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Event:
IXF XLII
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Up moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Up is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kunimitsu to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Up jumps into guard, dragging Kunimitsu to the mat.
Kunimitsu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Up is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kunimitsu is sitting in close to Up's body. Up has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kunimitsu is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kunimitsu is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Up.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Grow Up!
Grow Up 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bentt is defended easily by Kunimitsu .
Kunimitsu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bentt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kunimitsu fails with a takedown attempt.
Bentt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bentt throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Kunimitsu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kunimitsu throws an elbow that misses. Bentt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kunimitsu 's guard. Nice move by Bentt!#REVB#
Bentt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunimitsu has a closed guard, preventing Bentt from standing up. #SU2#
Bentt stands and steps away. Kunimitsu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Kunimitsu scores with a takedown into Bentt's guard.
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!
Bentt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Kunimitsu stands up over Bentt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kunimitsu is in close to Bentt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kunimitsu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kunimitsu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kunimitsu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kunimitsu throwing strikes but missing.
Kunimitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bentt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bentt is looking to stand up but Kunimitsu isn't so interested in that idea.
Kunimitsu postures up and lands a big shot to Bentt's brow. #T2#
Kunimitsu landing with the ground and pound.
Kunimitsu prevents Bentt from getting back to his feet.
Kunimitsu postures up in Bentt's guard and throws a big left but Bentt blocks it.
Kunimitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bentt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bentt controls Kunimitsu momentarily but Kunimitsu frees himself.
Kunimitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bentt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kunimitsu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bentt's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kunimitsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Bentt wants to get back to his feet but Kunimitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kunimitsu postures up and lands a big shot to Bentt's brow.
Kunimitsu stands up over Bentt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kunimitsu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bentt looking for a sweep. Not yet Bentt, not yet.
Kunimitsu won't allow Bentt to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kunimitsu .
Kunimitsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kunimitsu throws a big right hand that misses.
Bentt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Bentt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kunimitsu .
Bentt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kunimitsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kunimitsu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bentt sprawls and moves away.
Bentt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kunimitsu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kunimitsu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bentt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentt goes for a double leg but Kunimitsu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kunimitsu continues to drive forward.
Bentt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kunimitsu but Kunimitsu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kunimitsu 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bentt closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Kunimitsu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bentt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kunimitsu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Kunimitsu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bentt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kunimitsu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunimitsu is trying to drag Bentt to the mat but Bentt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Kunimitsu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bentt has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kunimitsu has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bentt scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Kunimitsu wants the takedown. Bentt is fighting it off but Kunimitsu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bentt's guard against the cage.
Kunimitsu throwing strikes from guard but Bentt blocks nicely. #T1#
Bentt wants to get back to his feet but Kunimitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kunimitsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kunimitsu content to stall in guard here.
Bentt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bentt is looking to stand up but Kunimitsu isn't so interested in that idea.
Kunimitsu throws an elbow that misses. Bentt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kunimitsu 's guard. Nice move by Bentt!#REVB#
Kunimitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Kunimitsu , not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kunimitsu managing to control the position. #SU2#
Kunimitsu is working an open guard so Bentt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Bentt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kunimitsu is trying to drag Bentt to the mat but Bentt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kunimitsu goes for a takedown attempt but Bentt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bentt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kunimitsu 's half guard.
Kunimitsu manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Kunimitsu shoots in but Bentt avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Kunimitsu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bentt taking some punishment here, with Kunimitsu in his half guard.
Bentt trying to control here.
Kunimitsu looks to land a strike but Bentt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kunimitsu is working Bentt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kunimitsu is working Bentt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kunimitsu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kunimitsu throws a big right hand that misses. #T4##ES2#
Bentt manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bentt slips a jab and a cross from Kunimitsu .
Kunimitsu throws a combination that misses
and Bentt counters with a nice body kick.
Kunimitsu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bentt defends well and Kunimitsu ends up having to push Bentt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bentt scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Bentt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bentt tries to clinch up but Kunimitsu circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Bentt.
Kunimitsu shoots in for a double leg but Bentt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kunimitsu walks into a jab.
Kunimitsu walks into a stiff left hand from Bentt.
Bentt throws a head kick that half lands.
Bentt misses with a series of wild punches.
Kunimitsu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Bentt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kunimitsu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bentt.
Bentt scores with a spinning back kick!
Bentt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kunimitsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bentt sprawls well. Bentt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kunimitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Bentt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bentt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kunimitsu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bentt to the ground. Kunimitsu is now in Bentt's guard.
Kunimitsu throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bentt wants to get back to his feet but Kunimitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Kunimitsu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bentt wants to stand up but Kunimitsu is controlling him.
Kunimitsu landing some decent shots from guard.
Kunimitsu working some strikes from top position.
Kunimitsu with a nice head shot there.
Kunimitsu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bentt working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bentt wants to stand up but Kunimitsu is controlling him. #ES2#
Bentt has his feet on Kunimitsu 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kunimitsu fails with the takedown.
Bentt closes the distance but Kunimitsu moves to the side #TD#
and Kunimitsu counters with a takedown into side control.
Kunimitsu working the strikes but Bentt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bentt is trying to maintain the position but Kunimitsu is very close to passing his half guard.
Kunimitsu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bentt defending well though. #T3#
Kunimitsu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kunimitsu throwing shots but Bentt is blocking nicely.
Kunimitsu is trying to control the action in half guard but Bentt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bentt taking some punishment here, with Kunimitsu in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kunimitsu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bentt pushes Kunimitsu off looking to stand but Kunimitsu dives back in and keeps control.
Kunimitsu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bentt defending well though.
Kunimitsu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bentt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kunimitsu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Nice strikes from Kunimitsu there.
Bentt gets full guard.
Kunimitsu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bentt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kunimitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bentt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bentt is looking to stand up but Kunimitsu isn't so interested in that idea.
Kunimitsu postures up in Bentt's guard and throws a big left but Bentt blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Darren Bentt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bentt tries to close the distance and clinch but Kunimitsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kunimitsu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bentt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bentt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darren Bentt.
I think Bentt 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Bentt!
A less than humble Darren Bentt 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Sorenson throws a body kick that misses.
Kunimitsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Kunimitsu shoots in and gets a takedown into Sorenson's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sorenson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Sorenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kunimitsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kunimitsu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorenson fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kunimitsu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sorenson pushes Kunimitsu off and gets back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Kunimitsu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kunimitsu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sorenson sneaks out the side door and pushes Kunimitsu away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Kunimitsu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sorenson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Kunimitsu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sorenson is looking to clinch but Kunimitsu is avoiding it.
#KD#
Kunimitsu throws a left that rocks Sorenson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kunimitsu dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sorenson regain composure!
#ROC#Sorenson is rocked!
Kunimitsu cracks Sorenson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kunimitsu immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sorenson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kunimitsu !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu !
Our winner, Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu , 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: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Kunimitsu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kunimitsu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kunimitsu leaves Christenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kunimitsu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Christenson sprawls and moves away.
Kunimitsu stuffs the takedown.
Kunimitsu tries to counter with a takedown but Christenson is quick to defend against it.
Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christenson wants to clinch up but Kunimitsu keeps it at a distance.
Kunimitsu tries to counter with a takedown but Christenson is quick to defend against it.
Christenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kunimitsu .
Christenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lloyd Christenson.
Christenson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kunimitsu 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.
Kunimitsu preventing the sweep.
Kunimitsu lands a couple of digs.
Christenson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Christenson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Kunimitsu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#Christenson is rocked!
Christenson tries to strike from the bottom.
Christenson is still in real trouble! Can Kunimitsu finish him?
Kunimitsu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Christenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Kunimitsu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kunimitsu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kunimitsu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kunimitsu chips away with some ground and pound.
Kunimitsu postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Christenson covers up, he's hurt! Kunimitsu keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kunimitsu and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kunimitsu can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu !
Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu 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 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Kunimitsu shoots in and gets a takedown into Custard's guard.
Kunimitsu scoring with some ground and pound.
Custard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kunimitsu 's guard. #REVB#
Kunimitsu wants to sweep here but Custard controlling him for the moment.
Kunimitsu 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.
Kunimitsu controlling the position.
Kunimitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Kunimitsu , not yet.
Custard looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custard preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kunimitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Custard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Kunimitsu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kunimitsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Custard is one step ahead there.
Custard slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kunimitsu is controlling Custard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Custard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kunimitsu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Custard on the ground.
Kunimitsu is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunimitsu wants to sweep but Custard has passed to side control!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Custard trying to control the position but Kunimitsu is working away.
Kunimitsu is looking for a sweep.
Kunimitsu is working hard here to advance position.
Kunimitsu struggling a bit here.
Kunimitsu is looking to reverse the position.
Kunimitsu tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kunimitsu tries to reverse the position but Custard maintains control.
Custard throwing strikes here but Kunimitsu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T3#
Custard unloads with some shots from mount but Kunimitsu bucks and avoids them well.
Custard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kunimitsu is looking to escape.
Kunimitsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kunimitsu wants to control but Custard is having none of it.#SUB2#
Custard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kunimitsu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kunimitsu tries to buck Custard off but Custard takes his back!
Kunimitsu is trying to get back to his feet but Custard has full control of the position and if anything, Kunimitsu has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Kunimitsu is trapped and Custard is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB2#
Custard is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kunimitsu taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Custard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arcadius Custard!
Post fight, Arcadius Custard took to the microphone: 'Big thanks for my family, friends and fans for all the support they give me.
Respect for my opponent for the good fight.
See you all soon!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Bentt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bentt works over Kunimitsu 's head and body with a nice combination.
Bentt slaps away a takedown attempt from Kunimitsu , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bentt slaps away a takedown attempt from Kunimitsu , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bentt with the inside leg kick.
Bentt fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bentt moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kunimitsu tightens his grip and picks Bentt up, before dumping him to the ground. Bentt manages to land in guard.
Bentt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up 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!#BC#
Bentt manages to break the clinch.
Kunimitsu avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Kunimitsu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kunimitsu wants it to stay on the feet.
Kunimitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Bentt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kunimitsu 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Darren Bentt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu .
Kunimitsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Bentt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bentt is looking to clinch but Kunimitsu is avoiding it.
No luck for Kunimitsu with that takedown attempt.
Bentt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bentt doesn't manage to clinch there - Kunimitsu circles away.
Bentt is looking to clinch.
Bentt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Kunimitsu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bentt to the mat! Bentt manages to get full guard.
Kunimitsu throws a big elbow that misses.
Bentt wants to get back to his feet but Kunimitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kunimitsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Bentt wants to stand but Kunimitsu is controlling the position.
Kunimitsu trying to move into half guard but instead Bentt has managed to sweep!#REVR##SU#
Bentt stands up and waves to Kunimitsu to follow him.
Bentt checks a leg kick nicely.
Kunimitsu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bentt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunimitsu misses with a body shot.
Bentt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kunimitsu shoots in looking for a takedown. Bentt tries to sprawl out of it but Kunimitsu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bentt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Bentt gets a clinch. #T3##BC#
Bentt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bentt looks for the body kick but Kunimitsu saw that one coming.
Bentt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bentt wants it to stay on the feet.
Bentt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kunimitsu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kunimitsu goes for a double leg but Bentt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bentt continues to drive forward.
Kunimitsu looks winded!
Bentt tries to clinch but Kunimitsu moves out of range.
Bentt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Bentt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bentt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Kunimitsu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bentt counters with a two punch combo.
Kunimitsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kunimitsu keeps the fight on the outside.
Bentt fakes the leg kick and cracks Kunimitsu in the body.
Kunimitsu looks for a takedown but Bentt sprawls well.
Bentt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bentt is looking to clinch.
Kunimitsu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bentt doesn't manage to clinch there - Kunimitsu circles away.
Bentt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bentt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kunimitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bentt wants to clinch.
Bentt shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Bentt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bentt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bentt.
Kunimitsu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kunimitsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darren Bentt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bentt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bentt tries to close the distance and clinch but Kunimitsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darren Bentt is winning the standup battle so far.
Bentt shoots in looking for a takedown but Kunimitsu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bentt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kunimitsu misses with an uppercut.
Kunimitsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bentt moves away.#TD2#
Kunimitsu gets the takedown into side control.
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!#SUB2#
Kunimitsu swings around for an armbar but Bentt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kunimitsu 's guard.
Bentt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bentt 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.
Bentt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kunimitsu is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kunimitsu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Bentt stands and steps away. Kunimitsu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A cross from Bentt lands.#TD2#
Kunimitsu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bentt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Darren Bentt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Bentt gets to his feet - Kunimitsu follows without any prompting.
Bentt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kunimitsu is fending him off so far but Bentt persists. Nope, Kunimitsu circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Bentt.
Kunimitsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Bentt.#T2##CL#
Bentt drives through and clinches with Kunimitsu against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bentt trying to control the position but instead, Kunimitsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bentt into the cage.
A short right from Bentt.
Bentt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kunimitsu goes for a takedown attempt but Bentt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bentt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kunimitsu can do to turn this around?
Kunimitsu circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Kunimitsu counters with a shoot takedown. Bentt fights it but they end up in guard.
Bentt trying to keep a closed guard but Kunimitsu is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Kunimitsu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bentt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Bentt gets to his feet. Kunimitsu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bentt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bentt doesn't manage to clinch there - Kunimitsu circles away.
Kunimitsu looks to land a right hand but Bentt moved out of range.#CL#
Bentt has managed to clinch.
Bentt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kunimitsu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Bentt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bentt gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kunimitsu is controlling Bentt's trapped leg to prevent Bentt from advancing to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kunimitsu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bentt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kunimitsu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bentt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bentt is nestled in close to Kunimitsu , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Bentt stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kunimitsu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bentt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bentt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kunimitsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Bentt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bentt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Bentt closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Bentt successfully pulls guard.
Bentt keeping moving, preventing Kunimitsu from controlling successfully.
Kunimitsu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bentt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kunimitsu is controlling him.
Kunimitsu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentt looking to control.
Kunimitsu throws a big elbow that misses.
Bentt being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Kunimitsu throws a strike but Bentt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kunimitsu wants to sweep here but Bentt controlling him for the moment.
Bentt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bentt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bentt stopping the sweep attempt from Kunimitsu .
Kunimitsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bentt.
Kunimitsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bentt is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kunimitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bentt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Bentt stands up from Kunimitsu 's guard - Bentt perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Bentt. No joy for Kunimitsu on that attempt.
Kunimitsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bentt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kunimitsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kunimitsu .
Bentt wants to clinch.
Kunimitsu stuffs the takedown attempt from Bentt. Bentt gets slowly back to his feet.
Kunimitsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bentt manages to avoid it.
Kunimitsu cracks Bentt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3##CL#
Bentt darts in and clinches Kunimitsu up against the cage.#BC#
Bentt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bentt doesn't manage to clinch there - Kunimitsu circles away.
Bentt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bentt fails with a takedown attempt.
Kunimitsu has a takedown stuffed.
Darren Bentt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu .#CL#
Bentt rushes Kunimitsu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bentt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kunimitsu .
#BC#
Bentt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Bentt throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
so Kunimitsu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bentt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bentt closes the distance and clinches.
Bentt misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Bentt gets control of Kunimitsu 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bentt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kunimitsu throws an elbow that misses. Bentt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kunimitsu 's guard. Nice move by Bentt!#REVR#
Kunimitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Kunimitsu , not yet.
Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darren Bentt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Kunimitsu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bentt uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Bentt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bentt 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Bentt!
Darren Bentt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Arringinton fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Kunimitsu gets the takedown into side control.
Kunimitsu grinds an elbow into Arringinton's temple.
Kunimitsu lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arringinton tries to bench press Kunimitsu off him but Kunimitsu keeps the position.
Kunimitsu working the ground and pound.
Kunimitsu cracks Arringinton with a big right hand but Arringinton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arringinton can't do much from the bottom here.
Kunimitsu takes a little break here. Arringinton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Arringinton tries to buck Kunimitsu off but Kunimitsu is having none of it.
Kunimitsu controls the position from side control.#T1#
Kunimitsu cracks Arringinton with a big right hand but Arringinton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arringinton tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Arringinton is trying to control Kunimitsu 's posture but Kunimitsu avoids it.
Arringinton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kunimitsu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Arringinton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Kunimitsu is trying to get an arm triangle but Arringinton is defending well.
Kunimitsu working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Arringinton is looking for a sweep.
Kunimitsu working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kunimitsu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arringinton is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arringinton on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#Arringinton is rocked!
Arringinton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Arringinton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kunimitsu crunches a massive hammerfist down on Arringinton - he's out! Kunimitsu Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu !
After winning the bout, Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Kunimitsu tries to score with a low kick but Nkrumah moves his leg out of the way.
Kunimitsu throws a jab when Nkrumah was well out of range.
Nkrumah lands with an uppercut that bounces Kunimitsu off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Kunimitsu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kunimitsu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nkrumah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Kunimitsu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kunimitsu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kunimitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kunimitsu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nkrumah defending well though. #T1#
Nkrumah regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kunimitsu .
Kunimitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nkrumah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kunimitsu throwing strikes but missing.
Kunimitsu connects with a couple of short punches.
Kunimitsu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kunimitsu stops Nkrumah from standing up.
Kunimitsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kunimitsu throwing strikes but missing.
Kunimitsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kunimitsu chips away with some ground and pound.
Kunimitsu throws a big right hand that misses.
Kunimitsu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kunimitsu throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kunimitsu landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nkrumah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kunimitsu postures up in Nkrumah's guard and throws a big left but Nkrumah blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunimitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kunimitsu working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Kunimitsu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kunimitsu ducks right into an uppercut from Nkrumah. #TD#
Kunimitsu looking to score a takedown here. Nkrumah is defending well but Kunimitsu drives through and ends up in Nkrumah's guard.
Nkrumah being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Kunimitsu postures up in Nkrumah's guard and throws a big left but Nkrumah blocks it.
Kunimitsu throwing strikes but missing.
Kunimitsu controlling from the top position.
Kunimitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nkrumah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kunimitsu stops Nkrumah from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jab by Nkrumah.#TD#
Kunimitsu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nkrumah's half guard.
Kunimitsu slips a nice elbow through Nkrumah's hands, connecting with Nkrumah's forehead.
Kunimitsu lands with a punch from half guard.
Kunimitsu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kunimitsu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been informed that Nkrumah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunimitsu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kunimitsu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kunimitsu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Kunimitsu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kunimitsu winds up and cracks Nkrumah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kunimitsu controlling the action here.
Kunimitsu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nkrumah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kunimitsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nkrumah can do to turn this around?
Kunimitsu controlling the action here.
Kunimitsu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Kunimitsu looks to land a strike but Nkrumah avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kunimitsu is in close to Nkrumah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kunimitsu wants to pass the guard but Nkrumah is keeping the position.
Kunimitsu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kunimitsu 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kunimitsu postures up in Nkrumah's guard and throws a big left but Nkrumah blocks it.
Kunimitsu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kunimitsu looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kunimitsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kunimitsu 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.
Kunimitsu trying to control but Nkrumah is working from the bottom.
Kunimitsu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kunimitsu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kunimitsu lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Kunimitsu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kunimitsu cracks Nkrumah with a solid left hand.
Kunimitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nkrumah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nkrumah wants to get back to his feet but Kunimitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kunimitsu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kunimitsu stays in close to Nkrumah's body and controls the position.
Kunimitsu is in close to Nkrumah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kunimitsu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kunimitsu fails with the takedown.
Kunimitsu needs to keep his hands up - Nkrumah had a free shot at his head there.
Nkrumah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Nkrumah coming out on top.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kunimitsu .
Nkrumah is looking for the big counter here.
Kunimitsu misses with a combination
and Nkrumah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kunimitsu with a poor takedown
and Nkrumah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Kunimitsu gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kunimitsu is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nkrumah is trying to escape and Kunimitsu transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nkrumah is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kunimitsu ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu !
An out of breath Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu 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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