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Event:
CFC 481: Trounvouche/Bardia F.
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Nogueira dips to his left and cracks Sasai with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Junichi Sasai has been cut.#CL#
Nogueira instigates a clinch.
Nogueira takes a shot to the head.
Sasai misses with some punches.
Sasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nogueira tries to throw a body punch but Sasai avoids it by throwing Nogueira back against the cage.
Sasai managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueira .
Nogueira misses with the head strike.
Sasai blocking some punches.
Nogueira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sasai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sasai.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sasai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Sasai's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nogueira scores with a knee to the head.
Sasai has a couple of punches blocked by Nogueira .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sasai is defending well for now.
Nogueira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nogueira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sasai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sasai looks winded!
Sasai wants to stall.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Nogueira .
#ROC#Sasai is rocked!
Nogueira lands a left hand.
Sasai is still on wobbly legs! Can Nogueira finish him?
Nogueira lands a big right hand that drops Sasai! The killer instinct kicks in and Nogueira finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nogueira !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Nogueira ! |
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Event:
BB 18 - Obaminator vs Dias 2
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sasai effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Exotic.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Exotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic misses with some punches.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Sasai controls the action.
Exotic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Exotic works on Sasai's body with a couple of short punches.
Exotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Sasai lands a takedown into guard.
Sasai is looking to stand up but Exotic won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Exotic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!#SUB#
Sasai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exotic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sasai has managed to get both his arms back between Exotic's legs - danger averted.
Exotic working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB#
Exotic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sasai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Exotic is tightening it up a little... Sasai has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sasai reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sasai taps out! Nice BJJ there by Exotic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Exotic!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, 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:
BB 10 - Gracie vs Xiaodong
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Fabinho misses with an uppercut. Sasai saw that one coming.
Junichi Sasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sasai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fabinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Sasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sasai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fabinho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Junichi Sasai has been cut.
Fabinho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sasai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sasai tries to close the distance and clinch but Fabinho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sasai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Fabinho misses with a looping right.
Fabinho takes one to the chin there.
Sasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Fabinho moves in looking to clinch but Sasai pushes him off.
Donk. Fabinho catches Sasai right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Sasai moves into the clinch.
Sasai blocking some punches.
Fabinho scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Fabinho jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sasai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fabinho manages to get to full guard.
Sasai stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
Sasai wants to stand but Fabinho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fabinho is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Sasai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fabinho connects with a couple of short punches.
Fabinho is fighting to break Sasai's control of his arms but Sasai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sasai wants to sweep but no luck.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Sasai keeps moving.
Fabinho is fighting to break Sasai's control of his arms but Sasai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sasai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fabinho. #T3#
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Sasai is retaining full guard.
Fabinho is stalling in the full guard.
Sasai can't keep his opponent in guard - Fabinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fabinho wants to advance to full mount but Sasai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fabinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fabinho controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Sasai is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fabinho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sasai misses the jab.
Fabinho feinted with a counter takedown.
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sasai as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Fabinho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fabinho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junichi Sasai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junichi Sasai's cut.
That's time! Fabinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fabinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sasai.
Sasai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sasai jabs Fabinho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fabinho avoids the body shot from Sasai.
Fabinho scores with a nice right hand.
Sasai connects with a jab.
Fabinho doesn't manage to clinch there - Sasai circles away.
Sasai throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai throws the left hand but Fabinho avoids the punch easily.
Fabinho shoots in and drives through. Sasai sprawls well.
Fabinho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sasai.#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Fabinho has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasai misses with a hook. Fabinho ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Sasai. That snapped Fabinho's head back.
#CL#
Fabinho pushes Sasai up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fabinho.
Sasai stops a takedown attempt from Fabinho.
#BC2#
Sasai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fabinho throws a hook but Sasai blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sasai! But no joy.
Sasai jabs Fabinho right on the nose. Fabinho blinks but takes it well.
Sasai moves forwards but Fabinho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fabinho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fabinho walks into a jab.
Fabinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Sasai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fabinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabinho needs to keep his hands up - Sasai had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Fabinho is rocked!
Sasai shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Fabinho takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Sasai sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Fabinho bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junichi Sasai!
Junichi Sasai managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Carnage Clothing , into his post fight interview.
Roberto Fabinho was interviewed post fight and said 'Man that was a tough fight. I didn�t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but I�ll keep going. I know I�m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'. |
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Event:
BB 6 - Bleak vs Oosthuizen
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Sasai cracks Escobar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sasai catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sasai wants to clinch.
Escobar walks into a straight right hand from Sasai.
Sasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sasai tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head.
Sasai tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
Sasai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Sasai.
#T1#
Escobar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sasai throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Escobar scores with a jab.
Escobar slips a jab from Sasai.
Sasai lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand. #CL#
Sasai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sasai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar prevents Sasai from breaking the clinch.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasai's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasai misses with some punches.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasai's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasai's elbow.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Sasai backwards.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar works on Sasai's body with a couple of short punches.
Sasai blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Escobar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Escobar manages to end up in side control.
Escobar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sasai can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Escobar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sasai wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
Escobar wants to take his opponent's back but Sasai doesn't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sasai working to try and regain half guard.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
Escobar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Escobar has hold of Sasai's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sasai manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sasai blocks it well.
Sasai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Sasai drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Escobar has Sasai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sasai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sasai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Escobar to keep the fight standing.
Sasai is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar misses with some punches.
#BC#
Sasai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sasai looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Junichi Sasai is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar momentarily.
Sasai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Escobar tries to counter it with a takedown but Sasai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sasai with a body shot.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sasai backing away here, and Escobar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Junichi Sasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sasai misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Sasai moves into the clinch.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sasai prevents a body shot from Escobar. #TD2#
Escobar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Escobar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Sasai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobar wants to pass to mount but Sasai is defending the position.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Sasai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Escobar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sasai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Escobar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Escobar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
Escobar prevents Sasai from getting the reversal.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Escobar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escobar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sasai is surviving well by controlling Escobar's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juanito Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sasai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sasai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasai.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sasai with a body shot.
Escobar misses with a leg kick.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sasai throws out the jab.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Sasai slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Sasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Sasai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Escobar gets a clinch. #TD#
Sasai pulls Escobar into guard.
Escobar pushing down on Sasai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Escobar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Escobar is pressing down on Sasai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sasai is holding on for now.
Sasai is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sasai is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.#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.#SUB2#
Escobar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Escobar prevents Sasai from improving his position.
Escobar controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Escobar is working for a submission of some sort.
Junichi Sasai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Sasai is defending well.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Sasai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobar uses his free foot to push down on Sasai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sasai.
Escobar tries to control but Sasai wriggling away. #SUB2#
Escobar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sasai turns into him and now he's in Escobar's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sasai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junichi Sasai.
I think Escobar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Juanito Escobar!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Juanito Escobar!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Juanito Escobar!
Juanito Escobar wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Juanito Escobar 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:
Grunge 58: Seaweed
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Tomahawk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tomahawk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sasai momentarily.
#CUT2#It looks like Junichi Sasai has been cut.
Sasai connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Chief Tomahawk has been cut.
Sasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasai misses with a looping left.
Tomahawk throws a shot from downtown. Sasai moves away and avoids it.
Sasai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sasai clobbers Tomahawk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tomahawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Sasai.
Tomahawk catches Sasai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Tomahawk rushes Sasai and presses him up against the cage.
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!#BC#
Sasai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasai throws a monster overhand right that drops Tomahawk! Sasai follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junichi Sasai!
In his post fight interview, Junichi Sasai started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Grunge 42: 420 Special
Date: Apr 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Sasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ape.
Ape with the inside leg kick.
Sasai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sasai cracks Ape with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sasai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dead Disney World in the buildup to the fight.
Sasai wants to clinch but Ape slips to the side
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab.
Ape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sasai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ape was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ape throws an overhand right that lands on Sasai's shoulder, as Sasai tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Sasai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ape looks to land a left hand but Sasai moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sasai takes the fight into the clinch.
Sasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ape lands a nice uppercut.
Ape scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Ape lands with a right to the head.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ape lands a hook that snaps the head of Sasai backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Junichi Sasai has been cut.
Ape working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Sasai is rocked!
A short right from Ape on the inside.
Oh Sasai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sasai can't break the clinch.
Ape digs a right hand into Sasai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sasai's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sasai.
Ape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sasai backwards.
Ape holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee calls for Ape to work.
Ape jerks Sasai's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Sasai drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ape goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ape because Sasai was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Grey Ape!
Grey Ape bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CMMA 69 McCrae vs Obaminator
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Sasai connects with a single shot there.
Grande fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sasai misses with a straight right.
Grande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grande takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Grande drives through and clinches with Sasai against the cage.
Sasai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grande misses with a knee strike.
Sasai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sasai leaning against his opponent.
Grande is looking to control Sasai's arms but Sasai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grande has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Sasai blocking some punches.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sasai breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Sasai stuns Grande with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grande slips a straight right by Sasai.
An attempted straight right counter from Grande misses the target.
A left lands for Sasai.
Sasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Grande went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Junichi Sasai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Sasai manages to avoid it.
Grande shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sasai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sasai as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sasai throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Grande goes for a double leg but Sasai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sasai continues to drive forward.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sasai blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Sasai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sasai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Grande drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sasai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sasai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sasai! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Grande looking for submissions off his back.
Sasai is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Grande moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sasai wants to stand but Grande is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB#
Grande looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sasai passes into half guard.
Sasai seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SU2#
Sasai postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Grande to stand up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grande darts in looking for a takedown but Sasai gets double underhooks and turns Grande into the cage.
Sasai blocks a body shot from Grande.
Sasai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sasai.
Sasai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grande missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grande missing with knees to the body.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Sasai.
Grande misses with a knee to the head.
Grande with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Sasai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Grande fails with the takedown
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grande shoots in looking for a takedown. Sasai tries to sprawl out of it but Grande keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sasai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sasai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grande shoots in for a double leg but Sasai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grande.
Grande throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sasai's waist but Sasai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grande off to one side. #KD2#
Sasai cracks Grande with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sasai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grande to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
and Sasai counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Grande! He's just covering up as Sasai starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junichi Sasai!
In his post fight interview, Junichi Sasai started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CMMA 57 Dinapoli vs Army Jr
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Sasai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nibbs.
A left lands for Sasai.
Nibbs moves out of range of the strikes.
Nibbs looks for a takedown but Sasai sprawls well.
Nibbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sasai moves away.
Nibbs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sasai scores with a sloppy right hand. Nibbs should have avoided that one.
Nibbs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nibbs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sasai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Nibbs with the counter takedown but Sasai avoids it easily.#CL2#
Nibbs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Sasai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Sasai pulls guard successfully.
Nibbs tries to free his leg and advance position but Sasai is retaining full guard. #T1#
Nibbs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nibbs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nibbs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nibbs trying to control from half guard but Sasai is working away.
Nibbs trying to pass the guard but Sasai defending well.
Nibbs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nibbs prevents Sasai from standing back up.
Sasai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Nibbs is looking for a kimura but Sasai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nibbs to get the leverage.
Nibbs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sasai keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nibbs takes one on the button.
Sasai with a jab.
Nibbs jabs Sasai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sasai lands a lovely overhand right.
Sasai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sasai misses with a body shot.
Nibbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nibbs wants to clinch.#T3#
Sasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Nibbs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sasai but Sasai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sasai misses with a hook
and Nibbs counters with a straight right hand.
Sasai connects with a looping right hand.
Sasai fails to land with a series of punches.
Sasai lands a nice hook to Nibbs's body. Nibbs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Nibbs gets a double leg takedown into Sasai's guard.
Nibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nibbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Nibbs is standing up over Sasai. Sasai looks to escape but Nibbs dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nibbs tries for a kimura but Sasai is defending well.
Nibbs working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasai is trying to get back to his feet.
Sasai is letting Nibbs control him for a moment.
Sasai is not content to let Nibbs control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Sasai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nibbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasai.
Nibbs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sasai misses with a wild body shot.
Nibbs is looking to clinch.
Nibbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nibbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sasai lands a really nice looking cross but Nibbs seems unphased.
Nibbs ducks under a wild hook from Sasai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibbs slips a straight right by Sasai.
Nibbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sasai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nibbs has time to react.
Nibbs shoots in for a takedown but Sasai shows good takedown defense.
Nibbs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Nibbs lands with a good body shot.
Sasai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nibbs in his tracks. #KD#
Sasai lands a big uppercut and Nibbs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nibbs looks OK. Sasai waves Nibbs back to his feet!#ROC#Nibbs is rocked!
Sasai moves in close and cracks Nibbs with a massive right hand! Nibbs, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sasai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junichi Sasai!
Junichi Sasai was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CMMA 52 Wayne vs Bjornbak
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunny throws a head kick but Sasai moves out of range.
Gunny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gunny misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunny moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Shill Gunny has been cut.
Gunny takes a swing at Sasai's ribcage but misses.
Sasai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sasai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sasai slips under a jab from Gunny.
Sasai misses with a looping right.
Sasai cracks Gunny with an open hand slap.
Sasai moves out of range as Gunny strikes.
Gunny throws a nice looking combination but Sasai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Sasai.
Sasai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunny is just out of range.
Gunny misses with a two punch combination.
Gunny misses with an uppercut
and Sasai counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunny is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Sasai.#T1#
Sasai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Gunny is rocked!
Sasai punishes Gunny's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunny is still on wobbly legs! Can Sasai finish him?
Gunny looks winded!
Gunny throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sasai counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Gunny out cold! What a finish! Sasai is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junichi Sasai!
A less than humble Junichi Sasai misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CMMA 45 Adams vs De Minaur
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasai scores with a nice strike.
Pyke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sasai's waist but Sasai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pyke off to one side.
Sasai misses the shot to the body.
As Sasai backs off Pyke throws a huge counter combo but Sasai manages to avoid it all.
Decent striking displayed by Sasai there.
Sasai lands the left hand.#TD2#
Sasai gets caught napping as Pyke dives in and scores a takedown. Sasai manages to retain guard.
Pyke wants to pass the guard but Sasai is keeping the position.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Sasai keeps moving.
Pyke looking to sit in guard and control but Sasai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Pyke has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sasai has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pyke is working for takedown but Sasai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sasai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sasai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pyke prevents it.
#T1#
Pyke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sasai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pyke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Pyke as the two fighters clinch.
Sasai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sasai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pyke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sasai.#BC#
Sasai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sasai tests Pyke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pyke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pyke misses with an uppercut. Sasai saw that one coming.
Pyke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Pyke throws a right and a left that Sasai avoids nicely.
Sasai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pyke has time to react.
Pyke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Pyke is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasai punishes Pyke's body with a nice straight punch.
Pyke is still on wobbly legs! Can Sasai finish him?
Sasai is stalking Pyke. Pyke circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Sasai, and it's lights out! Pyke really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junichi Sasai!
In his post fight interview, Junichi Sasai started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Monty Pyke had this to say: 'Well damn, that's pretty rough. Oh well, I'll be back better than ever soon enough.'. |
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Event:
CMMA 36 Nycz vs Pizza
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasai throws a body shot but no joy.
Sasai cracks Malayon with a good jab.
Sasai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational in the buildup to the fight.
Malayon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sasai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malayon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sasai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Sasai. Beautiful body shot.
Sasai scores with a hook.
Sasai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malayon has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sasai scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Malayon is rocked!
Sasai throws a lazy right hand but Malayon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sasai misses with a wild combination.
Sasai connects with a body shot that sends Malayon's belly button to the back.#T1#
Sasai connects with a body shot that sends Malayon's belly button to the back.
Junichi Sasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Sasai - just one landing.
Malayon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sasai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malayon scrambles back to his feet.
Malayon is still on wobbly legs! Can Sasai finish him?
Sasai misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Malayon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malayon. #ES#
Sasai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Malayon seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Malayon pulls guard effortlessly.
Sasai scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Malayon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Malayon 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! Sasai rolls with it to try and escape but Malayon cranks on the arm and Sasai is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greg Malayon!
Greg Malayon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Dwa misses.
Dwa fails with the takedown
and Sasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dwa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sasai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sasai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dwa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Sasai to counter with a crisp jab.
Junichi Sasai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwa Dwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Sasai.#ROC#Dwa is rocked!
Sasai lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Dwa - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Sasai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junichi Sasai!
An out of breath Junichi Sasai 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:
Ash Pres: Nycz vs. Ghambe
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putilyn misses with an uppercut. Sasai saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Sasai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Putilyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Putilyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Sasai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Putilyn's waist but Putilyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sasai off to one side.
Putilyn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sasai defends it well.
Putilyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Sasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putilyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sasai.
Sasai throwing a counter right hand but Putilyn manages to avoid it.
Sasai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putilyn misses with a straight left.
Sasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Putilyn misses with a looping left.
Putilyn 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.
Jab from Sasai.
Alex Putilyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Putilyn stuffs the takedown.
Sasai lands a nice shot that snaps Putilyn's head back.
Sasai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Putilyn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Putilyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sasai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alex Putilyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putilyn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Putilyn misses with a hook
and Sasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Putilyn is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Alex Putilyn has been cut.
Sasai lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junichi Sasai!
A very excited looking Junichi Sasai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Awakening
Date: Jul 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Murdock gets a clinch.
Murdock's coach down at HARDCORE MMA (max 2 per session) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murdock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murdock stalling the fight.
Sasai has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Murdock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murdock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sasai's efforts to push away.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Sasai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sasai throws a head punch that misses.
Murdock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sasai backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Junichi Sasai has been cut.
Sasai wants to break free but Murdock has control.
Sasai tries for a takedown but Murdock manages to get underhooks.
Murdock lands a left hand.
Sasai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sasai.
A frustrated look appears on Sasai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Murdock on the inside.
Murdock stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Murdock. #ROC2#Sasai is rocked!
Murdock lands a left hand.
Oh Sasai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Murdock works on Sasai's body with a couple of short punches.
Murdock creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sasai's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sasai drops to his knees and Murdock pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Murdock! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Swarm
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Sasai gets the takedown into side control.
Sasai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jeffery sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sasai working the head and body with strikes.
Sasai trying to control the position but Jeffery is working away.
Jeffery taking a bit of punishment here - Sasai scoring with strikes.
Sasai landing a few strikes.
Sasai looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jeffery is avoiding damage well.
Jeffery parries the strikes from Sasai easily there. Sasai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jeffery to escape.
Sasai throws a strike aimed at the side of Jeffery's head but Jeffery avoids it well.
Jeffery avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sasai.
Sasai in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Sasai.
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!
Sasai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Sasai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jeffery being controlled for a moment.
Jeffery is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sasai connects with a decent elbow.
Sasai throws an elbow but Jeffery slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sasai grinds an elbow into Jeffery's temple.
An elbow from Sasai crashes against the mat.
Sasai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Sasai crashes against the mat.
Sasai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Sasai crashes against the mat.
Jeffery tries to improve position but can't.
Jeffery looks winded!#T2#
Jeffery takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jeffery takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The strikes coming from Sasai are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jeffery is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sasai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jeffery sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sasai looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jeffery is avoiding damage well.
Sasai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sasai lands some shots froms side control.
Sasai is putting a hurting on Jeffery here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jeffery's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sasai throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sasai cracks Jeffery with a big right hand but Jeffery just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jeffery managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sasai.
#T3#
Jeffery avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sasai.
Sasai landing a few strikes.
Sasai looks up at the clock and then as Jeffery takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sasai smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jeffery parries the strikes from Sasai easily there. Sasai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jeffery to escape.
Sasai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sasai is looking to take a break and control but Jeffery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sasai throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sasai throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sasai scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeffery is not content to let Sasai control the position.
Sasai working the head with strikes. #T4#
Sasai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sasai lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Sasai.
Sasai tries to score with some ground and pound. Jeffery controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sasai landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sasai scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jeffery to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasai landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sasai tries to stand but Jeffery is controlling his head.
An elbow from Sasai crashes against the mat.
Jeffery parries the strikes from Sasai easily there. Sasai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jeffery to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Sasai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jeffery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jeffery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sasai punishes Jeffery's body with a nice straight punch.
Sasai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sasai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jeffery takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sasai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jeffery counters with an inside leg kick.
Sasai fails with a takedown attempt.
Sasai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sasai sets himself, and Jeffery steps forward looking for the clinch! Sasai avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai slips a straight right by Jeffery.
Sasai lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasai is looking to wear down Jeffery with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sasai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jefferys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeffery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasai.
Sasai cracks Jeffery with a good jab.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sasai is defended easily by Jeffery.
Jeffery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sasai.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sasai shoots for a takedown but Jeffery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sasai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sasai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sasai digs a good body shot into Jeffery's ribs.
Sasai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jeffery tries to avoid it but Sasai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jeffery to the ground. Jeffery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jeffery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jeffery avoids the body shot from Sasai.
Sasai tries for a takedown but Jeffery sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junichi Sasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Sasai misses with a hook to the body
and Jeffery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Sasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeffery moves away.
Sasai misses the shot to the body.
Jeffery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sasai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeffery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sasai somewhat.
Sasai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Jeffery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeffery misses with a wild body shot.
Sasai cracks Jeffery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sasai swings for the body but Jeffery moves out of range.
Jeffery throws a counter combo.
Sasai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeffery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sasai somewhat.#T3#
Jeffery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeffery but Jeffery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sasai.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jeffery sprawls well. Jeffery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sasai gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeffery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasai.
Sasai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sasai shoots in but Jeffery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sasai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Sasai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeffery.#TD#
Sasai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jeffery to the ground. Sasai is now in Jeffery's guard.
Sasai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jeffery is breathing heavily.
Sasai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sasai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasai tries to stand but Jeffery is controlling from the bottom.
Sasai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Sasai dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sasai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeffery is fending him off so far but Sasai persists. Nope, Jeffery circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeffery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sasai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sasai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeffery takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sasai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jeffery pinned against the cage. Jeffery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeffery stuffs the takedown.
Sasai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jeffery can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeffery manages to avoid it.
Jeffery looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sasai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jeffery in his tracks.
Sasai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sasai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Sasai swings for the body but Jeffery moves out of range.
Sasai takes a swing at Jeffery's ribcage but misses.
Jeffery leaves Sasai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Sasai. Beautiful body shot.
Jeffery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sasai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sasai jabs Jeffery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jeffery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jeffery leaves Sasai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Jeffery's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Sasai. That snapped Jeffery's head back.
Jeffery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jeffery slaps away a takedown attempt from Sasai, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Sasai shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeffery manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sasai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sasai is defended easily by Jeffery.
Jeffery throws a body shot but no joy.
Sasai swings for the body but Jeffery moves out of range.
Sasai digs a good body shot into Jeffery's ribs.
Jeffery throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sasai.
Sasai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeffery is fending him off so far but Sasai persists. Nope, Jeffery circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeffery throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jeffery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasai shoots in and drives through. Jeffery sprawls well.
Sasai goes for a double leg but Jeffery avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jeffery continues to drive forward.
Sasai circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Sasai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeffery takes one to the side of the head.
Sasai shoots in looking for a takedown. Jeffery tries to sprawl out of it but Sasai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jeffery manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeffery stuffs the takedown attempt from Sasai. Sasai gets slowly back to his feet.
Junichi Sasai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jeffery throws out a loose jab but Sasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasai shoots and misses
and Jeffery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeffery but Jeffery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sasai dives in and grabs Jeffery's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jeffery pushes down on Sasai's head and hops out.
Jeffery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeffery lands a jab to Sasai's midsection.#T4#
Sasai dives in for a single leg takedown but Jeffery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sasai sets himself, and Jeffery steps forward looking for the clinch! Sasai avoids it this time.
Jeffery slaps away a takedown attempt from Sasai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sasai darts in looking for a takedown but Jeffery gets double underhooks and turns Sasai into the cage.
Jeffery swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sasai swings for the body but Jeffery moves out of range.
No luck for Sasai with that takedown attempt.
Jeffery is looking to slow Sasai down with leg kicks.
John Jeffery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sasai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeffery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sasai misses with a takedown attempt - Jeffery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Jeffery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Jeffery.
Well Sasai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junichi Sasai!
Junichi Sasai 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:
Ashbourne Presents: Trifecta
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasai scores with the left hand. Jay knows he should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jay.
Sasai scores with a jab to the body.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown but Jay shows good takedown defense.
Sasai lands with a right hand.
Jay ducks right into an uppercut from Sasai.
Sasai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jay under the eye.
Jay shoots in but Sasai avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Sasai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jay!#ES2#
Jay sneaks out the side door and pushes Sasai away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Sasai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jay's head.#TD#
Sasai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sasai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Jay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sasai looking to sit in guard and control but Jay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jay wants to pass the guard but Sasai is keeping the position.
Jay distracts Sasai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sasai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jay won't allow Sasai to sweep him here.
Jay wants to control from the top but Sasai keeps moving.
Jay postures up in Sasai's guard and throws a big left but Sasai blocks it.
Jay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sasai's guard.#T2#
Sasai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jay wants to pass the guard but Sasai is keeping the position.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jay wants to stand but Sasai is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sasai wants to sweep here but Jay controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jay stands and steps away. Sasai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Sasai slaps away a takedown attempt from Jay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Junichi Sasai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donny Jay.
Jay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jay wants it to stay on the feet.
Jay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Sasai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jay.
Sasai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sasai shoots in looking for a takedown but Jay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sasai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jay tries to clinch but Sasai moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Sasai.
A punch combination from Jay misses.
Sasai lands with a straight right. Jay didn't see that one coming.
Sasai tries for a takedown but Jay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sasai jabs at Jay's body.
Sasai lands with an overhand left.
Sasai closes the distance and clinches up with Jay, looking for a takedown. Sasai pushes Jay against the cage but Jay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sasai fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Jay clinches up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Sasai takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
Jay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sasai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sasai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sasai shoots in but Jay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sasai shoots in looking for a takedown. Jay tries to sprawl out of it but Sasai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sasai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sasai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sasai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jay's head backwards.#CL2#
Jay pushes Sasai up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jay breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Junichi Sasai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jay shoots in but Sasai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sasai looks for a takedown but Jay sprawls well.
Jay wants to counter the offense by Sasai and move into the clinch position.
Sasai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sasai lands a lovely overhand right.
Jay fails with the takedown.
Jay tries to bum rush Sasai with a series of wild strikes but Sasai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sasai fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sasai misses the shot to the body.
Junichi Sasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it.
Jay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay dives in for a single leg takedown but Sasai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sasai lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Sasai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jay as he jumps to the side.
Sasai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sasai shoots in but Jay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jay darts in looking for a takedown but Sasai gets double underhooks and turns Jay into the cage.
Sasai fails with a takedown attempt.
Sasai closes the distance and clinches up with Jay, looking for a takedown. Sasai pushes Jay against the cage but Jay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sasai leaves Jay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jay slaps away a takedown attempt from Sasai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sasai throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sasai defends well and Jay ends up having to push Sasai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jay is breathing heavily.
Jay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sasai circles away.
Sasai with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Sasai has a takedown stuffed.
Sasai lands a slapping body shot.
Sasai closes the distance and clinches up with Jay, looking for a takedown. Sasai pushes Jay against the cage but Jay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jay throws out a counter right but Sasai avoids it with no problem.
Jay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sasai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sasai somewhat.
Sasai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sasai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jay defends it nicely.#T3#
Jay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Jay with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Sasai drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Jay wriggles free and stands up.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown but Jay shows good takedown defense.
Sasai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jay pinned against the cage. Jay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sasai jabs Jay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sasai goes for a double leg but Jay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jay continues to drive forward.
Junichi Sasai is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Sasai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jay.
Sasai jabs Jay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sasai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jay defends well and Sasai ends up having to push Jay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sasai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jay shoots in and drives through. Sasai sprawls well.
Sasai connects with a body shot.
Jay fails with the takedown.
Sasai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sasai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jay throws a counter combo.
Sasai punishes Jay's body with a nice straight punch.
Sasai fails to land the takedown.
Sasai sets himself, and Jay steps forward looking for the clinch! Sasai avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Sasai dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sasai scores with a hook to the body. Jay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jay slaps away a takedown attempt from Sasai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sasai lands a really nice looking cross but Jay seems unphased.
Sasai scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck for Sasai with that takedown attempt.
Sasai tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai connects with a nice looking jab.
Sasai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Sasai misses with a straight right.
Jay throws a counter combo.
Sasai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sasai slips under a jab from Jay.
Jay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sasai lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sasai is defended easily by Jay.
Nice takedown defense from Sasai. No joy for Jay on that attempt.
Sasai shoots in but no luck this time.
Sasai shoots in looking for a takedown. Jay tries to sprawl out of it but Sasai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sasai clobbers Jay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch combination from Jay misses.
Jay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Jay moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Sasai.#CL2#
Jay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sasai, pushing him back against the cage.
Sasai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jay smiles and moves away.
Nice cross by Jay.#CUT2#It looks like Junichi Sasai has been cut.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Jay as Sasai shoots in.
Sasai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sasai shoots in but Jay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sasai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jay.
Jay takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3##TD#
Sasai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sasai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sasai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jay 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#
Jay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jay prevents Sasai from improving his position.
Junichi Sasai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sasai is staying active underneath Jay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jay tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sasai controls his leg.
Sasai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donny Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jay working some strikes from top position.
Sasai wants to sweep here but Jay controlling him for the moment.
Jay lands a couple of digs.
Sasai keeping full guard, as Jay tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sasai is looking to stand up but Jay isn't so interested in that idea.
Sasai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sasai tries to get out of the position.
Sasai keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Sasai trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junichi Sasai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sasai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Junichi Sasai!
Our winner, Junichi Sasai, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasai loads up on a big right hand but Tanahashi slips the punch.
Tanahashi avoids the body shot from Sasai.
Sasai misses with a two punch combination.
Sasai throws a hook to the side of Tanahashi's head but Tanahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sasai misses with a hook
and Tanahashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tanahashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sasai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanahashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sasai moves out of range of the strikes.
Junichi Sasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasai.
Tanahashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanahashi lands a really nice looking cross but Sasai seems unphased.
Sasai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sasai misses with the combination.
Sasai throws a shot from downtown. Tanahashi moves away and avoids it.
Tanahashi scores with a jab. Sasai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Sasai catches Tanahashi right on the button with a cross.
Sasai lands a slapping body shot.
Sasai misses with a body shot.
Tanahashi jabs at Sasai's body.
Nice defenses there by Tanahashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasai slips under a jab.
Sasai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanahashi at a distance.
Tanahashi misses the jab.
Tanahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasai is just out of range.
Tanahashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sasai on the side of the head.
Sasai misses with a double jab.
Tanahashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tanahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sasai moves away.
Sasai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tanahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasai misses with a straight right.
Tanahashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sasai sizes up Tanahashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sasai misses the shot to the body.
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!
Tanahashi slips a jab from Sasai.
Tanahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sasai.
Sasai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasai swings for the body but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Sasai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanahashi misses with an uppercut. Sasai saw that one coming.
Sasai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sasai blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasai. Tanahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sasai moves away from the strike by Tanahashi.
Sasai swinging wildly here.
Sasai thuds a left hand into Tanahashi's body.
Sasai stuns Tanahashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sasai moves to clinch but Tanahashi breaks away
and Tanahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tanahashi is breathing heavily.
Tanahashi digs a good hook to Sasai's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sasai.
Tanahashi lands a jab.
Sasai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasai staying out of range there.
Tanahashi lands a slapping body shot.
Sasai throws a body shot but no joy.
Sasai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanahashi has time to react.
Sasai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanahashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanahashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sasai throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanahashi.
Sasai tests Tanahashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sasai throws a looping overhand right but Tanahashi ducks down to avoid it.
Sasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanahashi moves away.
Sasai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tanahashi eats them both and turns towards Sasai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tanahashi misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sasai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sasai throws a good cross that connects.
Sasai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanahashi is just out of range.
Sasai slips under a jab from Tanahashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasai. Tanahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Sasai has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi takes one on the button.
Tanahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasai.
Sasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanahashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tanahashi throws a hook to the side of Sasai's head but Sasai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanahashi throws a hook to the side of Sasai's head but Sasai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sasai tries to clinch but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Sasai just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Sasai does no damage.
Sasai throws a body punch but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Sasai throws a right and a left that Tanahashi avoids nicely.
Sasai throws a body punch but Tanahashi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasai misses with a wild body shot.
Tanahashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Sasai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Sasai dominated that round.
That's time! Tanahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sasai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanahashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tanahashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Sasai.
Sasai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sasai looks to land a left hand but Tanahashi moved out of range nicely.
Sasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Sasai catches Tanahashi right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Sasai does it's job there.
Sasai misses with an uppercut.
Sasai missing with a left hand there. Tanahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sasai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanahashi at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai staying out of range there.
Sasai lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasai lands with a nice body punch.
Sasai ducks under a wild hook from Tanahashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasai scores with a jab to the body.
Tanahashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasai walks into a straight right hand from Tanahashi.
Sasai slips a straight right by Tanahashi.
Sasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanahashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sasai lands a nice looking body shot.
Sasai slips a jab from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanahashi throws a body punch but Sasai moves out of range.
Good exchange - Sasai coming out on top.
Sasai misses with a body shot.
Sasai throws a body punch but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Sasai works Tanahashi's body with a nice hook.
Sasai lands a right hook to the body.
Tanahashi misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Sasai misses.
Sasai fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sasai scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Sasai.
Sasai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasai throws a jab when Tanahashi was well out of range.
Tanahashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Sasai.
Tanahashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sasai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sasai misses the target.
Tanahashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sasai throws out a loose jab but Tanahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanahashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanahashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sasai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasai. Tanahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanahashi manages to avoid it.
Sasai connects with the punch.
Tanahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanahashi manages to avoid it.
Sasai misses the jab.
Sasai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sasai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanahashi has time to react.
No joy there for Sasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi slips under a jab from Sasai.
Tanahashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sasai with a jab.
Sasai connects with a body shot that sends Tanahashi's belly button to the back.
Sasai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Junichi Sasai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sasai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tanahashi throws a jab when Sasai was well out of range.
Tanahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tanahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sasai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tanahashi needs to keep his hands up - Sasai had a free shot at his head there.
Sasai scores with a hook to the body. Tanahashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sasai throws a right hand that Tanahashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanahashi also avoids with ease.
Tanahashi avoids the body shot from Sasai.
Sasai slips a jab from Tanahashi.
Sasai connects with a body shot.
Sasai scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Tanahashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sasai pushes Tanahashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Sasai is trying to pull guard but Tanahashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tanahashi tries to stall but Sasai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sasai is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanahashi has double underhooks.
Sasai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanahashi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanahashi prevents Sasai from breaking the clinch.
Tanahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sasai misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasai is looking to break free of the clinch but Tanahashi has double underhooks.
Tanahashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sasai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanahashi walks away with a smile on his face. Sasai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Sasai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sasai swings for the body but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Sasai throws a right and a left that Tanahashi avoids nicely.
Sasai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanahashi. Sasai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanahashi misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sasai, as that shot connected.
Sasai throws a hook but Tanahashi blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tanahashi misses the target.
Tanahashi misses with a double jab.
Sasai throws a body shot but no joy.
Sasai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tanahashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai missing with a left hand there. Tanahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Sasai misses.
Sasai scores with a body shot.
Sasai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanahashi's hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasai misses with a body shot
and Tanahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sasai staying out of range there.
Tanahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sasai.
Tanahashi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tanahashi ducks under a wild hook from Sasai.
Tanahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Sasai connects with a body shot.
Tanahashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sasai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tanahashi staying out of range there.
Tanahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanahashi. Tanahashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tanahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sasai lands a nice hook to Tanahashi's body. Tanahashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanahashi misses the shot to the body.
Sasai lands a nice shot that snaps Tanahashi's head back.
Nice defenses there by Tanahashi.
Sasai avoids the body shot from Tanahashi.
Sasai lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Sasai misses.
Sasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasai slips a straight right by Tanahashi.
Sasai throws a shot to the body.
Sasai throws a series of punches but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Sasai misses with a body shot.
Sasai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanahashi.
Sasai looks to land a left hand but Tanahashi moved out of range nicely.
Sasai swings for the body but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Sasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanahashi is just out of range.
Sasai scores with a shot to the body.
Tanahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasai.
Tanahashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sasai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanahashi.
Sasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanahashi ducks right into an uppercut from Sasai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasai scores with a jab to the body.
Sasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanahashi is just out of range.
Sasai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sasai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanahashi's hands.
Sasai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sasai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanahashi.
Nice uppercut there from Sasai.
Junichi Sasai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sasai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanahashi.
Sasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasai.
A punch combination from Sasai misses.
Tanahashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sasai to score with a decent uppercut.
Tanahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sasai.
Sasai stalks Tanahashi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tanahashi's face. Tanahashi staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Sasai scores with a four punch combination!
Sasai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Tanahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasai lands with a shot to the body.
Tanahashi slips a jab from Sasai.
Sasai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanahashi. Tanahashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sasai scores with a decent looking hook.
Sasai lands with a shot to the body.
Sasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanahashi moves away.
Sasai cracks Tanahashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tanahashi slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Sasai.
Sasai missing with a left hand there. Tanahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sasai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akira Tanahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tanahashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sasai jabs at Tanahashi's body.
Sasai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Junichi Sasai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sasai 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junichi Sasai!
An out of breath Junichi Sasai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Akira Tanahashi stepped up to the mic, saying '"Dat some bullshit"'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drogov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drogov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sasai misses the shot to the body.
Sasai throws a right hand that Drogov ducks under and follows up with a left that Drogov also avoids with ease.
Drogov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sasai with a body shot.
Sasai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oooooh!!! Drogov has knocked Sasai down with a huge combo! Drogov steps away and waves a wobbly Sasai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Junichi Sasai has been cut.
Sasai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drogov at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drogov backs up against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sasai throws a series of punches but Drogov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasai. Drogov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Drogov misses.
Sasai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sasai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drogov moves into the clinch.
Drogov manages to pull guard.
Drogov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sasai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drogov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sasai presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sasai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drogov breaks the clinch.
Sasai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Drogov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Drogov wants to control from the top but Sasai keeps moving.
Drogov won't allow Sasai to sweep him here.
Sasai is looking to stand up but Drogov isn't so interested in that idea.
Sasai trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasai keeping moving, preventing Drogov from controlling successfully.
Drogov stands up and waves to Sasai to follow him.
Sasai shoots in for a double leg but Drogov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drogov throws out a counter right but Sasai avoids it with no problem.
Sasai takes a swing at Drogov's ribcage but misses.
Sasai is looking to wear down Drogov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drogov has Sasai up against the cage in a clinch.
Drogov stops a takedown attempt from Sasai.
Drogov decides to pull guard.
Sasai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drogov on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sasai throws a big elbow that misses.
Drogov working for a triangle but Sasai defends it easily.
Drogov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drogov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sasai wants to control from the top but Drogov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drogov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sasai's guard.
Sasai wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasai has his foot on Drogov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drogov works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drogov trying to control but Sasai is working from the bottom.
Sasai wants to stand up but Drogov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Drogov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junichi Sasai'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.
Sasai lands a really nice looking cross but Drogov seems unphased.
Sasai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drogov.
Drogov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drogov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sasai throws a series of punches but Drogov avoids them all with ease.
Sasai with a nice cross.
Sasai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drogov shoots in for a double leg but Sasai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junichi Sasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasai throws a body shot but no joy.
Drogov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sasai.
Sasai lands a jab to Drogov's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drogov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sasai lands with a shot to the body.
Drogov stuffs the takedown.
Drogov throws a series of punches but Sasai avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drogov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Drogov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sasai's waist but Sasai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drogov off to one side.
Sasai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogov dodges the punch combination from Sasai.
Sasai cracks Drogov with an open hand slap.
Sasai fails to land with a series of punches.
Sasai misses the shot to the body.
Sasai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drogov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sasai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drogov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sasai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sasai throws a body punch but Drogov moves out of range.
Sasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Drogov takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sasai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drogov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drogov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sasai postures up.
Sasai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drogov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drogov is breathing heavily.
Drogov striking off his back but it's not causing Sasai any problems.
Sasai is stalling in the full guard.
Sasai trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogov has his feet on Sasai's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sasai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sasai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drogov slips a jab and a cross from Sasai.
Drogov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drogov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sasai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Drogov is just out of range.
Sasai fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drogov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sasai, which made it look bad.
Drogov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drogov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Junichi Sasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Drogov clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Drogov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sasai can't break the clinch.
Drogov decides to pull guard.
Drogov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sasai wants to control from the top but Drogov keeps moving.
Sasai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sasai trying to control but Drogov is working from the bottom.
Sasai stays in close to Drogov's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Sasai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junichi Sasai's cut.
That's time! Sasai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sasai misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drogov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drogov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drogov fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drogov is defended easily by Sasai.
Sasai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sasai misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai misses with the combination.
Sasai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sasai throws a series of punches but Drogov avoids them all with ease.
Sasai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drogov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogov breaks the clinch.
Drogov gets a clinch.
Sasai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drogov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sasai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sasai being controlled against the cage.
Drogov manages to break the clinch.
Sasai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drogov stuffs the takedown attempt from Sasai. Sasai gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sasai looks to land a combination but Drogov avoids it well.
A punch combination from Sasai misses.
Drogov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sasai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drogov has closed the distance and engaged Sasai in a clinch.
Drogov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Drogov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Drogov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sasai is working for takedown but Drogov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drogov wants a takedown.
Drogov pulls guard successfully.
Sasai trying to control but Drogov is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sasai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sasai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sasai throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogov keeping moving, preventing Sasai from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sasai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drogov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sasai.
Sasai throws a looping overhand right but Drogov ducks down to avoid it.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drogov as he jumps to the side.
Drogov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Drogov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sasai.
Sasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sasai throws a shot to the body.
Drogov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sasai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sasai stuffs the takedown.
Sasai slips a jab and a cross from Drogov.
Sasai leaves Drogov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sasai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drogov circles away quickly and effectively.
Drogov dodges the punch combination from Sasai.
Drogov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Junichi Sasai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sasai swings for the body but Drogov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sasai misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junichi Sasai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sasai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junichi Sasai!
Junichi Sasai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasai shoots and misses
and Buah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Buah.
Buah taking a breather.
Sasai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buah has him pressed against the cage.
Buah manages to break the clinch.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buah but Buah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sasai fails to land with a series of punches.
Buah gets caught napping as Sasai dives in and scores a takedown. Buah manages to retain guard.
Buah is trying to keep Sasai in close.
Sasai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Buah is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sasai has his hands clasped together but Buah extends and breaks Sasai's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Buah.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kering Buah! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Sasai catches Long right on the button with a cross.
Sasai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Long to the ground. Sasai is now in Long's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sasai is posturing up here but Long has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sasai tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sasai has to tap! Slick submission there by Long!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theo Long!
A victorious Theo Long thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drallig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasai.
Drallig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drallig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drallig moves away.
Drallig moves out of range of the strikes.
Sasai misses with a hook
and Drallig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Junichi Sasai has been cut.
Drallig fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sasai to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sasai looks to clinch but Drallig throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sasai taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cin Drallig!
Cin Drallig took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Distinct Label for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Sasai misses with a hook
#KD#
and Drallig counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sasai! Drallig lets Sasai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Junichi Sasai has been cut.
Sasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drallig moves away.
Drallig drops Sasai with a big left hand! Sasai is injured, injured bad! Drallig jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cin Drallig!
After the big win, Cin Drallig made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Distinct Label and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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