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Event:
F&B Canada Day
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown but Nail shows good takedown defense.
Nail lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurosawa tries to score with a low kick but Nail moves his leg out of the way.
Nail tries to counter with a clinch but Kurosawa shakes him off and moves away.
Kurosawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Nail tries to sprawl out of it but Kurosawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nail manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurosawa with a poor takedown
and Nail counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genjo Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nail scores with a jab to the body.
Nail with a hook.
Nail throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurosawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nail fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosawa manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kurosawa is predictable there #CL2#
and Nail counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nail.
Kurosawa trying to land knees to the body.
Nail is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nail with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Nail putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kurosawa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nail holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Nail.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nail tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Nail.
Nail holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kurosawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nail has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kurosawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Nail avoids the damage to the body.
Nail is struggling to control the position.
Nail stalling in the clinch.
Nail receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nail pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kurosawa misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Kurosawa tries to pull guard but Nail holds him up against the cage and eventually Kurosawa drops back down to his feet.
Kurosawa is trying to break free.
Nail crunches a lovely knee into Kurosawa's ribcage.
Kurosawa is trying to push Nail away but Nail has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kurosawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nail fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Nail blocks the leg kick.
Nail blocks a head kick by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa misses with a leg kick
and Nail counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Nail has managed to clinch.
Nail scores with a hook to the body.
Nail connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurosawa's face.
Kurosawa has had enough of the clinch but Nail keeps him there for the moment.
Nail misses with a knee to the head.
Nail tries a knee to the head but Kurosawa blocks it.
Good body shot from Nail.
Nail throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurosawa blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Nail.
Nail lands a knee to the head.
Kurosawa trying to land knees to the body.
Nail lands a knee to the body.
Kurosawa missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Nail breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurosawa tries to land a leg kick but Nail saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Nail. That snapped Kurosawa's head back.
Nail has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kurosawa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nail fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurosawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Genjo Kurosawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nail lands a jab to the nose.
A clash of legs there as Nail blocks the low kick.#TD#
Kurosawa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nail quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nail is holding on to half guard well.
Kurosawa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nail's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Ground and pound from Kurosawa.
Nail preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurosawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nail does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Kurosawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nail sees it coming and defends easily.
Kurosawa trying to control from half guard but Nail is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Nail dominated that round.
That's time! Kurosawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nail fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurosawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nail lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Logan Nail seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Nail does it's job there.
Kurosawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nail lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurosawa off the cage and back into range.
Nail scores with a nice right hand.
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nail but Nail pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kurosawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosawa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nail scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Nail pushes Kurosawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Nail is working Kurosawa over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Nail.
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!
Kurosawa wants to break free but Nail has control.
Nail connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Nail lands a knee to the head.
Nail lands a left hand.
Nail blocks an elbow strike.
Nail landing knees to the head.
Nail's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Nail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurosawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nail lands with a straight right. Kurosawa didn't see that one coming.
Logan Nail is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurosawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurosawa walks into a stiff left hand from Nail.
Nail connects with a body shot that sends Kurosawa's belly button to the back.
Nail lands an overhand right.
Kurosawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Nail.
Nail with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Nail. Beautiful body shot.
Nail jabs at Kurosawa's body.
Kurosawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nail swivels and escapes.
Kurosawa looks to throw a body kick
and Nail counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Nail darts in and clinches Kurosawa up against the cage.
Nail lands a good knee to the midsection. Kurosawa won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nail with a knee to the head.
Nail connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurosawa's face.
A right hook to the body lands for Nail.
Nail connects with a knee to the head.
Nail connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurosawa's face.
#BC2#
Nail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nail wants to clinch up but Kurosawa keeps it at a distance.
Nail tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Nail lands with a hook. Kurosawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Kurosawa gets tackled into the cage by Nail. Nail maintains the clinch.
A knee to the head by Nail.
Kurosawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nail lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nail connects with a knee to the head.
Kurosawa tries to break free but Nail pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nail.
Kurosawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Nail won't allow it.
Nail with a knee to the head.
Kurosawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nail lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the head but Nail blocks with his arms.
Nail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nail connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nail landing knees to the body.
Nail slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Kurosawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nail blocks it with crossed arms.
Nail with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nail has Kurosawa pushed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kurosawa throws an elbow but misses.
Logan Nail seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Nail as the two fighters clinch.
Nail manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kurosawa takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Nail breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurosawa throws a sloppy head kick and Nail moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Nail gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nail is struggling to control the position.
Kurosawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nail has him pressed against the cage.
Nail is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Nail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Nail.
Kurosawa tries to land a front kick but Nail steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Nail releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kurosawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nail swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurosawa.#CL2#
Nail clinches up against the cage.
Nail landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nail on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nail with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kurosawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Nail has double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nail obliges.
Nail slowing the pace effectively.
Nail working Kurosawa over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Nail.
Nail landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nail landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nail with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nail with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Nail lands a knee to the head.
Kurosawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nail.
Nail connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Nail.
Nail lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Nail to work.
Nail lands a shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Nail.
A knee to the head by Nail.
Nail avoiding damage.
Nail landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kurosawa takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nail creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nail utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Kurosawa tries a knee to the head but Nail blocks it.
Nail lands a nice knee to the body.
Nail lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nail with a knee to the head.
Nail connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurosawa's face.
Kurosawa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nail prevents it.
Nail crunches a lovely knee into Kurosawa's ribcage.
Nail scores with a knee to the head.
Kurosawa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Nail.
A frustrated look appears on Kurosawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nail scores with a knee to the head.
Nail lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3#
Nail lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nail connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurosawa's face.
#ROC2#Kurosawa is rocked!
Nail with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nail scores with a knee to the head.
Kurosawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Nail won't allow it.
Nail lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurosawa backwards.
Nail with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nail scores with a knee to the head.
Nail utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nail blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nail misses with a knee to the head.
Nail avoiding damage as Kurosawa throws knees to the body.
Nail landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nail unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kurosawa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Nail lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nail scores with a knee to the head.
Nail with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nail presses Kurosawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nail with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nail landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nail.
Nail avoiding damage as Kurosawa throws knees to the body.
Nail landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nail avoiding damage as Kurosawa throws knees to the body.
Nail landing knees to the head.
#BC2#
Nail's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nail bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurosawa's head backwards.
Nail moves out of range as Kurosawa throws a body kick.
Genjo Kurosawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan Nail is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kurosawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Nail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nail 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Nail! |
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Event:
F&BE 20- Tour de Force
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Kurosawa throws a head kick that Pickard semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Rodney Pickard has been cut.
Kurosawa throws the kick towards the body but Pickard avoids it.
Kurosawa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Pickard.
Kurosawa misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Pickard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kurosawa throws a lazy body kick
and Pickard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pickard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pickard tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurosawa defending well as Pickard loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pickard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Kurosawa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Kurosawa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pickard's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosawa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kurosawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Pickard is refusing to be controlled, as Kurosawa sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kurosawa connects with a nice short shot to Pickard's temple.
Kurosawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pickard's head.
Pickard trying to control from the bottom.
Kurosawa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kurosawa is trying to control. Pickard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurosawa throwing shots but Pickard is blocking nicely.
Pickard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurosawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Kurosawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Pickard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pickard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurosawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurosawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pickard defending well though. #SUB#
Kurosawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pickard has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Kurosawa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pickard to regain full guard.
Kurosawa cracks Pickard with a solid left hand.
Pickard keeping moving, preventing Kurosawa from controlling successfully.
Kurosawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurosawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Kurosawa 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.
Pickard keeping moving, preventing Kurosawa from controlling successfully.
Kurosawa stands and throws Pickard's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Kurosawa works to advance to full mount. Pickard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kurosawa controlling his opponent.
Kurosawa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kurosawa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pickard because Kurosawa loaded up on that one.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kurosawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kurosawa looking to finish Pickard with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pickard!
Kurosawa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pickard hang on?
Kurosawa is landing with some decent strikes but Pickard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Pickard is rocked!
Pickard is squirming around, avoiding Kurosawa's attempts to control the action.
Pickard is still in real trouble! Can Kurosawa finish him?#SUB#
Kurosawa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pickard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pickard seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosawa controlling his opponent.
Pickard is in a horrible position here. Kurosawa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Kurosawa throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Pickard has his hands clasped together but Kurosawa breaks the hold and Pickard is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kurosawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Genjo Kurosawa!
Genjo Kurosawa 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:
F&BE 18- Battle of Brotherhood
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Parzystopa shoots in and bounces Kurosawa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kurosawa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kurosawa working a defensive guard here.
Parzystopa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kurosawa keeping moving, preventing Parzystopa from controlling successfully.
Kurosawa controlling Parzystopa's posture.
Kurosawa has momentary wrist control but Parzystopa slips an elbow through the middle.
My spies in Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform me that Parzystopa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parzystopa works over Kurosawa with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Kurosawa working for a triangle but Parzystopa defends it easily.
Parzystopa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Parzystopa postures up.
#T1#
Kurosawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parzystopa stopping the sweep attempt from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa looking to control.
Parzystopa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Parzystopa is working Kurosawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kurosawa controls Parzystopa momentarily but Parzystopa frees himself.
Parzystopa works over Kurosawa with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Kurosawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kurosawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parzystopa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parzystopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parzystopa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parzystopa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Parzystopa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurosawa keeping moving, preventing Parzystopa from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Kurosawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parzystopa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parzystopa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kurosawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parzystopa is one step ahead there.
Parzystopa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parzystopa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Parzystopa is in close to Kurosawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kurosawa is adopting a defensive guard.
Kurosawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurosawa, not yet.
Parzystopa postures up and lands a big shot to Kurosawa's brow.
Parzystopa stopping the sweep attempt from Kurosawa.
Parzystopa landing with the ground and pound.
Parzystopa preventing the sweep. #T3#
Parzystopa connects with a couple of short punches.
Kurosawa trying to keep a closed guard but Parzystopa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kurosawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kurosawa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parzystopa is aware though and is defending well.
Kurosawa trying to control the position.
Parzystopa stopping the sweep attempt from Kurosawa.
Parzystopa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Kurosawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurosawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parzystopa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Parzystopa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Parzystopa is working Kurosawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Parzystopa scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Kurosawa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parzystopa defends it easily.#SUB#
Kurosawa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parzystopa is aware though and is defending well.
Kurosawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parzystopa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Parzystopa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kurosawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parzystopa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kurosawa trying to control but Parzystopa is working from the bottom.
Kurosawa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eugeniusz Parzystopa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kurosawa looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Parzystopa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Parzystopa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kurosawa is trying to maintain the position but Parzystopa is very close to passing his half guard.
Kurosawa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Parzystopa with a nice head shot there.
Parzystopa looking to sit in guard and control but Kurosawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kurosawa wants to control from the top but Parzystopa keeps moving.
Parzystopa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurosawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parzystopa is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kurosawa trying to control but Parzystopa is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Parzystopa holds on and takes a little breather.
Parzystopa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kurosawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kurosawa actively working from the bottom here.
Parzystopa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kurosawa gets full guard.
Kurosawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parzystopa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eugeniusz Parzystopa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Kurosawa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kurosawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurosawa, not yet.
Parzystopa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Parzystopa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Parzystopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurosawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parzystopa is one step ahead there.
Kurosawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurosawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parzystopa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Kurosawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parzystopa defends well.
Kurosawa has momentary wrist control but Parzystopa slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Parzystopa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurosawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parzystopa has managed to get both his arms back between Kurosawa's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Parzystopa looking to pass the guard.
Parzystopa preventing the sweep.
Parzystopa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kurosawa is trying to keep Parzystopa in close.
#SUB#
Parzystopa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurosawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parzystopa has managed to get both his arms back between Kurosawa's legs - danger averted.
Parzystopa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kurosawa's guard.
Parzystopa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kurosawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parzystopa connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Parzystopa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurosawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parzystopa has managed to get both his arms back between Kurosawa's legs - danger averted.
Parzystopa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kurosawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parzystopa is in close to Kurosawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kurosawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parzystopa's guard. #REVR#
Parzystopa wants to sweep here but Kurosawa controlling him for the moment.
Kurosawa looking to sit in guard and control but Parzystopa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Parzystopa works over Kurosawa with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kurosawa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parzystopa defends it easily.#SUB#
Kurosawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parzystopa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Parzystopa stands up over Kurosawa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eugeniusz Parzystopa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kurosawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Genjo Kurosawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Kurosawa misses #TD2#
and Parzystopa counters with a takedown into side control.
Kurosawa can't do much from the bottom here.
Parzystopa scores with a couple of short elbows.
Parzystopa scoring with punches from side control.
Kurosawa struggling a bit here.
Parzystopa working the head and body with strikes.
Parzystopa working the ground and pound.
Parzystopa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kurosawa to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parzystopa is putting a hurting on Kurosawa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kurosawa sneaks back into half guard.
Kurosawa trying to control but Parzystopa postures up.
Kurosawa is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Parzystopa is trying to control. Kurosawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurosawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurosawa is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Parzystopa lands a nice short elbow.
Parzystopa wants to take a breather but Kurosawa is having none of it.
Parzystopa working over Kurosawa with some ground and pound. Kurosawa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Parzystopa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Parzystopa is nestled in close to Kurosawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Kurosawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parzystopa pulls his head out easily.
Parzystopa lands strikes from half guard.
Kurosawa tries to roll over but Parzystopa keeps him under control.
Parzystopa is nestled in close to Kurosawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2##SUB#
Kurosawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parzystopa pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurosawa has hold of Parzystopa's hands but Parzystopa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kurosawa tries to roll over but Parzystopa keeps him under control.
Parzystopa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kurosawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kurosawa has his foot on Parzystopa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parzystopa works his way back into a safe position though.
Parzystopa landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kurosawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parzystopa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Parzystopa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Parzystopa stopping the sweep attempt from Kurosawa.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parzystopa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Parzystopa with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kurosawa is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Parzystopa keeping full guard, as Kurosawa tries to pass.
Parzystopa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kurosawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parzystopa is keeping the position for now.
Kurosawa passes Parzystopa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kurosawa trying to control the action but Parzystopa is working from the bottom. #T4#
Parzystopa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Parzystopa is not content to let Kurosawa control the position.
Eugeniusz Parzystopa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kurosawa is really struggling to control Parzystopa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kurosawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Parzystopa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugeniusz Parzystopa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parzystopa 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniusz Parzystopa!
During a confident post fight interview, Eugeniusz Parzystopa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
F&BE 17- Lady Of Luchadores
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Kurosawa checks a leg kick.
Cormier throws a leg kick that misses.
Cormier blocks a head kick by Kurosawa.
Cormier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosawa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cormier wants to slow Kurosawa down by chopping away at his legs.
Kurosawa misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cormier! But no joy.
Cormier scores with a push kick.
Kurosawa is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Cormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cormier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cormier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cormier is working Kurosawa over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
Cormier pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurosawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kurosawa prevents a body shot from Cormier. #T1#
Kurosawa misses with an elbow strike.
Kurosawa prevents a body shot from Cormier.
Kurosawa blocks an elbow strike from Cormier.
Kurosawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Cormier avoids the damage to the body.
Kurosawa is trying to force a seperation but Cormier has the dominant position.
Cormier scores with a shot to the side of Kurosawa's head.
Kurosawa dodges an elbow strike from Cormier.
Cormier misses with an elbow strike.
Kurosawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Cormier has double underhooks.
Kurosawa has Cormier pressed against the cage.
Cormier works on Kurosawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cormier throws an elbow but misses.
Cormier throws an elbow but it misses.
Cormier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cormier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cormier avoiding damage as Kurosawa throws knees to the body.
Kurosawa is trying to break the clinch but Cormier is controlling him.#T2#
Kurosawa tries to circle away but Cormier has him pinned against the cage.
Kurosawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Cormier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cormier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the head but Cormier blocks with his arms.
Cormier lands with a light punch inside.
Cormier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cormier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cormier prevents Kurosawa from breaking the clinch.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Cormier managing to block the knees to the body from Kurosawa.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cormier throws an elbow but misses.
Kurosawa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cormier is defending well.
Cormier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurosawa blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
Cormier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cormier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosawa working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cormier. #T3#
Cormier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cormier pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurosawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cormier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cormier.
Kurosawa has been working on his balance at FIERCE - 15 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cormier.
Cormier throws a head punch that misses.
Cormier works on Kurosawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Cormier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cormier lands a damaging elbow.
Cormier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cormier lands a right hand.
Cormier prevents Kurosawa from breaking the clinch.
Kurosawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Cormier won't allow it.
Cormier working aggressively here.
Cormier has Kurosawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kurosawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cormier avoids the elbow strike from Kurosawa, against the cage.
Kurosawa avoids the elbow strike from Cormier, against the cage.
Kurosawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kurosawa avoids a wild elbow strike from Cormier.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
Kurosawa is trying to break the clinch but Cormier has him pressed against the cage.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cormier avoids it.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosawa controls his hands.
Cormier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the temple.
Cormier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurosawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cormier.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosawa controls his hands.
Cormier lands a nice shot to the body.
Cormier lands an uppercut.
Cormier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosawa or not.
Kurosawa avoids the elbow strike from Cormier, against the cage.
Kurosawa dodges an elbow strike from Cormier.
Cormier throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cormier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kurosawa's brow.
Cormier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Cormier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kurosawa moves out of range as Cormier strikes.
Kurosawa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cormier slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurosawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cormier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosawa moves away.
Cormier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Kurosawa tries to keep at a distance but Cormier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cormier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cormier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cormier lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Cormier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kurosawa prevents a body shot from Cormier.
Kurosawa dodges an elbow strike from Cormier.
Jon Cormier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cormier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cormier tries a body shot but Kurosawa blocks it.
Kurosawa blocks the elbow strike.
Cormier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Cormier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cormier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kurosawa is looking to control Cormier's arms but Cormier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosawa has his back to the cage.
Kurosawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Cormier has double underhooks.
Cormier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosawa or not.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the temple.
Kurosawa wants to break free but Cormier has control.
A frustrated look appears on Kurosawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurosawa avoids the elbow strike from Cormier, against the cage.
Cormier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cormier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kurosawa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kurosawa misses with a knee to the head.
Kurosawa missing with knees to the body.
Kurosawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cormier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cormier tries to work over Kurosawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cormier.
A nice left hand lands by Cormier.
Still in the clinch, Cormier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cormier stalling the fight.
Cormier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosawa blocks a body shot from Cormier.
Kurosawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Kurosawa tries to score a body lock takedown but Cormier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genjo Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosawa missing with knees to the body.
Kurosawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cormier.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cormier throws an elbow but misses.
Cormier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kurosawa trying to land knees to the body.
Kurosawa is trying to stall.
Cormier misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Cormier has Kurosawa pressed against the cage.
Cormier throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Kurosawa has picked Cormier up - he's going for a ride! Kurosawa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cormier wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Cormier makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Cormier closes the distance and clinches.
Cormier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cormier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cormier fails to land.
Cormier lands an elbow inside.
Cormier lands a body shot.
Cormier lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurosawa backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cormier misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kurosawa avoids the elbow strike from Cormier, against the cage.
#T4#
Cormier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurosawa.
Cormier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from Cormier.
Cormier tries a body shot but Kurosawa blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cormier tries to work over Kurosawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cormier lands with a light punch inside.
Cormier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurosawa's efforts to push away.
Cormier pushes Kurosawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kurosawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cormier has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Cormier.
Kurosawa is trying to break free.
Cormier misses with an elbow strike.
Cormier misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Cormier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cormier clinches.
Cormier misses with a body punch.
Cormier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cormier blocks the elbow strike.
Cormier managing to block the knees to the body from Kurosawa.
Good body shot from Cormier.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cormier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kurosawa's brow.
Cormier misses with a body punch.
Cormier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosawa's elbow.
Cormier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cormier misses with an elbow strike.
Kurosawa wants to break free but Cormier has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cormier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kurosawa's brow.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosawa controls his hands.
Kurosawa tries to circle away but Cormier has him pinned against the cage.
Cormier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cormier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cormier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
Cormier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cormier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosawa is looking to control Cormier's arms but Cormier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosawa has his back to the cage.
Cormier lands with a right to the head.
Cormier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosawa tries to break free but Cormier pushes him back against the cage.
Cormier lands an elbow that stopped Kurosawa in his tracks for a moment.
Cormier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cormier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cormier avoids it.
Cormier lands a nice elbow.
Kurosawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cormier.
Kurosawa stalling in the clinch but Cormier improves position.
Cormier throws an elbow but it misses.
Cormier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cormier has Kurosawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kurosawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Kurosawa tries a knee to the head but Cormier blocks it.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosawa controls his hands.
Cormier digs a right hand underneath Kurosawa's ribcage. Kurosawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurosawa throws an elbow but it misses.
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!
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cormier lands a nice elbow.
Cormier has Kurosawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kurosawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosawa controls his hands.
Cormier has Kurosawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kurosawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cormier avoiding damage as Kurosawa throws knees to the body.
Cormier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cormier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurosawa's defenses.
Cormier gets through Kurosawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Cormier.
Kurosawa stalling in the clinch.
Kurosawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cormier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cormier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Cormier throws an elbow but it misses.
Cormier digs a right hand into Kurosawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosawa's gas tank.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cormier throws an elbow that misses.
Cormier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosawa's elbow.
Cormier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cormier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cormier can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosawa controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Cormier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurosawa avoids the elbow strike from Cormier, against the cage.
Cormier prevents the takedown attempt.
Kurosawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cormier walks away with a smile on his face. Kurosawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Cormier as Kurosawa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genjo Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cormier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kurosawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Cormier slowing the pace effectively.
Cormier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cormier pushes Kurosawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Good body shot from Cormier.
Cormier lands with a right to the head.
Cormier is working Kurosawa over against the cage.
Cormier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosawa or not.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cormier misses with an elbow over the top.
Cormier misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosawa blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Cormier.
Jon Cormier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice elbow from Cormier.
Cormier lands a nice shot to the body.
Cormier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cormier lands with a left to the head.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cormier managing to block the knees to the body from Kurosawa.
Cormier is stalling here.
Genjo Kurosawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormier lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Cormier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cormier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Cormier!
An out of breath Jon Cormier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
F&BE 16- Sad Ballad for Defeat
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Rutten gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kurosawa to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Kurosawa drops back looking for a leg! Rutten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rutten manages to kick Kurosawa off! Kurosawa jumps back into Rutten's guard.
Kurosawa pushes down on Rutten's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Kurosawa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rutten could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kurosawa has cracked it and Rutten is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kurosawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Genjo Kurosawa!
Our winner, Genjo Kurosawa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
F&BE 14- The Continuity
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Orion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tobias Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosawa throws a head kick that half lands.
Kurosawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orion attempts a counter takedown but Kurosawa avoids it well and moves away.
Kurosawa avoids the body shot from Orion.
Kurosawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orion throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kurosawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Orion!
Kurosawa trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Kurosawa looking to control but instead Orion has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Kurosawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Kurosawa eventually gives up the hold.
Kurosawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orion defending well though. #T1#
Kurosawa wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it.
Kurosawa is stalling here. Orion is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kurosawa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Orion has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kurosawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kurosawa with the active half guard here but Orion passes nicely into side control.
Kurosawa sneaks back into half guard.
Orion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kurosawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Kurosawa is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kurosawa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Orion manages to pass to mount!
Kurosawa is trying desperately to improve position.
Orion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kurosawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurosawa tries to lock up and control but Orion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kurosawa is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orion controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Kurosawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Orion has a good base and remains in mount.
Kurosawa is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kurosawa tries to improve his position but Orion has taken his back! Orion has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kurosawa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Orion pushes Kurosawa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Orion!
After winning the bout, Tobias Orion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
F&BE 12- The Flesh Market
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hsu drives through with a takedown into Kurosawa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kurosawa keeping moving, preventing Hsu from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kurosawa looking for a guillotine here but Hsu defends easily.
Kurosawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kurosawa pushes a forearm under Hsu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hsu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Genjo Kurosawa!
Our winner, Genjo Kurosawa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
F&BE 11- Blood Was Everywhere
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Price throws a push kick but Kurosawa slaps the foot to one side.
Kurosawa checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Price shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kurosawa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kurosawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Price wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Price decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kurosawa to his feet. #CL2#
Price moves into the clinch.
Kurosawa is trying to pull guard but Price turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Kurosawa breaks the clinch.
Kurosawa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Kurosawa moves out of range easily.
Kurosawa half committed to a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosawa blocks the leg kick.
#TD2#
Price drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Price seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Kurosawa trying to control the position.
Price seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Price preventing the sweep.
Kurosawa has his hands on Price's head, controlling the position.
Price passes Kurosawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kurosawa works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Price avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kurosawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurosawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurosawa has a closed guard, preventing Price from standing up. #SUB#
Kurosawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurosawa 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.
Kurosawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Price controls the pace.#T3#
Kurosawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Price stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Kurosawa throws up his legs and catches Price in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Price tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Kurosawa! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Genjo Kurosawa!
Genjo Kurosawa 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:
F&BE 9- Sad Blood Tears
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
McTavish tries to clinch but Kurosawa moves out of range.
McTavish displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
McTavish closes the distance and clinches.
McTavish gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from McTavish.
Kurosawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from McTavish.
McTavish digs a right hand into Kurosawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosawa's gas tank.
Kurosawa tries to break the clinch but McTavish is controlling the position.
Kurosawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
McTavish manages to break the clinch.
Kurosawa misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
McTavish has closed the distance and engaged Kurosawa in a clinch.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for McTavish.
McTavish digs a right hand into Kurosawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosawa's gas tank.
A short right from McTavish on the inside.
McTavish working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McTavish lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
McTavish breaks the clinch.
McTavish lands a body shot.
#CL2#
McTavish pushes Kurosawa up against the cage in a clinch.
McTavish lands a nice uppercut.
McTavish working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
McTavish manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
McTavish clinches with his opponent.
McTavish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, McTavish scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McTavish. #T2#
Kurosawa drops down looking for an ankle pick but McTavish pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kurosawa throws a hook but McTavish avoids it easily.
Peter McTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurosawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
McTavish closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kurosawa tries a knee to the head but McTavish blocks it.
A short body shot lands from McTavish as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
McTavish breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McTavish darts in and clinches Kurosawa up against the cage.
McTavish controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from McTavish.
McTavish lands a left hand.
Kurosawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
McTavish breaks the clinch.
#T3#
McTavish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
McTavish has managed to clinch.
A short right from McTavish on the inside.
McTavish stalling in the clinch.
McTavish scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
McTavish breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McTavish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kurosawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Kurosawa wants to get back to striking at distance but McTavish won't allow it.
McTavish is pushing Kurosawa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
McTavish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from McTavish.
Kurosawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
McTavish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
McTavish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
McTavish breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McTavish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kurosawa, pushing him back against the cage.
McTavish scores with a shot to the side of Kurosawa's head. #BC#
Kurosawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McTavish clinches up against the cage.
McTavish lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McTavish working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosawa blocks an elbow strike from McTavish.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTavish lands a body punch.
McTavish presses Kurosawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McTavish lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter McTavish dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kurosawa throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and McTavish holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kurosawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McTavish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McTavish prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peter McTavish seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McTavish lands a nice elbow.
Kurosawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McTavish scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurosawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McTavish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genjo Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTavish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurosawa backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa wants to get back to striking at distance but McTavish won't allow it.
McTavish lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurosawa.
McTavish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kurosawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kurosawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
McTavish taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kurosawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kurosawa is trying to drag McTavish to the mat but McTavish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McTavish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McTavish.
Kurosawa has had enough of the clinch but McTavish keeps him there for the moment.
McTavish dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McTavish presses Kurosawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McTavish lands a body punch in the clinch.
McTavish lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurosawa backwards.
McTavish effectively controlling the action here.
Kurosawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McTavish smiles and moves away.
#T2##CL2#
McTavish has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTavish stops a takedown attempt from Kurosawa.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice elbow from McTavish.
A right hand to the body from McTavish.
McTavish taking a breather.
McTavish lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosawa or not.
McTavish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosawa backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTavish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kurosawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
McTavish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McTavish moves into the clinch.#T3#
A shot in the inside from McTavish.
McTavish pushes Kurosawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McTavish stalling against the cage.
McTavish scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurosawa goes for a takedown in the clinch but McTavish prevents it.
#BC2#
McTavish breaks from the clinch.
McTavish scores with a jab.
McTavish avoids the head kick by Kurosawa.
#CL2#
McTavish has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
McTavish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McTavish clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
McTavish softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
McTavish manages to break the clinch.
Peter McTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
McTavish cracks Kurosawa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McTavish has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kurosawa to stand back up!#ROC2#
Kurosawa is rocked!
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!
McTavish bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurosawa's head.
Oh Kurosawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurosawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
McTavish has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTavish gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
McTavish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McTavish lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
McTavish drives through and clinches with Kurosawa against the cage.
McTavish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McTavish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosawa backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McTavish taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McTavish lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
McTavish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McTavish connects with a superb combination that knocks Kurosawa out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles McTavish before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kurosawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter McTavish!
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