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Event:
RISE 107: McAlroy v Aspect II
Date: Oct 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Kurokawa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Owens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Owens.
Kurokawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick from Owens, right into the meat of the thigh.
Owens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kurokawa avoids the head kick by Owens.
Owens scores with a head kick. Kurokawa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kurokawa takes one to the chin there.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Kurokawa misses its target.
Owens scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurokawa throws a big shot that misses.
Owens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Owens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kurokawa.
Kurokawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Owens thumps Kurokawa with a low kick.
A head kick by Owens misses #TD#
and Kurokawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Kurokawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Kurokawa wants to free his trapped foot but Owens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kurokawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kurokawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kurokawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Kurokawa 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.
Kurokawa is keen to just control but Owens is a slippery customer.
Kurokawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Owens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurokawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kurokawa wants to pass to mount but Owens is defending the position.
Kurokawa not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Kurokawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Owens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kurokawa.
Kurokawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Owens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kurokawa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Owens won't allow Kurokawa to pass to mount.
Kurokawa trying to control from half guard but Owens is working away.
Owens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Owens is trying to stand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Owens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurokawa is keen to just control but Owens is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grant Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurokawa.
Kurokawa tries for a takedown but Owens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Owens throws a nice head kick!
Owens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Owens misses with the combination.
Kurokawa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Owens. That one must have hurt.
Kurokawa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kurokawa walks into a straight right hand from Owens.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurokawa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kurokawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Owens.
Owens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurokawa. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Owens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Owens dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A low kick lands for Owens.
Owens lunges at Kurokawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurokawa's hand.
Owens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kurokawa ducks right into an uppercut from Owens.
Owens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kurokawa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Owens can pounce on him.
Owens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ikku Kurokawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kurokawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurokawa avoids a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Owens.
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!
Kurokawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut lands for Owens. That snapped Kurokawa's head back.
Owens lands with a right that hurts Kurokawa. Kurokawa looks to clinch but Owens throws a short knee that drops Kurokawa. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Grant Owens! |
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Event:
RISE 98: MacAlister v Burdon
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Diggs throws a series of strikes that have Kurokawa backpedaling.
Decent striking displayed by Diggs there.
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diggs throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kurokawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kurokawa throwing shots but Diggs is blocking nicely.
Kurokawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diggs's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kurokawa is trying to work for a kimura but Diggs is defending well.
Diggs is looking to improve his position.
Kurokawa trying to control the pace.
Diggs is looking for a sweep. Kurokawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Diggs is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurokawa.
Diggs trying to hold on to Kurokawa's head to control him but Kurokawa postures up.
Diggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kurokawa.
Diggs is positioning himself well to prevent Kurokawa advancing to mount.
Kurokawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Diggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diggs has his hands clasped together around Kurokawa's back. He's all about the action.
Kurokawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kurokawa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kurokawa wants to pass to mount but Diggs is defending the position.
Kurokawa wants to control but Diggs is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kurokawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Kurokawa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diggs! #T3#
Diggs is trying to escape the mount.
Kurokawa tries to control but Diggs wriggling away.
Kurokawa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kurokawa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB#
Kurokawa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kurokawa looking to finish with strikes here!
Diggs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kurokawa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurokawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Diggs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurokawa trying to control but Diggs is having none of it.
Kurokawa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Kurokawa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kurokawa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#Diggs is rocked!
Diggs wants to control but Kurokawa is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ikku Kurokawa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Diggs connects with a right hand. Kurokawa shakes it off.
Kurokawa needs to keep his hands up - Diggs had a free shot at his head there.
That kick from Diggs tenderised Kurokawa's leg. Kurokawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Diggs does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Kurokawa misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurokawa walks into a straight right hand from Diggs.
A combination from Kurokawa does no damage.
Diggs cracks Kurokawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Willie Diggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Diggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Kurokawa.
Diggs avoids a kick to the body.
Diggs scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Diggs does it's job there.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurokawa. That did some damage!
Diggs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diggs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Kurokawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diggs looks to land a body kick but Kurokawa moved away.
Kurokawa misses with a takedown attempt
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Diggs.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurokawa manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Kurokawa misses
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggs scores with a spinning back kick!
Diggs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Kurokawa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diggs counters with a crisp right that sends Kurokawa to the canvas! Diggs follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
RISE Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Kurokawa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Kurokawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Wallace wants to counter with a clinch but Kurokawa pushes him away.
Kurokawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Kurokawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurokawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Kurokawa tries to counter with a takedown but Wallace is quick to defend against it.
Wallace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Kurokawa.
Nice defenses there by Kurokawa.
Kurokawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurokawa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurokawa ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Kurokawa throws a lazy head kick
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kurokawa defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurokawa.
Kurokawa throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Kurokawa has been working on his balance at Gym Goroshi London, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wallace.
Kurokawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wallace defends well and Kurokawa ends up having to push Wallace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Wallace breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Wallace.
Nice defenses there by Kurokawa.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurokawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurokawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace misses the jab.#T3#
Kurokawa thows a leg kick but Wallace checks it
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurokawa.
Kurokawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kurokawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kurokawa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Kurokawa slips the punch.
Kurokawa throws a leg kick
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace works the jab nicely.#T4#
Kurokawa slips a jab from Wallace.
Kurokawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Wallace cracks Kurokawa with a good jab.
No joy there for Kurokawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurokawa throws a head kick that misses.
Kurokawa misses with a body shot
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurokawa walks into a left hand.
A clash of legs there as Wallace blocks the low kick.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Kurokawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wallace throws a body punch but Kurokawa moves out of range.
Kurokawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A left lands for Wallace.
Kurokawa misses with a takedown
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wallace.
Kurokawa blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kurokawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Wallace throws a jab when Kurokawa was well out of range.
Wallace throws a hook but Kurokawa blocks it.
Kurokawa throws a big counter combination but Wallace scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Wallace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurokawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kurokawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wallace has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kurokawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurokawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wallace throws a jab when Kurokawa was well out of range.
Shaun Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurokawa defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Kurokawa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kurokawa takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Kurokawa sets himself, and Wallace steps forward looking for the clinch! Kurokawa avoids it this time.
Kurokawa throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
Wallace tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Kurokawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Kurokawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wallace finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurokawa's head.
Wallace might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kurokawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurokawa. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shaun Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Kurokawa misses with a head kick.
Kurokawa staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Wallace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurokawa. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace wants to counter the offense by Kurokawa and move into the clinch position.
Kurokawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kurokawa.
Wallace cracks a nice hook into Kurokawa's ribs.
Kurokawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Kurokawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kurokawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Kurokawa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Kurokawa is out of range.
Wallace throws a hook but Kurokawa avoids it easily.
Wallace throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Ikku Kurokawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurokawa on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kurokawa moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Kurokawa ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Kurokawa ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Donk. Wallace catches Kurokawa right on the button with a cross.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Kurokawa saw that one coming.
Kurokawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurokawa misses with a takedown
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace throws a hook but Kurokawa blocks it.#T1#
Nice jab there from Wallace.
Wallace smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurokawa walks into a left hand.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
Wallace slips a straight right by Kurokawa.#TD#
Kurokawa feints and as Wallace raises his hands in defense, Kurokawa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wallace wants to stand but Kurokawa is controlling the position.
Wallace can't keep his opponent in guard - Kurokawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Kurokawa slips a nice elbow through Wallace's hands, connecting with Wallace's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurokawa prevents Wallace from standing back up.
Kurokawa works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurokawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kurokawa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wallace is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kurokawa landing strikes from the mount and Wallace is in trouble!
Kurokawa controlling his opponent.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurokawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Kurokawa with a couple of short strikes.
Kurokawa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wallace is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurokawa drops a big elbow. That's hurt Wallace! More shots from Kurokawa and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ikku Kurokawa! |
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Event:
RISE X2:
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Kelly checks the leg kick.
Kurokawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kurokawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Kelly throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kurokawa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kelly is in Kurokawa's guard.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Kurokawa keeps moving.
Kurokawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kurokawa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Kurokawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Kelly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kurokawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kelly advances to half guard.
Kelly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kurokawa is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kurokawa moves into full guard.
Kelly with a nice head shot there.
Kelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kelly pushing down on Kurokawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Kurokawa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kelly winds up and cracks Kurokawa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kelly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kurokawa!
Kurokawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kurokawa tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Kurokawa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kelly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kurokawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kurokawa hang on?
Kurokawa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
Kelly is landing with some decent strikes but Kurokawa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kurokawa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kelly is trying to control. Kurokawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurokawa landing rabbit punches to the side of Kelly's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Kurokawa missing with punches from the bottom.
Kurokawa wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
Kurokawa is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Kurokawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kurokawa is striking but Kelly is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kelly scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kurokawa trying to control but Kelly postures up.
Kelly is looking to advance position but Kurokawa won't allow it.
Kurokawa trying to control but Kelly postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurokawa wants to get back to full guard.
Kurokawa trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Kelly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A left and a right from Kelly both land. Nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Kelly scores with a four punch combination!
Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Kurokawa's belly button to the back.
Kurokawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelly scores with a nice right hand.
Robert Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kurokawa throws out a leg kick but Kelly moves out of range and Kurokawa only half commits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurokawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Kelly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kelly tried to score with a low kick but Kurokawa checks it.
Kurokawa misses with a body shot.
Kelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurokawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ikku Kurokawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurokawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2##TD2#
Kelly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kurokawa is looking for a sweep.
Kurokawa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurokawa thows a huge punch but Kelly dodges it nicely.
Kelly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurokawa.
Kelly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurokawa's guard. #REVB#
Kurokawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kelly's guard. #REVR#
Kurokawa stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Kurokawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Kurokawa has gone for a leg lock! Kelly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kurokawa's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kurokawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurokawa keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kelly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kelly trying to control but Kurokawa is working from the bottom.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Kurokawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kelly advances position into side control!
Kelly working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Kelly 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Kurokawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kurokawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurokawa throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Kelly misses.
Kelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurokawa momentarily.
Kurokawa fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Kurokawa misses its intended target.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Kurokawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Kelly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurokawa is retaining full guard.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Kurokawa.
Kurokawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Kelly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kurokawa is looking to improve his position.
Kurokawa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kurokawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurokawa, not yet. #T2#
Kurokawa is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
Kelly slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kurokawa.
Robert Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurokawa wants to get back to full guard.
Kurokawa taking some punishment here, with Kelly in his half guard.
Kurokawa trying to control from the bottom.
Kelly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kurokawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kurokawa is looking to get back to full guard here but Kelly has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kelly landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Kelly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kelly throws a strike aimed at the side of Kurokawa's head but Kurokawa avoids it well.#T3#
Kelly working away.
Kurokawa is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurokawa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kelly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kurokawa is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurokawa avoid being mounted?
Kurokawa moves into full guard.
We've been informed that Kelly has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kelly trying to control but Kurokawa is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kurokawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Kelly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kelly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but Kurokawa defends it.
Kurokawa trying to control from the bottom.
Kurokawa wants to get back to full guard but Kelly has mounted him!
Kurokawa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurokawa is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Ikku Kurokawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly looks to land a strike but Kurokawa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kelly 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Kelly!
An out of breath Robert Kelly 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:
AWC 2022 - Semi Finals B
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hohol shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kurokawa's guard.
Hohol has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.
Hohol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kurokawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hohol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kurokawa down.
Hohol tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kurokawa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kurokawa tries to bench press Hohol off him but Hohol keeps the position.
Kurokawa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hohol.
Hohol looks up at the clock and then as Kurokawa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hohol smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol is putting a hurting on Kurokawa here, landing some big shots from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurokawa is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hohol is working Kurokawa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hohol in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hohol content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kurokawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hohol's best efforts.#T1#
Kurokawa is looking to improve his position.
Kurokawa has hold of Hohol's hands but Hohol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hohol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kurokawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hohol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kurokawa regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kurokawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hohol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hohol preventing the sweep.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Kurokawa keeps moving.
Hohol 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.
Kurokawa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hohol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hohol is posturing up here but Kurokawa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hohol tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hohol has to tap! Slick submission there by Kurokawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ikku Kurokawa! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 19
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Lewandowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Kurokawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewandowski throws a head kick that misses.
Kurokawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lewandowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Kurokawa is wise to it.
Lewandowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurokawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewandowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Lewandowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lewandowski with the inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Lewandowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kurokawa swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski throws a wild body kick that Kurokawa sees coming a mile off.
Kurokawa moves out of range of the body kick from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kurokawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Lewandowski is trying to maintain the position but Kurokawa is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurokawa is trying to control. Lewandowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurokawa winds up and cracks Lewandowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lewandowski is not content to let Kurokawa control the position.
Kurokawa throwing shots but Lewandowski is blocking nicely.
Lewandowski wants to get back to full guard.
Kurokawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lewandowski tries to roll over but Kurokawa keeps him under control.
Lewandowski is still trying to improve position.
Kurokawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Lewandowski moves into full guard.
Kurokawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewandowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurokawa is looking to advance position but Lewandowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Lewandowski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kurokawa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewandowski looking to control but Kurokawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kurokawa is trying to escape the mount.
Lewandowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurokawa is looking to escape.
Lewandowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewandowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kurokawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kurokawa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lewandowski.
Kurokawa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kurokawa regains half guard.
Kurokawa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kurokawa.
Lewandowski won't allow Kurokawa to sweep him here.
Lewandowski trying to control but Kurokawa is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Lewandowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurokawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewandowski has managed to get both his arms back between Kurokawa's legs - danger averted.
Kurokawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurokawa, not yet.
Lewandowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kurokawa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lewandowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurokawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewandowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lewandowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurokawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewandowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewandowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nathaniel Lewandowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lewandowski.
Kurokawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kurokawa avoids the head kick by Lewandowski.
Lewandowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurokawa.
Lewandowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kurokawa is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lewandowski.
Lewandowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lewandowski blocks a head kick by Kurokawa.
Kurokawa walks into a straight right hand from Lewandowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurokawa tries to move into range but Lewandowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ikku Kurokawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewandowski scores with a head kick.
Nathaniel Lewandowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lewandowski throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Kurokawa counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Kurokawa passes into half guard. #T1#
Lewandowski tries to get to full guard but Kurokawa has control of the leg.
Lewandowski trying to hold on to Kurokawa's head to control him but Kurokawa postures up.
Kurokawa is taking a breather. Lewandowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lewandowski is looking for a sweep. Kurokawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kurokawa trying to control the pace.
Kurokawa works his way into full mount!
Lewandowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Lewandowski is bucking up trying to escape but Kurokawa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kurokawa looking to control but Lewandowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kurokawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lewandowski can't escape the position.
Lewandowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kurokawa landing shots from mount. #T3##SUB#
Kurokawa is working for a guillotine from mount but Lewandowski frees his head quite easily.
Kurokawa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Lewandowski is rocked!
Kurokawa 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.
Kurokawa loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lewandowski scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kurokawa land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kurokawa stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ikku Kurokawa! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 14
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Rownie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurokawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kurokawa checks a leg kick nicely.
Kurokawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurokawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rownie throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurokawa.
Kurokawa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice defenses there by Kurokawa.
As Rownie looks to move away, Kurokawa throws a big counter combo but Rownie just gets out of the way.
Kurokawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rownie.
Kurokawa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rownie just manages to avoid it.
Rownie misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Rownie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rownie connects with a right hand. Kurokawa shakes it off.
Rownie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rownie throws out a loose jab but Kurokawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rownie misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Kurokawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Kurokawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rownie is trying to stand.
Kurokawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#It looks like Brendon Rownie has been cut.
Rownie trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kurokawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rownie defends it well.
Kurokawa is taking a breather. Rownie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kurokawa thows a huge punch but Rownie dodges it nicely.
Kurokawa works his way into side control.
Kurokawa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rownie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Rownie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kurokawa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kurokawa working the ground and pound from side control.
Kurokawa tries to score with some ground and pound. Rownie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Kurokawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Rownie is defending well.
Check out the look on Kurokawa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kurokawa happy to just control the position for now.
Rownie parries the strikes from Kurokawa easily there. Kurokawa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rownie to escape.
Kurokawa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3##SUB#
Kurokawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kurokawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kurokawa tries for a kimura but Rownie is defending well.
Kurokawa working the head with strikes.
Kurokawa working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Kurokawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kurokawa misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Kurokawa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've been informed that Rownie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kurokawa trying to control the action but Rownie is working from the bottom.
Rownie dodges the ground and pound from Kurokawa.
Kurokawa trying to control the position but Rownie is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurokawa lands a few punches from side control.
Kurokawa wants to control but Rownie is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ikku Kurokawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brendon Rownie's cut.
That's time! Kurokawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rownie looks to land a left hand but Kurokawa moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rownie.
Kurokawa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rownie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurokawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurokawa throws a quick counter head kick but Rownie was just out of range.
Rownie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kurokawa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kurokawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rownie throws out the jab.
Rownie throws a big shot that misses.
Kurokawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rownie looks to throw the jab but Kurokawa is out of range.
Rownie lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurokawa's head.
Rownie scores with a sloppy right hand. Kurokawa should have avoided that one.
Brendon Rownie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurokawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Rownie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kurokawa dives in and grabs Rownie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rownie pushes down on Kurokawa's head and hops out.
Rownie cracks Kurokawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Rownie misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rownie misses the target.
Kurokawa slips a jab from Rownie.
Kurokawa throwing a counter right hand but Rownie manages to avoid it.
Kurokawa slips under a jab.
Brendon Rownie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rownie misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurokawa misses the target.
Kurokawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rownie moves away.
Kurokawa slips under a jab from Rownie.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kurokawa.
It seemed like Rownie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Rownie misses with an uppercut. Kurokawa saw that one coming.
It looked like Kurokawa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rownie.
Rownie checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Rownie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rownie throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Kurokawa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rownie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurokawa's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rownie trying to control but Kurokawa is working from the bottom.
Rownie wants to pass the guard but Kurokawa is keeping the position.
Kurokawa throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Rownie wants to pass the guard but Kurokawa is keeping the position.
Kurokawa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rownie won't allow Kurokawa to sweep him here. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kurokawa is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rownie looking for a sweep. Not yet Rownie, not yet.
Kurokawa throwing strikes but missing.
Kurokawa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kurokawa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kurokawa 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.
Rownie controls Kurokawa momentarily but Kurokawa frees himself.
Kurokawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Kurokawa works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Kurokawa wants to pass the guard but Rownie is defending well.
Kurokawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rownie moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurokawa postures up and lands a big shot to Rownie's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendon Rownie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brendon Rownie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Kurokawa misses the shot to the body.
Rownie missing with a left hand there. Kurokawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurokawa slips under a jab.
Kurokawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Kurokawa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kurokawa is nestled in close to Rownie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kurokawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kurokawa trying to pass the guard but Rownie defending well.
Kurokawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurokawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kurokawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rownie defending well though.
Kurokawa controlling the action here.
Kurokawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1##SUB#
Rownie is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurokawa.
Kurokawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rownie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kurokawa controlling the pace. #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.
Kurokawa trying to mount his opponent but Rownie defends it.
Rownie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kurokawa is looking for a kimura but Rownie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurokawa to get the leverage.
Kurokawa works his way into full mount!
Kurokawa lands a couple of good shots and Rownie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kurokawa biding his time, controlling Rownie. #T3##SUB#
Kurokawa working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Rownie is doing well to defend. Kurokawa seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Rownie is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ikku Kurokawa! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 6
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Kurokawa throws a head kick but Markov moves out of range.
Markov misses with a wild combination.
Markov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markov scores with a nice right hand.
Markov throws a series of punches but Kurokawa avoids them all with ease.
Kurokawa attempts a counter takedown but Markov avoids it well and moves away.
A left and a right from Markov both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Kurokawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Markov won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurokawa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Check out the look on Kurokawa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T1##SUB#
Kurokawa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Markov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikku Kurokawa! |
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