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Event:
Skrap Fights 36
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryu shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Ryu's shoulder, as Ryu tries to avoid the shot.
Ryu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovacs misses with a body shot.
Kovacs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Takahashi Ryu has been cut.
Ryu staying out of range there.
Kovacs lands with a right hand. #TD#
Ryu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kovacs is trying to defend but Ryu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Kovacs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kovacs controls Ryu momentarily but Ryu frees himself. #T1#
Ryu working some strikes from top position.
Kovacs 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.
Kovacs keeping moving, preventing Ryu from controlling successfully.
Ryu looking to pass the guard.
Ryu postures up and lands a big shot to Kovacs's brow.
Kovacs looking for a sweep. Not yet Kovacs, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kovacs working for a triangle but Ryu defends it easily.
Kovacs is trying to keep Ryu in close.
Ryu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovacs trying to control the position.
Kovacs pulls Ryu in to control the position.
Kovacs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryu's guard. #REVB##T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kovacs trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom.
Kovacs stopping the sweep attempt from Ryu.
Kovacs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovacs trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom.
Kovacs pushing down on Ryu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kovacs is trying to control. Ryu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kovacs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Dam Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kovacs wants to pass the guard but Ryu is defending well.
Kovacs is keen to just control but Ryu is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kovacs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryu sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kovacs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kovacs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kovacs jabs Ryu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovacs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kovacs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Ryu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovacs as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kovacs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takahashi Ryu's cut.
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#
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
Ryu is looking to counter the offense by Kovacs and move into the clinch.
Ryu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Kovacs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryu doesn't seem phased though.
Kovacs misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Ryu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ryu stopping the sweep attempt from Kovacs.
Kovacs keeping moving, preventing Ryu from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryu wants to get up but he can't break Kovacs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ryu trying to control but Kovacs is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kovacs wants to sweep here but Ryu controlling him for the moment.
Takahashi Ryu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryu looking to sit in guard and control but Kovacs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kovacs pushing down on Ryu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kovacs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kovacs is trying to work for a kimura but Ryu is defending well.
Ryu wants to get back to his feet.
Kovacs wants to take a breather but Ryu is having none of it. #T2#
Ryu wants to get back to his feet.
Ryu won't allow Kovacs to pass to mount.
Ryu is looking to control Kovacs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryu avoid being mounted?
Kovacs is keen to just control but Ryu is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ryu shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovacs sprawls well. He's pushed Ryu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kovacs is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Ryu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takahashi Ryu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovacs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryu tried to counter with a leg kick but Kovacs avoided it.
Takeshi Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovacs cracks Ryu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ryu looks for the body kick but Kovacs saw that one coming.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacs looks to throw the jab but Ryu is out of range. #T3#
Kovacs stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryu. Ryu gets slowly back to his feet.
Kovacs throws a hook to the side of Ryu's head but Ryu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Ryu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kovacs on the side of the head.
Kovacs misses with a double jab.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that Ryu avoids nicely. #CL#
Ryu rushes Kovacs and presses him up against the ropes.
Kovacs is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryu gets an underhook and turns Kovacs into the ropes.
Ryu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Ryu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryu appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Kovacs lands a body shot.
Takeshi Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
Ryu moves in looking to clinch but Kovacs pushes him off.
Ryu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
Kovacs lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovacs avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takahashi Ryu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovacs throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Ryu counters with a shoot takedown. Kovacs fights it but they end up in guard.
Ryu passes Kovacs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kovacs wants to improve his position but Ryu is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takahashi Ryu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovacs misses with a straight right.
Kovacs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryu's hands.
Ryu takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD#
Ryu scores with a takedown into Kovacs's guard.
Ryu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kovacs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryu. #SUB2#
Kovacs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryu wants to stand but Kovacs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kovacs looking to control.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ryu stopping the sweep attempt from Kovacs.
Ryu wants to stand but Kovacs has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryu manages to avoid it.
Kovacs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the body
and Ryu counters with a left and a right that stings Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a really nice looking cross but Ryu seems unphased.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Ryu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Kovacs misses with a wild combination.
Ryu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryu shoots in but Kovacs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacs. Ryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs throws an off balance right hand
and Ryu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovacs thinking. #CL#
Ryu clinches.
Ryu prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovacs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kovacs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Kovacs stuffs the takedown.
Ryu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Ryu moves out of range.
Kovacs misses with a two punch combination.
Ryu slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takahashi Ryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovacs slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Kovacs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takahashi Ryu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Ryu rushes Kovacs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kovacs holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kovacs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takeshi Kovacs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##BC#
Ryu breaks the clinch.
Ryu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovacs circles away.
Kovacs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryu shoots for a takedown but Kovacs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovacs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryu slips a jab and a cross from Kovacs.
Jab, jab by Kovacs - just one landing.
Kovacs takes a swing at Ryu's ribcage but misses.
Kovacs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Takeshi Kovacs wins by unanimous decision!
Takeshi Kovacs 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:
Skrap Fights 29
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Ryu with that takedown attempt.
Ryu has a takedown stuffed.
Ofenloch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Ofenloch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ofenloch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Takahashi Ryu has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ofenloch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ryu's brow.
Ofenloch told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ofenloch trying to land knees to the body.
Ofenloch taking a breather.
Ofenloch looking to throw knees to the head but Ryu is blocking nicely.
Ofenloch missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryu tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takahashi Ryu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryu wants to get back to striking at distance but Ofenloch won't allow it.
Ofenloch missing with knees to the body.
Ofenloch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryu blocks it with crossed arms.
Ryu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ofenloch smiles and moves away.
#T1##CL2#
Ofenloch drives through and clinches with Ryu against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ofenloch is pushing Ryu up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryu managing to block the knees to the body from Ofenloch.
#BC#
Ryu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ofenloch drives through and clinches with Ryu against the ropes.
Ofenloch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ofenloch lands a nice knee to the body.
Ofenloch lands an elbow inside.
Ryu blocks an elbow strike.#T2##TD#
Ryu drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryu looking to control.
Ofenloch trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom.
Ofenloch looking to pass the guard.
Ryu being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryu controls Ofenloch momentarily but Ofenloch frees himself.
Ofenloch trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ofenloch advances to half guard. #T3#
Ryu wants to control but Ofenloch is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ryu looking for submissions off his back.
Ryu wants to control but Ofenloch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ofenloch is looking to advance position but Ryu won't allow it.
Ryu is trying to get back to full guard.
Ofenloch stalling. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryu wants to get back to full guard.
Ofenloch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryu!
Ofenloch controlling the pace for now.
Ryu tries to reverse the position but Ofenloch maintains control.
Ryu wants to control but Ofenloch is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryu is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Ofenloch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takahashi Ryu's cut.
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#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Ryu pulls guard.
Ofenloch wants to control from the top but Ryu keeps moving.
Ryu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ofenloch wants to control from the top but Ryu keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ryu controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryu wants to stand but Ofenloch is controlling the position.
Ryu 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.
Ofenloch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ryu 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ofenloch is looking to clinch.
Tom Ofenloch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ofenloch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ofenloch tries to clinch there but Ryu circles away.
Ofenloch wants to clinch up but Ryu keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ofenloch darts in and clinches Ryu up against the ropes.
Ofenloch looking to throw knees to the head but Ryu is blocking nicely.
Ryu is looking for a takedown.
Ofenloch misses with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ofenloch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ofenloch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Ofenloch misses with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryu gets an underhook and turns Ofenloch into the ropes.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Ryu blocks with his arms.
Ofenloch tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryu avoids the damage to the body.
Ofenloch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ryu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ofenloch trying to stall but Ryu improves his position.
Ryu tries to circle away but Ofenloch has him pinned against the ropes.
Ryu avoids the elbow strike from Ofenloch, against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Ofenloch.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ofenloch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takahashi Ryu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryu jumps guard but Ofenloch turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Tom Ofenloch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Ryu blocks with his arms.
Ofenloch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryu is defending well for now.
Ryu takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ryu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ofenloch up against the ropes.
Ofenloch taking a breather.
Ryu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ofenloch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ofenloch lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head.
Ofenloch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ofenloch is defending well.
Ryu avoiding damage as Ofenloch throws knees to the body.
Ofenloch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ofenloch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ofenloch lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ofenloch lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryu won't want to take too many of those.
Ryu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ofenloch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryu blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ofenloch.
Ofenloch connects with a knee to the head.
Ryu takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Ofenloch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takahashi Ryu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryu looks for the body kick but Ofenloch saw that one coming.
Ryu doesn't manage to clinch there - Ofenloch circles away.
Ofenloch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ryu throws a head kick but Ofenloch moves out of range.
#CL2#
Ofenloch takes the fight into the clinch.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryu avoids it.#BC#
Ryu breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ofenloch moves into the clinch.
Ryu blocks the elbow strike.
Ofenloch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ryu pulls guard effortlessly.
Ofenloch stops Ryu from standing up.
Ofenloch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryu keeping moving, preventing Ofenloch from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ofenloch prevents Ryu from getting back to his feet.
Ryu has control of Ofenloch's left arm, preventing Ofenloch from doing any damage.
Ofenloch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ofenloch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ofenloch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ofenloch trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ofenloch wants to clinch.#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.#CL2#
Ofenloch moves into the clinch.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head.
Ofenloch scores with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head.
Ofenloch lands an elbow inside.
Ryu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
Takahashi Ryu's cut is getting worse.
Ofenloch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ofenloch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ofenloch misses with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch crunches a lovely knee into Ryu's ribcage.
Ryu wants to take the fight to the mat but Ofenloch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Ryu gets control of Ofenloch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ryu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tom Ofenloch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Ryu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ofenloch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Ryu controls Ofenloch momentarily but Ofenloch frees himself.
Takahashi Ryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ofenloch looking to sit in guard and control but Ryu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ryu pushes down on Ofenloch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ofenloch is trying to maintain the position but Ryu is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB#
Ryu is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ofenloch is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takahashi Ryu!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 23
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Ryu has Roach up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Ryu jumps guard.
Roach won't allow Ryu to sweep him here.
Roach has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryu is trying to control the position but Roach postures up.
Roach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryu keeping moving, preventing Roach from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roach is really struggling to control Ryu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Roach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryu on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryu wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryu is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryu is one step ahead there. #T1#
Roach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roach trying to control the position.
Ryu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roach on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roach tries to get out of the position.#T2#
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.#SU2#
Roach is working an open guard so Ryu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ryu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryu somewhat.#CL2#
Ryu closes the distance and pushes Roach back into the ropes.
Roach gets underhooks to prevent Ryu's takedown attempt.
Ryu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roach after a bit of a struggle.
Roy Roach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takahashi Ryu.#BC2#
Ryu breaks the clinch.
Roach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roach defends well and Ryu ends up having to push Roach into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ryu slips a jab and a cross from Roach.
Ryu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch but Roach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Roach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryu dives in for a single leg takedown but Roach sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Roach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Takahashi Ryu has been cut.
A big right from Roach misses.
Ryu ducks under a wild hook from Roach.
Roach looks to throw the jab but Ryu is out of range.
Ryu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roach.
Roach throws a jab when Ryu was well out of range.
Roach thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Roach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roach defends it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roach.#T4#
Jab by Ryu.
Roy Roach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roach misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryu.
Ryu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Roach misses.
Ryu dives in for a single leg takedown but Roach sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Roach misses with a looping left.
Roach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Ryu closes the distance and clinches.
Ryu is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Roach gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Ryu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Roach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takahashi Ryu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ryu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryu can do to turn this around?#KD#
Oooooh!!! Roach has knocked Ryu down with a huge combo! Roach steps away and waves a wobbly Ryu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Roach misses with a looping left.
Ryu shoots in and drives through. Roach sprawls well.
Roach is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ryu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Ryu is rocked!
Ryu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roach circles away.
Roy Roach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takahashi Ryu.
Roach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryu shoots in and drives through. Roach sprawls well.
Ryu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roach pinned against the ropes. Roach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Roach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryu connects with a body shot that sends Roach's belly button to the back.
Ryu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roach throws a hook to the side of Ryu's head but Ryu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryu wants to counter with a clinch but Roach pushes him away.#T1#
Roach throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Ryu counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Roach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryu dives in for a single leg takedown but Roach sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
A little feinted left hand from Roach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roy Roach is winning the standup battle so far.
Roach throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Ryu colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Roach as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Ryu is left battered and dazed whilst Roach and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Roach!
Roy Roach bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takahashi Ryu (ranked 2211 p4p, 274 weight class) and Midnight Rider (ranked 3732 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takahashi Ryu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Midnight Rider!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ryu gets a clinch.
Rider goes for a takedown attempt but Ryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rider shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryu as he avoids it easily.
Rider misses with a takedown
and Ryu counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryu (2) vs (0) Rider
Takahashi Ryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Midnight Rider.
Ryu slips nicely into half guard.
Ryu wants to control but Rider is keeping him busy.
Ryu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rider defends it well.
Ryu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rider has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ryu. Oh but Rider has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ryu goes limp - he's gone! Rider jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Midnight Rider!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Midnight Rider made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
S02:E08 135lb Grand Prix Final
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Assad misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryu. Assad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryu misses with an uppercut.
Assad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryu throws out a loose jab but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryu ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Assad throws a hook but Ryu avoids it easily.
Ryu throws a body punch but Assad moves out of range.
Assad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ryu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch but Assad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryu connects with a crisp jab.
Ryu needs to keep his hands up - Assad had a free shot at his head there.
Ryu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Assad looks to land a combination. Ryu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryu.
Dustin Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Assad gets tackled into the cage by Ryu. Ryu maintains the clinch.
Assad scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Assad breaks the clinch.
Ryu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Ryu cracks Assad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ryu loads up on a big right hand but Assad slips the punch.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Ryu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Assad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ryu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryu thuds a left hand into Assad's body.
Assad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assad slips a straight right by Ryu.
Assad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ryu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Assad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryu throws out a loose jab but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Assad.
Ryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assad.#CL2#
Ryu has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
Ryu misses with a body punch.
Ryu tries to work over Assad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryu tries to work over Assad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Assad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Ryu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Assad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Assad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Ryu lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Ryu.
Assad is breathing heavily.
Ryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Assad is trying to force a seperation but Ryu has the dominant position.
Assad tries to work over Ryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Assad has had enough of the clinch but Ryu keeps him there for the moment.
Ryu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Assad or not. #TD#
Assad works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Ryu is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Assad rolls with it to try and escape but Ryu cranks on the arm and Assad is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takahashi Ryu!
Dustin Assad spoke after the fight, saying 'I am the best BJJ player in the world. I will refine my striking game and be back. '.
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Event:
Gladius #35
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Boxaaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Boxaaja.
Jab by Ryu.
Ryu tests Boxaaja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryu wants to clinch up but Boxaaja keeps it at a distance.
Boxaaja looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot.
Boxaaja connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Takahashi Ryu has been cut.
Boxaaja fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryu on the side of the head.
Ryu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxaaja.
Ryu slips a straight right by Boxaaja.
Ryu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxaaja throws a combination that misses
and Ryu counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxaaja lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryu's head.
Ryu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Ryu closes the distance and clinches.
Boxaaja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryu backwards. #BC2#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch.
Boxaaja lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Boxaaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryu doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryu defending well as Boxaaja loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Boxaaja closes the distance and pushes Ryu back into the cage.
Ryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boxaaja's elbow.
Boxaaja lands a body punch.
Boxaaja lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxaaja.
Ryu tries to work over Boxaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxaaja avoiding damage.
Ryu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ryu keeps control of Boxaaja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxaaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boxaaja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxaaja has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Boxaaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxaaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Boxaaja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryu, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Boxaaja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boxaaja blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ryu fails to land.
Ryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryu misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Boxaaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxaaja lands with a nice body punch.
Boxaaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxaaja slips a straight right by Ryu.
Boxaaja wants to counter with a clinch but Ryu pushes him away.
Ryu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryu scores with a jab to the body.
Ryu tries to clinch but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Boxaaja throws a jab when Ryu was well out of range.
Boxaaja with a nice cross.#CUT2#
Takahashi Ryu's cut is getting worse.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##BC2#
Boxaaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxaaja slips under a jab from Ryu.
Ryu takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Boxaaja does no damage.
Boxaaja scores with a decent looking hook.
Ryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryu connects with a jab.
Boxaaja throws a jab when Ryu was well out of range.
A punch combination from Boxaaja misses.
Ryu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryu ducks under a wild hook from Boxaaja.
Nice defenses there by Ryu.
Boxaaja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxaaja with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxaaja takes a swing at Ryu's ribcage but misses.
Takahashi Ryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryu scores with a punch to the head.
Ryu moves out of range as Boxaaja strikes.
Boxaaja cracks Ryu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Boxaaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxaaja.
Ryu tries to clinch but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Ryu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boxaaja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Boxaaja misses.
Ryu throws a looping overhand right but Boxaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Boxaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryu manages to avoid it.
Ryu cracks Boxaaja with a good jab.
Boxaaja lands with an overhand left.
Ryu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Boxaaja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryu takes a swing at Boxaaja's ribcage but misses.
Boxaaja misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Boxaaja.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxaaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryu.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryu.
Ryu tries to clinch but Boxaaja moves away
and Boxaaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Takahashi Ryu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL#
Ryu darts in and clinches Boxaaja up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takahashi Ryu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ryu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ryu misses with a body shot.
Ryu ducks under a wild hook from Boxaaja.#KD2#
Boxaaja lands a left and a right that send Ryu crashing to the mat, dazed. Boxaaja thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Ryu is rocked!
Ryu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boxaaja lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ryu falls backwards - clearly groggy! Boxaaja dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!
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Event:
Gladius #30
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Alvarado misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ryu lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarado's head back.
Ryu throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Alvarado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarado. #SUB#
Ryu working for a triangle but Alvarado defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ryu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Alvarado has his hands clasped together but Ryu extends and breaks Alvarado's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ryu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takahashi Ryu!
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Event:
Gladius #20
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Papadopoulos instigates a clinch.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryu can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Papadopoulos stalling in the clinch but Ryu improves position.
Papadopoulos lands with a light punch inside.
Ryu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos presses Ryu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Papadopoulos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos cracks Ryu with a nice body shot.
Ryu blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Ryu misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryu.
Ryu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryu presses Papadopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ryu.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
Ryu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A short left from Papadopoulos.
Ryu misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ryu prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
A short left from Ryu. #CUT#
It looks like Dexter Papadopoulos has been cut.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Ryu controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryu as Papadopoulos tries to tie him up.
Ryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Papadopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Ryu.
Ryu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Papadopoulos is rocked!
Ryu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Papadopoulos is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryu finish him?
Ryu lands a nice shot to the body.
Papadopoulos looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Ryu as the two fighters clinch.
Ryu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Papadopoulos! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ryu is unloading with more strikes now! Papadopoulos drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takahashi Ryu!
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Event:
Gladius MWCT Round 2
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Ryu lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Llosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ryu.
Llosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryu just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Llosa successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Ryu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ryu 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.#SUB#
Llosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Llosa working a defensive guard here.
Llosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Ryu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ryu prevents Llosa from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llosa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryu on the ground.#SUB2#
Ryu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Llosa defends it well.
Llosa wants to improve his position but Ryu is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Ryu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ryu is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Llosa has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ryu. Oh but Llosa has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ryu goes limp - he's gone! Llosa jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ernesto Llosa!
Ernesto Llosa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Gladius MWCT Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Khabibov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Khabibov showed some decent athleticism there.
Ryu throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Khabibov manages to pass to side control.
Ryu is looking for a sweep.
Ryu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Khabibov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryu keeps working.
Ryu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khabibov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ryu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khabibov working the ground and pound from side control.
Ryu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khabibov cracks Ryu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ryu is trying to improve his position.
Ryu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khabibov off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khabibov wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ryu is looking for a choke. Khabibov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Khabibov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #T1#
Khabibov distracts Ryu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khabibov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Khabibov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Ryu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Khabibov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ryu has tightened it up now! Khabibov 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 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takahashi Ryu!
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