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Event:
JBL 8 Wendel vs Alexandre
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Inu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Inu ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shiba Inu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Inu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson 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.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Inu circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Inu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shiba Inu.
Inu staying out of range there.
A big left from Johnson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Inu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Inu showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson is trying to stand.
#T1##SUB2#
Inu is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Inu seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Johnson has recovered full guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Inu tries to pass. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Inu won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Inu trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Inu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Inu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Inu closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Inu pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson digs a good hook to Inu's body.
Johnson cracks Inu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Inu shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Inu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Inu tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Inu looks winded!
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Inu shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Inu shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Inu blocks a jab.
Inu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Inu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inu misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Inu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a huge left! Inu is in big trouble! He's backing up but Johnson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Inu from any more damage. A dominating finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson 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:
JBL 5 Wendel-Skrtic II
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Inu shoots in looking for a takedown. Benton tries to sprawl out of it but Inu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benton doesn't manage to clinch there - Inu circles away.
Benton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benton lands a jab to Inu's midsection.
Inu shoots in looking for a takedown. Benton tries to sprawl out of it but Inu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Inu slips a jab and a cross from Benton.
Inu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inu dives in and grabs Benton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benton pushes down on Inu's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shiba Inu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inu fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inu goes for a double leg but Benton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benton continues to drive forward.
Benton misses with a series of wild punches.
Inu staying out of range there.
Inu goes for a double leg but Benton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benton continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Inu is defended easily by Benton.
Shiba Inu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Benton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inu misses with a takedown
enabling Benton to counter with a crisp jab.
Benton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benton throws a hook but Inu blocks it.
Benton fails to land with a series of punches.
Benton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Benton as Inu shoots in.
Benton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benton scores with a hook to the body. Inu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Inu is breathing heavily.
Benton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benton misses with a series of wild punches.
Phil Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton throws a shot from downtown. Inu moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inu avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Benton throws a big shot that misses.
Benton swinging wildly here.
Inu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inu somewhat.
Benton throws a jab but it's blocked by Inu.
Inu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benton swivels and escapes.
Inu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Inu slips a jab from Benton.
Inu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benton.
Benton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Inu's head.
Sloppy strikes from Benton. Those never looked like landing.
Benton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Inu feinted with a counter takedown.
Benton misses with a looping right.
Benton moves in looking to clinch but Inu pushes him off.#TD#
Inu gets the takedown into side control.
Benton tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benton can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB#
Inu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Benton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Inu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Inu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Benton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Inu pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Inu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4##SUB#
Inu is working for a guillotine from mount but Benton frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Inu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Benton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Inu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Benton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Inu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Benton dominated that round.
That's time! Inu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Inu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benton defends it nicely.
Inu fails with the takedown
and Inu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inu circles away quickly and effectively.
Benton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inu tries to counter with a takedown but Benton is quick to defend against it.
Benton 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.
Inu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shiba Inu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Inu or perhaps it was just good defense by Benton, which made it look bad.
Inu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Benton cracks Inu's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Inu slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Benton can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Benton!
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Event:
JBL 3 Budo vs Dee
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Inu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cohle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cohle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Inu wants to pass the guard but Cohle is keeping the position.
Inu trying to control but Cohle is working from the bottom.
Inu stopping the sweep attempt from Cohle.
Cohle 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.
Inu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cohle is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cohle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Inu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cohle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Inu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Inu wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cohle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Inu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cohle is one step ahead there.
Cohle throwing strikes from guard but Inu blocks nicely.
Inu keeping moving, preventing Cohle from controlling successfully.
Cohle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cohle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Cohle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Inu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Cohle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Inu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cohle has Inu in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Cohle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inu is aware though and is defending well.
Cohle looks winded!
Inu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Inu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Inu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Inu is looking to work some ground and pound but Cohle has wrist control.
Inu forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Inu is trying to work for a kimura but Cohle is defending well.
#T3##SUB2#
Cohle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Inu pulls his head out easily.
Cohle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Inu is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Inu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cohle is just riding it out for now. Inu eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Inu is looking for submissions but instead, Cohle has regained full guard.
Inu advances position into side control!#T4##SUB#
Inu in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cohle is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shiba Inu!
After the big win, Shiba Inu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Ruston Cohle spoke after the fight, saying 'What can ya do.'.
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Event:
JBL 1 - Sedlacek vs Dada
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Inu looks for a takedown but Takashi sprawls well.#TD2#
Takashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Inu wants to sweep here but Takashi controlling him for the moment.
Takashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Inu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takashi defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Inu working for a triangle but Takashi defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Takashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Inu is retaining full guard.
Takashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Inu has his foot on Takashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Inu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Takashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Inu is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi stays in close to Inu's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Inu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dojokan. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Inu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Inu 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Takashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Inu gets tackled into the cage by Takashi. Takashi maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Takashi has clasped his hands together around Inu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A lull in the action here as Takashi stalls from top position.
Inu tries to buck Takashi off but Takashi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Inu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takashi to the mat! Takashi manages to get full guard.
Inu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Inu looking to sit in guard and control but Takashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Takashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Inu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inu 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.
Takashi is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Takashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takashi stopping the sweep attempt from Inu.
Takashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inu is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takashi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Inu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Inu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Inu 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.
Takashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Inu. #T3#
Inu is thwarting Takashi's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Inu wants to work for an arm triangle but Takashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Inu is trying to control. Takashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
Takashi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Inu is on him like a limpet, forcing Takashi back against the cage.#T4#
Inu misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Takashi tightens his grip and picks Inu up, before dumping him to the ground. Inu manages to land in guard.
Takashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Inu is retaining full guard.
Takashi preventing the sweep.
Takashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saku Takashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Takashi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saku Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takashi controls the position.
Let's hope that Takashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inu regains half guard.#T1#
Takashi content to control rather than advance.
Inu tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.
Takashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Takashi.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Takashi moves in looking to clinch but Inu pushes him off.
Inu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Inu misses with a takedown attempt - Takashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takashi.
Inu feinted with a counter takedown.
Inu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takashi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shiba Inu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Saku Takashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Takashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inu was covering up waiting for the punch and Takashi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Takashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yet more stalling tactics from Takashi.#T3#
Takashi won't allow Inu to sweep him here.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Inu is keeping the position.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takashi shoots in but Inu avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Inu feints and as Takashi raises his hands in defense, Inu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Inu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Takashi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Inu, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Takashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi really 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.
#R4#
Takashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Takashi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Inu tries to avoid it but Takashi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Inu to the ground. Inu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Takashi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takashi lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Inu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takashi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Takashi pushing down on Inu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takashi trying to control the pace. #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.
Takashi is continuing to stall.
Takashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inu defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Inu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Inu looking to pass the guard.
Takashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takashi, not yet.
Inu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Inu passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Inu tries to move to mount but Takashi blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Inu swings around for an armbar but Takashi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Inu's guard.#SUB#
Inu has his foot on Takashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takashi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Inu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Takashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Inu wants to sweep but no luck.
Takashi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Inu has an active guard here but Takashi has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Takashi dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Inu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Inu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takashi bucks up and tries to throw Inu off but instead Inu has got his back!#SUB#
Inu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Takashi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Takashi rolls, trying to escape but Inu keeps control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Inu 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, Takashi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Inu keeps control of the position as Takashi tries to break free.
#T1##SUB#
Inu is persistently looking for the submission but Takashi is defending it well.
Takashi breaks Inu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Inu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takashi is one step ahead there.
Takashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Inu working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Takashi is stalling in the full guard.
Inu wants to hit a switch here but Takashi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Inu there!
Takashi controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The adventures of Takashi the control monster continue. Boring.
Takashi wants to control the pace but Inu is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi controlling from mount.
Shiba Inu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inu is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takashi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Takashi!
Saku Takashi is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
Indomitable Wills
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Inu doesn't manage to clinch there - Markovic circles away.
Markovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Markovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Inu's head backwards.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inu throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Inu misses with a straight left.
Markovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Inu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Inu takes one on the button.
Inu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inu.
Inu blocks a jab.
Markovic throws a looping overhand right but Inu ducks down to avoid it.
Inu slips under a jab from Markovic.
Markovic lands a really nice looking cross but Inu seems unphased.
Inu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Inu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markovic as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Inu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Inu gets to his feet - Markovic follows without any prompting. #T1#
A lazy left from Markovic finds it's target.#TD2#
Inu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Markovic to the ground. Inu is now in Markovic's guard.#SUB2#
Inu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Inu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Inu is pushing down on Markovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Markovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Inu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Inu stops Markovic from getting back to his feet.
Inu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Markovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Inu on the ground.#SUB2#
Inu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Markovic has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Inu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB2#
Inu is working for a kimura but Markovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Inu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Markovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Markovic is trying to stand up here but Inu is controlling him well.
Inu throwing shots but Markovic is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Inu 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##SUB2#
Inu is looking for a kimura but Markovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inu to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Inu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Markovic defends it well. #SUB2#
Inu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Markovic defends it well.
Inu trying to control the action but Markovic is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB2#
Inu is working for a kimura but Markovic is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Inu 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.
#SUB2#
Inu seems to be working for a kimura but Markovic defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiba Inu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Markovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikola Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inu moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Markovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markovic is looking to counter punch.
Inu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Inu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook but Inu blocks it.
Markovic throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Inu counters with a shoot takedown. Markovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Inu trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Inu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Inu manages to pass to side control. #T1##SUB2#
Inu is working for a kimura but Markovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Markovic won't allow Inu to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Inu is trying to work for a kimura but Markovic is defending well.
#SUB2#
Markovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Inu.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Inu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Inu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Inu seems to be working for a kimura but Markovic defends the submission attempt.
Markovic scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Inu manages to mount him!
#T3##SUB2#
Inu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Markovic is surviving well by controlling Inu's body position as best he can.
Inu wants to control the pace but Markovic is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Markovic tries to buck Inu off so he can stand up but Inu has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Markovic falls backwards, slamming Inu to the mat but Inu holds on tight! Markovic is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shiba Inu!
Shiba Inu 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:
Trials By Fire II
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Inu pushes Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Inu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Inu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Inu is looking for a kimura but Cole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inu to get the leverage. #SUB#
Inu seems to be looking for submissions.
Inu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.#SUB#
Inu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cole sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Inu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cole sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Cole trying to control from the bottom.
Cole looks winded!
Cole won't allow Inu to pass to mount. #SUB#
Inu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Inu is looking for a kimura but Cole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inu to get the leverage.
Inu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working. #SUB#
Inu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Inu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Inu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Cole is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Inu is trying to work for a kimura but Cole is defending well.
Cole trying to hold on to Inu's head to control him but Inu postures up.
#SUB#
Inu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Cole is defending against the submission attempts here by Inu.
#SUB#
Inu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cole is just riding it out for now. Inu eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Inu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Cole is defending against the submission attempts here by Inu.
#SUB#
Inu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cole has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Inu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Inu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cole has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiba Inu dominated that round.
That's time! Inu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Inu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cole to the ground. Inu is now in Cole's guard.#ES2#
Cole manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shiba Inu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Inu moves into the clinch.
Inu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Cole gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inu passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Inu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cole is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Inu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cole is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cole is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Inu tries for a kimura but Cole is defending well. #SUB#
Inu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cole knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cole wants to control but Inu postures up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Inu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Inu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Inu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Inu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Inu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Inu is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cole is trying to escape and Inu transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cole is forced to tap! Nice work there by Inu! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shiba Inu!
After the fight, Shiba Inu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Inu is looking to clinch.
O Malley lands with a shot to the body.
O Malley throws a series of punches but Inu moves out of range.
Inu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Inu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Malley's waist but O Malley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Inu off to one side. #CL2#
O Malley drives through and clinches with Inu against the cage.
#TD#
Inu is trying to trip O Malley. He has hold of a leg but O Malley is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Inu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
O Malley working for a triangle but Inu defends it easily.
Inu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
O Malley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Inu is one step ahead there.
Inu slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Inu seems content to control.
Inu moves into full mount! O Malley won't be happy about that! #T2#
Inu controlling the position easily from mount.
Inu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down O Malley for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
O Malley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Inu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Malley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Inu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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.
O Malley tries to hold on but Inu pushes him away.
Inu controlling from mount.
O Malley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Inu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiba Inu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Inu is looking to clinch but O Malley is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Inu 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
O Malley has Inu up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O Malley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Inu tries to pull guard but O Malley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Inu tries to pull guard but O Malley won't allow it.
Inu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Malley just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shiba Inu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inu struggles to land a body shot inside as O Malley controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inu jumps guard but O Malley stands there with Inu around his waist. Inu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Inu is trying to pull guard but O Malley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from O Malley. #T1##BC2#
O Malley manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Inu tries to keep at a distance but O Malley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Inu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Inu is trying to drag O Malley to the mat but O Malley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Inu is looking for a takedown.
Inu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Inu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Inu tries to score a body lock takedown but O Malley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inu looking to stall.
O Malley slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Inu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
O Malley breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Malley.
O Malley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Malley misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD2#
O Malley lands a left and a right that send Inu crashing to the mat, dazed. O Malley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Inu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Malley weaves into range and cracks Inu right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Inu goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! O Malley is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick O Malley!
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