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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Yoshijiri shoots in but Hansen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yoshijiri shoots in for a double leg but Hansen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Hansen has closed the distance and engaged Yoshijiri in a clinch.
Hansen throws a punch but it's blocked by Yoshijiri.
Yoshijiri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hansen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yoshijiri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hansen lands an uppercut.
Yoshijiri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hansen smiles and moves away.
Gustav Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Yoshijiri.
A cross from Hansen lands.
Ryan Yoshijiri 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Hansen misses the target. #CL2#
Yoshijiri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hansen presses Yoshijiri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yoshijiri is trying to pull guard but Hansen has him pressed against the cage.
Hansen throws a punch but it's blocked by Yoshijiri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Yoshijiri has picked Hansen up - he's going for a ride! Yoshijiri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Yoshijiri wants to control but Hansen is keeping him busy.
Yoshijiri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yoshijiri is looking to advance position but Hansen won't allow it.
Yoshijiri not doing much here.
Yoshijiri trying to pass the guard but Hansen defending well.
Hansen 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yoshijiri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gustav Hansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hansen cracks Yoshijiri with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Hansen clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Hansen misses with the head strike.
Yoshijiri tries to pull guard but Hansen won't allow it.
Hansen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Yoshijiri jumps into guard, dragging Hansen to the mat.
Yoshijiri controlling Hansen's posture.
Hansen postures up.
Yoshijiri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4##SUB2#
Yoshijiri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yoshijiri controlling Hansen's posture.
Hansen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yoshijiri trying to keep a closed guard but Hansen is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Hansen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hansen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoshijiri wants to counter the offense by Hansen and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Hansen forces Yoshijiri back against the cage and clinches.
Hansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hansen digs a right hand into Yoshijiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yoshijiri's gas tank.
Yoshijiri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hansen walks away with a smile on his face. Yoshijiri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Hansen darts in and clinches Yoshijiri up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hansen.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshijiri can do to turn this around?
Hansen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshijiri jumps guard but Hansen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yoshijiri wants a takedown.
Gustav Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Yoshijiri.
Hansen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yoshijiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshijiri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hansen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gustav Hansen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Hansen. #T1#
Hansen scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshijiri is breathing heavily.
Hansen misses with the head strike.
Hansen misses with some punches.
Hansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshijiri is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshijiri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hansen walks away with a smile on his face. Yoshijiri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yoshijiri avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Hansen drives through and clinches with Yoshijiri against the cage.
Yoshijiri fails to pull guard.
Hansen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hansen misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Hansen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hansen lands a hook that snaps the head of Yoshijiri backwards.
Hansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hansen pushes Yoshijiri against the cage. Hansen is working some dirty boxing. Hansen pushes off with a quick right hook! Yoshijiri goes down! Yoshijiri tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hansen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Hansen!
A victorious Gustav Hansen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
NJMMA #57
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Schulz throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Schulz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yoshijiri controlling the position.
Yoshijiri keeping moving, preventing Schulz from controlling successfully.
Yoshijiri has his hands on Schulz's head, controlling the position.
Schulz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshijiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshijiri seems keen to control Schulz's posture.
Schulz trying to control but Yoshijiri is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Yoshijiri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schulz defends well.
Yoshijiri trying to control the position here.
Schulz stays in close to Yoshijiri's body and controls the position.
Schulz wants to control from the top but Yoshijiri keeps moving.
Schulz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yoshijiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schulz looks to land a left hand but Yoshijiri moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Yoshijiri moves into the clinch successfully.
Yoshijiri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Yoshijiri pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulz wants to control from the top but Yoshijiri keeps moving.
Schulz is really struggling to control Yoshijiri but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schulz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yoshijiri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schulz being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Schulz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schulz wants to control from the top but Yoshijiri keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schulz cracks Yoshijiri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Schulz misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Yoshijiri closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schulz's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schulz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Yoshijiri keeping moving, preventing Schulz from controlling successfully.
Schulz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schulz is fighting to break Yoshijiri's control of his arms but Yoshijiri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB#
Schulz drops back looking for a leg! Yoshijiri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yoshijiri manages to kick Schulz off! Schulz jumps back into Yoshijiri's guard.
Schulz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshijiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulz being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schulz trying to control but Yoshijiri is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Armin Schulz will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Yoshijiri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schulz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schulz controls Yoshijiri momentarily but Yoshijiri frees himself.
Yoshijiri content to stall in guard here.
Yoshijiri won't allow Schulz to sweep him here.
Schulz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoshijiri pushing down on Schulz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshijiri trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Yoshijiri wants to work for an arm triangle but Schulz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Schulz wants to control but Yoshijiri passes into side.
Schulz can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Yoshijiri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schulz being controlled for a moment.
Schulz is trying to control Yoshijiri's posture but Yoshijiri avoids it.
Yoshijiri tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schulz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schulz is working hard here to advance position.
Yoshijiri controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schulz is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Schulz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Yoshijiri is trying to get an arm triangle but Schulz is defending well. #SUB2#
Yoshijiri is trying to get an arm triangle but Schulz is defending well. #T3#
Yoshijiri tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schulz being controlled for a moment.
Schulz is not content to let Yoshijiri control the position.
Schulz prevents Yoshijiri from improving position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schulz is trying to get back to half guard.
Schulz being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Yoshijiri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schulz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yoshijiri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Yoshijiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Yoshijiri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schulz!
Yoshijiri has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Schulz!
Schulz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schulz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoshijiri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulz is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Schulz gets back to half guard.
Schulz is looking for a sweep. Yoshijiri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshijiri not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schulz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schulz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schulz keeping moving, preventing Yoshijiri from controlling successfully.
Yoshijiri wants to pass the guard but Schulz is keeping the position.
Schulz trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schulz has control of Yoshijiri's left arm, preventing Yoshijiri from doing any damage.
Yoshijiri looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yoshijiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Schulz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoshijiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schulz throws out the jab.
Yoshijiri with the counter takedown but Schulz avoids it easily.
Yoshijiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schulz.
Yoshijiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schulz feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been told by Schulz's head coaches at Stark Combat Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Yoshijiri feints and as Schulz raises his hands in defense, Yoshijiri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schulz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshijiri is one step ahead there.
Yoshijiri looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Schulz being controlled here, momentarily.
Yoshijiri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schulz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yoshijiri tries to free his leg and advance position but Schulz is retaining full guard.
Yoshijiri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yoshijiri stands and throws Schulz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yoshijiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schulz is trying to control Yoshijiri's posture but Yoshijiri avoids it.
Schulz is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Schulz tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshijiri is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Schulz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ryan Yoshijiri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshijiri trying to control the position but Schulz is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Yoshijiri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yoshijiri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Yoshijiri!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yoshijiri. #TD2#
Cunningham shoots in and gets a takedown into Yoshijiri's guard.
Yoshijiri is controlling Cunningham's posture.
Cunningham 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#
Yoshijiri looking for a triangle here. Cunningham is fighting it but it looks tight! Yoshijiri pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cunningham is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan Yoshijiri!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Yoshijiri closes the distance and pushes Hoffa back into the cage.
Yoshijiri is trying to pull guard but Hoffa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hoffa.
Yoshijiri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoffa to keep the fight standing.
Yoshijiri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Yoshijiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoffa scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshijiri just leaning against Hoffa, taking a breather.
Yoshijiri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoffa to keep the fight standing.
Yoshijiri takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffa scores with a shot to the side of Yoshijiri's head.
A short right from Hoffa.
Hoffa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoshijiri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoffa smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Hoffa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshijiri fails with the takedown.
Yoshijiri closes the distance and clinches up with Hoffa, looking for a takedown. Yoshijiri pushes Hoffa against the cage but Hoffa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Hoffa.
Yoshijiri tries to clinch up.
Yoshijiri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoffa throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Yoshijiri crashing down! Yoshijiri tries to stagger back to his feet but Hoffa just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Yoshijiri asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hoffa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Yoshijiri has managed to clinch.
Romans looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Romans looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romans lands an elbow inside that Yoshijiri shrugs off.
Yoshijiri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romans to keep the fight standing.
Romans is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Yoshijiri pulls guard successfully.
Yoshijiri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Yoshijiri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshijiri has control of Romans's left arm, preventing Romans from doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Yoshijiri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Romans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yoshijiri is proving hard to escape from.
Romans told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Yoshijiri has his hands on Romans's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Yoshijiri's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Romans is looking to stand up but Yoshijiri won't let him.
Yoshijiri is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Romans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoshijiri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romans has managed to get both his arms back between Yoshijiri's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Yoshijiri working for a triangle but Romans defends it easily.
Yoshijiri pulls Romans in close to his closed guard and prevents Romans from doing any damage or advancing position.
Romans wants to stand but Yoshijiri is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Yoshijiri 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##CL#
Yoshijiri pushes Romans up against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshijiri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Romans pushes off an throws an elbow but Yoshijiri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yoshijiri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romans up against the cage.
Romans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yoshijiri.
Romans slows down the pace here.
Romans is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshijiri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Yoshijiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Yoshijiri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yoshijiri tries to pull guard but Romans holds him up against the cage and eventually Yoshijiri drops back down to his feet.
Romans misses with the head strike.
Yoshijiri is trying to pull guard but Romans turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Romans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoshijiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan Yoshijiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Yoshijiri clinches with his opponent.
Yoshijiri jumps guard but Romans turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yoshijiri blocks an elbow strike from Romans.
Romans throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Yoshijiri tries to pull guard but Romans forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yoshijiri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yoshijiri is trying to pull guard but Romans has him pressed against the cage.
Romans scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romans. #TD#
Yoshijiri manages to pull guard.
Yoshijiri is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Romans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoshijiri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romans has managed to get both his arms back between Yoshijiri's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Yoshijiri is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yoshijiri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yoshijiri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romans defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Yoshijiri will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Yoshijiri gets a clinch.
Yoshijiri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romans walks away with a smile on his face. Yoshijiri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Yoshijiri has closed the distance and engaged Romans in a clinch.
#TD#
Yoshijiri gets control of Romans's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yoshijiri will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshijiri pulls Romans in close to prevent any damage.
Romans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Yoshijiri is looking for a triangle but Romans pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yoshijiri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yoshijiri is tightening it up a little... Romans has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Romans reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Romans taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yoshijiri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan Yoshijiri!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 8071 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Yoshijiri (ranked 7700 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcinho Sitsongrit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Yoshijiri!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sitsongrit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (0) Yoshijiri
Sitsongrit 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. Yoshijiri tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sitsongrit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcinho Sitsongrit! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Yoshijiri (ranked 7693 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiahao Mu (ranked 8225 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiahao Mu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Yoshijiri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jiahao Mu!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mu pushes Yoshijiri up against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshijiri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mu uses from the top position.
Yoshijiri managing to control the position.
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.
Yoshijiri's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mu wants to control from the top but Yoshijiri keeps moving.
Yoshijiri pulls Mu in close to his closed guard and prevents Mu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yoshijiri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mu trying to control but Yoshijiri is working from the bottom.
Yoshijiri has Mu pulled in close to control his posture.
Mu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshijiri is keeping the position for now.
Yoshijiri has control of Mu's left arm, preventing Mu from doing any damage.
Mu wants to control from the top but Yoshijiri keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshijiri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mu defends well.
Mu is fighting to break Yoshijiri's control of his arms but Yoshijiri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshijiri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yoshijiri holds on and takes a little breather.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yoshijiri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yoshijiri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mu is aware though and is defending well.
Mu is fighting to break Yoshijiri's control of his arms but Yoshijiri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yoshijiri keeping moving, preventing Mu from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yoshijiri managing to control the position.
Yoshijiri continues to stall.
Yoshijiri working for a triangle but Mu defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yoshijiri keeping moving, preventing Mu from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Mu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yoshijiri pulls Mu in close to his closed guard and prevents Mu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yoshijiri seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yoshijiri is looking for a triangle but Mu pushes his legs off easily.
Yoshijiri is pulling down on Mu's head. It's preventing any offense from Mu, at least for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yoshijiri has his foot on Mu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mu works his way back into a safe position though.
Yoshijiri trying to control the position here.
Mu trying to control but Yoshijiri is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yoshijiri pulls Mu in close to his closed guard and prevents Mu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Further stalling from Yoshijiri.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mu wants to pass the guard but Yoshijiri is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yoshijiri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mu defends it easily.
Yoshijiri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoshijiri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mu has managed to get both his arms back between Yoshijiri's legs - danger averted.
Mu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yoshijiri working for submissions but it's allowed Mu to get to half guard.
Yoshijiri wants to improve his position but Mu is controlling well.
Yoshijiri actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yoshijiri is trying is best to control the position here.
Yoshijiri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yoshijiri has control of Mu's left arm, preventing Mu from doing any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Yoshijiri is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Mu forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshijiri wants to improve his position but Mu is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Yoshijiri gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yoshijiri.
Romans is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yoshijiri shoots in looking for a takedown. Romans tries to sprawl out of it but Yoshijiri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoshijiri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Yoshijiri tries to keep at a distance but Romans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yoshijiri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Yoshijiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshijiri takes an elbow to the temple.
Yoshijiri is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshijiri wants a takedown but no success here.
Romans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yoshijiri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Romans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yoshijiri's face.
#T1#
Romans lands a knee to the head.
Romans lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Yoshijiri has been cut.
Romans gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romans lands an elbow just above Yoshijiri 's eye.
Romans working Yoshijiri over with knees to the body.
Romans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Romans lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romans.
Romans lands an elbow that stopped Yoshijiri in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romans is trying to force a seperation but Yoshijiri has the dominant position.
Romans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romans wants to get back to striking at distance but Yoshijiri won't allow it.
#T2#
Yoshijiri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romans creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yoshijiri's defenses.
Nice elbow from Romans.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romans.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romans lands a damaging elbow.
Romans comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Romans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Romans rushes Yoshijiri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romans lands a nice elbow.
Romans scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Yoshijiri is rocked!
Romans creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Yoshijiri's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Yoshijiri drops to his knees and Romans pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Romans!
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