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Event:
Tokyo Dome Fight 7
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Gu Re throws a head kick that Cod semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Salmon Cod has been cut.#TD#
Cod drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cod controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cod with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cod postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gu Re looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cod might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cod postures up and lands a big shot to Gu Re's brow.
Cod working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gu Re's head.
Gu Re is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cod cracks Gu Re with a solid left hand.
Cod keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gu Re's head.#CUT#It looks like Jang Gu Re has been cut.
Cod postures up and lands a big shot to Gu Re's brow.
Cod is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cod has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cod is working Gu Re over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gu Re is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cod content to stall in guard here.
Cod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gu Re is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Gu Re can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cod controls the pace.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gu Re is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cod connects with a couple of short punches.
Cod slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cod scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#Gu Re is rocked!
Cod landing some decent shots from guard.
Gu Re is still in real trouble! Can Cod finish him?
Cod arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gu Re's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Salmon Cod! |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome Fight 6
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Cod feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Cod has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cod working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Cod looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cod keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cod controlling from the top position.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cod throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Cod thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cod striking off his back but it's not causing Alvarez any problems.
Cod throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Cod keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Cod looking for a sweep. Not yet Cod, not yet.
Cod striking off his back but it's not causing Alvarez any problems.
Cod lands some strikes from the bottom.
Cod will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cod doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cod really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cod is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cod lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cod slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like Cod might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cod postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cod keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cod is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cod stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cod is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cod makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Cod lands a couple of elbows.
Cod postures up and lands a big shot to Alvarez's brow.
Cod scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cod must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cod not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Cod controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Cod postures up and lands a big shot to Alvarez's brow.
Cod's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cod landing some decent shots from guard.
Alvarez has momentary wrist control but Cod slips an elbow through the middle.
Cod chips away with some ground and pound.
Cod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Cod stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Cod is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cod controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cod is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cod showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cod lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cod engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salmon Cod dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Cod throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cod is in Alvarez's guard.
Cod slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cod lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cod looking to pass the guard.
Cod seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cod's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cod. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cod working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez looking to control.
Cod lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cod with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Cod is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cod with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Alvarez is rocked!
Cod showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
More stalling from Cod.
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cod connects with a couple of short punches.
Cod controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cod content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Cod lands a couple of digs.
Cod is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cod connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Alvarez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cod stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Cod lands a couple of elbows.
Salmon Cod has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cod's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cod is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cod works over Alvarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Cod controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cod postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cod arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Alvarez's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Salmon Cod! |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome Fight 5
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
GahNO defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cod.#TD#
GahNO gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
GahNO working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cod doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cod manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cod keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of GahNO's head.#SUB2#
GahNO looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cod has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
GahNO looking for a guillotine here but Cod defends easily.
GahNO working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cod.
Cod knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for GahNO on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
GahNO looking for a guillotine here but Cod defends easily.
Cod postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that GahNO has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Cod trying to control the position from guard on top but GahNO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cod seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cod is working GahNO over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cod throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
GahNO is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cod throwing strikes from guard but GahNO blocks nicely.
Cod throws a big right hand that misses.
Cod with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cod with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cod won't allow GahNO to get back to his feet.
Cod trying to control the position from guard on top but GahNO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
GahNO escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cod gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
GahNO throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cod scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
GahNO throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cod throws a strike but GahNO rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cod will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
GahNO has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cod is proving hard to escape from.
Cod doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Cod throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cod throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cod trying to strike off his back.
Cod has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cod striking off his back but it's not causing GahNO any problems.
GahNO wants to get up but he can't break Cod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
GahNO preventing the sweep.
GahNO wants to stand but Cod has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cod punching to the body, from the bottom.
Cod trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salmon Cod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. GahNO defends it nicely.
GahNO comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Cod shoots in looking for a takedown but GahNO manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cod's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salmon Cod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
GahNO connects with a body shot that sends Cod's belly button to the back.
Cod takes a body punch but keeps moving.
GahNO lands a nice hook to Cod's body. Cod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cod is trying hard to land a takedown here. GahNO sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cod is breathing heavily.
Cod tries for a takedown but GahNO sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
GahNO lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cod is on the wrong end of a nice combination from GahNO.#CUT2#It looks like Salmon Cod has been cut.
GahNO ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
GahNO changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
GahNO scores with a one two! Cod had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Frankie GahNO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
GahNO scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cod doesn't seem bothered though.
GahNO moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
GahNO scores with a jab to the body.
Cod has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie GahNO dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salmon Cod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
GahNO lands with a shot to the body.
GahNO connects with the punch.
Cod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
GahNO closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Salmon Cod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cod closes the distance and clinches up with GahNO, looking for a takedown. Cod pushes GahNO against the cage but GahNO circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
GahNO gets caught flat footed, as Cod shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
GahNO had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cod defends it easily.
Cod trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
GahNO avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cod looking to pass the guard.
Cod lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cod looking to sit in guard and control but GahNO gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
GahNO would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cod is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
GahNO gets to his feet - Cod follows without any prompting.
Cod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but GahNO avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salmon Cod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cod fails with a takedown attempt.
GahNO takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Cod manages to get an easy takedown there - catching GahNO on his heels. He'll look to pass GahNO's guard now, I'm sure.
GahNO has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cod is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. GahNO just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Cod is trying to drag GahNO to the mat but GahNO just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
GahNO pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
GahNO fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cod on the side of the head.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Cod 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cod walks straight into a right hand from GahNO - that's dropped him! GahNO jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cod from any more punishment! Cod complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frankie GahNO!
Frankie GahNO 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Cod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bong pinned against the cage. Bong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Bong.
Cod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bong avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Cod closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bong quickly recovers to half guard.
Bong is trying to control but can't.
Bong tries to kick Cod off but Cod keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cod might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cod throws an elbow that misses. Bong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cod's guard. Nice move by Bong!#REVB#
Bong advances to half guard.
Cod flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cod strikes from the bottom but Bong passes into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cod throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cod has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cod on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cod tries to get out of the position.
Bong lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cod throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bong. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cod can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cod can't escape the position.
Cod is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Bong wants to control the pace but Cod is squirming around nicely.
Cod swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cod flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cod looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Bong looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#T2#
Cod is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cod prevents Bong from getting a body triangle.
Cod tries to break free.
Bong tries to get the hooks in deep but Cod pushed the leg off.
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!
Cod rolls, trying to escape but Bong keeps control of the position.
Cod is working hard here to advance position.
Bong lands strikes to the head.
Bong is riding his opponent, not letting Cod buck him off. #SUB2#
Bong has the hooks in. Cod is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Bong passes his arm under Cod's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Cod taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muk Bong! |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome FIght 4
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Cod decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cod slips a nice elbow through Gu Re's hands, connecting with Gu Re's forehead.#CUT2#It looks like Jang Gu Re has been cut.
Cod is controlling the pace.
Cod lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cod lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cod lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gu Re! More strikes land and this one is all over! Cod jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salmon Cod! |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome FIght 3
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Cod gets a double leg takedown into Borsky's guard.
Borsky has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cod is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Borsky stops a takedown attempt from Cod.
Borsky has had enough of the clinch but Cod keeps him there for the moment.
Cod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Borsky smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Cod closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cod lands in his opponent's guard.
Borsky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cod misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cod flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SU#
Borsky stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cod to get to his feet.
Borsky misses with a two punch combination.
Cod avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Cod scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cod lands strikes from half guard.
Cod is looking to stall here but Borsky recovers full guard. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cod's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cod stops Borsky from standing up.
Cod not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cod trying to control the position from guard on top but Borsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cod distracts Borsky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#It looks like Steve Borsky has been cut.
Cod with a nice head shot there.
Cod seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cod tries to free his leg and advance position but Borsky is retaining full guard.
Cod with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cod works over Borsky with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Borsky is rocked!#CUT2#Steve Borsky's cut is getting worse.
Borsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oh Borsky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cod loads up on a big left hand. Borsky felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cod looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Borsky can't hide his disappointment, as Cod celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salmon Cod! |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome FIght 2
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Cod gets tackled into the cage by Kwan Woong. Kwan Woong maintains the clinch. #TD#
Cod drags the fight down to the ground.
Cod trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kwan Woong slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cod.
Cod throws a strike from the bottom but Kwan Woong passes into side control!
Cod is not content to let Kwan Woong control the position.
Kwan Woong working the body and head with strikes.
Cod is not content to let Kwan Woong control the position. #SUB2#
Kwan Woong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cod, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwan Woong tries to stand but Cod is controlling his head.
Cod is looking for a sweep.
Cod knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kwan Woong on the ground.#T1#
Kwan Woong is looking to take a break and control but Cod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cod is trying to improve his position.
Kwan Woong tries to stand but Cod is controlling his head.
Cod tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kwan Woong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kwan Woong has hold of Cod's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cod seems comfortable defending it but Kwan Woong has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cod is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cod is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kwan Woong couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cheon Kwan Woong! |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome FIght 1
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Cod with that takedown attempt.
Cod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Cod fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banza to the ground. Cod is now in Banza's guard.
Cod 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.
Banza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cod distracts Banza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banza is looking to stand up but Cod isn't so interested in that idea.
Cod postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cod keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banza's head.
Banza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cod landing with the ground and pound.
Cod lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cod keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banza's head.
Cod lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banza has momentary wrist control but Cod slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banza is looking to stand up but Cod isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Cod is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cod cracks Banza with a solid left hand.
Cod chips away with some ground and pound.
Cod lands a couple of elbows.
Cod's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cod makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cod postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cod content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cod with a nice head shot there.
Cod wants to control from the top but Banza keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cod scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cod works over Banza with some ground and pound from guard.
Cod connects with a couple of short punches.
Cod postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cod postures up and lands a big shot to Banza's brow.
Cod with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cod postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cod lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cod works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cod is nestled in close to Banza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cod landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cod lands with a punch from half guard.
Banza is breathing heavily.
Cod is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Cod.
Cod takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cod trying to control from half guard but Banza is working away.
Cod takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Banza is rocked!
Cod is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Banza is hurt! He's hurt bad - Cod fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Banza from any more punishment! Congratulations to Cod! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salmon Cod! |
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