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Event:
RISE 113
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Kristiansen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Jørgen Kristiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kristiansen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto cracks Kristiansen with a nice body shot.
Inhanamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Kristiansen controls his hands.
Inhanamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kristiansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kristiansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inhanamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
Inhanamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Kristiansen backwards.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
Kristiansen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kristiansen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
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!
Inhanamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Kristiansen gets through Inhanamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kristiansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
#T1#
Kristiansen misses with a body punch.
Kristiansen misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Inhanamoto fails to land.
Kristiansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kristiansen working aggressively here.
Kristiansen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kristiansen lands a hook that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
Kristiansen throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristiansen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Inhanamoto or not.
Kristiansen misses with some punches.
Kristiansen blocks an uppercut.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristiansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kristiansen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kristiansen lands a right hand.
Kristiansen lands with a left to the head.
Kristiansen working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kristiansen moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto. #T2#
Inhanamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Kristiansen needs to keep his hands up - Inhanamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Inhanamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kristiansen feints and then cracks Inhanamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Inhanamoto down.
Kristiansen tries to move into range but Inhanamoto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Kristiansen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Inhanamoto, pushing him back against the cage.
Kristiansen tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Kristiansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Kristiansen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Inhanamoto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kristiansen can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kristiansen.
Kristiansen tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Kristiansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto working aggressively here.
Kristiansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kristiansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kristiansen blocks an uppercut.
Kristiansen misses with some punches.
Inhanamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Inhanamoto.
Kristiansen lands a nice uppercut.
Kristiansen lands with a right to the head.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Kristiansen avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
A short right from Inhanamoto.
Kristiansen throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
A head punch on the inside from Inhanamoto fails to land.
Kristiansen lands with a right to the head.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristiansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kristiansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kristiansen blocks an uppercut.
Inhanamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kristiansen. #BC#
Inhanamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristiansen thows a leg kick but Inhanamoto checks it
and Inhanamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kristiansen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Kristiansen backing up. Kristiansen nods at Inhanamoto to acknowledge the strikes.
Kristiansen misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kristiansen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That kick from Kristiansen tenderised Inhanamoto's leg. Inhanamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Kristiansen finds it's way through Inhanamoto's defenses.
No joy there for Inhanamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kristiansen manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Inhanamoto throws a good cross that connects.
Kristiansen tries to score with a low kick but Inhanamoto moves his leg out of the way.
Kristiansen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kristiansen scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kristiansen checks a leg kick.
Inhanamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kristiansen punishes Inhanamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kristiansen misses with a hook
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inhanamoto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kristiansen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Inhanamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kristiansen throws out a counter right but Inhanamoto avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto drops his hands momentarily and Kristiansen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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 Desu Inhanamoto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kristiansen.
Desu Inhanamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Kristiansen slips under a jab from Inhanamoto.
Kristiansen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kristiansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kristiansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inhanamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen misses with a looping left.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Kristiansen connects with a single shot there.
Inhanamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kristiansen misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto lands a head shot.
Inhanamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inhanamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Inhanamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Kristiansen dodges the punch combination from Inhanamoto.
#T1#
Kristiansen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Inhanamoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Inhanamoto blocks the low kick.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Kristiansen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kristiansen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kristiansen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kristiansen jabs Inhanamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the side of Kristiansen's head but Kristiansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kristiansen counters with a body kick.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Inhanamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kristiansen.
Inhanamoto lands a jab to the head.
Inhanamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kristiansen is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kristiansen. That's going to slow Inhanamoto down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kristiansen.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Kristiansen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kristiansen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kristiansen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Inhanamoto. That did some damage!
Inhanamoto connects with a leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Kristiansen blocks a leg kick.
Inhanamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Kristiansen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Inhanamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jørgen Kristiansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kristiansen jabs Inhanamoto right on the nose. Inhanamoto blinks but takes it well.
Kristiansen throws a good cross that connects.
Kristiansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kristiansen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Inhanamoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kristiansen can pounce on him.
#T3#
Inhanamoto misses with a straight right.
Kristiansen defending well as Inhanamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Kristiansen feints and then cracks Inhanamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Inhanamoto down.
Inhanamoto looks to land a left hand but Kristiansen moved out of range nicely.
Inhanamoto thuds a left hand into Kristiansen's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Inhanamoto.
A telegraphed right hand from Kristiansen misses the target.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Inhanamoto takes one to the chin there.
Kristiansen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Inhanamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kristiansen tries to clinch but Inhanamoto is having none of it.
Kristiansen dodges the punch combination from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands with a right hand.
Kristiansen takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Kristiansen lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inhanamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kristiansen throws the left hand but Inhanamoto avoids the punch easily.
Inhanamoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kristiansen misses with a wild body shot.
Inhanamoto tries to score with a low kick but Kristiansen moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Kristiansen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kristiansen misses the shot to the body.
Inhanamoto throws a big counter combination but Kristiansen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Kristiansen.
The fighters circling - Kristiansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kristiansen misses with a looping right.
Kristiansen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Kristiansen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kristiansen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Inhanamoto's head backwards.
Kristiansen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jørgen Kristiansen 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#
Kristiansen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Inhanamoto is out of range and Kristiansen settles back down.
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kristiansen.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kristiansen takes one on the button.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kristiansen.
Good leg kick by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto wants to slow Kristiansen down by chopping away at his legs.
Inhanamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Inhanamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kristiansen stalks Inhanamoto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Inhanamoto's face. Inhanamoto staggers backwards, shaken.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Inhanamoto slams his shin into Kristiansen's torso.
Inhanamoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kristiansen! But no joy.
Kristiansen with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kristiansen with a nice calf kick.
Kristiansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Kristiansen moves out of range as Inhanamoto strikes.
Kristiansen feints and then cracks Inhanamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Inhanamoto down.
Kristiansen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kristiansen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kristiansen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Kristiansen's front leg with a kick but Kristiansen checks it.
Inhanamoto looks for the body kick but Kristiansen saw that one coming.
Inhanamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inhanamoto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kristiansen avoids the body shot from Inhanamoto.
Kristiansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kristiansen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kristiansen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inhanamoto.
Kristiansen misses with a hook.
Inhanamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kristiansen moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kristiansen.
#T2#
Inhanamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Inhanamoto throws a low kick but Kristiansen moves out of range easily.
Inhanamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kristiansen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kristiansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Inhanamoto.
Kristiansen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kristiansen thumps Inhanamoto with a low kick.
Kristiansen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kristiansen misses with a left hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice kick to the body.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Inhanamoto.
Good leg kick by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen misses with a hook. Inhanamoto ducked under it nicely.
Inhanamoto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Kristiansen coming out on top.
Inhanamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kristiansen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kristiansen throws a looping overhand right but Inhanamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Kristiansen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Kristiansen throws an off balance right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a series of strikes. Kristiansen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kristiansen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kristiansen tries to land a front kick but Inhanamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Kristiansen slips a jab and a cross from Inhanamoto.
Kristiansen walks into a jab.
Inhanamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kristiansen throws a big shot that misses.
Inhanamoto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Inhanamoto slips a jab and a cross from Kristiansen.
Inhanamoto looks for the body kick but Kristiansen saw that one coming.
Kristiansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inhanamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kristiansen tries a low kick but Inhanamoto avoids it.
Kristiansen tries to clinch up
and Inhanamoto counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Inhanamoto throws out a loose jab but Kristiansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Kristiansen backs away, Inhanamoto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kristiansen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kristiansen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kristiansen loads up on a big right hand but Inhanamoto slips the punch.
Inhanamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kristiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Kristiansen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inhanamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Inhanamoto staying out of range there.
Inhanamoto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Inhanamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Inhanamoto moves out of range as Kristiansen strikes.
Kristiansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Kristiansen throws the left hand but Inhanamoto avoids the punch easily.
Inhanamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen throws an off balance right hand
and Inhanamoto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jørgen Kristiansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kristiansen 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jørgen Kristiansen!
A victorious Jørgen Kristiansen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 102: McVicker v Green
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Artic misses with a wild combination.
Artic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Artic is defended easily by Inhanamoto.
Artic lands a nice shot to the body.
Artic misses the body punch
and Artic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artic swinging wildly here.
Artic throws a right and a left that Inhanamoto avoids nicely.
Inhanamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Artic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Artic avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Artic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Inhanamoto catches Artic right on the button with a cross.
Inhanamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Artic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Artic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inhanamoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Artic throws a looping overhand right but Inhanamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Inhanamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Artic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Inhanamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Inhanamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Artic walks straight into a right hand from Inhanamoto - that's dropped him! Inhanamoto jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Artic from any more punishment! Artic complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Desu Inhanamoto!
Desu Inhanamoto 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:
RISE 92: Mesquita v Dlask
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Babcock throws a right hand that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Babcock's knee momentarily.
Inhanamoto thumps Babcock with a low kick.
Good work by Inhanamoto as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Babcock moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Inhanamoto.
#TD#
Babcock turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Inhanamoto regains half guard there - taking advantage of Babcock's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babcock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Babcock trying to control from half guard but Inhanamoto is working away. #SUB#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock.
Inhanamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Babcock is working away from the top position though.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Babcock working the head and body with strikes.
Babcock looks to land a strike but Inhanamoto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Babcock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Inhanamoto's guard. #T2#
Inhanamoto taking some punishment here, with Babcock in his half guard.
Babcock trying to mount his opponent but Inhanamoto defends it.
Babcock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Babcock trying to mount his opponent but Inhanamoto defends it.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Babcock.
Babcock thows a huge punch but Inhanamoto dodges it nicely.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babcock throws a strike but Inhanamoto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Babcock stopping the sweep attempt from Inhanamoto.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Inhanamoto is retaining full guard. #T3#
Babcock wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
Inhanamoto trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Babcock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Babcock throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Babcock throws a strike aimed at the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto avoids it well.
Babcock trying to control the position but Inhanamoto is working away. #T4#
Babcock looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Inhanamoto is avoiding damage well.
Babcock has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Babcock with good strikes from the mount here!
Babcock with shots to the head and body - Inhanamoto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Babcock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Inhanamoto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Inhanamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babcock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Babcock looking to secure an arm triangle but Inhanamoto defends it well.
Poor strikes thrown by Babcock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Inhanamoto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Babcock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Babcock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Babcock throws a lazy uppercut
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inhanamoto dodges the punch combination from Babcock.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
Babcock misses with a body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Babcock tries to bum rush Inhanamoto with a series of wild strikes but Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babcock throws out the jab.
Jim Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Babcock misses with a low kick. #T1#
Babcock misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Inhanamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Babcock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Inhanamoto to score with a decent uppercut.
Babcock throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Inhanamoto blocks the leg kick.
Inhanamoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babcock with a body shot.
Babcock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Desu Inhanamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babcock misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Babcock's ribcage but misses. #T2#
No joy there for Babcock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babcock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Babcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Babcock misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babcock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto connects with the punch.
Inhanamoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babcock throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab lands there for Babcock.#T3#
Inhanamoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Babcock misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Babcock's knee momentarily.
Babcock cracks a nice hook into Inhanamoto's ribs.
A jab lands there for Inhanamoto.
Babcock shoots in but Inhanamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Inhanamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Babcock is out of range and Inhanamoto settles back down. #T4#
Babcock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babcock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Babcock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Babcock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Babcock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desu Inhanamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Babcock misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a thumping low kick. #TD#
Babcock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Inhanamoto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babcock advances nicely into full mount.
Inhanamoto wants to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Inhanamoto hang on?
Inhanamoto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Babcock lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto tries to hold on but Babcock pushes him away. #SUB#
Babcock has hold of Inhanamoto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Inhanamoto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Babcock avoids the attempt from Inhanamoto to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inhanamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Babcock landing strikes from the mount and Inhanamoto is in trouble!
Babcock prevents Inhanamoto from getting the reversal.
Babcock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Babcock lands a nice shot to the head.
Babcock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Babcock controlling from mount. #SUB#
Babcock jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Inhanamoto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Babcock working the ground and pound but Inhanamoto is defending the strikes. #T2#
Babcock misses with the ground and pound.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Inhanamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babcock fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Babcock control the position.
Inhanamoto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Babcock.
Babcock 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.
Babcock misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Babcock throws a strike aimed at the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto avoids it well.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Babcock control the position.
Babcock tries to advance to mount but Inhanamoto denies him.
Inhanamoto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Babcock.
Inhanamoto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Inhanamoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Babcock.
Babcock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock. #SUB#
Babcock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Inhanamoto defends it well.
Babcock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Inhanamoto!
Babcock with shots to the head and body - Inhanamoto looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babcock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE: From the Ashes
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Bakarow throws a head kick that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Bakarow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Inhanamoto!
Bakarow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Inhanamoto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bakarow tries to advance to mount but can't.
Inhanamoto is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Bakarow control the position. #SU#
Bakarow decides to stand back up. Bakarow steps back and let's Inhanamoto get back to his feet.#T1##KD2#
Inhanamoto lands a big head kick that sends Bakarow tumbling to the mat! Inhanamoto takes a step backwards and waves Bakarow back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bakarow is rocked!
Bakarow misses with a takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto scores with a counter punch that sends Bakarow to the canvas! Inhanamoto smells blood - he's punishing Bakarow with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bakarow has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desu Inhanamoto!
Our winner, Desu Inhanamoto, 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:
RISE X28
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Longabaugh throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Inhanamoto cracks Longabaugh with a good jab.
Inhanamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Inhanamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Inhanamoto wants to slow Longabaugh down by chopping away at his legs.
Longabaugh misses with a left hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inhanamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh lunges at Inhanamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Inhanamoto's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Desu Inhanamoto has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Inhanamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Longabaugh.#T1#
Inhanamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longabaugh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longabaugh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Inhanamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longabaugh lands a nice hook to Inhanamoto's body. Inhanamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Longabaugh misses the body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longabaugh throws an off balance right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Inhanamoto tried to score with a low kick but Longabaugh checks it.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Longabaugh counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Longabaugh throws a right hand that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Inhanamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longabaugh.
#T2#
Longabaugh throws a right hand that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Longabaugh thinking.
Inhanamoto slips a jab from Longabaugh.
Nice straight punches there by Inhanamoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Inhanamoto.
Longabaugh takes one to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto stuns Longabaugh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Inhanamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Inhanamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Inhanamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Longabaugh throws a right hand that misses
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longabaugh connects with a jab.
Inhanamoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##CL2#
Longabaugh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inhanamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Longabaugh has double underhooks.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto is trying to break free.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Inhanamoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Longabaugh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Longabaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Longabaugh digs a right hand into Inhanamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inhanamoto's gas tank.
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!
Longabaugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
Inhanamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch.
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Longabaugh misses with a wild body shot.
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick but Longabaugh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Inhanamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longabaugh's head backwards.
Longabaugh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Inhanamoto misses with a body kick.
Inhanamoto throws out a leg kick but Longabaugh moves out of range and Inhanamoto only half commits.
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 Desu Inhanamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desu Inhanamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Inhanamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Longabaugh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Longabaugh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Longabaugh scores with a body shot.
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inhanamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh sizes up Inhanamoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Inhanamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Longabaugh moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Inhanamoto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Longabaugh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Longabaugh moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Inhanamoto breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Inhanamoto. #T1#
Longabaugh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Longabaugh clinches.
Longabaugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Longabaugh lands a shot to the body.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Inhanamoto is trying to break the clinch but Longabaugh has him pressed against the cage.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
#BC#
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Longabaugh lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
It looked like Inhanamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inhanamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot.
Inhanamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Inhanamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto throws out a leg kick but Longabaugh moves out of range and Inhanamoto only half commits.
Inhanamoto lands a lovely overhand right.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Inhanamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Inhanamoto tried to counter with a leg kick but Longabaugh avoided it.
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh catches Inhanamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Longabaugh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Inhanamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Longabaugh clinches up with Inhanamoto and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Longabaugh digs a right hand into Inhanamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inhanamoto's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Longabaugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land. #BC#
Inhanamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Inhanamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Longabaugh connects with the punch.
Longabaugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Inhanamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Longabaugh connects with a jab.#CUT2#Desu Inhanamoto's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Nice body punch from Longabaugh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Longabaugh has closed the distance and engaged Inhanamoto in a clinch.
Longabaugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inhanamoto controlling the action here for a moment.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
A short right from Longabaugh.
Inhanamoto is trying to push Longabaugh away but Longabaugh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Inhanamoto tries to stall but Longabaugh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Inhanamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Longabaugh has double underhooks.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desu Inhanamoto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto is looking to chop away at Longabaugh's legs.
Longabaugh jabs at Inhanamoto's body.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a lovely overhand right.
Longabaugh works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Inhanamoto is rocked!
Longabaugh drops Inhanamoto with a straight right hand, right on the button! Longabaugh follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
A relieved looking Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 61: Maestre v Smith
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto scores with a jab.
Inhanamoto scores with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Majima misses.
Inhanamoto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Inhanamoto with a jab.
Inhanamoto moves out of range as Majima strikes.
Inhanamoto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Majima misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Goro Majima has been cut.
Inhanamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Inhanamoto with the inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Majima blocks a head kick by Inhanamoto.
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!
Majima lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Majima.
A solid leg kick lands there for Inhanamoto.
Majima throws a right hand that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inhanamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Inhanamoto lands a nice hook to Majima's body. Majima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Inhanamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Inhanamoto.
Majima takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Majima misses its intended target.
Inhanamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Majima at a distance.
Majima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Inhanamoto under the eye.
Majima misses with a wild combination.
Inhanamoto with the inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Inhanamoto scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majima throws an overhand right that lands on Inhanamoto's shoulder, as Inhanamoto tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Majima misses.
Majima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inhanamoto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Inhanamoto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Majima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Majima falls off balance throwing a combination
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Majima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Majima swings widly with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a leg kick.
Majima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Majima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Inhanamoto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Inhanamoto slips under a jab.
Majima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That kick from Inhanamoto tenderised Majima's leg. Majima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Majima looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Majima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Inhanamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Majima throws a looping overhand right but Inhanamoto ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Majima misses the target.
Majima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Inhanamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Majima's sensitive parts.
Majima misses with a few strikes there.
Inhanamoto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Majima throws a jab but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Majima misses with an uppercut.
Majima lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majima throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inhanamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Inhanamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Majima looks to land a right hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range.
Inhanamoto scores with a jab.
Majima throws an overhand right that lands on Inhanamoto's shoulder, as Inhanamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Inhanamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inhanamoto works the jab nicely.#CUT#That has opened up Goro Majima's cut even more.
Majima throws a combination that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desu Inhanamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Goro Majima's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Majima throws a right hand that Inhanamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Inhanamoto also avoids with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Inhanamoto - that will leave a mark!
Inhanamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto lands with a hook. Majima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD#
Inhanamoto connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Majima to the floor! Inhanamoto dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#Majima is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majima is looking to get back to is feet but Inhanamoto passes into side control.
Majima is still in real trouble! Can Inhanamoto finish him?
Majima is being controlled here.
Inhanamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Majima can do to turn this around?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majima seems to have recovered his senses.
Majima is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Inhanamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majima keeps working.
Majima is trying to escape the position but Inhanamoto is controlling the position.
Majima is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Inhanamoto is controlling him well.
Inhanamoto trying to control the action but Majima is working from the bottom.
Majima is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Majima prevents Inhanamoto from improving position.
Majima tries to escape but Inhanamoto is in control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Majima throws the left hand but Inhanamoto avoids the punch easily.
Inhanamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Majima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Inhanamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Majima throws a poor cross that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with an outside leg kick.
Majima walks into a straight right hand from Inhanamoto.
Majima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inhanamoto lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Majima crumples to the floor! Inhanamoto milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Desu Inhanamoto!
After winning the bout, Desu Inhanamoto 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:
RISE 44: West v Ihantala
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zula.
Inhanamoto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Inhanamoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Zula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Inhanamoto. No joy for Zula on that attempt.
Desu Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oumarou Zula.
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick which misses Zula's front leg but catches the back leg as Zula tries to avoid it.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Oumarou Zula has been cut.
Zula swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Zula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Zula 's knee.
Zula misses with a takedown attempt - Inhanamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Inhanamoto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Inhanamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zula on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zula shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Inhanamoto scores with a head kick. Zula tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Desu Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zula.
Zula looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Inhanamoto lands a big head kick that sends Zula tumbling to the mat! Inhanamoto takes a step backwards and waves Zula back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Zula is rocked!
Zula drops his hands momentarily and Inhanamoto needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Zula just on the top of the head. Zula drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Zula - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Desu Inhanamoto!
Desu Inhanamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 31: Granger v Ihantala
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahearn digs a good body shot into Inhanamoto's ribs.
No joy there for Ahearn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inhanamoto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Inhanamoto misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Inhanamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ahearn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn cracks a nice hook into Inhanamoto's ribs.
Inhanamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahearn to score with a decent uppercut.
Inhanamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahearn avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Ahearn throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahearn is out of range and Inhanamoto settles back down.
Ahearn lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#It looks like Desu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Ahearn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inhanamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Ahearn 's knee.
Inhanamoto lands with a kick to the temple. Ahearn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inhanamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Inhanamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahearn's head.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
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!
Inhanamoto scores with a head kick.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a big head kick but Ahearn shrugs it off.
Ahearn misses with a wild body shot.
Ahearn moves out of range of the body kick from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Ahearn throws a hook but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahearn misses with a hook
and Inhanamoto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Inhanamoto thows a leg kick but Ahearn checks it
and Ahearn counters with a one-two to the body.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Inhanamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahearn is out of range.
Inhanamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahearn takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ahearn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Inhanamoto - the referee stops the clock and Ahearn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Inhanamoto. Ahearn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Inhanamoto is looking to slow Ahearn down with leg kicks.
Inhanamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Ahearn.
#T4#
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inhanamoto counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahearn misses with a few strikes there.
Ahearn punishes Inhanamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Inhanamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Ahearn is wise to it.
Ahearn blocks a head kick by Inhanamoto.
Ahearn lands a really nice looking cross but Inhanamoto seems unphased.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Ahearn off balance momentarily.
Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Inhanamoto moves out of range as Ahearn strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inhanamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Inhanamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahearn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Ahearn backing up. Ahearn nods at Inhanamoto to acknowledge the strikes.
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 Tobias Ahearn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desu Inhanamoto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ahearn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahearn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahearn is looking to wear down Inhanamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Ahearn scores with a jab. Inhanamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A good leg kick by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Inhanamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Inhanamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto feints and then cracks Ahearn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahearn down.
A head kick from Inhanamoto lands but Ahearn takes it in his stride.
Inhanamoto misses with a head kick.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Ahearn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inhanamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Inhanamoto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahearn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahearn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahearn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahearn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a good low kick that Ahearn was not able to check.
Ahearn misses with a body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that Ahearn semi-blocks.
Inhanamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Inhanamoto scores with a head kick. Ahearn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tobias Ahearn is winning the standup battle so far.
Inhanamoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inhanamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Ahearn 's knee. #T2#
Ahearn swings widly with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a body kick that stops Ahearn in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inhanamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab from Ahearn.
Ahearn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inhanamoto can pounce on him.
Inhanamoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahearn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahearn misses with a double jab.
Inhanamoto feints and then cracks Ahearn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahearn down.
Sloppy strikes from Ahearn. Those never looked like landing.
Inhanamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Inhanamoto throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
Ahearn with a jab.
Inhanamoto scores with a head kick. Ahearn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut. Inhanamoto saw that one coming.
Inhanamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Inhanamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahearn misses with a double jab.
Inhanamoto is looking to slow Ahearn down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Inhanamoto misses
and Ahearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ahearn!
#T4#
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!
Inhanamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahearn's sensitive parts.
Ahearn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inhanamoto can pounce on him.
Inhanamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahearn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ahearn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahearn tests Inhanamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inhanamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahearn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahearn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inhanamoto.
Ahearn cracks Inhanamoto with an open hand slap.
Inhanamoto thows a leg kick but Ahearn checks it
and Ahearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahearn lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Ahearn off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tobias Ahearn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desu Inhanamoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Inhanamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahearn swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ahearn throws an off balance right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Inhanamoto.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Inhanamoto.
Ahearn lands a nice hook to Inhanamoto's body. Inhanamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inhanamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahearn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Inhanamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Ahearn.
Inhanamoto moves away from the strike by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Inhanamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahearn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahearn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Inhanamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahearn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range. #T2#
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Inhanamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahearn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ahearn misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahearn's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahearn checks a low kick from Inhanamoto.
A swing and a miss from Ahearn.
Ahearn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Inhanamoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Inhanamoto feints and then cracks Ahearn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahearn down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Inhanamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desu Inhanamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahearn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Ahearn 's knee.
A leg kick checked by Ahearn.
A little feinted left hand from Ahearn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Inhanamoto jabs Ahearn right on the nose. Ahearn blinks but takes it well.
Inhanamoto misses with a head kick.
Inhanamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Inhanamoto with the inside leg kick.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
Ahearn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahearn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Inhanamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inhanamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Inhanamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahearn cracks Inhanamoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Inhanamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a big counter head kick but Ahearn avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahearn's sensitive parts.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ahearn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn checks a leg kick.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahearn fails to land with a series of punches.
Inhanamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahearn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desu Inhanamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahearn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tobias Ahearn! |
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Event:
RISE 25: Buckeye v Half Assed
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Ahearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahearn throws a shot from downtown. Inhanamoto moves away and avoids it.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inhanamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahearn.
Ahearn moves out of range of the body kick from Inhanamoto.
Ahearn lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Desu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Inhanamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Nice defenses there by Inhanamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn fails to land with a series of punches.
Inhanamoto scores with a leg kick.
Ahearn misses with a double jab
and Inhanamoto counters with a body kick that stops Ahearn in his tracks momentarily.
Ahearn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Ahearn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Inhanamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahearn connects with a body shot.
Ahearn missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahearn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahearn missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inhanamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Ahearn moves out of range easily.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahearn's knee momentarily.
Ahearn throws a one two combo.
Inhanamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Inhanamoto misses with a leg kick
letting Ahearn counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Ahearn.
#T2##CL#
Ahearn rushes Inhanamoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ahearn blocking some punches.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahearn's elbow.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahearn's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch.
Inhanamoto misses with a body kick.
That kick from Inhanamoto tenderised Ahearn's leg. Ahearn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromInhanamoto.
Ahearn misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a leg kick.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick but Ahearn checks it.
Ahearn stuns Inhanamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Ahearn misses with a shot to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Ahearn 's knee.
Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahearn.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab from Ahearn.
Inhanamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Inhanamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Inhanamoto scores with a kick to the body.
Inhanamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahearn. That did some damage!
Ahearn tests Inhanamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inhanamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahearn.
Inhanamoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
Inhanamoto thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Ahearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inhanamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Inhanamoto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahearn throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Ahearn does no damage.
Inhanamoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab.
Ahearn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Inhanamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahearn. That did some damage!
Inhanamoto with the inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Ahearn moves out of range easily.
It looked like Ahearn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Inhanamoto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Ahearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desu Inhanamoto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ahearn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahearn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Inhanamoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ahearn takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Inhanamoto.
That kick from Inhanamoto tenderised Ahearn's leg. Ahearn is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahearn.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Inhanamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahearn. That did some damage!
Ahearn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Inhanamoto with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Inhanamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Ahearn scores with a nice head shot.
Inhanamoto connects with a leg kick.
Inhanamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ahearn is able to avoid easily.
Ahearn throws a jab but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Ahearn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Inhanamoto's head backwards.
Inhanamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahearn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Inhanamoto!
Ahearn blocks a leg kick.
Ahearn throws a jab when Inhanamoto was well out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick but Ahearn moved away.
Ahearn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Inhanamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ahearn swinging wildly here.
Ahearn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Inhanamoto misses with a low kick.
Ahearn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inhanamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inhanamoto is looking to slow Ahearn down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn throws a lazy right hand but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inhanamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahearn's head.
Desu Inhanamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inhanamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Inhanamoto throws a fast counter high kick but Ahearn manages to duck under it in time.
Ahearn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahearn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahearn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick by Inhanamoto misses
and Ahearn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Inhanamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahearn missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahearn with a hook.
Ahearn misses with a looping right.
Ahearn throws a lazy uppercut
and Inhanamoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Ahearn.
Inhanamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahearn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inhanamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Ahearn misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Inhanamoto with the inside leg kick.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.#T4#
Inhanamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Inhanamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahearn misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a leg kick.
Ahearn moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahearn takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahearn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inhanamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Inhanamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahearn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inhanamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahearn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahearn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Inhanamoto looks to land a body kick but Ahearn moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desu Inhanamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desu Inhanamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahearn throws a series of punches but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
A jab from Ahearn does it's job there.
Inhanamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inhanamoto misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Inhanamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inhanamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Inhanamoto.
Ahearn throws a sloppy body shot
and Inhanamoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahearn throwing a counter right hand but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Inhanamoto!
Inhanamoto throws a lazy body kick
enabling Ahearn to counter with a crisp jab.
Inhanamoto lands with a kick to the temple. Ahearn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A lazy body kick from Inhanamoto
and Ahearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Ahearn throws a shot from downtown. Inhanamoto moves away and avoids it.
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Inhanamoto tries a low kick but Ahearn avoids it.
Inhanamoto scores with a head kick.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Inhanamoto pushes Ahearn away with a front kick.
Inhanamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Inhanamoto.
Ahearn swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto motions for Ahearn to come forward. Inhanamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahearn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Ahearn cracks Inhanamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahearn tries to counter by clinching up but Inhanamoto breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a sloppy head kick
and Ahearn counters with a left to the body.
Ahearn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahearn as he connects with a hook.
Ahearn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Inhanamoto feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Ahearn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Inhanamoto counters with a big head kick but Ahearn shrugs it off.
Inhanamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Inhanamoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Inhanamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Ahearn counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahearn blocks the body kick.
Ahearn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahearn looks to land a combination. Inhanamoto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Inhanamoto scores with a leg kick.
Ahearn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Ahearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Inhanamoto. That's going to slow Ahearn down.
Ahearn takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
A low kick lands for Inhanamoto.
Ahearn blocks a head kick by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ahearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahearn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Desu Inhanamoto.
I think Inhanamoto 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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