprawl but Kishimoto drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (2) Kishimoto
Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard.
Kishimoto not doing much here.
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Kishimoto keeps him under control.
Sakuraba wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto trying to control the action but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba is looking to control Kishimoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakuraba avoid being mounted?
Sakuraba controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Kishimoto keeps him under control.
Kishimoto is thwarting Sakuraba's attempts to control the position.
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Kishimoto keeps him under control.
Sakuraba trying to control here.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Kishimoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kishimoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto is working for a kimura but Sakuraba is defending it quite comfortably.
Sakuraba wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kishimoto wants to free his trapped foot but Sakuraba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kishimoto prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
Sakuraba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakuraba.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kishimoto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (5) Kishimoto
Kishimoto wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kishimoto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sakuraba! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (8) Kishimoto
Sakuraba tries to lock up and control but Kishimoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sakuraba stops Kishimoto from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kishimoto controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Kishimoto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kishimoto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kishimoto looking to control but Sakuraba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sakuraba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (8) Kishimoto
Sakuraba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kishimoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.
Kishimoto trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kishimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sakuraba is pushing down on Kishimoto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kishimoto is fighting to maintain full guard but Sakuraba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kishimoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Sakuraba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Kishimoto is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Kishimoto is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kishimoto avoid being mounted?
Sakuraba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sakuraba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kishimoto for as long as he can get away with.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kishimoto wants to get back to full guard.
Kishimoto gets back to full guard.
Sakuraba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kishimoto is keeping the position for now.
Kishimoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuraba defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuraba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuraba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakuraba postures up.
Kishimoto keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Kishimoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.
Sakuraba passes Kishimoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kishimoto trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba prevents Kishimoto from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba not doing much here.
Kishimoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kishimoto.
Kishimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Sakuraba passes Kishimoto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kishimoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kishimoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to free his trapped foot but Kishimoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kishimoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but Kishimoto defending well.
Kishimoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kishimoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (12) Kishimoto
Sakuraba trying to control the position but Kishimoto manages to sink in the hooks.
Kishimoto controlling well, preventing Sakuraba from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sakuraba turns into Kishimoto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (12) Kishimoto
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba passes Kishimoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kishimoto is in trouble now - Sakuraba has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (7) vs (12) Kishimoto
Sakuraba controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing that Sakuraba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sakuraba looking to control but Kishimoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sakuraba.
Kishimoto tries to lock up and control but Sakuraba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sakuraba controlling from mount.
Kishimoto tries to reverse the position but Sakuraba maintains control.
Sakuraba controlling his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba controlling the pace for now.
Sakuraba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kishimoto tries to lock up and control but Sakuraba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kishimoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sakuraba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kishimoto tries to hold on but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kishimoto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
Sakuraba continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kishimoto wins on points by 12 to 7.
An out of breath Daichi Kishimoto 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:
SyFi 122
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Kishimoto fails to land the takedown.
Daichi Kishimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kishimoto shoots and misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Kishimoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Kishimoto ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Kishimoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Kishimoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Kishimoto manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kishimoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Kishimoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kishimoto tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kishimoto.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kishimoto looks winded!
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit punishes Kishimoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kishimoto's hands.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Kishimoto's midsection.#T2#
Kishimoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kishimoto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kishimoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kishimoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Kishimoto is rocked!
Kishimoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Kishimoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kishimoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Kishimoto backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Kishimoto has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kishimoto tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kishimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Kishimoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kishimoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Kishimoto fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit cracks Kishimoto on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kishimoto falls backwards against the cage. Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes that drop Kishimoto to his knees. Sitsongrit keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kishimoto! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Daichi Kishimoto spoke after the fight, saying 'Forgot to cancell my auto flight, now I faught on low energy'.
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Event:
SyFi 106
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Ziskie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kishimoto on the side of the head.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Kishimoto's head but Kishimoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
Kishimoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ziskie 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.
Ziskie leaves Kishimoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ziskie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziskie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ziskie. Kishimoto shrugs it off though.
Kishimoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ziskie sprawls well. Ziskie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kishimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Ziskie misses with a series of wild punches.
Ziskie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kishimoto backs up against the cage.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Ziskie.
Ziskie lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Kishimoto looking to score a takedown here. Ziskie is defending well but Kishimoto drives through and ends up in Ziskie's guard.
Kishimoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ziskie can't keep his opponent in guard - Kishimoto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kishimoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Ziskie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Ziskie is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB2#
Ziskie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ziskie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kishimoto.
Ziskie is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura but Ziskie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kishimoto to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kishimoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ziskie is just riding it out for now. Kishimoto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kishimoto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB#
Kishimoto is working for a kimura here but Ziskie manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kishimoto's guard.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ziskie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kishimoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ziskie has managed to get both his arms back between Kishimoto's legs - danger averted.
Ziskie is looking to stand up but Kishimoto won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kishimoto working a defensive guard here.
Ziskie wants to stand but Kishimoto has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Kishimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ziskie wants to stand but Kishimoto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ziskie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#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.
Kishimoto avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Kishimoto has his takedown stuffed
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ziskie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ziskie cracks Kishimoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kishimoto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Ziskie misses.
Kishimoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
Kishimoto with a poor takedown
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie lands a nice shot that snaps Kishimoto's head back.
Kishimoto has a takedown stuffed.
Ziskie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Philip Ziskie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto blocks the body kick.
Kishimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Kishimoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziskie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Kishimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Ziskie.
Kishimoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziskie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kishimoto.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ziskie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ziskie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ziskie duly obliges.
Kishimoto shoots and misses
and Kishimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziskie throws a jab when Kishimoto was well out of range.
Kishimoto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ziskie.
Ziskie scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kishimoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Kishimoto's shoulder, as Kishimoto tries to avoid the shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ziskie. #ROC2#
Kishimoto is rocked!
Ziskie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kishimoto shoots and misses
and Ziskie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Kishimoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Ziskie lands with a straight right. Kishimoto didn't see that one coming.
Ziskie misses with a head kick.
Ziskie misses with a hook
#TD#
so Kishimoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Ziskie has his foot on Kishimoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kishimoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Kishimoto won't allow Ziskie to sweep him here.
Kishimoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziskie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kishimoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziskie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kishimoto has managed to get both his arms back between Ziskie's legs - danger averted.
Kishimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziskie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Kishimoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ziskie dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ziskie wants to stand but Kishimoto has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Kishimoto is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ziskie has his hands clasped together but Kishimoto extends and breaks Ziskie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kishimoto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Daichi Kishimoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 97
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Муромец misses the shot to the body.
Kishimoto has a takedown stuffed.
Daichi Kishimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kishimoto has his takedown stuffed
and Муромец counters with a straight right hand.
Муромец looks to score with a jab to the body but Kishimoto is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Муромец ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kishimoto moves away.
Kishimoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Муромец swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Kishimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Муромец's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kishimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kishimoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Kishimoto trying to control but Муромец is working from the bottom.
Муромец has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Муромец keeps moving.
Муромец has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tiger Fight Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kishimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Муромец swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kishimoto 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.
Муромец working a defensive guard here.
Kishimoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kishimoto tries to pass to full mount but Муромец defends it.
Муромец keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Муромец is defending well.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Муромец keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Муромец avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kishimoto.
Муромец wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping busy.
Муромец might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kishimoto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Муромец defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Муромец defends the submission attempt.
Kishimoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kishimoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kishimoto is just content to waste time from the top position. Муромец takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Муромец keeps moving. #T3#
Муромец wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Муромец trying to control the position.
Kishimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Муромец swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kishimoto trying to control but Муромец is working from the bottom.
Муромец is adopting a defensive guard.
Kishimoto postures up.
Муромец seems keen to control Kishimoto's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kishimoto drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Муромец working a defensive guard here.
Kishimoto postures up in Муромец's guard and throws a big left but Муромец blocks it.
Kishimoto 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.
Муромец keeping moving, preventing Kishimoto from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kishimoto postures up.
Kishimoto trying to control but Муромец is working from the bottom.
Kishimoto throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Kishimoto 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#
Муромец takes a swing at Kishimoto's ribcage but misses.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown
and Муромец counters with a stiff right hand.
Муромец misses the body punch #TD#
and Kishimoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Муромец won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Kishimoto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Муромец has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kishimoto but great work by Муромец.
Kishimoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Муромец controlling from side mount.
Kishimoto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Муромец trying to control the pace. #T1#
Kishimoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daichi Kishimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kishimoto looking for submissions off his back.
Муромец wants to take a breather but Kishimoto is having none of it.
Kishimoto tries to get to full guard but Муромец has control of the leg.
Kishimoto is working hard here to advance position.
Муромец is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Муромец trying to control from half guard but Kishimoto is working away.
Kishimoto is trying to maintain the position but Муромец is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Муромец trying to mount his opponent but Kishimoto defends it.
Kishimoto trying to get back to full guard but Муромец takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kishimoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kishimoto tries to reverse the position but Муромец maintains control.
Муромец controlling the pace for now.
Kishimoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kishimoto gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kishimoto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Муромец wants to work for an arm triangle but Kishimoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kishimoto is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Kishimoto actively working from the bottom here.
Муромец seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kishimoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Муромец trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Муромец pulls his head out easily.
Муромец is trying to control the action in half guard but Kishimoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Муромец perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kishimoto looking for submissions off his back.
Kishimoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Муромец is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Муромец pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kishimoto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Муромец escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Муромец!
Kishimoto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Муромец trying to control here.
Муромец keeping hold of Kishimoto's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Kishimoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Илья Муромец will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Kishimoto tries for a takedown but Муромец circles away easily
and Муромец counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Kishimoto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Муромец!
Муромец struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Муромец is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Муромец has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kishimoto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Муромец rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kishimoto's guard! Nice work there by Муромец! #T1##SUB#
Kishimoto looking for a guillotine here but Муромец defends easily.
#SUB#
Kishimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Муромец gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kishimoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Муромец postures up.
Муромец wants to control from the top but Kishimoto keeps moving.
Муромец controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Муромец's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Kishimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Муромец gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Муромец wants to pass the guard but Kishimoto is keeping the position.
Муромец not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Kishimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Муромец gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Муромец defends well.#T3#
Муромец engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a triangle but Муромец pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kishimoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Муромец doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Муромец manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kishimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Муромец gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Муромец controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kishimoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Муромец escapes and throws Kishimoto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Муромец controls the position.
Kishimoto is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Муромец stalls from top position.
Kishimoto is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kishimoto is trying to control Муромец's posture but Муромец avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Kishimoto's face as Муромец controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Daichi Kishimoto did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Kishimoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Kishimoto fails with the takedown
and Муромец counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Илья Муромец has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kishimoto with a poor takedown
and Муромец counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Муромец swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Муромец misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Kishimoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Муромец won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Kishimoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Муромец has escaped the position, nice work there.
Муромец wants to control but Kishimoto postures up.#T1##SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to get an arm triangle but Муромец is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kishimoto working away.#SUB#
Kishimoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kishimoto is looking to take a break and control but Муромец is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Муромец prevents Kishimoto from moving into mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kishimoto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Муромец is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Kishimoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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Муромец struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kishimoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Муромец, who protects the arm well.
Муромец tries to bench press Kishimoto off him but Kishimoto keeps the position. #T3#
Муромец is not content to let Kishimoto control the position. #SUB#
Kishimoto tries for a kimura but Муромец is defending well.
Kishimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Муромец can do to turn this around?
Муромец prevents Kishimoto from moving into mount. #SUB#
Kishimoto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Муромец rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kishimoto's guard! Nice work there by Муромец! #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a triangle here but Муромец uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Муромец is staying tight to Kishimoto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kishimoto tries to bench press Муромец off him but Муромец keeps the position. #T4#
Муромец controlling from side mount.
Муромец wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping him busy.
Kishimoto sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Kishimoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Муромец is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Муромец.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Daichi Kishimoto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kishimoto misses with a takedown
and Муромец connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Муромец lands a slapping body shot.
Муромец misses with a right hand #TD#
and Kishimoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Муромец controlling the position.
Kishimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Муромец swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto being controlled here momentarily.
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Муромец keeps moving. #T1#
Муромец working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kishimoto.
Муромец seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kishimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Муромец swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Муромец keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Муромец trying to keep a closed guard but Kishimoto is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Муромец is just riding it out for now. Kishimoto eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Муромец wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kishimoto moves into full mount! Муромец won't be happy about that!
Kishimoto tries to control but Муромец wriggling away.
Kishimoto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Муромец tries to hold on but Kishimoto postures up.#T3##SUB#
Kishimoto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Муромец is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Муромец and Kishimoto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kishimoto is looking to take a break and control but Муромец is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Муромец manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Муромец is looking to control Kishimoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Муромец avoid being mounted?
Kishimoto is stalling here. Муромец is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kishimoto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Муромец has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Муромец is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kishimoto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kishimoto wants to control but Муромец postures up.
Муромец throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Daichi Kishimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kishimoto is being controlled here.
Kishimoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Муромец content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kishimoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Муромец's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kishimoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kishimoto looking for submissions off his back.
Kishimoto is looking for a sweep. Муромец is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kishimoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kishimoto.
Kishimoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daichi Kishimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kishimoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Daichi Kishimoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Илья Муромец spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be seeing you again soon, sub spammer.'.
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Event:
SyFi 82
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sitsongrit counters with a body kick.
Kishimoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kishimoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Kishimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kishimoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Kishimoto was not able to check. #T1#
Kishimoto misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kishimoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Kishimoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kishimoto fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kishimoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Kishimoto ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sitsongrit looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kishimoto avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kishimoto tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Kishimoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daichi Kishimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kishimoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kishimoto with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kishimoto moves out of range.
Kishimoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Kishimoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Kishimoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kishimoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kishimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Kishimoto tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kishimoto on the side of the head. #CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Kishimoto.
Kishimoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kishimoto is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Kishimoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Kishimoto's takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Kishimoto controls his hands.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kishimoto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Kishimoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sitsongrit! Kishimoto is out on his feet! Sitsongrit rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kishimoto is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kishimoto is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is the new bantamweight champion!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit 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.
Daichi Kishimoto spoke after the fight, saying 'I could not access my Extra Secret Totally Awesome Ninja Techniques tonight, but I will train and be back,he was the one with victory on his side tonight,Give him some hands(CROWD CHEERS) he says in Greek"Καληνύχτα φίλοι μ '.
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Event:
SyFi 74
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Kishimoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clementine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clementine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kishimoto.#CL2#
Clementine takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Clementine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clementine misses with a hook
#TD#
and Kishimoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kishimoto.
Kishimoto prevents Clementine from getting back to his feet.
Kishimoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clementine is keeping the position for now.
Kishimoto trying to control but Clementine is working from the bottom.
Clementine wants to get back to his feet but Kishimoto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kishimoto throwing strikes from guard but Clementine blocks nicely. #T1#
Clementine keeping moving, preventing Kishimoto from controlling successfully.
Kishimoto 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.
Kishimoto is really struggling to control Clementine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clementine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Clementine is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Clementine working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Clementine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Clementine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clementine wants to get back to striking at distance but Kishimoto won't allow it.
Clementine scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Clementine breaks the clinch.
Kishimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clementine pinned against the cage. Clementine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Kishimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kishimoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clementine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clementine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kishimoto backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kishimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clementine.
Kishimoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Clementine tries to sprawl out of it but Kishimoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clementine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clementine scores with a one two! Kishimoto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Clementine misses the target.
Clementine throws a jab but it's blocked by Kishimoto. #T3#
Kishimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clementine.
Clementine works Kishimoto's body with a nice hook.
Clementine throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Kishimoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clementine won't be happy with that.
Clementine tries to buck Kishimoto off but Kishimoto is having none of it.#SUB#
Kishimoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clementine tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clementine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clementine is looking to regain half guard here but Kishimoto keeps moving and retains side control.
Clementine stops Kishimoto from passing to mount.
Kishimoto is looking to take a break and control but Clementine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Clementine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kishimoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clementine is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kishimoto has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Kishimoto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kishimoto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clementine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clementine parries the strikes from Kishimoto easily there. Kishimoto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Clementine to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clementine is looking for a sweep.
Clementine is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Clementine stops Kishimoto from passing to mount. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clementine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clementine is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jazz Clementine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Clementine lands with a good body shot.
Clementine lands with a hook. Kishimoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clementine as he avoids it easily.
Kishimoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Clementine.
Kishimoto attempts a counter takedown but Clementine avoids it well and moves away.
Clementine misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Kishimoto counters with a shoot takedown. Clementine fights it but they end up in guard.
Clementine is trying to keep Kishimoto in close.
Clementine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kishimoto drops back looking for a leg! Clementine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clementine manages to kick Kishimoto off! Kishimoto jumps back into Clementine's guard. #SUB#
Kishimoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daichi Kishimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Clementine is trying to keep Kishimoto in close.
Clementine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clementine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kishimoto slips nicely into half guard.
Kishimoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kishimoto prevents Clementine from improving his position.
Kishimoto is thwarting Clementine's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Kishimoto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Clementine is defending against the submission attempts here by Kishimoto.
#T2##SUB#
Kishimoto is working for a kimura but Clementine is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clementine trying to hold on to Kishimoto's head to control him but Kishimoto postures up.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Clementine is defending well.
Kishimoto prevents Clementine from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clementine is trying to maintain the position but Kishimoto is very close to passing his half guard.
Clementine is staying active underneath Kishimoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kishimoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kishimoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clementine defending well though.
Clementine wants to get back to full guard.
Clementine wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kishimoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clementine trying to control here.
#T4#
Clementine tries to kick Kishimoto off but Kishimoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Kishimoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Clementine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Clementine is defending well.
Clementine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kishimoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kishimoto's back!
Kishimoto tries to escape but Clementine has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kishimoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clementine's guard. Nice work there by Kishimoto.
Kishimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Clementine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kishimoto prevents Clementine from getting back to his feet.
Clementine keeping moving, preventing Kishimoto from controlling successfully.
Clementine wants to stand up but Kishimoto is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Kishimoto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Clementine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clementine sprawls well. Clementine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kishimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kishimoto shoots in but Clementine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kishimoto shoots in for a double leg but Clementine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Kishimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kishimoto gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Clementine explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clementine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clementine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kishimotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clementine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clementine misses with a head kick.
Jazz Clementine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Clementine misses with a looping left.#TD#
Kishimoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clementine sprawls well initially but Kishimoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clementine is trying to stand up here but Kishimoto is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clementine can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Clementine is defending against the submission attempts here by Kishimoto.
Clementine wants to get back to his feet.
Clementine tries to roll over but Kishimoto keeps him under control.
Clementine is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Clementine is defending well.
Clementine is not content to let Kishimoto control the position.#T2##ES2#
Clementine manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kishimoto keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Clementine working hard to break the clinch.
Kishimoto tries to pull guard but Clementine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kishimoto takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Clementine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clementine jabs Kishimoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clementine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kishimoto moves away.
Kishimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Kishimoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clementine is fending him off so far but Kishimoto persists. Nope, Clementine circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Clementine clinches.
Clementine is trying to force a seperation but Kishimoto has the dominant position.
Clementine has had enough of the clinch but Kishimoto keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Clementine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Clementine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jazz Clementine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clementine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clementine misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Kishimoto counters with a shoot takedown. Clementine fights it but they end up in guard.
Kishimoto looking to pass the guard.
Kishimoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kishimoto stands and throws Clementine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clementine tries to improve position but can't.
Clementine defending against the ground and pound.
Clementine tries to bench press Kishimoto off him but Kishimoto keeps the position. #SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clementine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clementine tries to buck Kishimoto off but Kishimoto is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Kishimoto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clementine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kishimoto has hold of Clementine's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Clementine seems comfortable defending it but Kishimoto has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Clementine is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Clementine is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kishimoto couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto retains his featherweight title!
Daichi Kishimoto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
SyFi 68
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Joe misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Kishimoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kishimoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kishimoto looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kishimoto is working hard here to advance position.
Kishimoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kishimoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kishimoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kishimoto trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Kishimoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kishimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kishimoto preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kishimoto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kishimoto has Joe in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kishimoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Kishimoto's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kishimoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Kishimoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Joe is posturing up here but Kishimoto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Joe tries to roll out but it's too tight and Joe has to tap! Slick submission there by Kishimoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto retains his bantamweight title!
Daichi Kishimoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Glass Joe was interviewed post fight and said 'Daichi Kishimoto is a great fighter and will be holding this belt for a long time.'.
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Event:
SyFi 61
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Kishimoto fails with the takedown
and Муромец counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kishimoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Kishimoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Муромец cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Kishimoto. 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.
Kishimoto fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Kishimoto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Муромец trying to control from the bottom.
Муромец is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kishimoto is staying active.
Kishimoto wants to pass the guard but Муромец is defending well.
Kishimoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Муромец is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Kishimoto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Муромец is defending well.
Муромец looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Муромец has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kishimoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Муромец defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kishimoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kishimoto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Муромец has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Муромец is trying to control but can't.
Муромец avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kishimoto. #SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Муромец keeping control of the position.
Муромец wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping busy.
Kishimoto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Муромец! #T4##SUB#
Муромец defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto trying to control but Муромец is having none of it.
Муромец tries to hold on but Kishimoto pushes him away. #SUB#
Kishimoto looking to secure an arm triangle but Муромец defends it well. #SUB#
Kishimoto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kishimoto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Муромец has worked his arm free - good work by Муромец!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kishimoto working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Kishimoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kishimoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Илья Муромец has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kishimoto shoots and misses
and Муромец connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kishimoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Муромец counters with a nice uppercut.
Муромец throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Kishimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Муромец's guard.
Kishimoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Муромец is keeping the position for now.
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Муромец keeps moving.
Kishimoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Муромец has wrist control.
Kishimoto postures up in Муромец's guard and throws a big left but Муромец blocks it.
Муромец has Kishimoto pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Kishimoto pushes down on Муромец's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Daichi Kishimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Муромец trying to hold on to Kishimoto's head to control him but Kishimoto postures up.
Kishimoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Муромец does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Муромец has managed to free his arm - good work.
Муромец blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kishimoto.
Муромец trying to control but Kishimoto postures up.
#SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Муромец keeping hold of Kishimoto's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Муромец defends it well. #T2#
Муромец is positioning himself well to prevent Kishimoto advancing to mount.
Муромец really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kishimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Муромец is trying to control but can't.
Kishimoto is pressing down on Муромец's thigh, looking to free his foot. Муромец is holding on for now.
Муромец is positioning himself well to prevent Kishimoto advancing to mount.
Kishimoto is pressing down on Муромец's thigh, looking to free his foot. Муромец is holding on for now.
Kishimoto is thwarting Муромец's attempts to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Kishimoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Муромец is doing well to control the position and prevent Kishimoto from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Муромец defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura but Муромец is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kishimoto to get the leverage.
Муромец is controlling Kishimoto's trapped leg to prevent Kishimoto from advancing to side control.
Kishimoto is trying to control. Муромец wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Муромец is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Муромец throws a jab but it's blocked by Kishimoto.
Kishimoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Муромец sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kishimoto fails with the takedown
letting Муромец counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Kishimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Муромец as Kishimoto shoots in.
Kishimoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Муромец counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Муромец throws a right and a left that Kishimoto avoids nicely.
Kishimoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Муромец counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Илья Муромец will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Муромец throws a right hand that Kishimoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Kishimoto also avoids with ease.#TD#
Kishimoto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Муромец defends it well. #SUB#
Kishimoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Муромец sees it coming and defends easily.
Муромец trying to hold on to Kishimoto's head to control him but Kishimoto postures up.
#SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Муромец defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Муромец is just riding it out for now. Kishimoto eventually gives up the hold.
Kishimoto controlling the action here.#T1#
Муромец is trying to control but can't.
Kishimoto wants to pass the guard but Муромец is defending well.
Муромец trying to control but Kishimoto postures up.
Kishimoto is looking to advance position but Муромец won't allow it.
Муромец is trying to control but can't.
Муромец is refusing to be controlled, as Kishimoto sits in half guard.
Муромец gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kishimoto trying to control but Муромец is working from the bottom.
Kishimoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Муромец is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kishimoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kishimoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kishimoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Kishimoto 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.
Kishimoto postures up in Муромец's guard and throws a big left but Муромец blocks it.
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Муромец keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kishimoto shoots and misses
and Муромец counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Муромец lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kishimoto at a distance.
Kishimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Муромец can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kishimoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kishimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Муромец might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Муромец uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kishimoto has time to react.#TD#
Kishimoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Муромец on his heels. He'll look to pass Муромец's guard now, I'm sure.
Kishimoto trying to control but Муромец is working from the bottom.
Муромец controlling Kishimoto's posture.
Kishimoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Муромец looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Kishimoto 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.
Kishimoto postures up.
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Муромец keeps moving.
Муромец pulls Kishimoto in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kishimoto throwing strikes from guard but Муромец blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kishimoto throwing strikes but missing.
Муромец utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daichi Kishimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kishimoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Daichi Kishimoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Илья Муромец stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be seeing you again soon, sub spammer.'.
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Event:
SyFi 55
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Clementine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kishimoto is defended easily by Clementine.
Clementine 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.
Jazz Clementine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clementine misses with a hook. Kishimoto ducked under it nicely.
Clementine cracks Kishimoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clementine swings for the body but Kishimoto moves out of range.
Kishimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clementine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kishimoto walks into a stiff left hand from Clementine.
Kishimoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clementine fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kishimoto! But no joy.
Clementine slaps away a takedown attempt from Kishimoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Clementine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kishimoto doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kishimoto slips a jab from Clementine.#T1#
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jazz Clementine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Clementine scores with a nice head shot.
Kishimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clementine.
Clementine misses with an uppercut.
Kishimoto with the counter takedown but Clementine avoids it easily.
Clementine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kishimoto.
Clementine misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Kishimoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Kishimoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kishimoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kishimoto controlling from the top position.
Clementine looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kishimoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clementine is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Kishimoto preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kishimoto drops back looking for a leg! Clementine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clementine manages to kick Kishimoto off! Kishimoto jumps back into Clementine's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kishimoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clementine is keeping the position for now.
Clementine working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Kishimoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kishimoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kishimoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kishimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Clementine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kishimoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kishimoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kishimoto trying to control but Clementine is working from the bottom. #T3#
Clementine controlling Kishimoto's posture.
Kishimoto stops Clementine from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kishimoto trying to control but Clementine is working from the bottom.
Kishimoto looking to pass the guard.
Kishimoto passes Clementine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clementine keeping hold of Kishimoto's head, controlling as best he can.
Clementine trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clementine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kishimoto trying to control from half guard but Clementine is working away. #SUB2#
Kishimoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Clementine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura here.
Clementine trying to control but Kishimoto postures up.
#SUB2#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura but Clementine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kishimoto to get the leverage.
Clementine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kishimoto is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kishimoto in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Clementine tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kishimoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Daichi Kishimoto 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:
SyFi 48
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nerve sprawls well. Nerve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kishimoto gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Kishimoto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nerve is trying to defend but Kishimoto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura but Nerve is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kishimoto to get the leverage.
Nerve controlling the position for now.
Nerve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kishimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kishimoto trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Nerve is defending against the submission attempts here by Kishimoto.
Nerve trying to control but Kishimoto postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Nerve is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kishimoto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Nerve is defending well.
#SUB#
Kishimoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Nerve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Nerve defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kishimoto lands a nice short elbow.
Kishimoto is pressing down on Nerve's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nerve is holding on for now.
Nerve has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kishimoto is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Nerve is defending against the submission attempts here by Kishimoto.
#SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Nerve 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.
Nerve controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kishimoto is keen to just control but Nerve is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Kishimoto is working for a kimura but Nerve is defending it quite comfortably.
Nerve keeping control of the position.
Kishimoto is thwarting Nerve's attempts to control the position.
Kishimoto is keen to just control but Nerve is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nerve is just riding it out for now. Kishimoto eventually gives up the hold.
Nerve keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nerve trying to control but Kishimoto postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kishimoto is keen to just control but Nerve is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Nerve defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nerve defends it well.
Nerve trying to control but Kishimoto postures up.
#SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Nerve defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nerve is trying to maintain the position but Kishimoto is very close to passing his half guard.
Nerve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kishimoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Kishimoto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nerve misses the shot to the body.
Kishimoto attempts a counter takedown but Nerve avoids it well and moves away.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nerve as he jumps to the side.
Kishimoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nerve throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Kishimoto counters with a takedown into side control.
Nerve can't do much from the bottom here.
Nerve is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kishimoto is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerve prevents Kishimoto from moving into mount. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nerve has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kishimoto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kishimoto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Kishimoto trying to control the position but Nerve is working away.
Nerve tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kishimoto working away.#SUB#
Kishimoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nerve struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kishimoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kishimoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
An elbow from Kishimoto crashes against the mat.
Nerve has one of Kishimoto's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kishimoto in side control, throwing shots but Nerve defends. #SUB#
Kishimoto tries for a kimura but Nerve is defending well.
Nerve wants to control but Kishimoto postures up.
Kishimoto throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Kishimoto swings around for an armbar but Nerve sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kishimoto's guard.
Kishimoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nerve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Nerve wants to control from the top but Kishimoto keeps moving.
Nerve stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kishimoto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kishimoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nerve trying to control but Kishimoto is working from the bottom.
Nerve must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kishimoto working for a triangle but Nerve defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a triangle but Nerve pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kishimoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Nerve wants to control from the top but Kishimoto keeps moving.
Nerve is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Nerve is posturing up here but Kishimoto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nerve tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nerve has to tap! Slick submission there by Kishimoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Daichi Kishimoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 43
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Kishimoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Por Pramuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Por Pramuk drives through and clinches with Kishimoto against the cage.
Kishimoto blocks an elbow strike.
Kishimoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Por Pramuk throws a head punch that misses.
Por Pramuk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Kishimoto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kishimoto is working for a kimura but Por Pramuk is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kishimoto trying to mount his opponent but Por Pramuk defends it.
Por Pramuk tries to kick Kishimoto off in order to stand up. Kishimoto Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1##SUB#
Kishimoto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kishimoto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kishimoto is working to tighten his grip on Por Pramuk's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Por Pramuk has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kishimoto is really squeezing tight and eventually Por Pramuk passes out! Kishimoto breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto retains his bantamweight title!
Daichi Kishimoto 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:
SyFi 34
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Kishimoto moves away from the strike by Joe.
Joe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Joe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kishimoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joe pinned against the cage. Joe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe misses with an uppercut.
Joe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kishimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Kishimoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Joe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joe throws out a loose jab but Kishimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Joe backs off Kishimoto throws a huge counter combo but Joe manages to avoid it all.
Joe looks to throw the jab but Kishimoto is out of range.
Kishimoto dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Kishimoto shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Kishimoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kishimoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kishimoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe throws out the jab.
Joe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kishimoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Joe, which made it look bad.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Joe misses with a straight left.
Kishimoto has his takedown stuffed
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown attempt - Joe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Glass Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kishimoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joe works the jab nicely.#T2#
Joe lands a nice shot that snaps Kishimoto's head back.
Joe misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Kishimoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kishimoto.
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!#SUB2#
Kishimoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kishimoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kishimoto passes Joe's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Joe defends the submission attempt.
Kishimoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kishimoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joe is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3##SUB2#
Kishimoto is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kishimoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto is the new bantamweight champion!
After the big win, Daichi Kishimoto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Glass Joe had this to say: 'Was still more fun than my boxing matches used to be'.
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Event:
SyFi 25
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Fog misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kishimoto.
Fog lands a nice looking body shot.
Fog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kishimoto with the counter takedown but Fog avoids it easily.
Fog scores with a hook to the body. Kishimoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brain Fog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kishimoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fog misses with a wild body shot.
Kishimoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kishimoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto walks into a left hand.
Fog misses with a few strikes there.
Kishimoto drops his hands momentarily and Fog takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kishimoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Fog, which made it look bad.
Brain Fog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.#T1#
Kishimoto shoots in and drives through. Fog sprawls well.
Kishimoto shoots in and drives through. Fog sprawls well.
Kishimoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fog circles away.#TD#
Fog fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kishimoto sprawls well initially but Fog persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Kishimoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fog pulls his head out easily.
Kishimoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Fog controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Kishimoto actively working from the bottom here.
Fog is taking a breather. Kishimoto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fog continues to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Kishimoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fog trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Kishimoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kishimoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fog sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kishimoto wants to improve his position but Fog is controlling well.
#T3#
Kishimoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fog is working away from the top position though.
Kishimoto is looking for a sweep. Fog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kishimoto on the ground.#SUB#
Kishimoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Fog.
We've been hearing good reports from Fog'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.
Fog performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fog is trying to control. Kishimoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fog prevents Kishimoto from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kishimoto looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fog controlling the action here.
Fog wants to free his trapped foot but Kishimoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fog not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Fog drives through and clinches with Kishimoto against the cage.
Fog lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Fog dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fog scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the body from Fog misses #TD2#
and Kishimoto counters with a shoot takedown. Fog fights it but they end up in guard.
Fog trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Fog looking for a guillotine here but Kishimoto defends easily.
Kishimoto wants to pass the guard but Fog is keeping the position.
Fog is pulling down on Kishimoto's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kishimoto trying to control but Fog is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kishimoto looking to pass the guard.
Kishimoto postures up.
Fog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kishimoto 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.
Kishimoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kishimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kishimoto trying to control but Fog is working from the bottom.
Fog trying to control the position here.
Fog is trying to keep Kishimoto in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fog throws a jab but it's blocked by Kishimoto.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown
and Fog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kishimoto's hands.
Fog misses with a hook.
Fog cracks Kishimoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kishimoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fog defends well and Kishimoto ends up having to push Fog into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brain Fog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Kishimoto.
Fog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kishimoto. Kishimoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Fog lands.
Fog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fog defends it well.
Kishimoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Fog with a hook.
Fog misses with a wild body shot.
Kishimoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Fog has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fog gets underhooks to prevent Kishimoto's takedown attempt.
Fog swings wildly with an uppercut but Kishimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kishimoto letting Fog take a breather here.
Fog lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Kishimoto pulls guard.
Fog controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kishimoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Fog's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kishimoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kishimoto looking to control.
Our spies down at at Blood & Bone inform us that Kishimoto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Fog is sitting in close to Kishimoto's body. Kishimoto has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fog is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fog is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kishimoto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
CCF FN 10:Abel vs Wearmouth
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
DaSilva throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kishimoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. DaSilva won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Kishimoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kishimoto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kishimoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DaSilva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaSilva misses with an elbow from the bottom.#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DaSilva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kishimoto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for DaSilva! #T1##SUB#
Kishimoto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… DaSilva turns into him and now he's in Kishimoto's guard.
#SUB#
DaSilva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kishimoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DaSilva has managed to get both his arms back between Kishimoto's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kishimoto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think DaSilva should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kishimoto has tightened it up now! DaSilva should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Marcus DaSilva had this to say: 'I win or I learn. Tonight I feel I learned. '.
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Event:
CCF FN 07:Abel vs McDonald
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Robespierre cracks Kishimoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kishimoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robespierre.
A head kick misses from Robespierre.
Kishimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Robespierre lands a nice hook to Kishimoto's body. Kishimoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kishimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robespierre wants to clinch up but Kishimoto keeps it at a distance.
Robespierre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robespierre wants to clinch but Kishimoto slips to the side#TD#
and Kishimoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kishimoto.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robespierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robespierre keeping moving, preventing Kishimoto from controlling successfully.
Robespierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kishimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kishimoto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kishimoto wants to control from the top but Robespierre keeps moving.
Kishimoto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robespierre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kishimoto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Kishimoto is trying for a kimura here. Robespierre looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kishimoto wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Max Robespierre spoke after the fight, saying 'Merde!'.
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Event:
NJMMA #25: Graves v Mokami
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Kishimoto gets tackled into the cage by Murko. Murko maintains the clinch.
Murko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Kishimoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Murko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Kishimoto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murko uses from the top position.
Murko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kishimoto is keeping the position for now.
Murko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Murko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kishimoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murko has managed to get both his arms back between Kishimoto's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murko 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. #SUB#
Kishimoto looking for a guillotine here but Murko defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Kishimoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kishimoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kishimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murko tries to free his leg and advance position but Kishimoto is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kishimoto looking for a guillotine here but Murko defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Murko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murko controlling from the top position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kishimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kishimoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murko tries to free his leg and advance position but Kishimoto is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kishimoto has his foot on Murko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murko works his way back into a safe position though.
Murko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Murko 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##SUB#
Kishimoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murko controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Kishimoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kishimoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murko is aware though and is defending well.
Murko wants to pass the guard but Kishimoto is keeping the position.
Murko is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murko defends well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murko wants to pass the guard but Kishimoto is keeping the position.
Kishimoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murko looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kishimoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kishimoto is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Murko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murko is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magyan Murko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murko works Kishimoto's body with a nice hook.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murko sprawls well. Murko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kishimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murko.
Kishimoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murko tries to avoid it but Kishimoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murko to the ground. Murko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magyan Murko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kishimoto shoots and misses
and Murko counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Kishimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Murko closes the distance and pushes Kishimoto back into the cage.
Kishimoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murko walks away with a smile on his face. Kishimoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Murko with a hook.#CL2#
Murko clinches up against the cage.
Murko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kishimoto backwards. #TD#
Kishimoto has Murko pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kishimoto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murko tumbling to the mat - Kishimoto dives into Murko's guard.#SUB#
Kishimoto 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.
Murko pulls Kishimoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kishimoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kishimoto trying to control but Murko is working from the bottom.
Murko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Murko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kishimoto looking to pass the guard.
Kishimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Murko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kishimoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murko trying to keep a closed guard but Kishimoto is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kishimoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kishimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murko can't keep his opponent in guard - Kishimoto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kishimoto. #T3#
Murko wants to control but Kishimoto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murko defends it well.
Kishimoto is trying to control. Murko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murko trying to control from the bottom.
Kishimoto wants to control but Murko is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kishimoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Murko, which made it look bad.
Kishimoto backing away here, and Murko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Magyan Murko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Murko instigates a clinch.
Kishimoto takes a shot to the head.
Murko works on Kishimoto's body with a couple of short punches.
Murko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murko lands an uppercut.
Murko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kishimoto backwards.
Murko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kishimoto wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magyan Murko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Murko feints and then cracks Kishimoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kishimoto down.
Murko doesn't manage to clinch there - Kishimoto circles away.
Murko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kishimoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kishimoto looks for a takedown but Murko sprawls well.
Both fighters circling a little - Murko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murko scores with a hook.
Daichi Kishimoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kishimoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murko throws a front kick that sends Kishimoto stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Kishimoto tries to keep at a distance but Murko has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
A short left from Murko.
Murko scores with a hook to the body.
Murko scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Murko.
A body shot lands from Murko.
Murko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murko lands with a light punch inside.
Murko lands with a short shot to the head.
Murko lands a nice shot to the body.
Murko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murko lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murko lands a nice shot to the body.
Murko digs a right hand into Kishimoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kishimoto's gas tank. #T2#
Murko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kishimotos head.
Murko scores with a shot to the side of Kishimoto's head. #ROC2#
Kishimoto is rocked!
Murko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Kishimoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Murko.
A hook to the body from Murko.
Murko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kishimoto backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murko.
Murko creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kishimoto's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kishimoto drops to his knees and Murko pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magyan Murko!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 3419 p4p, 168 weight class) and Daichi Kishimoto (ranked 7366 p4p, 0 weight class). Kishimoto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tzusing - 1976. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Futoshi Matsunaga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daichi Kishimoto!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Matsunaga rushes Kishimoto and presses him up against the cage.
Kishimoto is trying to pull guard but Matsunaga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matsunaga jumps into guard, dragging Kishimoto to the mat.
Kishimoto wants to pass the guard but Matsunaga is keeping the position.
Kishimoto keeps trying to improve his position.
Matsunaga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kishimoto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Kishimoto from controlling successfully.
Kishimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kishimoto is sitting in close to Matsunaga's body. Matsunaga has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kishimoto is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kishimoto is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Matsunaga.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Futoshi Matsunaga!
During a confident post fight interview, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Aspire 85: Hardy v Savkov
Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kishimoto stopping the sweep attempt from Crazi.#SUB#
Crazi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kishimoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kishimoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crazi keeping full guard, as Kishimoto tries to pass.
Crazi trying to control the position.
Crazi keeping full guard, as Kishimoto tries to pass.
Kishimoto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Kishimoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kishimoto works to advance to full mount. Crazi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazi is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Kishimoto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Crazi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Crazi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crazi tries to hold on but Kishimoto postures up.
Crazi is squirming around, avoiding Kishimoto's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T2#
Crazi regains half guard.
Kishimoto controlling the action here.
Crazi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crazi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crazi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kishimoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Kishimoto seems keen to control Crazi's posture.
Kishimoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kishimoto, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kishimoto holds on and takes a little breather.
Kishimoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kishimoto, not yet. #SUB2#
Kishimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crazi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kishimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crazi looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Kishimoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kishimoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kishimoto is trying to keep Crazi in close.
#SUB2#
Kishimoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crazi wants to pass the guard but Kishimoto is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kishimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crazi passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Kishimoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Crazi shoots in for a takedown but Kishimoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kishimoto with the counter takedown but Crazi avoids it easily.
Kishimoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kishimoto with the counter takedown but Crazi avoids it easily.
Crazi dives in and grabs Kishimoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kishimoto pushes down on Crazi's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chron Crazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kishimoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crazi on his heels. He'll look to pass Crazi's guard now, I'm sure.
Kishimoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crazi's guard. #SUB2#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crazi wants to get back to full guard but Kishimoto has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kishimoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crazi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crazi tries to bench press Kishimoto off him but Kishimoto keeps the position. #T1#
Crazi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kishimoto's best efforts.
Crazi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kishimoto advances position into side control!
Crazi tries to bench press Kishimoto off him but Kishimoto keeps the position.
Crazi is trying to control Kishimoto's posture but Kishimoto avoids it.
Kishimoto advances to mount.
Kishimoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crazi is looking to escape.
Kishimoto wants to take Crazi's back but he can't do it this time. #T2#
Crazi is looking to get to half guard.
Kishimoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crazi has given up his back. Will we see Kishimoto going for some submissions?
Crazi prevents Kishimoto from getting a body triangle.
Kishimoto controlling the position well here. Crazi rolled but Kishimoto kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Kishimoto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3#
Crazi tries to escape the position.
Kishimoto is trying to stick to Crazi's back but Crazi is turning into Kishimoto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kishimoto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Crazi.
Crazi stopping the sweep attempt from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kishimoto keeps trying to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kishimoto is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kishimoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crazi is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Crazi working for a triangle but Kishimoto defends it easily.
Daichi Kishimoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kishimoto forces his way into half guard.
Crazi gets back to full guard.
Crazi wants to sweep here but Kishimoto controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kishimoto postures up.
Kishimoto pushes down on Crazi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Kishimoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Crazi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kishimoto feints and as Crazi raises his hands in defense, Kishimoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kishimoto forces his way into half guard.
Crazi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kishimoto moves nicely into side control.
Kishimoto has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kishimoto wants to control the pace but Crazi is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto wants to control but Crazi has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Crazi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kishimoto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crazi! #SUB2#
Kishimoto has control of Crazi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crazi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kishimoto controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Kishimoto has control of Crazi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crazi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kishimoto wants to take his opponent's back but Crazi doesn't allow it.
Chron Crazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Kishimoto looking for a guillotine from mount but Crazi is having none of it.
Crazi is trying to escape the mount.
Crazi is trying to reverse the position but instead Kishimoto has taken his back - oops!
Crazi tries to escape but Kishimoto has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Kishimoto tightening his grip on Crazi, looking for the choke. #T3##SUB2#
Kishimoto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Crazi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kishimoto controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Kishimoto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crazi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Crazi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crazi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kishimoto's guard. #REVR##T4#
Kishimoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Crazi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crazi prevents Kishimoto from improving his position.
Kishimoto is trying to maintain the position but Crazi is very close to passing his half guard.
Kishimoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kishimoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crazi passes into half guard.
Kishimoto is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daichi Kishimoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kishimoto 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daichi Kishimoto!
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